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China Sea Disputes
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China's Neighbors Bulk Up Militaries (2015-02-26)
(Wall
Street Journal, By Trefor Moss) China’s neighbors are moving forward with the
modernization of their militaries with new fighter jets, submarines and other
hardware, even as Beijing has tried to tamp down territorial tensions in the
region.
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| U.S.
“Pivot” to Asia and Sino-U.S. Engagement
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Asia's New Triple Alliance (2015-02-24)
(Foreign
Policy, By Daniel Twining) Beijing has played its hand badly in recent years,
alarming not only U.S.-allied nations but also non-aligned states like India,
and nudging them closer to the U.S.-led Asia-Pacific security
network.
The Catch-22 in U.S.-Chinese Relations (2015-02-22)
(Foreign
Affairs, By Stephen Hadley and Paul Haenle) Washington should seize
opportunities to improve the quality of cooperation and to operationalize a new
model of relations—especially in areas where the United States and China can
make progress that benefits the whole world.
The Ultimate Nightmare: Are the U.S. and China Destined for
War? (2015-02-27)
(National
Interests, By Harry J. Kazianis) While there have been various security dilemmas
sprinkled throughout the pages of history, the U.S.-Sino security dilemma
introduces a dangerous twist—a reliance on sophisticated types of military
technology that rewards the side who strikes first and the hardest across all
possible domains of conflict.
Mutual Suspicion Mars Tech Trade with China (2015-02-28)
(New
York Times, By Jane Perlez and Paul Mozur) In this tech trade dispute between
China and the United States, traditional concerns of market share and
protectionism have become intertwined with the thornier issues of national
security and espionage.
Meet America's New Public Enemy No. 1 (2015-02-27)
(Foreign
Policy, By David Francis) According to a new Gallup poll, 18 percent of the
American public now views Russia as the top threat to the nation. Some 15
percent of the public views North Korea as America’s top rival, while just 12
percent views China as the biggest threat.
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Issues
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Taiwan Attracting More Emigrants from Hong Kong (2015-02-24)
(CNA)
Although the number of people moving out of Hong Kong has been declining, the
number of people applying to move to Taiwan has surged sharply, according to
data from Hong Kong and Taiwanese authorities.
No Consensus, No M503 Flights: CAA (2015-02-25)
(Taipei
Times) The Civil Aeronautics Administration said that Chinese airlines would not
begin to use the flight route M503 on Thursday next week if a consensus is not
reached between China and Taiwan before then.
Ministry to Keep Eye on Chinese Flights (2015-02-27)
(Taipei
Times) Taiwan will closely monitor Chinese flights that are scheduled to start
using a contentious new flight route on Thursday next week and may ask for
military assistance to warn off planes entering Taipei’s flight information
region, Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Tseng Dar-jen
said.
Officials Dismiss Reported Ma, Xi Meeting
Agreement (2015-02-26)
(Taipei
Times) Government officials dismissed a reported statement by former MAC vice
chairman Chang Hsien-yao that a meeting between President Ma Ying-jeou and
Chinese President Xi Jinping had been arranged in 2013 to take place in August
last year.
Constitution Talk Skirts China Ties (2015-02-25)
(Taipei
Times) Critics say the discussions of constitutional reform have skirted what
they see as problems inherent in the Constitution in defining relations with
China.
‘Fifth-Column’ Threat Inflated: Retired Colonel (2015-02-28)
(Taipei
Times) Amid concerns over Chinese “fifth-column” units posing as tourists to
gather intelligence and conduct covert operations in Taiwan, a retired army
colonel said that the public and the Ministry of National Defense should not
over-react.
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| PLA
and Military Balance
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U.S. Expert Finds Faults in Chinese Military
Command (2015-02-23)
(Sinosphere,
By Jane Perlez) A former Army attaché at the United States Embassy in Beijing,
Dennis J. Blasko, has published a piece on the Chinese military not doing so
well, and he draws on the military press for his conclusions.
Clapper Refuses to Discuss PLA Threat (2015-02-28)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) China continues production of JIN-class
nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and submarine-launched ballistic
missiles. The U.S. intelligence community expects China to conduct its first
nuclear deterrence patrols this year.
Taiwan's Military Strength Ranked 15th in Global
Poll (2015-02-28)
(Taipei
Times) Taiwan’s military strength ranks 15th in the world and ninth in the
Asia-Pacific region in terms of conventional war-making capability across land,
sea and air, according to a survey conducted by military Web site Global
Firepower.
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| Taiwan's
Domestic Issues and Foreign Relations
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More Foreign Graduates Stay for Jobs in Taiwan (2015-02-27)
(Taipei
Times) An increasing number of foreign students who graduated from institutions
of higher education in Taiwan have chosen to stay for employment as a result of
reforms enacted half a year ago.
No Politics in TPP Bid Appraisal:
Official (2015-02-23)
(CNA)
Economic Affairs Minister John Deng has called on the United States and other
countries that are negotiating the TPP to set aside geopolitical factors in
their consideration of Taiwan's bid to join the multi-national trade agreement,
according a Washington media report.
Authorities Monitoring Militant Threat to Taipei (2015-02-27)
(Taipei
Times) The government and the military said they are the on alert following an
apparent threat the Islamic State group made through a Twitter post, which
featured an illustration of Taipei coming under attack, with the landmark Taipei
101 in flames and several other buildings on fire.
Alleged IS Threat Against Taipei Taken Seriously by
US (2015-02-27)
(CNA)
An alleged terror threat by the extremist group Islamic State against Taipei,
posted on Twitter, has been noted and is being taken seriously by the United
States, the AIT said.
Lu Promotes Closer Japan Relations (2015-02-24)
(Taipei
Times) Given that both Japan and Taiwan are under the pressure of China’s rising
global influence, the fact that the US has deliberately ignored Taiwan’s
existence, while seeking to regain political influence in Asia, has prompted
Japan to keep a close watch on Taiwan’s role in the region.
Marginalizing Taiwan Harms Global Security:
Report (2015-03-01)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) Taiwan’s exclusion from international security groups
has created “blind spots” for terrorists and criminals to exploit, a report from
the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies
says.
Executive
Editor: Dalton Lin
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