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Wei-Lin Chen

China & Taiwan Analyst

Cross-Strait Relations & Chinese Military AffairsTaipei, Taiwan

Wei-Lin Chen is a specialist in cross-strait relations and Chinese military modernisation. Born in Taipei, she has tracked the People's Liberation Army's force restructuring, Taiwan's defence posture, and US arms sales to the island for over a decade. Her analysis of Chinese grey-zone operations in the Taiwan Strait has been cited by the US Congressional Research Service and the Australian Strategic Policy Institute. She previously served as a research analyst at the RAND Corporation.

Articles by Wei-Lin Chen

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US and Chinese flags side by side symbolizing diplomatic engagement amid global conflict

Trump Praises China, Confirms Xi Jinping Meeting as Iran War Reshapes Global Alliances

President Trump praised US-China relations as 'very good for America' and confirmed a rescheduled meeting with Xi Jinping in five to six weeks, signaling a dramatic diplomatic pivot even as the Iran war fractures NATO and reshapes global alliances.

March 18, 20268 min read

Chinese PLA Navy Type 052D destroyer, representing China's growing naval capabilities near Taiwan

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China Conducts Largest Military Exercises Near Taiwan Since 2022

China's renewed military pressure on Taiwan raises fears of conflict. The latest drills are part of a pattern of intimidation and a test of international resolve.

March 17, 20266 min read

Republic of China Air Force (ROCAF) F-16 fighter jet on the tarmac at a Taiwan Air Force base

China-Taiwan Tensions: Defense Budgets Rise as US Stockpile Depletion Raises Alarm

China-Taiwan military tensions remain a critical global concern in March 2026. PLA flights near Taiwan have unexpectedly decreased, while defense budgets on both sides continue to rise.

March 6, 20268 min read