# Cross-Strait Relations
Latest news and articles about Cross-Strait Relations
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Zero-Point Defense: Taiwan’s Failed Anti-Drone Trials Reveal Gaps in Indigenous Defense Ambitions
Taiwan's NT$980 million domestic anti-drone procurement program is on the verge of collapse after the systems failed two rounds of testing. The failure has sparked allegations of corruption and raised concerns over the viability of Taiwan's push for indigenous military self-reliance.
Transactional Realism: Shifting Geopolitics and Domestic Unrest Strain Taiwan’s Leadership
Shifting U.S. foreign policy under a transactional framework is forcing regional allies like the Philippines and Solomon Islands to distance themselves from Taiwan and seek rapprochement with Beijing. This international isolation is compounded by internal political instability in Taipei, where President Lai Ching-te narrowly survived an impeachment attempt amid record-high public dissatisfaction.
Strategic Realism: The Irreversible Power Gap Across the Taiwan Strait
Military analyst Chiu Shih-ching warns that the power gap between the PLA and Taiwan's military has become so vast that a successful defense is no longer feasible. This shift in the strategic balance challenges long-held assumptions about deterrence and the effectiveness of Taiwan's current defensive strategies.
A Decade of Exclusion: Beijing’s Diplomatic Lockdown of Taiwan at the World Health Assembly
The World Health Assembly has rejected a proposal to include Taiwan in its annual summit for the tenth year in a row, signaling the continued strength of Beijing's 'One China' policy within the UN system. The decision reflects the deep-seated political divide that has prevented Taiwan's participation in global health governance since 2016.
Reclaiming the Red Past: Taipei Forum Re-evaluates Taiwan’s Early Communist Legacy
A historical forum in Taipei led by scholar Qi Jialin sought to reclaim the history of the Taiwan Communist Party from political distortion. The event emphasized the party's 1920s anti-colonial roots and its deep historical links to the Chinese Communist Party in Shanghai, challenging modern separatist narratives.
The Price of Protection: How Trump’s Transactionalism is Reshaping the Cross-Strait Calculus
Chinese state media is leveraging Donald Trump’s transactional rhetoric to warn Taiwan that it is a 'pawn' likely to be abandoned by the United States. The narrative focuses on the financial costs of defense and the perceived threat Taiwan's chip industry poses to American economic interests.
The High Cost of Alignment: Taiwan’s Budgetary Tensions and the Politics of Identity
The Lai Ching-te administration is struggling with significant military budget cuts and domestic criticism over its pro-Japan historical narrative. While Washington pressures Taipei to accelerate defense spending, opposition figures are calling for a return to the 1992 Consensus to avoid becoming a pawn in a U.S.-China conflict.
The Elephant and the Frog: Assessing the Rhetoric of Defeatism in Taiwan’s Defense Strategy
Taipei politician Hou Han-ting has sparked controversy by dismissing Taiwan's military buildup as futile, using a metaphor that compares Taiwan's defense to a frog facing an elephant. This rhetoric underscores the deep internal divisions in Taiwan regarding defense spending and the effectiveness of military deterrence against mainland China.
Locked Out of Geneva: Why Taiwan’s WHA Exclusion Remains a Permanent Fixture of Cross-Strait Rivalry
Beijing has once again blocked Taiwan's participation in the World Health Assembly, with the Taiwan Affairs Office citing the DPP's rejection of the '1992 Consensus' as the sole cause. The move highlights the continued prioritization of political sovereignty over global health inclusion in cross-strait diplomacy.
Beijing Reinforces Taiwan’s Isolation with Renewed World Health Assembly Veto
China has officially blocked Taiwan's participation in the 2026 World Health Assembly, reiterating that adherence to the 'One China Principle' is a prerequisite for such involvement. This decision continues a multi-year trend of diplomatic marginalization aimed at limiting Taipei's international presence.
Asuncion Under Pressure: Beijing Issues Final Warning to Taiwan’s Last South American Ally
Beijing has issued a stern diplomatic warning to Paraguay, urging the nation to sever ties with Taiwan and align with the 'One China' principle. As Taiwan's last remaining ally in South America, Paraguay faces intensifying economic and political pressure to join its neighbors in recognizing the People's Republic of China.
A Last Bastion in Africa: Beijing Bristles as Taiwan’s Lai Visits Eswatini
China's Foreign Ministry has condemned a visit by Taiwan's leader Lai Ching-te to Eswatini, labeling it a violation of historical trends. The diplomatic row emphasizes the strategic importance of Eswatini as Taiwan's final ally in Africa and Beijing's ongoing campaign to isolate the island.