China
How Will China Seek to Profit From the Taliban’s Takeover in Afghanistan?
Ryan Hass Thu, Aug 19, 2021, 8:00 AM
China will focus on its own security while pushing narratives of American decline.
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Taiwan
Will Washington Face a Reckoning Over Taiwan?
Nick Frisch Wed, Jul 28, 2021, 8:01 AM
An American president may soon face a moment of truth over Washington’s vague defense commitments to Taiwan as risks grow that Asia’s oldest frozen conflict will thaw.
Disinformation
Manufactured Whistleblowing: Data Leaks as Subversion
Libby Lange, Doowan Lee Fri, Jul 23, 2021, 8:01 AM
Manufactured whistleblowing has become an element of disinformation campaigns to disrupt Taiwan’s sovereignty and stability.
Taiwan
Disinformation, Annexation, & Deterrence: Why the CCP Is More Likely to Subvert Taiwan Than Invade
Libby Lange, Doowan Lee Tue, Jun 22, 2021, 8:01 AM
While analysts focus on military means the PLA may employ to invade Taiwan, most miss the significance of disinformation and cyber disruption the CCP exploits to set the conditions for a political annexation much like what happened in Crimea.
ChinaTalk
ChinaTalk: Can China Win a War Over Taiwan? Plus Eve Online
Jordan Schneider Fri, May 7, 2021, 9:43 AM
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Thomas Shugart joined me and Eric Lofgren on another cross-over episode of ChinaAcquisitionTalk. Thomas spent 25 years in the US Navy and is currently an adjunct senior fellow at CNAS.
Lawfare Live
Lawfare Live: China’s Recent Aggression Against Taiwan
Bryce Klehm Tue, Apr 13, 2021, 2:12 PM
Join us for a discussion about China’s recent provocation of Taiwan and its implications for the U.S.-Taiwanese relationship.
Water Wars
Water Wars: Philippines 'No Fool' about Chinese Maritime Militia, While China Keeps Pressure on Taiwan
Sam Cohen, Alex Vivona Tue, Apr 6, 2021, 11:28 AM
China increases incursions into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and masses its maritime militia in the Spratly Islands, reminiscent of its 2018 actions around Thitu Island.
Water Wars
Water Wars: Chinese Military Takes Aim While Biden’s China Strategy Takes Shape
Sean Quirk Wed, Feb 17, 2021, 9:01 AM
A Chinese simulated strike on a U.S. aircraft carrier, naval operations in the South China Sea and Biden’s ally-focused China strategy.
SinoTech
Taiwan’s Chips Remain Core of Technopolitics
Abby Lemert, Eleanor Runde Tue, Feb 2, 2021, 10:22 AM
Lawfare’s biweekly roundup of U.S.-China technology policy and national security news.
ChinaTalk
ChinaTalk: Taiwan! Pigs, Politics and Pop Music
Jordan Schneider Mon, Feb 1, 2021, 8:31 AM
Maggie Lewis (Seton Hall) and Lev Nachman (UC Irvine) talk Biden's Taiwan policy, pork trade politics, the future of the KMT, third parties, academic freedom, gay marriage and asylum from Hong Kong.
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Outtro Music: ABAO阿爆（阿仍仍)【Kinakaian 母親的舌頭】feat. 林宜瑾, 丁立芬 共創 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tsh4lMH1fA8)