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- Human Rights Commission Launched (2020-08-02)
(Taiwan News, By Sean Lin) President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) yesterday said that she hopes the National Human Rights Commission, launched yesterday, would make a “unique contribution” to the international community by passing on the nation’s experience with promoting human rights. <Accessed 2020-08-02> - Taiwan's Secretary-General to President Resigns Amid Bribery Linked to Family (2020-08-02)
(Taiwan News, By Sylvia Teng) Secretary-General to the President Su Jia-chyuan (蘇嘉全) tendered his resignation on Sunday (August 2) as his nephew Su Chen-ching (蘇震清), a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator, faces charges of corruption. <Accessed 2020-08-02> - Taiwan Thanks U.S., Australia for Their Support of Regional Role (2020-07-29)
(CNA, By Stacy Hsu and Elizabeth Hsu) Taiwan on Wednesday thanked the governments of the United States and Australia for their joint statement reaffirming Taiwan's important role in the Indo-Pacific region and their intent to maintain strong unofficial ties with Taiwan. <Accessed 2020-08-02> - Representative Meets US Official at State Department (2020-07-29)
(Taipei Times, By Lin Chia-nan) Representative to the US Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴) on Monday met with US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell at the US Department of State in Washington, and pledged to enhance bilateral ties. <Accessed 2020-08-02> - Vatican Allegedly Hacked by China Ahead of Key Talks (2020-07-29)
(Associated Press) The Vatican and the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong have been the targets of alleged Chinese state-backed hackers ahead of talks on renewal of a landmark 2018 deal that helped thaw diplomatic relations between the Vatican and China, according to a monitoring group. <Accessed 2020-08-02> - U.S. Says Will Help Japan Monitor 'Unprecedented' Chinese Incursion Around Disputed East China Sea Islands (2020-07-29)
(Reuters, By Tim Kelly) The U.S. military will help Japan monitor “unprecedented” Chinese incursions around East China Sea islands controlled by Tokyo but claimed by Beijing as Chinese boats prepare to begin fishing in nearby waters, the commander of U.S. Forces Japan said on Wednesday. <Accessed 2020-08-02> - White House Issues Statement on Death of Lee Teng-hui (Update) (2020-08-01)
(CNA, By Chiang Chin-yeh, Huang Ya-shih, and Matthew Mazzetta) The White House on Friday offered its condolences on the passing of Lee Teng-hui (李登輝), praising the former Taiwanese president, who died Thursday at the age of 97, for leading the country's transition into a "free, prosperous and open society." <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Chen Chu Sworn In as Control Yuan President (2020-08-01)
(CNA, By Chen Chun-hua, Wang Cheng-chung, and Matthew Mazzetta) Former Presidential Office Secretary-General Chen Chu (陳菊) was sworn in Saturday as president of the Control Yuan, following a weeks-long legislative battle over her nomination. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - China Condemns Germany’s Hong Kong Extradition Suspension (2020-08-01)
(Associated Press) China has condemned Germany’s decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of international law.” Germany’s foreign minister announced the suspension Friday following the disqualification of 12 pro-democracy candidates from legislative elections and a subsequent decision to postpone the elections. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Taiwanese Pay Respects to Former President Lee Teng-hui (2020-08-01)
(Associated Press) Taiwan’s leaders and its people were paying their respects Saturday to former President Lee Teng-hui, who died this week at age 97 after bringing full democracy to Taiwan and incurring the wrath of China in the process. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Taiwan Establishes National Human Rights Commission (2020-08-01)
(CNA, By Wang Cheng-chung, Chen Chun-hua, and Ko Lin) The establishment of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday is a milestone for Taiwan as it aims to bring local laws and practices more in line with global standards, said President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文). <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Kaohsiung Mayoral Candidates Pledge to Improve City's Infrastructure (2020-08-01)
(CNA, By Lee Hsin-Yin) All three candidates in the upcoming mayoral by-election in Kaohsiung vowed Saturday to push for quality infrastructure despite a relatively tight budget during their only televised policy presentation before the Aug. 15 vote. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Hong Kong Delays Election Citing Pandemic, But Democracy Camp Sceptical (2020-07-31)
