2023/02/14 |
Taiwan’s Military Conscription in 2024
Taiwan needs to overhaul its current training methods in accordance with the Overall Defense Concept to make the most out of the reform taking place in 2024.
2022/12/16 |
What Tsai Ing-wen’s Resignation From DPP Leadership Means
With the 2024 DPP nomination favored to go to Vice President Lai Ching-te, attention is now on whether he will deviate from President Tsai’s cross strait policy.
2022/12/15 |
Deterrence Across the Taiwan Strait Demands a Diplomatic Touch
A survey in 2022 showed that simply informing citizens in Taiwan that the U.S. would come to help them in a war created a significant boost in their willingness to defend themselves.
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.
2022/11/11 |
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister: Biden-Xi Meeting Conducive to Taiwan Strait Stability
“There’s been no official contact between Taiwan and China for quite some time. If the United States is able to talk to the Chinese side some of the concerns on the Taiwanese side, that will be very helpful to Taiwan as well.”
2022/11/04 |
European Lawmakers Visit Taiwan, Taking Different Path from Scholz
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz set out on a high-profile visit to Beijing while lawmakers from seven European countries and the European Union were winding up a show of solidarity in Taiwan.
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.
2022/10/03 |
German Lawmakers Arrive in Taiwan Amid Regional Tensions
A delegation from the German parliament traveled to Taiwan to underline friendly ties between Berlin and Taipei. The visit comes as China steps up its threats toward the island democracy.
2022/04/11 |
Taiwan Mulls Lengthening Military Service
Analysts believe Taiwan’s ability and commitment to defend itself has been questioned in both Beijing and Washington and improving mandatory military service would send a clear signal to both that it is prepared.
2022/03/10 |
Is Taiwan’s Solidarity With Ukraine Taking Root?
Since the day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, crowds have gathered every day in front of the office of the de facto Russian embassy.
2022/03/01 |
Taiwan Watches Ukraine Closely Wondering How the West Would React in Case of Chinese Invasion
Many Taiwanese are looking at the conflict between Russia and Ukraine as a warning about the country’s own precarious geopolitical situation.
2022/02/24 |
Wary of China, Taiwan Calls for Vigilance Amid Ukraine Escalation
Taiwan is watching China closely as Russia orders troops into Ukraine’s separatist regions. President Tsai has said Taiwan must raise its surveillance and alertness.
2021/12/17 |
Cop, Philosopher, and President?
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.
2021/11/30 |
A Higher Minimum Wage Won’t Lead To Higher Unemployment in Taiwan
Despite what you may hear from business interest lobbyists, the historical data shows no clear correlation between a growing minimum wage and a higher unemployment rate.
2021/11/25 |
NT$25,250 Is Still Not Enough for a Basic Standard of Living in Taiwan
President Tsai increased the minimum wage by a larger percentage in six years than her predecessors in their full eight-year terms, but this is not good enough.
2021/11/10 |
Business Groups Are Campaigning Against Taiwan’s Minimum Wage Increase. Don’t Let Them Succeed.
There’s been a campaign waged by business groups against a minimum wage hike in Taiwan. Don’t fall for what they’re saying.
2021/10/21 |
Taiwan: Deepfake Pornographic Video Victims Call for New Laws Against Sexual Violence in Cyberspace
The president vowed that the government would tighten laws to crack down on disinformation and AI-generated fake videos.
2021/10/06 |
French Senators Visit Taiwan Amid China Tensions
A group of French senators is set to meet top Taiwanese officials, including President Tsai Ing-wen, though China had warned France against the trip.