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| U.S.
“Pivot” to Asia and Sino-U.S. Engagement
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A New U.S. Grand Strategy towards China (2015-04-14)
(National
Interest, By Robert D. Blackwill and Ashley J. Tellis) The fundamental problem
in U.S.-China relations concerns, quite simply, the balance of power in Asia.
Because of profound differences in history, ideology, strategic culture, and
domestic politics, the United States and China have diametrically opposed and
mutually incompatible perceptions regarding the future balance of power in
Asia.
Beijing Considers US' Missile Policy a Threat: US
Report (2015-04-15)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) China believes that the US’ ballistic missile defense
policy is “emboldening those on Taiwan who want to formalize the island’s
separation from China,” a US congressional report said.
TPP: Momentum on Trade Deal Bolsters U.S., Japan Efforts to Contain
China (2015-04-17)
(Wall
Street Journal, By Mitsuru Obe and Mark Magnier) Momentum in Washington behind
an ambitious Pacific free-trade pact gives new energy to a U.S.-Japan campaign
to counter China’s influence in Asia.
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| DPP
Searches for New China Stance; Cross-Strait Issues
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Status Quo Is That of Sovereign ROC: DPP Member (2015-04-14)
(CNA)
The basis of maintaining Taiwan's status quo and its relations with China is the
understanding that Taiwan is a sovereign, independent country constitutionally
named the Republic of China, Hung Chi-chang, a senior member of the opposition
DPP, said.
Ex-DPP Chief Out of Touch with Taiwan, Activists
Say (2015-04-15)
(Taipei
Times) Several pro-localization groups urged former DPP chairman Hsu Hsin-liang
and DPP member and former Straits Exchange Foundation chairman Hung Chi-chang to
stop meddling in the DPP and the younger generation’s pursuit of Taiwanese
independence.
Taiwan's Status Is a Core Issue for the DPP (2015-04-16)
(Taipei
Times, By Chen Yi-shen) From 1986 to 1991, the DPP was strengthening its
collective goal of formalizing and institutionalizing its discourse on
independence. The wording in the party charter was finalized through debate and
compromise, and the vision of independence was made crystal
clear.
Cross-Strait Relations: The Times They Are
A-Changin' (2015-03-19)
(China
Leadership Monitor No. 46, Hoover Institution, By Alan D. Romberg) There is
unanimity among Mainland observers regarding the need for a harsh PRC response
if the DPP openly rejects “one China” and refuses to move away from support of
“Taiwan independence.” Opinion is far more divided, however, about how Beijing
would—or should—react if the DPP fashions an approach that avoids such direct
challenges to the Mainland’s bottom line.
Eric Chu to Attend KMT-CCP Forum (2015-04-13)
(China
Post) Ruling KMT Chairman Eric Chu said that he plans to lead his party's
delegation to an annual forum with the Chinese Communist Party early next month
in Shanghai but deferred on whether he will meet with mainland Chinese leader Xi
Jinping.
Ma's Insistence on Meeting Xi at APEC Foiled Summit:
King (2015-04-14)
(Taipei
Times) Former National Security Council secretary-general King Pu-tsung
attributed China’s rejection of a proposed meeting between President Ma
Ying-jeou and Chinese President Xi Jinping last year to Ma’s insistence on
holding the meeting at the APEC summit in Beijing.
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| PLA
and Military Balance
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China's Evolving Perspectives on Network Warfare: Lessons from the
Science of Military Strategy (2015-04-16)
(China
Brief 15(8), Jamestown Foundation, By Joe McReynolds) The SMS is a particularly
valuable resource for understanding China’s evolving strategic approach to
network warfare. A study that aims to be as comprehensive as the SMS cannot
afford to ignore network warfare due to the centrality of information warfare to
modern war-fighting, and the process by which the SMS is written ensures that
the information analysts receive on network warfare represents something
approaching an authoritative consensus within the PLA.
Related:
-TSR
Interview with Ji-Jen Hwang on China's Cyber Warfare
Chinese Views on the Information “Center of Gravity”: Space, Cyber
and Electronic Warfare (2015-04-16)
(China
Brief 15(8), Jamestown Foundation, By John Castello) This paper seeks to examine
the intersection of Chinese thought on cyber, space and electronic warfare,
particularly in the context of command, control, computers, communication,
intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance (C4ISR) complexes and their use in
the current military paradigm.
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| Taiwan's
Domestic Issues and Foreign Relations
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DPP Nominates Tsai As 2016 Candidate (2015-04-16)
(Taipei
Times) DPP Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen formally declared her candidacy for next
year’s presidential race after receiving her party’s nomination, calling for
solidarity and strength to change the nation.
