Russell Hsiao
Russell Hsiao is the executive director of the Global Taiwan Institute, an organization focused on enhancing U.S.-Taiwan relations and promoting Taiwan's interests in the international community. He has been a prominent voice in discussions regarding U.S.-China relations, particularly in the context of Taiwan's status and security. Hsiao recently commented on the U.S. Department of State's modification of its informational page regarding China, emphasizing that the change from referring to the People's Republic of China to simply 'China' does not represent a shift in U.S. policy but rather a rephrasing of existing diplomatic realities.
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GTI executive director Russell Hsiao said that a 10 percent GDP defense spending target must be understood in the context of a 'denial strategy' aimed at preventing China from taking Taiwan by force.
Group urges increase in arms spending
Taiwan· 2025-04-11
GTI executive director Russell Hsiao said that a 10-percent GDP defense spending target must be understood in the context of a 'denial strategy' aimed at preventing China from taking Taiwan by force.
Washington report urges Taiwan to increase defense budgetTaiwan· 2025-04-11Global Taiwan Institute executive director Russell Hsiao expressed hesitation within the policy community regarding the bill.
US embassy renaming is mostly ‘symbolic’: expertsTaiwan· 2025-03-15
Russell Hsiao is the executive director of the Global Taiwan Institute, which is based in Washington.
Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next
United States· 2025-02-25
Russell Hsiao commented on the implications of the U.S. State Department's terminology change regarding China.
El Departamento de Estado de EEUU modifica hoja informativa en línea sobre China
Nicaragua· 2025-02-21
