2019/04/30 |
Sarah Elago, the Youngest Lawmaker in the Philippines, Challenges Duterte's Boys Club
The youngest lawmaker in the 17th Congress of the Philippines is taking her party's fight for justice to the streets.
2019/08/28 |
In the Silenced Kashmir, Dissidents Are Protesting With Artful Expressions
Artists, poets, visual journalists are expressing their dissent and preserving Kashmir through various forms of artistic expression.
2019/01/03 |
By the Numbers: The Challenges to Building Trust Between Taiwan and China
The data shows an alarming partisan disparity in Taiwanese views on cross-Strait relations.
2019/01/09 |
Taiwan's Indigenous to Xi: Taiwan Is Not China, Xi Does Not 'Understand Dignity'
In an open letter to Xi Jinping, Taiwan's indigenous call on China to respect the self-determination of the island and its indigenous population.
2019/01/02 |
Xi Calls Taiwan Independence 'Dead End,' Touts Success in 'Frustrating' Efforts
The speech was light on inflammatory rhetoric and heavy on paeans to the 'One Country, Two Systems' model.
2019/12/12 |
Manila's Arrest of Dissident Artists Could Interfere With Freedom of Expression
On November 30, the Manila police arrested street artists who were writing political messages on the wall for "vandalism." Many are now interpreting the act as the government's crackdown on freedom of expression.
2019/01/15 |
THAILAND: Citizens Hit the Streets as Government Floats Another Election Delay
It now seems highly unlikely that elections are held on the originally announced date of Feb. 24.
2019/02/19 |
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen Confirms She Will Run for Re-Election in 2020
Tsai broke the news to CNN on Tuesday, saying she wanted to 'complete' her vision for Taiwan.
2019/03/18 |
Solomon Islands May Be Considering a Diplomatic Switch From Taiwan to China
Prime Minister Rick Hou’s political party has said it will review Solomon Islands relations with Taiwan if elected, raising the possibility of a switch to China.
2019/01/10 |
CARTOON: Tsai Ing-wen Slays the 'One China' Dragon as the World Applauds
World leaders are watching with glee as Tsai Ing-wen takes her turn as Asia's Wonder Woman.
2019/10/16 |
Taiwan 2020: Who's Ahead in the Presidential Polls
A real-time estimate of who is likely to win Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election, based on an unweighted average of opinion polls conducted by various media outlets and political parties.
2019/01/08 |
OPINION: Why the World Should Stand With Tsai and the 'Taiwan Consensus'
As a Singaporean, Taiwan's democratic values and effective independence are something to hold dear.
2019/02/22 |
Cabinet Unveils Draft Bill and Picks a Side in Taiwan's Gay Marriage Fight
LGBT+ advocates responded to Taiwan's historic draft bill with cautious optimism.
2019/08/30 |
International Day of the Disappeared: CCP Is the Worst Offender of the Year
On the International Day of the Disappeared, China is seen as the worst perpetrator of state-sanctioned enforced disappearances this year.
2019/09/14 |
Oslo Freedom Forum Calls for Hong Kong-Taiwan Unity Against Tyranny
The 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei focused on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement among discussions of media freedom and authoritarian regimes around the world.
2019/08/02 |
Rioting Charges Strip Away Our Everyday Normality, Says HK Activist Johnson Yeung
In Hong Kong, rioting charges are punishable by up to 10 years in prison. 44 young protesters are facing rioting charges and their lives will forever be altered.
2019/09/12 |
How Can We Transform Taiwan Into a Bilingual Country?
The Taiwanese government is determined to improve the country's English competency in the next decade. Beyond education, what kind of policy changes are necessary to facilitate the reform?
2019/04/16 |
OPINION: Hong Kong Shows Taiwan the True Importance of Sovereignty
Hong Kong's loss of sovereignty has hurt its housing market. Observers in Taiwan should take notice.