The China-Russia partnership is a highly consequential geopolitical alignment driven by a shared goal of countering U.S. hegemony and reshaping the international order into a multipolar system. While not a formal alliance, this relationship is strengthened by Russia's increasing economic reliance on China following Western sanctions, which allows Beijing to leverage its influence. Policymakers should note that while the partnership projects deep solidarity (as seen in high-level summits), it remains complex and limited by mutual mistrust and competing strategic interests. This enduring alignment poses a significant challenge to U.S. interests and requires continued diplomatic vigilance.
Trump Shouldn’t Give China a Veto on Taiwan Arms Sales
English Summary
The article argues that treating arms sales to Taiwan as a negotiating chip with China is a strategic error that severely weakens regional deterrence. Providing advanced, asymmetric weaponry is critical for maintaining peace by raising the cost of potential Chinese aggression and upholding the bipartisan consensus. Pausing these sales undermines the Taiwan Relations Act, erodes U.S. credibility among allies, and fuels skepticism regarding American commitment to the island. Therefore, the U.S. must swiftly approve the pending arms package to maintain a credible deterrent and stabilize the Taiwan Strait.
中文摘要
本文論點指出，將向台灣出售武器視為與中國進行談判的籌碼，是一種戰略性失誤，嚴重削弱了區域威懾力。提供先進的非對稱武器對於維護和平至關重要，因為這能提高中國潛在侵略的成本，並維護兩黨共識。暫停這些銷售不僅會動搖《台灣關係法》的基礎，也會侵蝕美國在盟國中的信譽，並加劇各方對美國對台灣承諾的懷疑。因此，美國必須迅速批准待審的武器方案，以維持可信的威懾力並穩定台灣海峽。
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