Page 2 - Taiwan Studies Program News Today

China has voiced support for Russia after a short-lived insurrection posed the gravest challenge to the 23-year rule of Vladimir Putin, a close partner of Chinese leader Xi Jinping in his push for a new world order and strategic alignment against the US.

Xi Jinping has invested heavily in his relationship with Vladimir Putin. Russian instability is the last thing he needs.

The Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies stressed their solidarity against Russias assault on Ukraine, and called on China to "abstain from threats," in a communique Tuesday following talks in

The G-7 ministers reiterated their “clear determination that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon, and urge Iran to cease nuclear escalations” and urged Iran to fulfill its legal obligations and political commitments regarding nuclear non-proliferation without further delay, the document reads.

For Beijing, showing displeasure too openly carries risks, particularly of harming the chances for its preferred party in Taiwan’s coming presidential election.

Taiwanese researcher Paul Huang said trips by Taiwans current and former leaders try to "secure the favor of decision makers in either Washington or Beijing."

The possible move comes amid fears of a stern response from Beijing if the House Speaker visits Taipei.

Many observers have drawn comparisons, but there are many reasons for approaching these with some caution.

In its efforts to goad China into a war over Taiwan, the US has relied on the support of Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen and her DPP.

Latest amendments to the Chinese Communist Party's constitution concerning Hong Kong have reaffirmed Beijing's commitment to the "one country, two systems" policy and its vision the principle would be the governing solution for Taiwan, according to analysts.