(Reuters, By Yanni Chow and Carol Mang) Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam on Friday postponed a Sept. 6 election to the Chinese-ruled city’s legislature by a year because of a rise in coronavirus cases, dealing a blow to the pro-democracy opposition which had hoped to make huge gains. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - 8 Aboard Chinese Boat Arrested for Dredging Sea Sand Off Penghu (2020-07-31)
(CNA, By Liu Chien-pang and Ko Lin) The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) on Friday said it has arrested eight Chinese crew members aboard a mainland-registered vessel that was caught illegally dredging sea sand in waters around the Penghu archipelago. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - International Community Praises Lee Teng-hui (Update) (2020-07-31)
(CNA, By Emerson Lim) The international community on Thursday mourned the passing of Taiwan's former president Lee Teng-hui (李登輝), who succumbed to multiple organ failure at the age of 97, lauding him for his role in leading Taiwan onto the path of democracy. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Kaohsiung Policy Debate to Air (2020-07-31)
(Taipei Times/CNA, By Jake Chung) The only policy debate among Kaohsiung mayoral by-election candidates is to take place tomorrow afternoon and it is to be shown live on TV and the Internet. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - US Hits China Anew for Rights Abuses in Western Xinjiang (2020-07-31)
(Associated Press, By Matthew Lee) The Trump administration took new aim at China on Friday by imposing sanctions on a major paramilitary organization in the country’s western Xinjiang region and its commander for alleged human rights abuses against ethnic and religious minorities. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - KMT's Zeng Confirmed as New Kaohsiung City Council Speaker (2020-07-31)
(CNA, By Chen Chao-fu and Ko Lin) Zeng Li-yan (曾麗燕) of the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) was confirmed Friday as the new Kaohsiung City Council speaker, replacing Hsu Kun-yuan (許崑源) who died after falling to his death in early June. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - 'Two-State' Theory Considered Lee Teng-hui's Main Political Legacy (2020-07-31)
(CNA, By Lin Ke-lun, Lin Yu-li, and Lee Hsin-Yin) The "two-state" theory proposed by former President Lee Teng-hui (李登輝) in 1999, which characterized the Republic of China (Taiwan) and China as two different jurisdictions, is considered one of his major political legacies as it emphasized Taiwan's national identity. <Accessed 2020-08-01>
- A Very British Dodge on Huawei (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Michito Tsuruoka) How London has tried to evade US pressure on China. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - Japan’s Legal Response in the Gray Zone (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By James Kraska) China’s gray zone tactics around the Senkaku Islands are even more dangerous than similar moves in the South China Sea. How is Japan responding? <Accessed 2020-08-07> - Did India’s Bifurcation of Kashmir Cast a Shadow Across the Line of Actual Control? (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Ankit Panda) On the one-year anniversary of India’s reorganization of Kashmir, China reiterates its opposition. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - South China Sea: The Battle of the Diplomatic Notes Continues (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Nguyen Hong Thao) The latest round of diplomatic note exchanges resurrected the 2016 arbitral tribunal award. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - Who Will Be China’s Next Premier? (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Andrei Lungu) Because of the focus on what Xi will do in 2022, an important question has been ignored: who will take Li Keqiang’s place? <Accessed 2020-08-07> - The US-China Relationship Is a Shakespearean Tragedy (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Zheng Wang) We are silently witnessing the biggest strategic misjudgment in history: Two superpowers are sliding toward conflict when they still share huge common interests. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - What Do Indian Parliamentary Reports Tell Us About Infrastructure Buildup on the China Border? (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Krzysztof Iwanek) India’s construction of strategic roads next to China remains behind schedule and slowed down by administrative issues. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - India Cannot Rely on Russian Defense Ties Anymore (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Mohamed Zeeshan) Ideally, India would exploit a split in Russia-China relations. But there’s no split to exploit and New Delhi is better off seeking strategic compatibility elsewhere. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - China Changes Diplomatic Styles in Central Asia Over COVID-19 (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Umida Hashimova) Why is China rushing to comment on domestic COVID-19 developments in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan? <Accessed 2020-08-07> - US Anti-China Sentiment Reaches New Peak (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By Amitai Etzioni) We’re at the wagging the dog stage. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - The Global War for 5G Heats up (2020-08-07)
