2018/12/24 |
ANALYSIS: Taiwan's 'Blue Wave' Election & Referendum Results in a Global Context
What happens when we measure Taiwan's election and referendum results against global political trends?
2018/12/03 |
What's Next for Taiwan Independence Efforts After Olympic Referendum?
The fight for an independent Taiwan took a severe blow on Nov. 26 – or did it?
2018/11/29 |
Taiwan News: DPP Picks Acting Chairman, Tsai Reckons With Election Failure
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/11/26 |
OPINION: Failure of Olympic Name Poll Shows Taiwanese Voters' Pragmatism
The emphasis on the tangible costs of abandoning the 'Chinese Taipei' Olympic name appears to have won over voters unable to identify the benefits of trying to compete as 'Taiwan'.
2018/11/08 |
Taiwan News: Taiwanese-Americans Win US Seats, AIT Pledges US Support
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/11/07 |
Taiwan News: Law Passed to Woo Foreign Talent, ARC Change by June 2019
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2018/10/22 |
Olympic Naming Rally Sets Stage for Taiwan Independence Vote
The planned referendum on whether to compete as Taiwan in the 2020 Olympics may be a test of support for an independence vote.
2018/09/12 |
OPINION: Time to Say Goodbye to 'Chinese Taipei'
A proposal to compete as 'Taiwan' rather than 'Chinese Taipei' in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics serves as a warning to Beijing.
2018/07/27 |
Taiwan News: Subsidies Target Birthrate, Taichung Games Fallout Continues
Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
2017/10/28 |
Taipei's 'Perfect' Universiade Performance
Despite initial organizational uncertainties, Taipei showed its best face to visitors at the Universiade this summer, impressing a host of delegations with typical hospitality and respect.
2017/08/18 |
CARTOON: Protests to Start as the Universiade Kicks Off?
Local political activists are expected to attempt to use the event to draw attention to the Taiwan independence movement and the lack of international recognition of Taiwan sovereignty.
2016/10/04 |
Team Taiwan Calls for Change of ‘Chinese Taipei’ Olympic Flag, Anthem
At this summer's Olympics in Rio, Taiwan and the Refugee Olympic Team were the only two teams using the Olympic ring design on their flags.
2016/09/20 |
Taiwanese Paralympians Forced to Wear KMT Emblem after China Pressured Officials
Taiwanese athletes at the Paralympics wore the emblem of Taiwan's opposition party after China piled pressure on international sport administrators.
2016/09/02 |
‘Taiwan is not Chinese Taipei’ Banner Ripped Down by Baseball Officials
The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association has been accused of ripping down pro-Taiwan independence banners at an international baseball game.
2016/06/15 |
Sports Event Rules and the Double Standards of the Taiwan Strait
FIFA and other sports organizations have strict rules against the display of political, religious, or abusive slogans during international matches. Those rules are also flagrantly biased.
2015/11/27 |
Five Cities in Taiwan Fight for Taiwan's Identity in International Organization
The mayor of Kaohsiung, along with Taichung, Tainan and Taipei, signed the letter of protest to the secretary general of ICLEI. As mentioned in the letter, Kaohsiung and the other four cities work hard to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and have made good achievements. There is no reason for the cities to accept the mistake made by ICLEI, which may disrupt the friendship between both sides.
