The 1979 Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) may not be sustainable in the long term to counter China’s political warfare and economic coercion. 

One of the most enduring conflicts is between Taiwan and Mainland China, ongoing since 1949. Initially centered on questions of international legitimacy between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and the People’s Republic of China (Mainland China), the dispute has evolved as Taiwan’s growing democratic identity conflicts with China’s emphasis on national unity.

As the world braces for a second Trump presidency, a key question remains about how the next administration will approach technology competition with China.

This year marks a new chapter in US-EU relations as the United States welcomes newly elected President Trump and the European Union confirms its new European Commission and redefines its strategic priorities.