Home / Policy Topics / China-Taiwan China-Taiwan Maintaining stable cross-strait relations Cross-strait tensions between China and Taiwan are a significant flashpoint in international politics—and in the U.S.-China relationship. Prolonging the peaceful status quo serves American and Asian interests. EXPLORE "TARGET TAIWAN" SERIES CHINA-TAIWAN EXPERTS Lyle Goldstein Director, Asia Program Defense Priorities Jennifer Kavanagh Senior Fellow & Director of Military Analysis Defense Priorities Daniel Davis Senior Fellow & Military Expert Defense Priorities Benjamin Friedman Policy Director Defense Priorities Daniel DePetris Fellow Defense Priorities Peter Harris Non-Resident Fellow Defense Priorities Mike Sweeney Non-Resident Fellow Defense Priorities Thomas P. Cavanna Non-Resident Fellow Defense Priorities op-edChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan China’s flashy aircraft carriers are no threat to U.S. national security By Lyle Goldstein November 5, 2025 In late September, the Chinese navy made public the remarkable tests of its new Fujian aircraft carrier, sparking alarm that […] In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Trump’s ‘G2’ revival sparks anxiety in Washington and Asia Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh November 5, 2025 In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Losing a Taiwan War? with Lyle Goldstein Featuring Lyle Goldstein November 4, 2025 The Latest Region Region Africa Asia Eurasia Europe Middle East Oceania Western Hemisphere Types Types Briefs Explainers In the media Op-eds Policy papers Polls Press releases Q&A Reports Clear Filters op-edChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan China’s flashy aircraft carriers are no threat to U.S. national security By Lyle Goldstein November 5, 2025 In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Trump’s ‘G2’ revival sparks anxiety in Washington and Asia Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh November 5, 2025 In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Losing a Taiwan War? with Lyle Goldstein Featuring Lyle Goldstein November 4, 2025 op-edChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Skirting Taiwan will not spare Trump and Xi a future crisis By Lyle Goldstein October 31, 2025 In the mediaChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Trump and Xi skip Taiwan talk despite years of war preparations Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh October 31, 2025 In the mediaNuclear weapons, China, Russia Trump orders Pentagon to ‘immediately’ begin nuclear weapons testing, analysts warn of arms race Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh October 30, 2025 View More DEFP in the Media Connect with Experts Read at Nikkei Asian Review: Trump's 'G2' revival sparks anxiety in Washington and Asia Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh November 5, 2025 Read at Security Dilemma: Losing a Taiwan War? with Lyle Goldstein Featuring Lyle Goldstein November 4, 2025 Read at Fox News: Trump and Xi skip Taiwan talk despite years of war preparations Featuring Jennifer Kavanagh October 31, 2025 RSVP See All Events virtualGreat power competition, Balance of power, China, Grand strategy, Middle East U.S.-China competition and the value of Middle East influence June 10, 2025 virtualChina, Alliances, Balance of power, Diplomacy, Grand strategy, Russia China-Russia: Cooperation or a no-limits alliance? April 3, 2025 virtualAsia, Basing and force posture, Burden sharing, China, Grand strategy Rethinking U.S. strategy in East Asia: do more bases mean more deterrence? January 24, 2024
