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,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.
Politics,Economy,China
Understanding Donald Trump May Help to Avoid US-China Trade War
Politics,East Asia
Taiwan Suffers Further Diplomatic Isolation
Politics,East Asia
The Recent US Pro-Taiwan Policy Shift: How Serious?
US President Donald Trump recently signed the Taiwan Travel Act, appointed pro-Taiwan John Bolton as his national security advisor, and ordered a tariff on China’s imports. Has he really undergone a change of heart and mind about Taiwan and China?
Politics,Economy,China
US-China Trade Spat Unlikely to Worsen Despite Deficit
Contrary to Trump’s comments at the World Economic Forum, a trade war remains unlikely despite the ongoing US-China trade deficit, as criticism of China is part of the campaign narrative and making China a scapegoat for things going wrong is old hat.
Politics,China
The New Concept of “Sharp Power” in International Politics: A Critique
Christopher Walker and Jessica Ludwig penned an article entitled “The Meaning of Sharp Power: How Authoritarian States Project Influence.” In this piece the authors coin a new term, sharp power, for observers of global affairs.
Society,China
Explaining China’s Fast Rise as an Innovative Country
In the last few years, China has climbed to the pinnacle of nations of the world in terms of creativity and innovation. Breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum computers are thought to give China a big advantage in its global power and influence.
Politics,China
Top Two Targets of Western Liberal Media Bias: Trump and China
Proof can be heard or seen almost daily of Western liberal media bias against US President Donald J Trump and the People’s Republic of China. The two are the foremost targets of the liberal media’s unfairness and ill will like no others.
Hotspots,East Asia
Understanding the US-China Impasse on North Korea
It appears that the US and China are at odds about resolving the North Korean nuclear weapons and missile threat problem. This is especially so since President Trump accused China of breaking UN sanctions by shipping oil to North Korea. China denies the charge.
Politics,East Asia,Southeast Asia
US Liberal Media Vs Asian Reporting of Trump’s Asia Trip
US President Donald Trump embarked on his first official trip to Asia in November 2017. The American mainstream or liberal media, almost in unison, put a negative spin on his trip. The Asian media’s account was largely positive and laudatory of the US president.
