From a dazzling Winter Olympics in South Korea to another devastating tsunami in Indonesia, the Year of the Dog was one of definite surprises. Take one last look at who was up and who was down in Asia in 2018, and get ready for what might well be an even more unsettling year ahead.

Bob Holden talks about finding common ground with the Chinese.

The DPP persists in distorting the Taiwan issue, and fighting Taiwan’s inevitable reunification with the mainland.

The absence of an international rival has been a disaster for domestic politics.

Xi Jinping calls for peaceful reunification with Taiwan.

The anniversary was a celebration of China’s achievements.

U.S.-China cultural exchange has developed vigorously since the establishment of diplomatic relations 40 years ago, but ideological and structural differences continue to complicate this relationship.

Capitalism is in crisis and the China-US relations are in need of readjustment. Maybe the U.S. can borrow a page from China’s success story to close the wealth gap and bring about greater fairness in society.

Recent developments in the US-China relationship have influenced American perception towards China-- the fastest-growing economy in the world. Ultimately, the best defense against a rising China will be a rising and cooperative America.

Force will only be used against pro-independence troublemakers, not loyal Taiwanese compatriots.