2020/09/08 |
Taiwan's Opposition Party Says No to American Pork
Food safety concerns have triggered domestic political debate in Taiwan over allowing the import of U.S. pork containing ractopamine, a leanness-enhancing additive.
2020/08/06 |
How the SOGO Corruption Probe Reveals DPP's Palace Politics
The SOGO scandal is not just an ordinary corruption case. It might upset the balance of power among the DPP factions that President Tsai Ing-wen has worked hard to stabilize.
2020/07/07 |
Taiwan-China Diplomatic Competition Comes to Somaliland
Taiwan’s diplomatic agreement with Somaliland, a self-governing territory, is seen as a symbolic victory.
2020/06/11 |
OPINION: Taiwan Should Reject Brazil’s #VivaTaiwan Campaign
President Tsai Ing-wen’s public thanks to Brazil for the #VivaTaiwan campaign was an affirmation for Bolsonaro supporters. Taiwan should have nothing to do with them.
2020/05/14 |
The Design Concepts Behind Taiwan's Inaugural Beer and Stamps
Taiwan's presidential inauguration is traditionally celebrated with commemorative stamps and a special design of Taiwan Beer. This practice into groundbreaking territory, showing appreciation for contemporary design and representing Taiwan's democratic pluralism.
2020/01/10 |
Taiwan's 2020 General Elections: Live Map and Updates
View live polling results and analyses on Taiwan's 2020 presidential and legislative elections on January 11, 2020.
2019/06/15 |
Will Tsai Turn the Tables in the 2020 Election?
President Tsai is resurgent after facing down challenger William Lai in DPP primaries.
2019/05/08 |
All Bets Are Off: An Overview of Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Primaries
Besides the DPP and KMT primaries, there is still a lot left at play to determine who the candidates will be in Taiwan’s 2020 presidential election.
2019/04/30 |
Taiwan's 2020 DPP Primary Puts Tsai Ing-wen and Party Unity Under Pressure
The DPP primary has devolved into a slugfest over procedure and party identity.
2019/03/28 |
President Tsai Calls for US Support of Taiwan in Address to Heritage Foundation
Tsai Ing-wen, speaking to the conservative Heritage Foundation, said Taiwan needs US support to maintain its democracy and avoid the 'Hong Kong model' amid threats of Chinese influence and interference.
2019/03/27 |
DPP and KMT Presidential Controversies Reveal Depth of Party Factionalism
Both of Taiwan's major political parties face contentious presidential primaries in the coming months.
2019/03/19 |
5 Years Later, What Is the Legacy of Taiwan's Sunflower Movement?
The spell of the Sunflower Movement may appear to have faded, but it has had a lasting impact on Taiwan.
2019/03/18 |
Polls Show Tsai Ing-wen's Chances at Winning Re-Election Are as Slim as Ever
Tsai Ing-wen is facing challenges from all sides. Polls show winning re-election in 2020 will be a tough task.
2019/03/18 |
Former Taiwan Premier William Lai Enters 2020 Presidential Race
In a surprising move, former Premier William Lai will challenge President Tsai Ing-wen in the upcoming DPP primary.
2019/03/11 |
Women’s March Braves the Rain in Taipei, Tsai Touts Gender Equality
A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.
2019/03/08 |
Has Tsai's New Southbound Policy Opened the Floodgates to Exploitation?
Recent cases of alleged labor abuse raise serious questions of whether the policy exploits by design.
2019/02/27 |
OPINION: Should Tsai Address US Congress? Let's Ask the People of Taiwan
The brunt of any consequences, positive or negative, to Tsai addressing US Congress would be felt by the people of Taiwan.
2019/02/22 |
OPINION: The False Promise of a Taiwan-China Cross-Strait Peace Treaty
For Beijing, forging a peace deal with Taipei is like making a promise with its fingers crossed.