Natalie Liu

US Experts Laud Australia as Bulwark Against China 

Australia is "prepared to stand up for" the values it shares with America and its allies in "a whole series of ways," Sinodinos said during a virtual forum last week to mark the launch of an Australian Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

Journalist Jonathan Mirsky Remembered as Sharp Observer of China

Once an admirer of Mao Zedong, American historian and author became a fierce critic after barely surviving the Tiananmen Massacre.

Ambassador Lays Out Japan's Summit Priorities

Koji Tomita notes similar backgrounds of US and Japanese leaders, predicting warm personal relationship.

US Allies Welcome Biden Plan to Confront China Collectively

Members of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance say a “community of democracies” can boost economic leverage and counter Beijing’s “bullying”.

EU-China Investment Talks Near Completion, Raising Concerns

Analysts say the proposed deal between the European Union and Beijing would be seen as ‘a slap in the face’ to the Biden team.

KMT Reversal Adds Fresh Chinese War Threat Against Taiwan

Taiwan opposition legislators, long seen as pro-Beijing, now call for US protection against China.

Britain’s Last HK Governor Bemoans Territory’s Loss of Autonomy

Chris Patten describes Beijing's actions as 'biggest assault on freedom and liberty in any city in the 21st century'.

EU-China Summit Has Some Germans Rethinking Relations With Beijing

Legislators and others ask whether focus on commerce has short-changed human rights.

What Does Beijing Want From Berlin?

Not another set of footprints in the Indo-Pacific, to be sure.

Taiwan’s New Envoy to Washington Has Deep Ties to America

The first woman to serve as de facto ambassador to the US has an American mother and studied in the United States.

Taiwan’s WHO Ambitions Get Boost from Coronavirus Success

Taiwan’s long-running campaign for a role in the World Health Organization is getting fresh backing in response to its successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic, which has included assistance to other suffering nations.

German Decision on Huawei 5G 'Imminent,' Says Ambassador

Taiwan Elections Belie Notion of ‘Asian Value,’ Says Analyst

Taiwan’s top representative in Washington tells VOA he is “optimistic but … realistic” about the future of U.S.-Taiwan relations.

Billionaire Publisher Draws Attention at Center of Battle for Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai's high-profile visit to Washington this month is seen as a signal to Beijing.

Fulbright Program Builds Bridges After Funding Scare

As the threat of deep budget cuts recedes, program administrators tout commitment to prestigious exchange program.

Lawmakers Back US-N. Korea Talks; Analyst Questions Strategy

In interviews with U.S. lawmakers, one thing is clear: U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have some bipartisan support in their dealings with Pyongyang.

Bipartisan Support Seen for US-Taiwan Free-trade Deal

Influential conservative says pressure for talks could begin as soon as US-China negotiations are completed.

Liu Xiaobao, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies in Chinese Hospital

Jailed human rights advocate had sought to be moved abroad for cancer treatment.