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Trump was right to block Taiwan president's transit through US
Asia-Pacific

Trump was right to block Taiwan president's transit through US

Recognizing the volatility of the situation amid high-stakes negotiations with China, Washington appears to have chosen to avoid provoking Beijing

Taiwan is not a vital US interest
QiOSK

Taiwan is not a vital US interest

A war with China over the island should be off the table (VIDEO)

The 8-point buzzsaw facing any invasion of Taiwan
Asia-Pacific

The 8-point buzzsaw facing any invasion of Taiwan

Hundreds of billions of dollars have gone to aiding Taipei but geography is still the island's best defense

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Asia-Pacific

Three reasons why China can't afford to invade Taiwan

From microchips to maritime trade, the stakes make military action an economic gamble Beijing can’t take

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QiOSK

Poll: Most Chinese don't like US — but want ties anyway

Those surveyed were also wary of going to war over Taiwan

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Asia-Pacific

Taiwan's president turns up heat against China — way up.

Calling Beijing a 'foreign hostile force' gives the hawks ammunition, if that's what he wants.