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| Diaoyutai
Disputes Resurface and Japan Policy
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China-Japan Relations: Has the Ice Stayed Broken? (2015-09-01)
(The
Diplomat, By Shannon Tiezzi) The
Diplomat talks
with Richard Bush, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, for an overview
of China-Japan relations since their top leaders shook hands in November
2014.
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| U.S.
“Pivot” to Asia and Sino-U.S. Engagement
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The U.S.-China
Summit: Decoding a Tower of Babel (2015-09-11)
(The
Diplomat, By David Lampton) Xi Jinping’s upcoming state visit to the United
States in late September will be a strenuous test of the proposition that
summits are potentially useful when tensions are high and relations
deteriorating.
Xi's Historic Mission: Averting a Sino-U.S. Cold
War (2015-09-04)
(China
US Focus, By Minxin Pei) The implication from this gloomy review of recent
trends is clear: President Xi’s September state visit to the U.S. is one of
China’s last few opportunities to avert a U.S.-China cold war. In terms of the
significance of his visit, it ranks with Deng Xiaoping’s historic trip to the
U.S. in 1979.
US-Taiwan Trade Ties Pick Up:
Hammond-Chambers (2015-09-12)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) Following a period of “treading water,” the US-Taiwan
business relationship is picking up again, a leading trade expert said.
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| DPP
Searches for New China Stance; Cross-Strait Issues
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Tsai Goals: Double Ten Celebration Attendance,
Sports (2015-09-09)
(China
Post) DPP presidential candidate Tsai Ing-wen announced her "goal" to attend
this year's Double Tenth Day celebration as well as outlining her policy
platforms regarding Taiwan's sports development.
DPP Backs Tsai's 10/10 Attendance (2015-09-10)
(Taipei
Times) DPP heavyweights voiced their support for DPP presidential candidate Tsai
Ing-wen’s decision to attend the Double Ten National Day celebrations, with many
of them saying that they would also be present.
Changhua DPP Members Vow to Defend ROC (2015-09-12)
(Taipei
Times) Changhua County DPP members vowed to defend the Republic of China at a
rally outside Yuanlin Station in Yuanlin to support DPP presidential candidate
Tsai Ing-wen’s announcement that she would attend Double Ten National Day
celebrations.
Tsai, Hung Back China Tourists Visiting Taiwan (2015-09-11)
(China
Post) Both of Taiwan's major candidates for president next year spoke of
improving tourism policies concerning mainland Chinese tourists visiting Taiwan.
Mainland tourists visiting Taiwan has spiked ever since controls were lifted by
President Ma Ying-jeou in 2008, with nearly 4 million visiting in 2014 (up from
2.8 million in 2013).
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| PLA,
Military Balance and Arms Sales
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PLA Transformation: Difficult Military Reforms
Begin (2015-09-11)
(China
Brief 15(18), Jamestown Foundation, By Kevin McCauley) It is certain that
theater joint commands will be formed, probably resulting in some reduction in
the number of regional commands, though the lack of announcement on this most
significant area could indicate that issues remain unresolved, or was merely
delayed for a future announcement.
The Future of Cyber Conflict: Beijing Rewrites Internet Sovereignty
Along Territorial Lines (2015-09-04)
(China
Brief 15(18), Jamestown Foundation, By Nicholas Dynon) Given China's strong
position on the direct link between cyber, territorial and national sovereignty,
and its characterization of cyber conflict within the context of ideological or
“soft” war, the recent pact with Russia is a strong indicator that it is now
looking to proactively shape the international cyber
landscape.
Han Kuang Military Drills Test Defenses of Kinmen
Island (2015-09-09)
(Taipei
Times) On the second day of the Han Kuang military exercises yesterday, military
officials supervised live-fire drills of artillery and mortar units, and naval
maneuvers on Kinmen Island and surrounding waters.
US Drone Spotted during Exercises (2015-09-10)
(Taipei
Times) A US surveillance drone passed over waters off eastern Taiwan on the
second day of the Han Kuang series of military exercises.
Taiwan Simulates Attacks by China (2015-09-11)
(AP)
Taiwan's military is simulating attacks by political rival mainland China this
week, despite an overall warming of ties, after Beijing staged what appeared to
be a strike against the presidential office in Taipei.
Ministry Aware of China's Live-Fire Drill (2015-09-11)
(Taipei
Times) The Ministry of National Defense said it is aware that Chinese live-fire
military drills are to begin today, the last day of Taiwan’s most important
annual war games, the Han Kuang series of military
exercises.
Modest Arms Package on Its Way, US Council Says (2015-09-11)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) A new arms package for Taiwan is making its way
through the complex channels of the US political system, US-Taiwan Business
Council president Rupert Hammond-Chambers said.
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| Taiwan's
Domestic Issues and Foreign Relations
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Presidential Race in Taiwan Reflects Women's Rise in
Politics (2015-09-11)
(New
York Times, By Austin Ramzy) Women have led other Asian nations, but they have
largely followed in the footsteps of male relatives. Not in this case. Rather,
analysts say, the race reflects the fact that Taiwan does a better job of
putting women into political office than just about anywhere else in the
world.
Assumption in US, China of Tsai Victory, Glaser
Says (2015-09-11)
(Taipei
Times, By William Lowther) The US and China are now “almost” operating under the
assumption that DPP Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen is going to be the next president
of Taiwan, a Washington conference was told.
Taiwan Democracy Provides Example to Follow: US
Official (2015-09-13)
(Taipei
Times) US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel
Russel said that Washington would closely observe the upcoming general elections
in Myanmar and that the Southeast Asian nation can learn from
Taiwan.
Nation in Strong Partnership with Japan:
Ma (2015-09-08)
(CNA)
Taiwan and Japan are working closely in the fields of aviation, travel to youth
exchanges, President Ma Ying-jeou said during a meeting with a delegation led by
Japanese Congressman Kazunori Tanaka.
Indonesia Should Move to Bolster Cooperation (2015-09-08)
(Taipei
Times) President Ma Ying-jeou has urged the Indonesian government to step up
cooperation with Taiwan by signing an economic cooperation agreement and other
bilateral accords.
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| China's
Rise and Its Domestic Issues
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China, Trying to Bolster Currency, Taps Foreign
Reserves (2015-09-08)
(New
York Times, By Neil Gough) China is burning through its huge stockpile of
foreign exchange reserves at the fastest pace yet as it seeks to prop up its
currency and stem a rising tide of money flowing out of the
country.
China's Export Data Points to a Deepening Industrial
Downturn (2015-09-09)
(New
York Times, By Neil Gough) China’s industrial slowdown is showing signs of
worsening, as the country’s trade slump deepened further in August in the face
of weaker demand from overseas buyers.
China
Recreating the American “Hub-and-Spoke” System (2015-09-09)
(PacNet
#57, Pacific Forum, CSIS, By Lee Jaehyon) As China’s Marching Westward policy
starts to gain momentum, Asia’s political, security, and economic systems are
being reshuffled and a Chinese-style hub-and-spoke system is
emerging.
Q. and A.: Tony Saich on What Chinese Want from Their
Leaders (2015-09-11)
(Sinosphere,
By Michael Forsythe) In surveys going back to 2003, respondents generally gave
the central government in Beijing high marks, but satisfaction declined sharply
for local officials. In 2014, respondents’ satisfaction with the government’s
anticorruption efforts reached a new high, coinciding with President Xi
Jinping’s crackdown on official graft.
Contact:
Dalton Lin, Executive Editor
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