John F. Copper
John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Professor of International Studies (emeritus) at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of more than thirty books on China, Taiwan and US Asia policy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Politics,Economy,China
Trump versus the Democrats on China
Almost daily the US mainstream media report that the Democratic Party opposes everything President Donald Trump does or wants to do. Everything that is except Trump’s tough stance on trade with China! They agree with it. They even applaud it.
Politics,East Asia
Trump’s “Taiwan Card”: How Real?
Politics,China
America and China: Long-Term Friends or Enemies?
Politics,Economy,China
China and US Intellectual Property and Technology
Recently, American accusations that China is stealing its intellectual property and technology have caused serious stress in US-China relations. The imputations provoke questions that deserve answers.
Politics,East Asia
Explaining the Results of Taiwan’s Mid-Term Election
On November 24, 2018, Taiwan held its mid-term election or its “Nine-in-One Election.” By almost every measure, the KMT won big, and the DPP lost big. President Tsai Ing-wen resigned as chair of the DPP, signifying the failures of her administration.
Politics,East Asia
Will Trump Jilt Taiwan?
In recent weeks, some top members of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s party have warned her that US President Donald Trump will likely terminate and may even reverse America’s recent pro-Taiwan actions and policies.
Politics,China
US Midterm Elections and Trump Hating China: What’s Really Going On?
Recently a number of stories have appeared in the Western liberal media pushing the narrative that US President Donald Trump despises both China and the Chinese people. These are useful to the Democratic Party going into an election in November 2018.
Politics,Economy,China
What’s with the Recent Tension in US-China Relations?
In the past few months, US-China relations have sunk to a state somewhere between frosty and hostile. This marks a major change since President Trump visited China in November 2017. There are several reasons for this.
Politics,China
Will China Meddle in America’s Mid-term Election?
American media savants have recently warned that China may attempt to influence the coming US election. Some even say that effort has already begun. What justifies this view?
Politics,East Asia
Taiwan’s Defense Budget: Promises Made, Promises Not Kept
Since early 2016 when Tsai Ing-wen became president and her party, the Democratic Progressive Party, took control of the legislature, Taiwan’s defense spending has been below par. It has also been lower than Tsai promised.