Constitutional Shift Risks Deadlocks (2015-04-16)
(Taipei
Times, By Wang Yeh-lih and Su Tzu-chiao) The legislature’s right to approve the
premier in itself is no magic pill to solve the current problem of imbalances
between rights and obligations. If there is to be an amendment to the
Constitution to move toward a Cabinet system, there clearly needs to be more
complete complementary measures and plans.
Kerry Says U.S. Will Continue to Step Up Relations with
Taiwan (2015-04-16)
(CNA)
In answer to a written interrogatory from U.S. congressman Gerry Connolly on the
36th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act, U.S. Secretary of
State John Kerry described Taiwan as a fundamental element of the Obama
administration's "rebalancing to Asia" policy.
Taiwan-US Still Discussing Next Round of TIFA
Talks (2015-04-15)
(Taipei
Times) Questions have been raised whether the trade talks have been delayed
because of Taiwan’s resistance to a demand to expand imports of US beef and
pork.
US Taiwan-Interpol Bill Introduced (2015-04-18)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) A new bill urging US President Barack Obama to push
for observer status for Taiwan in the International Criminal Police Organization
was introduced into the US Congress.
Taiwan, Swaziland Ink MOU to Combat Human
Trafficking (2015-04-17)
(CNA)
Taiwan and the Kingdom of Swaziland have signed a memorandum of understanding to
cooperate on anti-terrorism, immigration affairs and the prevention of human
trafficking, Taiwan's National Immigration Agency said.
Italy Passes Bill on Double Taxation Avoidance in
ROC (2015-04-17)
(CNA)
Italy's Chamber of Deputies passed legislation Wednesday aimed at avoiding
double taxation with Taiwan.
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| China's
Rise and Its Domestic Issues
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Taiwan to Seek Ordinary Membership in AIIB After Initial
Rejection (2015-04-13)
(CNA)
Taiwan wants to become an ordinary member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment
Bank now that its bid to become a founding member has failed, Legislative
Speaker Wang Jin-pyng said, citing a consensus reached between the executive and
legislative branches.
Beijing to Consider ROC's AIIB Bid in Positive Manner:
Official (2015-04-16)
(CNA)
China has not changed its stance on Taiwan's bid to join the Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank and will consider the bid “in a positive manner”
as it writes the charter for the new organization, a Chinese official
said.
Finance Ministry Releases Revised Roadmap to AIIB (2015-04-17)
(China
Post) The Finance Ministry reported on its adjusted approach to the Asian
Infrastructure Investment Bank, one day after the China-led institution formally
rejected Taiwan as a founding member.
Taiwan AIIB Entry Is ‘Highly Probable,’ Says Chinese
Official (2015-04-19)
(China
Post) Mainland China's Deputy Minister of Finance Zhu Guangyao said that
Taiwan's chances of entering the Asian Infrastructural Investment Bank had a
high probability.
AIIB Rebuff Is Subordination of Taiwan That Signals Later
Risks (2015-04-14)
(China
Post, By Enru Lin) China's rejection of Taiwan's founding membership bid has
already subordinated Taiwan as a non-nation, and its actions today signal
actions tomorrow that will be influenced by political
priorities.
If the West Is Serious about the AIIB (2015-03-30)
(Wall
Street Journal, By Curtis S. Chin) Western members such as Britain and Germany
claim they will work from the inside to establish an institution that is
cleaner, more efficient and more transparent than it might otherwise be. If they
are sincere, here is what they need to remember.
Xi
Jinping's Address to the Central Conference on Work Relating to Foreign Affairs:
Assessing and Advancing Major Power Diplomacy with Chinese
Characteristics (2015-03-19)
(China
Leadership Monitor No. 46, Hoover Institution, By Michael D. Swaine) Xi’s speech
redefined and expanded the function of Chinese diplomacy, presenting it as an
instrument for the effective application of Chinese power in support of an
ambitious, long-term and more strategic foreign policy agenda. Ultimately, this
suggests that Beijing will increasingly attempt to alter some of the foreign
policy processes and power relationships that have defined the political,
military, and economic environment in the Asia-Pacific region.
China Halts New Policy on Tech for Banks (2015-04-17)
(New
York Times, By Paul Mozur and Jane Perlez) It is unclear how regulators will
change the rules, but industry officials say a new version — even if it avoids
more contentious issues like forcing the disclosure of source code — will still
be problematic to multinational tech companies.
Xi Jinping's Problems Are ‘Monumental’ (2015-04-17)
(Foreign
Policy, By David Wertime) To Paulson, some are simply worrying about China too
much. While Xi “doesn’t want our values or our form of government,” Paulson
reminded me, it’s also true that the problems Xi is “dealing with are very
significant; they’re monumental.”
Contact:
Dalton Lin, Executive Editor
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