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Photo: Scott Kennedy/CSIS

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Diversifying, Not Decoupling

The CSIS Trustee Chair’s second formal survey of over 600 Taiwanese companies reveals they remain worried about the international environment and conditions in China, but are engaged in diversifying rather than fully decoupling their business from China.

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Report by Scott Kennedy and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — September 9, 2024

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Hedging Their Bets: Taiwan Industry Adapts to Geostrategic Risks

The Trustee Chair hosts the launch of a report on the findings of a survey of over 600 Taiwanese businesses. The report finds that Taiwanese companies moving their value chains but are also pursuing various forms of diversification. Experts will discuss the implications for the international business community, Taiwanese politics, and U.S.-Taiwan relations. 

Event — September 11, 2024

Diversifying, Not Decoupling

The CSIS Trustee Chair’s second formal survey of over 600 Taiwanese companies reveals they remain worried about the international environment and conditions in China, but are engaged in diversifying rather than fully decoupling their business from China.

Report by Scott Kennedy and Andrea Leonard Palazzi — September 9, 2024

All Bark and No Bite? The 118th Congress on China

Ryan Featherston and Nancy Wei analyze trends in China-related legislation in the 118th Congress. Although legislators agree that China presents many challenges to the strategic interests of the U.S., there is less agreement on how exactly the U.S. should respond.

Blog Post by Ryan Featherston and Nancy Wei — September 6, 2024

Pekingology

China's Bird Cage Economy

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair in China Studies Jude Blanchette is joined by David Hoffman, Senior Advisor with the China Center for Economics & Business at The Conference Board The Conference Board, and non-resident Senior Associate with the Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS. They discuss China’s economy, political economy, and evolving business environment.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and David Hoffman — September 5, 2024

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Outcomes of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting was held in Japan on July 29. CSIS expert S. L. Narasimhan answers critical questions on the Quad's effectiveness as well as expectations from the meeting. 

Critical Questions by S. L. Narasimhan — July 31, 2024

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Outcomes of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

An audio version of “Outcomes of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s S. L. Narasimhan. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by S. L. Narasimhan — July 31, 2024

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