(The Diplomat, By John Lee) U.S. moves have undermined Huawei’s prospects outside China, but their long-term efficacy to constrain China’s development and export of 5G technology is uncertain. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - Arm Taiwan—but Skip the Nukes (2020-08-07)
(Foreign Policy, By Bradley Bowman, Andrea Stricker) As the military balance of power shifts in China’s favor, Beijing may be increasingly tempted to act against Taiwan. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - Beijing’s Retaliation on TikTok Could Hurt U.S. Firms (2020-08-07)
(Foreign Policy, By Nina Palmer) A forced sale may create another hurdle for U.S. companies operating in China. <Accessed 2020-08-07> - What Lies Ahead for Global Value Chains in Asia? (2020-07-28)
(East Asia Forum, By Hoe Ee Khor and Suan Yong Foo) Globalisation is here to stay — and Asia continues to be one of its strongest advocates. <Accessed 2020-08-04> - London and Canberra Offer Citizenship for Hongkongers (2020-07-28)
(East Asia Forum, By Tim Summers) All of these responses (along with other moves, such as Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom suspending their extradition treaties) reflect a desire to punish Beijing for introducing the national security law, which was greeted with outrage in Western capitals. <Accessed 2020-08-04> - Laying Down the Law in the South China Sea (2020-07-30)
(East Asia Forum, By Donald R Rothwell) Australia’s position then is one of seeking to make a clear statement on its interpretation of the law of the sea, which in turn may place a halt upon the development of state practice contrary to UNCLOS. <Accessed 2020-08-04> - PacNet #43 – First Korea, Now Australia: China’s Carrot-and-Stick Diplomacy is Not New (2020-07-29)
(Pacific Forum, By Tenny Kristiana) Chinese “diplomacy” on Covid-19, including threatening other governments through economic retaliation, is not new. <Accessed 2020-08-04> - Hong Kong Was a Test Run for ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomacy (2020-07-22)
(National Interest, By Rob York) When a broad coalition of Hongkongers rose up in protest, Beijing responded with a now-familiar pattern: blame outsiders, accept no-fault, and declare success inevitable. <Accessed 2020-08-04> - ByteDance Said to Offer to Sell TikTok’s U.S. Operations (2020-08-01)
(New York Times, By Raymond Zhong and Steve Lohr) The Trump administration has said the video app poses security concerns because of its Chinese ownership. <Accessed 2020-08-03> - U.S. Adds Sanctions Over Internment of Muslims in China (2020-07-31)
(New York Times, By Ana Swanson and Edward Wong) The Treasury Department imposed sanctions on a powerful government entity that runs companies and farms in the Xinjiang region, where officials carry out the mass internment of Muslims. <Accessed 2020-08-03> - China Uses Quarantines as Cover to Detain Dissidents, Activists Say (2020-07-30)
(New York Times, By Sui-Lee Wee) Critics of the government said they were held in rooms with barred windows and denied permission to contact their families, all in the name of public health. <Accessed 2020-08-03> - Lee Teng-hui, 97, Who Led Taiwan’s Turn to Democracy, Dies (2020-07-30)
(New York Times, By Jonathan Kandell) Its first popularly elected president, he transformed a police state into a vibrant country while angering Beijing by insisting that Taiwan be treated as a sovereign state. <Accessed 2020-08-03> - The Vatican Is Said to Be Hacked From China Before Talks With Beijing (2020-07-28)
(New York Times, By David E. Sanger, Edward Wong and Jason Horowitz) In one attack, the hackers weaponized an electronic file with a letter that had a note of condolence from Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state. <Accessed 2020-08-03> - As US-China Tensions Heat Up, Taiwan’s Firms Pivot to India (2020-07-29)
(South China Morning Post, By Ralph Jennings) But analysts and the Taiwanese government say the firm’s swing into India is only the latest example of a trend that has been gaining pace over the past four years as ties between New Delhi and Taipei strengthen. <Accessed 2020-08-03> - Taiwan Government May Reject ‘One China’ but First-half Exports to Mainland, Hong Kong Reaped US$66 Billion (2020-07-27)
