~1998
1999: Jan. - June, July - Dec.
2000: Jan. - Mar. , Apr. - June , July - Sept. , Oct. - Dec.
2001: Jan. - Mar. , Apr.-July , Aug. - Dec.
2002: Jan. -
July , Aug. – Dec.
2003 ; 2004
China Achieves More by Doing
Less in Elections By Mark Magnier (LA Times, Dec. 17, 2004) China's leadership is
2-for-2 over the last six months at "winning" elections in which it
isn't a candidate.
The Next Move for Taiwan By Robyn Lim
(Japan Times, Dec. 17, 2004) Chen needs to ensure
that when Bush thinks about troublemakers in relation to the Taiwan problem, he thinks
about leaders in Beijing, not in Taipei.
Post-Election Taiwan: What
Now? By Ralph Cossa
(Straits Times, Dec. 14, 2004) Will Mr Chen see the election as a warning to scale back his
confrontational approach? If he chooses not to, the results are easy to
predict.
The Strategy Behind Taiwan's
Jinmen Game By Leslie Fong
(Straits Times, Dec. 4, 2004) How will China
react if the 60,000 residents of Jinmen decide to
switch allegiance from Taipei to Beijing?
Analysts Doubt 'Peaceful Rise'
for China
(Straits Times, Dec. 4, 2004) Taiwan issue and build-up of
Chinese forces prompt warning about cross-strait tensions.
Credible Defense Key to
Taiwan's Future
(Taiwan News, Dec. 1, 2004) John J. Tkacik Jr.: The "one-China" policy hasn't been
implemented for decades, because nobody knows what the "one-China"
policy is.
Rice Will Play an Important
Role By Lin Cheng-yi
(Taipei Times, Nov. 27, 2004) Rice will continue
to push for cross-strait dialogue after taking over as secretary of state. We
must, however, face up to the differences that do exist between the views of Taipei and the US when it comes to the
three direct links and amendments to the constitution.
Bush's Fate Depends on Twin
Deficits By Yoichi Funabashi
(Asahi Simbun, Nov. 16, 2004) I thought I heard
the Earth rumble. It must have been the political battle cry of the silent
masses who embrace the Christian faith in towns and villages in prairies
across the United States.
China, Taiwan Wooing Vanuatu
in Dollar Dance By Mark Magnier (Los Angles Times, Nov. 13, 2004) The race for a nation's loyalty
calls for opening checkbooks -- to the tune of billions.
More US-Taiwan Dialogue
Needed By Nat Bellocchi
(Taipei Times, Nov. 6, 2004) The flaw is that
both sides of the Strait, under the broad umbrella of the "status
quo," continue to push the envelope, and the US takes part in this
game.
China Reconstructs Past to
Chart Future By Brahma Chellaney
(Japan Times, Oct. 25, 2004) As the fairy-tale Middle Kingdom, China has for
long presented itself as the mother of all civilizations, weaving legends
with history to foster an ultra-nationalistic political culture centered on
the regaining of supposedly lost glory.
Peace Is the Bottom Line
(Editorial, China Post, Oct. 20, 2004) Today's Taiwan, deeply divided,
apprehensive and uncertain about the future, is not a happy society.
Searching for a Way Out,
Chinese Brides Look Across Taiwan Strait By Edward Cody (Washington Post, Oct. 14, 2004)
The way Huang Xiahong had it figured, she said,
life in prosperous Taiwan was bound to be better than her prospects in the
teeming Chinese city of Guangzhou.
Taiwan Talks Peace But Waves
a Snotty Rag at China's Rhino By Catherine Armitage
(The
Australian, October 4, 2004) Taiwan claims to be trying
to create a "more conciliatory environment." So how to explain the
recent fighting words from some of its most senior government figures?
Taiwan's Straight Jacket By Nick Bryant (National Business Review, Sep. 10, 2004) Aside from the on-again
off-again, official-then-unofficial drive for independence, Taiwan has been attempting
to gain legitimate representation at a number of forums, only to be scotched
at every turn by Beijing.
China's Rise Shifts Balance
of Power in Asia By Michael Richardson (Straits Times, Sep. 7, 2004) As China's growing power and
influence permeate Asia and the Pacific, countries in the region are recalibrating
their relations with Beijing to acknowledge its
status and defuse potential conflict.
A Partnership in Review:
Economic Gravity
(Asahi
Shimbun, Sep.
6, 2004) As the region's economy grows, a common Asian currency will
gain favor, says Mr. Yen. ‘The current calm Japan-U.S. economic relationship
basically means Tokyo is no longer seen as
an economic threat to Washington.’
Line in Water Marks Asia's
New Balance of Power By Richard Halloran (Straits Times, Sep.
