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‑Taiwan, Asia, China D-Day’s Warning for Taiwan By Lyle Goldstein June 5, 2026 Every June, the world pauses to honor the Allied landings at Normandy—but Chinese strategists have been doing something more: studying […] Op-edChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Trump Steps Back From the Brink on Taiwan By Lyle Goldstein June 2, 2026 Q&AIran, Asia, China, China‑Taiwan, Great power competition Takeaways from Trump’s China Trip By Lyle Goldstein May 26, 2026 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, North Korea The world should welcome Xi Jinping’s efforts to improve ties with North Korea By Lyle Goldstein June 17, 2026 ExplainerAlliances, Asia, China, Europe and Eurasia, Russia Assessing the China-Russia quasi-alliance By Lyle Goldstein June 16, 2026 Op-edChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China D-Day’s Warning for Taiwan By Lyle Goldstein June 5, 2026 Op-edChina‑Taiwan, Asia, China Trump Steps Back From the Brink on Taiwan By Lyle Goldstein June 2, 2026 Q&AIran, Asia, China, China‑Taiwan, Great power competition Takeaways from Trump’s China Trip By Lyle Goldstein May 26, 2026 Op-edChina, Asia, China‑Taiwan, Iran, US‑Israel‑Iran Can the Pentagon beat China if it struggles with Iran? By Lyle Goldstein May 25, 2026 View More DEFP in the Media Connect with Experts Read at Fox News: Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift U.S.-China policy Featuring Lyle Goldstein May 18, 2026 Read at Asia Times: China ramps up missile buildup for a Taiwan war Featuring Lyle Goldstein May 17, 2026 Read at Washington Examiner: Allies say Xi has no shot at convincing Trump to change Taiwan policy Featuring Lyle Goldstein May 13, 2026 RSVP EVENTS ON CHINA 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