Posts About Taiwan
Playing Hardball in the Cloak of Democracy
Don't get me wrong, I'm very much of a Western pro-democracy type of mentality. But I really think Taiwan's president is using his version of "democracy" to create chaos and provoke mainland China. The best way for Taiwan's leaders to protect their democracy is to avoid direct confrontation, especially as China engages in its own slow democratization.
One Compromise Could Win Tibetan Independence
Tibetans could make one fundamental compromise that would greatly enhance their chance of getting rid of Chinese rule: deal with what Tibet is today, and don't get bogged down in history.
Kosovo = Taiwan
Kosovo poses a dilemma for China. Washington should follow suit in Asia.
Israel, Taiwan Face Similar Threats
If only the Taiwanese lobby in the U.S. was as successful as its Jewish counterpart.
Tread Softly, Make China Responsible
Taiwan has been effectively independent from mainland China for a very long time, and the islanders should have the right to decide their own destiny. But President Chen should pursue this goal with utmost caution. If he does not give Beijing an excuse for war, China will have to accept the consequences of acting aggressively -- which Japan and South Korea would not tolerate.