(South China Morning Post, By Lawrence Chung) Taiwan’s trade with mainland China has soared in the past six months and is expected to hit a record amount this year, despite deteriorating cross-strait relations. <Accessed 2020-08-03> - Former President Lee Teng-hui, Who Helped Birth Taiwan’s Democracy, Dies (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Johnson Lai) Lee, the first native of Taiwan to hold the presidency, became famous for ushering in direct elections – and later for his pro-independence stance. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - The Global War for 5G Heats up (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By John Lee) U.S. moves have undermined Huawei’s prospects outside China, but their long-term efficacy to constrain China’s development and export of 5G technology is uncertain. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Hong Kong’s Elections Were Already Rigged. Now They Won’t Happen. (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Shannon Tiezzi) Stacking the deck against pro-democrats apparently wasn’t enough for the Hong Kong government. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Are Australians Buying Chinese Goods Produced With Forced Labor? (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Joshua Mcdonald) After recent reports laid out evidence that Uyghurs were being sent to work in factories around China after detention, Australian governments are reviewing some contracts. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Lessons for India After the Galwan Valley Clash (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Shruti Pandalai) Chinese patterns of provocation have endured for over five decades. Can India break the cycle? <Accessed 2020-08-01> - India’s TikTok Ban Tightens the Government’s Grasp on the Internet (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Kian Vesteinsson) Restricting access in the name of data security threatens human rights. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Hong Kong Crisis: How Far Will China Go? (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Toru Kurata) An emerging New Cold War? <Accessed 2020-08-01> - China’s Infrastructure-Heavy Model for African Growth Is Failing (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Thierry Pairault) In Ethiopia and Kenya, the attractive illusion of the “China model” has had grave financial consequences. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - How Will the EU Answer China’s Turn Toward ‘Xi Jinping Thought on Diplomacy’? (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Earl Wang) The EU has no choice but to be united with regard to its interactions with China as Beijing’s foreign policy becomes more centralized and assertive. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Don’t Write Hong Kong’s Obituary Just Yet (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Chandran Nair) The resilient people of Hong Kong are bouncing back yet again. They deserve the international community’s support. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Post-COVID, China Set to Gain in Central Asia (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Aleksey Asiryan) Beijing is well positioned to continue growing its influence in Central Asia, though some challenges remain ahead. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - South Korea’s New Southern Policy and ASEAN-ROK Relations (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Andrew Yeo) What role does Southeast Asia play in Moon’s foreign policy? <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Australia Abandons Its Neutrality on the South China Sea Maritime Disputes (2020-08-01)
(The Diplomat, By Carl Thayer) Australia has aligned itself with the United States in supporting UNCLOS and the 2016 Arbitral Tribunal ruling. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Xinjiang’s Vast Paramilitary Settler Corps (2020-08-01)
(Foreign Policy, By James Palmer, Robbie Gramer) Beijing is likely to react strongly to the first targeting of high-level officials and a government body. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - When It Comes to China, Americans Think Like Trump (2020-08-01)
(Foreign Policy, By Dan Haverty, Augusta Saraiva) Recent data suggests that most voters share the White House’s hawkish approach to China. <Accessed 2020-08-01> - Trump’s Flip-Flops on China Are a Danger to National Security (2020-08-01)
(Foreign Policy, By Philip H. Gordon, James Steinberg) China is a real threat. That requires a serious U.S. strategy, not bellicose rhetoric designed to distract voters from the administration's failures. <Accessed 2020-08-01>
