2022/12/01 |
The DPP Lost Because Taiwanese Livelihoods Have Not Improved
The DPP once had ambitions to usher in a new era, not only politically, but also economically. Now a lack of a social welfare program is costing the DPP local elections.
2022/11/26 |
KMT Legislator Chiang Wan-an, Great Grandson of Chiang Kai-shek, Wins Taipei Mayoral Election
Chiang, the mayor-elect of Taipei, has billed himself as a revitalizing force for the KMT, more than half of whose party members are above the age of 60.
2022/11/26 |
Taiwan Fails To Lower the Voting Age to 18
Experts have said the referendum is unlikely to pass due to the high threshold and a relatively low turnout in local elections.
2022/11/23 |
An Interview With Chen Shih-chung: Rebuilding a Culture of Trust and Collaboration in the Taipei City Government
Chen Shih-chung said the first thing he would like to do as a mayor is build a team with a shared sense of trust. He considers this to be important because his own abilities can’t compare with that of 80,000 people working together. “If a group is involved in a common project, this is essential.”
2022/11/22 |
Singapore and Taiwan’s Multifaceted, Unofficial Ties
Singapore has had robust economic, societal, and cultural ties with Taiwan, but its trepidation at offending the PRC may prompt it to pull back.
2022/11/14 |
An Interview With Chiang Wan-an: From “Drifting North” To “Leaving the North”
As we discussed why Chiang Wan-an joined the KMT after returning to Taiwan, he said, “One of the most important factors includes Mr. [Chiang] Ching-kuo’s full commitment to public affairs and care for the people. This has left a profound impression on the hearts of Taiwanese people to this day.”
2022/11/13 |
Beyond Strategic Clarity: Biden Should Make Clear to Xi That Taiwan Is Not Part of China
The U.S. should focus more on the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act and the 1982 Six Assurances rather than the U.S.-PRC Three Joint Communiques — the basis of the U.S. One China Policy.
2022/11/07 |
An Interview with Taipei Mayoral Candidate Huang Shan-shan: “If You Can’t Take on the Responsibilities, Don’t Even Think About Taking the Next Step”
As a lawyer and city councilor, Huang Shan-shan felt she could only talk about the responsibilities she faced. As Deputy Mayor, she realized that she could act.
2022/11/02 |
The Tsai Administration Is Silent on Lula’s Victory. What Would It Take for That To Change?
The Tsai administration’s passing on an opportunity to demonstrate support for democracy in Brazil is disappointing. All the more so because in 2018, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued immediate congratulations to Bolsonaro on the day of his presidential election.
2022/10/25 |
If Singapore Wants to Debate the Death Penalty, Talk To Us — Not Richard Branson.
If the Singapore government really prioritized the well-being of people in Singapore, they wouldn’t be wasting time and money trying to get Richard Branson over for a “debate.”
2022/10/03 |
Taiwan’s Failed Social Media Regulation Bill
Following the launch of the Ministry of Digital Affairs, Taiwan’s Digital Intermediary Service Act shows the government is taking concerted action to address disinformation, but the bill never made its way to parliament.
2022/09/21 |
Taiwan’s Economic Slowdown (Part 2): Taiwan’s High Profit Margins Mask Its Slow Economic Growth
Taiwan’s high profits are eating into labor’s share of the economic pie — and hampering growth.
2022/08/23 |
The Real Problem With Taiwan’s Plagiarism Scandals
The focus on educational background in Taiwan’s electoral politics closes paths to office for the many without the power or money to gain degrees from elite institutions — illicitly or not.
2022/08/15 |
A Conversation With Lee Ming-che: ‘I Was a Human Rights Worker Doing Field Research in Chinese Prison’
During her visit to Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Lee Ming-che, a human rights activist released in April this year after five years in a Chinese prison.
2022/08/12 |
Enhancing U.S.-Taiwan Cyber Security Cooperation
Despite its significant investment in cybersecurity, Taiwan will be better prepared for a large volume of Chinese cyberattacks by cooperating with the United States.
2022/07/26 |
Beyond Aid: Using ‘One Town, One Product’ as a Mutual Partnership
‘One Town, One Product’ has unfulfilled potential for advancing Taiwan’s diplomatic goals.
2022/07/19 |
Taiwan’s Lost Growth (Part 3): Taiwan’s Economy and Profits Have Stagnated Because Wages Have Not Recovered from the 1997 Crisis
The 1997 Asian financial crisis is a distant memory to most countries. But Taiwan hasn’t fully recovered from it because wages have been kept low.
2022/07/07 |
How Does the Taiwanese Public View Efforts Against Misinformation?
Survey results have identified a crucial element in Taiwan’s fight against misinformation: the use of fact-checks.