2, 2004) In East Asia today, a line is gradually being drawn in the water,
starting in the sea between Japan and Korea and running south through the
East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait into the South China Sea.
A Little Red Dot and Tension
Across the Taiwan Strait By Lee Hsien Loong (Straits Times, Aug. 23, 2004) Cross-strait tension is
potentially the most dangerous problem for Asia. Hence a 'One China'
policy isn't just China's core interest; it's
in Singapore's interest too.
Deng 'Backed' Tiananmen Crackdown
(CNN.com, Aug. 19, 2004) It was China's late paramount
leader Deng Xiaoping who "resolutely backed" the Tiananmen Square massacre in 1989,
according to former premier Li Peng, the South
China Morning Post reports.
Stronger US-Taiwan Ties
Needed By Holmes Liao
(Taipei Times, Aug. 16, 2004) The reasons behind the military exercises are
mainly the intensifying stand-off between Taiwan and China, and competition
between the US and China for dominance in the Asia-Pacific region.
Why China May Elect to Use
Force in the Taiwan Strait By Martin L. Lasater (Aug. 13, 2004) What
this means is that war or peace in the Taiwan Strait will largely be
determined by political perceptions in Beijing, Washington, and Taipei.
Taiwan Straits - a Sea of
Tension By James Wong Wing On
(Malaysiakini, Aug. 12, 2004) From the
vantage-point of China, Taiwan continues to be an emotional issue because its
liberation or re-union would complete the re-unification process after the
return of Hong Kong in 1997 and Macau in 1999.
When The Press Reports A Net
'Blockbuster' By Tom Plate
(Straits Times, July 22, 2004) Anyone who knows
anything about China knows that it is not
just its current government but its people, too, who are ultra-protective and
ultra-sensitive on the Taiwan issue.
Is Pentagon Fuelling
Tensions in Taiwan Strait? By David M. Lampton (Straits Times, July 22, 2004) The Pentagon's senior political
appointees and their acolytes have an inexhaustible capacity to generate
dangerous ideas, the latest of which concerns Taiwan.
Taiwan Reaching Out to the
World, Insists DPP
(Straits Times, July 19, 2004) Taiwan's ruling Democratic
Progressive Party disputed Singapore Deputy Prime Minister
Lee Hsien Loong's remark
that the government focuses more on domestic politics and cares little about
outside changes.
China Gears Up for Showdown,
Ball in Taiwan's Court By Benjamin Kang Lim (Reuters, July 5, 2004) Convinced
that Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian will push for
statehood during his second four-year term, China is readying for a showdown
with the island.
US Rethink of Taiwan Status
Could Spark Chaos By Ching Cheong (Straits Times, July
5, 2004) East Asia is likely to enter an era of instability if the United
States were to redefine its 'one-China' policy in a way that, in essence,
denies Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan.
China Has Final Say on
Taiwan By Wu Xinbo
(China Daily, July 5, 2004) The origin and
development of the Taiwan question is closely
related to the United States factor, which has
taken different forms and exerted varied influence over the past few decades.
A Case for Keeping Taiwan's
Status As Is By Richard Halloran
(Japan Times, July 4, 2004) Gradually, with
hardly anyone noticing, President Chen Shui-bian of
Taiwan has emerged as the
most influential player in the volatile triangle of relations between China, the United States and his own island
nation.
'Status Quo' Is Just the
Easy Choice By Hsu Yung-ming
(Taipei Times, July 1, 2004) Many local politicians like to claim that "maintaining
the status quo" is a majority consensus of the nation's people.
Coping with Chinese
Nationalism
(Editorial, Taiwan News, June 29, 2004) DPP should abandon directly
confronting Chinese nationalism and make democracy the predominant issue by
highlighting "Chinese-ness" as a common heritage both sides can
share.
The Chinese Divide By David S. Broder
(Washington Post, June 27, 2004) The Taiwan
issue has almost disappeared from domestic U.S.
politics, but it is dead-serious business here. And conceivably the U.S.
commitment could be put to the test during the next presidential term.
China's Democratic Hopes
(Taipei Times, June 21, 2004) How will China's democratic
development influence cross-strait relations? Carl Gershman:
If you have more democracy on the mainland, it would be much easier to work
out a proper relation between Taiwan and China.
The Chinese Age? By Peter Brookes
(New York Post, June 14, 2004) Short term, Beijing's military focus is
on unification with Taiwan. Long term, the goals
include making Japan strategically
subservient and replacing America as the preeminent
power in Asia.
