Project
Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations
Policy solutions and in-depth analysis of the complex relationship between mainland China and Taiwan
About the Project
Despite current relative stability in the Taiwan Strait, core issues of contention remain unresolved and no other problem in the region, or in the world, poses the same risk of confrontation and escalation into a major power conflict.
The Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations project works to understand what drives each party and contribute to thinking that can lead toward lasting peace, away from the brink of disaster. This work entails not only continuing, nuanced examination of developments relating directly to cross-Strait relations and to U.S. involvement, but also understanding and assessing Taiwan’s ever-active political scene, Taiwan’s domestic and international economic developments, and security-related issues. The Taiwan and Cross-Strait Relations project elucidates and makes policy recommendations not only for the United States, but also for the two cross-Strait players.
The Stimson Center is a non-profit non-partisan research institution and does not take political positions, including those related to the sovereignty issue of Taiwan.
Research & Writing
Policy Memo
Whatever form the Trump administration’s tariff regime and broader economic policy agenda take will have a significant impact on the future of U.S. semiconductor manufacturing.
November 20, 2025
Explainer
U.S. efforts to onshore advanced semiconductor manufacturing are raising concerns in Taiwan about the strength of its “silicon shield”.
October 10, 2025
Commentary
Taipei expects more security assistance from Washington. However, neither pure balancing nor pure band-wagoning against Beijing would benefit Taiwan’s current security situation.
December 13, 2022
Project Note
A dialogue with participants from Australia, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States discussed economic security issues and exchanged perspectives
December 13, 2022
Policy Memo
Through conducting gray zone activities, China seeks to pressure Taiwan, the United States, and others to act according its interests
December 12, 2022
Report
A working group with experts from Japan, Taiwan, and the United States discussed maritime safety issues and the possibility for closer maritime safety cooperation
November 14, 2022
Commentary
Strengthening Taiwan’s economic security against coercion is key to enhancing its national security
October 20, 2022
Video
Experts from Taiwan’s technology sector discuss how economic security is important for Taiwan with Stimson researcher Pam Kennedy
September 16, 2022
Commentary
Speaker Pelosi’s visit attracted all the attention, but consistent working-level mechanisms will have a greater impact.
August 25, 2022
Commentary
Expert views on its impact across four critical players: South Korea, China, Taiwan, and Japan.
May 25, 2022
Commentary
The Japan-Taiwan renaissance seen in 2021 may not last, but one element will certainly stay: the public acknowledgment that Taiwan and Japan’s security are linked.
September 10, 2021
Commentary
The United States should optimize the tools it possesses to improve the current policy of strategic ambiguity towards Taiwan.
July 22, 2021
Video
The president of the National Democratic Institute discusses the importance of Taiwan-U.S. cooperation on promoting democracy.
November 24, 2020
Book
Examining Taiwan’s policy decisions in 2020 on U.S.-Taiwan relations, cross-Strait relations, and domestic pandemic response
November 12, 2020
Commentary
Taiwan’s move to ease restrictions on imports of U.S. pork and beef could lead to progress on a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement
September 21, 2020
Commentary
Hsiao Bi-khim’s coming to Washington marks a unique shift in U.S.-Taiwan relations at a critical time
July 21, 2020
Video
How Taiwan has flattened its curve and how Taiwan and the United States can cooperate going forward.
May 28, 2020
Commentary
Analyzing the innovative nontraditional security responses prompted by the rapid outbreak COVID-19 that have helped keep communities healthy
March 26, 2020
Commentary
Taiwan has managed to avoid a widespread outbreak so far. Early decisions to suspend entry to the island and strict social measures are the key to Taiwan’s success.
March 19, 2020
Op-Ed
This Op-Ed was originally published in the South China Morning Post on March 11, 2020.
March 18, 2020
Video
Taiwan’s digital minister discusses the importance of open governance, multi-generational dialogue, and her work on an app in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
March 18, 2020
Commentary
Despite Tsai’s landslide victory, domestic politics in Taiwan will keep the waters in the Taiwan Strait relatively calm
February 12, 2020
Op-Ed
This article was originally published in The Diplomat on January 15, 2020.
February 4, 2020
Op-Ed
This article was originally published by The Diplomat.
February 4, 2020
Book
This collection of essays examines three nontraditional challenges: disinformation, cybersecurity, and energy security. The three authors, who are emerging experts on Taiwan, assess their chosen topic by analyzing the Taiwan government’s current policies and making recommendations to increase security. The three articles show how these multifaceted security challenges require a more contemporary approach to security, and how Taiwan’s unique situation provides opportunities for innovation.
September 12, 2019
Stimson in the News
April 8, 2019
Commentary
March 5, 2019
Stimson in the News
January 31, 2019
Stimson in the News
April 20, 2017
Stimson in the News
March 27, 2017
Stimson in the News
March 26, 2017
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