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China Sea Disputes
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Philippines Says China Used Water Cannon on Fishermen in Disputed
Sea (2014-02-24)
(Reuters)
A Chinese coastguard ship used a water cannon last month to drive Filipino
fishermen out of disputed waters in the South China Sea, illustrating aggressive
enforcement of new Chinese rules, the head of the Philippine military
said.
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| Diaoyutai
Disputes Resurface and Japan Policy
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Tensions in Asia Stoke Nationalism in Japan (2014-02-26)
(Wall
Street Journal, By Yuka Hayashi) The rise of a more-vocal nationalist minority
in Japan is cause for concern among foreign officials not just in East Asia, but
also in the U.S. Some leaders fear it could exacerbate regional tensions and
increase the odds of a confrontation between China and Japan.
South Korea Assails Japan on Wartime
Brothels (2014-03-01)
(New
York Times, By Choe Sang-hun) Unleashing fresh criticism of Prime Minister
Shinzo Abe of Japan, President Park Geun-hye of South Korea urged him to be
honest and courageous enough to face his country’s history of aggression in the
early 20th century.
Three Hidden Time Bombs in the US-Japan Alliance (2014-02-28)
(The
Diplomat, By Patrick M. Cronin) There are at least three hard questions to be
answered regarding future US-Japan alliance cohesion: viz., how to forge a
common China strategy, how to sustain extended deterrence, and how to integrate
Japan’s increasingly independent capabilities, including offensive strike
weapons.
Has China Awoken a Sleeping Giant in Japan? (2014-03-01)
(The
Diplomat, By James R. Holmes) Three-quarters of a century hence, China may come
to rue the day it woke a giant slumbering across the East China Sea — and,
hopefully, that giant’s big friend across the Pacific Ocean.
Ma Urges Sea Code of Conduct to Counter China's
ADIZ (2014-02-27)
(Taipei
Times) In response to Ma’s call to devise rules for solving East China Sea spats
peacefully, the TAO said Taiwan and China must look after each other’s
interests.
US, Japan Experts Welcome Ma's Proposal for Code of Conduct in the
East China Sea (2014-03-01)
(CNA)
President Ma Ying-jeou's proposal for a code of conduct in the East China Sea
was welcomed by U.S. and Japanese scholars, with some of them urging countries
in the region to follow Taiwan's lead in resolving disputes through peaceful
means.
Exercise Held in Disputed Waters (2014-02-27)
(Taipei
Times) The military-CGA drill sent ships through the air defense identification
zones of both China and Japan, and they encountered ships from both of those
nations.
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| U.S.
Pivot to Asia and Sino-U.S. Engagement
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In America, China is Public Enemy #1 (2014-02-27)
(The
Diplomat, By Zachary Keck) For the first time ever, more Americans view China as
America’s greatest enemy than any other country in the world, according to a new
public opinion poll.
America's Global Retreat (2014-02-21)
(Wall
Street Journal, By Niall Ferguson) Thus far, the U.S. "pivot" from the Middle
East to the Asia Pacific region is the nearest this administration has come to a
grand strategy. But such a shift of resources makes no sense if it leaves the
former region ablaze and merely adds to tension in the latter.
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| DPP
Searches for New China Stance; Cross-Strait Issues
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Xi Speech Hints at New Possibilities (2014-02-25)
(Taipei
Times, By Andy Chang) Xi’s personal leadership characteristics and
decisionmaking style and his demonstration that there is a possibility for
change in China’s Taiwan policy imply that he might take a more active and
aggressive approach.
Support for Wang-Zhang Meeting Widespread: Poll (2014-02-28)
(Taipei
Times) A recent survey found that most people approved of the outcome of a
historic meeting between the top officials of the MAC and China’s
TAO.
Taiwan, China Sign Meteorology and Quake
Pacts (2014-02-28)
(Taipei
Times) Taiwan and China signed two cross-strait agreements on meteorological
exchanges and earthquake monitoring, the 20th and 21st bilateral agreements
inked since 2008.
China Worries about Future DPP Government: Expert (2014-03-02)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese
Communist Party leaders are concerned about what might happen if the Democratic
Progressive Party (DPP) wins Taiwan’s 2016 presidential election, Alan Romberg
at the Stimson Center said.
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| Military
Balance and Arms Sales
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Nation's First Space-Based GPS Receiver Developed (2014-02-26)
(Taipei
Times) The space-based Global Positioning System receiver will help make Taiwan
less reliant on GPS exports from other countries, experts
said.
US May Press Taiwan to Boost Defense (2014-02-28)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) The nominee for US assistant secretary of defense for
Asia said he would urge Taiwan to increase its defense budget to 3% of GDP to
complement US support.
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| Taiwan's
Domestic Issues and Foreign Relations
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Taiwan Mood Barometer
Survey, First Half of February 2014 (2014-02-21)
(TISR)
According to the latest Taiwan Mood
Barometer Survey (in
Chinese), President Ma Ying-jeou's approval rating increased while his
disapproval number fell over the first ten days of February. The president's
approval rating climbed 2.2 percentage points bringing it to 14.5 percent and
his disapproval rating shed 1.1 percentage points to 73.6 percent.
Manila Neutral toward Taiwan's TPP, RCEP
Bids (2014-02-25)
(China
Post) The Philippines yesterday expressed a neutral stance toward Taiwan's
ongoing accession bid to two major regional trade pacts, the Trans-Pacific
Partnership and the Regional Comprehensive Economic
Partnership.
US Welcomes Taiwan Membership in TPP If Island Fulfills Criteria:
Diplomat (2014-03-01)
(China
Post) The United States would welcome Taiwan's participation in the
Trans-Pacific Partnership as long as it meets the high standards set by TPP
members, Taipei's diplomat to Washington was cited as
saying.
UK Envoy Backs Taiwan on UN Climate Change Policy (2014-02-26)
(Taipei
Times) UK special representative for climate change David King expressed his
support for Taiwan’s bid to participate in the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCC).
Proposed US Bill Reaffirms TRA (2014-03-02)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) Legislation that reaffirms the US’ commitment to the
Taiwan Relations Act has been introduced to the US Congress.
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