Beijing, Not Taipei,
Promoting Taiwan Independence By Dennis V Hickey (Chicago Tribune, June 1, 2004) If China continues to
engage in hostile and antagonistic behavior, it will help stir up passions
that could lead to a confrontation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Test of Sincerity By Jason Dean and Anthony
Kuhn
(Far
Eastern Economic Review, June 3, 2004) The
challenge for Chen now will be demonstrating that he is committed to his
declared course.
Taiwan, Be Careful
(Editorial, Straits Times, May 26, 2004) China's annoyed response to the speech was expected. What it will look
for now is where Mr Chen's actions lead.
Washington Hopes for the Best; Beijing Prepares for the Worst By Richard Baum (YaleGlobal, 24 May 2004) This will require the U.S. to continue to
restrain Chen Shui-bian's independence ambitions
while simultaneously encouraging Beijing to display greater
tolerance.
To the Brink and Back By Andrew Perrin
(TIME, May 24, 2004) Growing sense of a Taiwan
identity on the island makes reunification less and less likely, and almost
ensures that Taipei will run into more trouble not just with Beijing but
Washington as well.
Pragmatism on Rise in Taiwan Strait
(Taiwan
News, May 24, 2004) There may well be considerable room for optimism on
future relations across the Taiwan Strait if Taiwan and China can concretely
display moderation and mutual sympathy and understanding and place their
hopes on the self-generated choices of the people.
Beijing Plots
to Undermine Chen By Willy Lam
(CNN.com,
May 22, 2004) Beijing is mapping out strategies to
undermine the authority of the controversially re-elected President Chen Shui-bian.
China's Stand
on Taiwan
(Editorial, Asahi Shimbun,, May 22, 2004) Beijing should take a more
flexible approach. Chen deserves credit for delivering an address that was in
accord with the actual conditions in Taiwan and the international
community.
Chen's Attempt to Satisfy
All Pleases No One By Lawrence
Chung
(Straits Times, May 22, 2004)
The Taiwanese President's inauguration speech is blasted by pro-independence
hardliners at home as well as by China.
Viewing China From the West
and From Within By Bruce
Gilley
(New York
Times, May 19, 2004) Popular Western writing on China has long followed two
major routes. Two books, "Wild Grass" and "China Hands,"
are the latest contributions to these two traditions.
Taiwan, a Victim of UN
'Health Apartheid'? By Chen Tan-sun
(Pacific Forum, CSIS, May 19, 2004) It is time for
the international community to put an end to "health apartheid" and
allow Taiwan an appropriate level of participation in the WHO.
Beijing Steps Up Pressure on
Chen By Willy Lam
(CNN.com, May 19, 2004) Chinese leadership has entered a new and possibly
violent phase in its decades-long struggle against Taiwanese independence.
China's Influence
Soars in Asia By Brad Glosserman
(Japan
Times, May 17, 2004) Beijing isn't forcing governments
to adopt its vision of regional relations. It is proving remarkably adept at providing
a vision and then giving those countries compelling reasons to join.
Chen Gets Elbow Room to Push
His Agenda By Lawrence Chung
(Straits Times, May 13, 2004) But Taiwan President must allay ethnic
divisions and deal with cross-strait tension over the independence issue.
Mutual Understanding
Is the Key
By Nat Bellocchi
(Taipei Times, May 7, 2004) Taiwan is expected to be prudent in
managing cross-strait relations lest it lose US support. But "prudent
behavior" remains a difficult thing to define.
Power Politics Fuel Unification
Shifts By Wu Yu-shan
(Taipei Times, Apr. 27, 2004) So while the new political generation
represented by Kim and Roh softened South Korea's
policies toward its northern neighbor, the new political force spearheaded by
Lee and Chen prompted Taiwan to stand up against Beijing.
'Taiwan Problem' Enters New Era
(Editorial, Taiwan News, Apr. 26, 2004) The
so-called "Taiwan problem" is no longer a "domestic
issue" of China and has now entered a new stage of internationalization.
Cyprus and Taiwan: Case of
Islands and Their Divisions (Editorial,
China Post, Apr. 26, 2004) Like Taiwan, Cyprus is a small island whose
population is sharply divided over the country's political status and future.
US Reins in Chen
(Editorial, Straits Times, Apr.
24, 2004) In a firm response to Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian's
push for a new Constitution, Washington has sent him a clear message: Don't
overreach and provoke China needlessly.
Taiwan Thanks U.S. Congress
for Supporting Latest WHO Bid By Chris Cockel (China Post, Apr. 23, 2004) Taiwan thanked the U.S. Congress
yesterday for unanimously passing a resolution supporting its push for an
observer seat at the World Health Organization.
Cheney Makes Solid Progress
on East Asia Trip By Roger Mitton
(Straits Times, Apr. 17, 2004) He gets Beijing to commit to dealing with the
nuclear issue in North Korea and lays down a strong US line on Taiwan.
