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China Commemorates V-J Day With Military Parade
On September 3, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) hosted a large military parade in Beijing to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the second Sino-Japanese war (1937-1945).
TSMC Reports Compromise of 2-Nanometer Chip Production Technology: Lessons Abound
Plenty of eyebrows were raised on August 5 when Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (TSMC), the world’s largest chipmaker, announced that proprietary information related to its most advanced 2-nanometer chips may have been compromised.
Pamir Special Commentary: MICE-R? How Chinese intelligence services use "renqing" to collect intelligence in Taiwan
The classic explanation of why people spy may be summed up nicely by the acronym MICE, which stands for money, ideology, coercion/compromise, and ego. The latest spy case in Taiwan shows that the intelligence services of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) are not relying on ideology alone to recruit Taiwanese assets.
Taiwan Strait Tensions Ramp Up
Taiwan Strait tourism has halted as the result of the Taiwan government’s ban on all organized Taiwanese tour groups to the mainland, which took effect on 1 June.
Taiwan’s Challenging Security Environment
Unauthorized public disclosure of sensitive government information and Taiwan individuals’ actions on behalf of Chinese entities spotlight Taiwan’s challenging security environment.
Bilateral Tensions Persist Despite US Secretary Blinken’s China Visit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to China did not resolve fundamental differences on key issues between the US and China.
China Risks Drive Taiwan’s Declining Investments
Once a mainstay of Taiwan investment, China has become increasingly unattractive to small- and medium-sized businesses that now seek to pull out completely within five years and invest elsewhere.
China Decries Being Named ‘Hypothetical Enemy’ in US-led Joint Military Exercises
Pamir assesses that despite China’s criticism of US-led joint military exercises with Japan and Australia, Beijing will not rashly initiate military conflict over Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies Dwindling
Seve Paeniu, Tuvalu’s top contender for its prime minister position, has called for the new government to consider the country’s economic interests and debate the issue of whether to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan or China, according to international media reporting.
US Congress Supports New Taiwan Administration
On 24 January a bipartisan congressional delegation led by Congressional Taiwan Caucus co-chairs Representatives Mario Diaz Balart and Ami Bera arrived in Taiwan for a three-day visit.
US Strengthens Military Ties With Taiwan
In December 2023, the Biden administration approved its 12th arms sale to Taiwan. President Joe Biden signed measures into law calling for strengthened US military ties with Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Economic Decoupling From China Gains Traction
Taiwan’s policy of economic decoupling from China has resulted in the weakening of Taiwan’s economic ties to China, even though China remains Taiwan’s largest export destination and source of imports.
Pamir Strategic Insights Issue 4: US reaction to Taiwan's Presidential Election
Washington’s measured response to the results of Taiwan’s presidential election reaffirms US efforts to uphold the status quo vis-à-vis China and Taiwan.
Pamir Strategic Insights Issue 3: China condemns Taiwan's Presidential Election results
Beijing’s disinformation campaigns combined with economic and military pressure failed to influence the outcome of Taiwan’s presidential election in favor of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party.
Pamir Strategic Insights Issue 2: Taiwan President-elect's victory formula
Taiwan Vice President William Lai’s (LAI Ching-te) election victory on 13 January marked the first time since Taiwan started direct presidential elections in 1996 that a party will hold the presidency over three consecutive terms.
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