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The Real Problem With Taiwan’s Plagiarism Scandals

Brian Hioe

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.

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Taiwan’s Political Culture As Expressed in an Absurd Ad

Brian Hioe

As old political slogans and tropes lose their cache, viral fame has become the coin of the realm for politicians and politically-minded comedians alike.

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Cop, Philosopher, and President?

Michael Fahey

New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi wrote a master class in the art of the Chinese essay and offers a compelling conservative vision for Taiwan’s future. Should he run for president, he will be a very formidable candidate.

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Chen Po-Wei Ousted in Recall Election

TNL Staff

Chen, a pro-independence legislator, lost his campaign by fewer than 5,000 votes out of more than 150,000 cast.

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Jaw Shaw-Kong Wants To Make the Kuomintang Great Again. Can He?

Hiro Fu

Jaw has emerged as the latest figure touted as a savior of the KMT. There are good reasons to be skeptical.

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What Does a Trending T-shirt Say About Taiwanese Identity and Politics?

Brian Hioe

りしれ供さ小, pronounced lí sī-leh kóng-siánn-siâu, would be a Taiwanese Hokkien phrase meaning “The heck are you saying?” Here’s what its ubiquity signals about Taiwan’s youth culture.

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OPINION: The KMT Wants to Revise the 1992 Consensus. It Misses the Point.

Hiro Fu

The KMT's proposed revision of its policy toward China misses the point. Taiwan has largely moved on from the KMT's basic approach towards China.

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Han Kuo-yu’s Media ‘Kingmaker’ CtiTV May Be Next To Fall

TJ Ting

If CtiTV, a pro-Han, pro-KMT media organization loses its permit, its channel space should be replaced with independent media like Taiwan's Public Television Service.

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Han Kuo-yu Accepts Fate; Revenge Recalls and Rally Planned by Supporters

TNL Staff

Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu will not challenge the results of the referendum that ousted him from office. But his supporters have applied to hold a rally in Taipei, and citizens groups have launched campaigns to recall politicians who supported Han's removal.

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Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu Recalled

Daphne K. Lee

Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu is the first elected Taiwanese politician to be ousted by a recall referendum.

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