Taiwan Relations Act Serves
Global Peace By Chen
Lung-chu
(Taipei Times, Apr. 16, 2004) Although the TRA and the Three Communiques are often viewed as equals, the TRA is
superior to the Three Communiques in view of the US
constitutional system.
Taiwan Should Push to
Strengthen TRA, Officials Propose
(Taiwan News, Apr. 11, 2004) Taiwan should now
take action to address deficiencies in Taiwan Relations Act by pushing for
stronger implementation as well as revisions, local scholars and commentators
said.
Beijing's Energy Obsession By Willy Lam
(Asian Wall Street Journal, Apr. 2, 2004) China's
unquenchable thirst for petroleum is the real story behind Beijing's
worsening territorial dispute with Japan over the group of supposedly
oil-rich islands claimed by China as the Diaoyus.
Don't Bet Against China
Going to War Over Taiwan By Tom Plate
(Straits
Times, Apr. 1, 2004) It's unimaginable that China
would ever go to war against Taiwan, right? Until
recently, that's what I thought.
China Aiming for 'Peaceful
Rise' By
Willy
Lam
(CNN, Feb. 6, 2004) The "peaceful rise of China" is one of the most
significant new ideas put forward by the administration of President Hu Jintao
U.S. Plans Consolidation of
Pacific Forces By Richard Halloran
(Japan Times, Feb. 3, 2004) U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is planning a sweeping revision of the command
apparatus through which American military forces are controlled in Asia.
Taiwan's China Plays By Russell Flannery
(Forbes, Jan. 28, 2004) Closer China-Taiwan ties would give an extra boost to
the Taiwan economy and its stock market. The latter is already benefiting
this year from global economic recovery and links to the fast-growing
mainland.
Taiwan Demands Extra
Attention By Richard Halloran
(Korea Herald, Jan. 26, 2004) The fate of Taiwan has become a question that won't go away and
an issue that no political leader in Japan, China, the United States or
anyplace else wants to confront.
Hu, Wen Make Their Mark in
Surprisingly Short Time By Zhebg Yongnian and Lye Liang Fook (Straits Times, Jan. 26, 2004) They impressed domestically with
their efficient handling of the Sars crisis, and
internationally, when they met foreign leaders with confidence.
It's So Easy to Blame China
for Everything By William
H. Overholt
(International Herald Tribune, Jan. 23, 2004) China is becoming the
all-purpose repository of the world's hopes and fears - sometimes a scapegoat
for economic ills, sometimes the answer to geopolitical prayers.
An Ancient Model for China's
New Power By Eric Teo Chu
Cheow
(International
Herald Tribune, Jan. 21, 2004) Asia is being reshaped
by two fundamental trends - a new security environment that resembles the
ancient Chinese tributary system, and the rise of China's soft power.
Taiwan Focus Main Game for
Beijing By Willy Lam
(CNN.com, Jan. 20, 2004) What has the Taiwan Strait crisis to do with the
stringent measures that authorities in Guangdong Province are taking to
prevent the recurrence of SARS?
Taiwan Puts Its Identity to
Test By Martin Regg Cohn
(Toronto
Star, Jan. 11, 2004) As pro-independence sentiment
grows on island, referendum rumblings have Beijing furious and Washington
uneasy.
China Faces a 'New' Taiwan
(China Post, Jan. 11, 2004) China will have no
choice but face a "new" Taiwan after the island's presidential poll
this year, and both sides should step up communication by posting
representatives on the other's soil, says President Chen Shui-bian
in his new book.
How Will Beijing Play Taipei
Wild Card? By Chua Chin
Hon
(Straits Times, Jan. 3, 2004) If the Taiwan issue takes a disastrous turn, it
will shatter the one thing China has sought with all its recent domestic and
foreign policies: the stability to grow its economy.
Year of Tests for Asian
Democracy
(Editorial, Japan Times, Jan. 1, 2004) The
president has been doing his best to pick a fight with the mainland in the
hope of profiting from a nationalist backlash among Taiwanese voters.
China's "Peaceful Ascendancy" By Yoichi Funabashi
(YaleGlobal, 19 December 2003) Despite its new
found economic and military muscle, China promises to be a good neighbor and
global citizen, not a threat.
Beijing's Diplomatic Victory
May Backfire By Ching Cheong
(Straits Times, Dec. 13, 2003) Wen has charmed the
Americans but the public humiliation for Taiwan may harden separatist
feelings on the island.
China's Strategy: Peaceful
Ascendancy By Yoichi Funabashi
(Asahi Shimbun, Dec. 3, 2003) There is no doubt
that 'the rise of China' will be a historic event comparable to or even
greater than that of post-war Japan. But what kind of country will it rise to
become?
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