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August 13, 2013 Commentary & Reports Editorials

Wall Street Journal Editorial: Taiwan’s Military Under Siege

Taiwan’s Military Under Siege: A hazing scandal could destabilize the island’s relations with Beijing and Washington August 12, 2013 Editorial by Rupert Hammond-Chambers After several years of relative calm, Taiwan faces a new political crossroads. The tragic hazing death of army conscript Hung Chung-chiu has thrown the entire island into turmoil, and brought a coalition […]

June 13, 2010 Commentary & Reports Editorials

Wall Street Journal Editorial on Chinese Opposition to Taiwan Arms Sales

Editorial: Take China Out of the Driver’s Seat on Taiwan Rupert Hammond-Chambers President US-Taiwan Business Council America’s defense relationship with Taiwan is again causing friction in Washington’s dealings with Beijing. Earlier this month China rejected a request from U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates to visit the mainland, citing recent U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. He […]