Taiwan
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Is China going to invade Taiwan?
In Depth President Lai Ching-te warns conflict in Taiwan Strait would have 'more profound impact on world' than invasion of Ukraine or Covid pandemic
By The Week Staff Last updated
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'Regulation is scant and centralization remains pervasive'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Why is China stockpiling resources?
The Explainer The superpower has been amassing huge reserves of commodities at great cost despite its economic downturn
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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'Far less life-changing than it should have been'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How Taiwan minimized earthquake damage
The Explainer The country was rocked but not rolled
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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The best health care systems in the world
In the spotlight Getting sick has never felt better
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Strong Taiwan earthquake kills 9, injures hundreds
Speed Read At magnitude 7.4, this was Taiwan's biggest earthquake in 25 years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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As economy falters, China girds its defenses
Talking Points Leaders want to grow the military faster than the economy
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'The anti-abortion movement's religious worship of the union of egg and sperm'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Taiwan election: a fight for national identity
Under the radar Historic DPP victory throws spotlight on generational divide over island's position on independence, identity and China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What will Taiwan's election mean for its relationship with China?
Today's Big Question The outcome of the vote to choose new Taiwanese president will have major implications for domestic and global politics
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Inside Xi's purge of China's military leadership
Talking Points The country has pumped billions into defense. Did that create opportunities for corruption?
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Xi-Biden meeting: what's in it for both leaders?
Today's Big Question Two superpowers seek to stabilise relations amid global turmoil but core issues of security, trade and Taiwan remain
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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China and Taiwan's espionage shadow war
Under the Radar The US fears heightened tensions between the island nation and China may spill over
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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