Taiwan
-
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
In Depth -
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
The Explainer -
How Taiwan minimized earthquake damage
The Explainer The country was rocked but not rolled
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
The Explainer -
The best health care systems in the world
In the spotlight Getting sick has never felt better
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
In the spotlight -
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
Speed Read -
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
Talking Points -
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
Under the radar -
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
Today's Big Question -
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
Talking Points -
'Starmer and Thatcher could scarcely be further apart'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
Instant Opinion -
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
Today's Big Question -
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
Under the Radar -
Why is the US arming Taiwan?
Today's Big Question Washington approves millions in arms packages to protect diplomatic ally, despite fury from China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
Today's Big Question -
What is Liz Truss doing now?
In Depth Shortest-serving PM has made lucrative speeches and backbench interventions but shown little remorse
By Harriet Marsden Published
In Depth