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Why Taiwan Matters, Now More Than Ever

First in a series by The Taiwan Freedom Project, "Why Taiwan Matters, Now More Than Ever" is a Special Advertising supplement to The Washington Times

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Keep the status quo for Taiwan

Now more than ever, deterring the Chinese Communist Party's aggression in the Taiwan Strait is a vital U.S. national interest.

The 'Ten More for Taiwan' report

The following is an abridged excerpt from the committee's December 2025 "Ten More for Taiwan" report.

Views from Taiwan

Responding to China's expansionism, gray zone warfare and maritime intrusions

Securing the technologies of tomorrow for the Free World

Beijing is determined to dominate the strategic technologies that will define the 21st century. Fortunately, Taiwan's economic partnership with the United States ensures they remain in the hands of the free world.

Ambassador Alexander Tah-ray Yui addressed 1,000 people who gathered in June to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary and 30th anniversary of Taiwan's first direct presidential election. Image courtesy of Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office.

'Strengthening the bonds of our partnership'

On June 12, 2026, the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) and the Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce of North America (TCCNA) held a reception at the John F. Kennedy Center.

Taiwan deserves freedom from Beijing's revisionist history

In the run-up to the meeting this [May] in Beijing between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping, the Chinese side has been increasing the volume of its message that Taiwan has "always belonged to China."

Is Beijing winning the Taiwan narrative war?

The Chinese Communist Party recently achieved a series of propaganda and narrative victories in its relations with Taiwan, the United States and the rest of the free world.

Winning the peace against Beijing

For decades, American policymakers have sought stability with China by managing symptoms rather than addressing causes. The result has been a cycle of engagement, disappointment and growing tension.

The Free World must defeat a Leninist China

When Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim sat down recently with the Epoch Times' "American Thought Leaders" podcast, she boldly declared: "We will not let the Communist Party of China (CCP) define who we are."

Trump-Xi meeting changed nothing

The recent meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping generated intense speculation about the future of U.S.-China relations and Taiwan's strategic position.

The long shadow of delay

President Trump's recent suggestion that he could use arms sales to Taiwan as a bargaining chip with China is a stark reminder of what a political issue arms sales to Taiwan can be.

An invasion of Taiwan is a dead end

The following are excerpts from "An Open Letter to Chairman Xi Jinping, Respectful Greetings for the Year of the Horse," Feb. 21, 2026.