◎ The Trump administration has taken the next step in responding to Communist China’s assault against the people of Hong Kong and their democratic aspirations.
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Pass the Taiwan Defense Act — Tell China That America Will Defend Taiwan
◎ By requiring a constant strengthening of U.S. capabilities, explicitly devoted to the defense of Taiwan, the Taiwan Defense Act would signal clearer U.S. intentions.
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Risk Watch: Why the Chinese Regime is Gearing Up for a Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis
◎ The PRC’s recent belligerence foreshadows a fourth confrontation in the Taiwan Strait.
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Taiwan: China’s Nemesis Could be the WHO’s Salvation
◎ Taiwan’s can-do spirit has enabled it to stay healthy and safe without having to close down its economy during the coronavirus epidemic.
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Kissinger’s Post-pandemic World Order and the Demise of the Chinese Communist Party
◎ Kissinger instructs U.S. officials not to neglect “the urgent task of launching a parallel enterprise for the transition to the post-coronavirus order.”
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Risk Watch: Will ‘Mask Diplomacy,’ Closer US Ties Provoke a Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis?
◎ The CCP would want a Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis to both intimidate Taiwan and boost nationalistic sentiments at home.
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Risk Watch: In Covering Up Coronavirus Culpability, the CCP Prepares a Fourth Taiwan Strait Crisis
◎ The CCP likely does not believe that propaganda and disinformation will be enough to “maintain stability” once economic activity on the mainland is fully revived.
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Trump and Congress Should Partner on China’s Human Rights — and on Taiwan
◎ Trump could strike a decisive blow for political reform in both China and North Korea by seizing on the building congressional momentum on human rights.
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Democracy Wins Again — Now Trump Should Set China Straight on Taiwan
◎ Trump should demonstrate the same vision of the national interest with China as he has displayed on Iran.
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Taiwan and the US are in Sync as Security Partners Against Communist China’s Aggression
◎ Washington’s view of its security partnership with Taiwan has evolved.
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