2020/07/13 |
The Semiconductor Industry Is Where Politics Gets Real for Taiwan
These tiny semiconductor chips, accounting for 15% of Taiwan's GDP, can profoundly change the world as the U.S. and China fight over the brains of electronics.
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.
2020/06/20 |
OPINION: The KMT Wants to Revise the 1992 Consensus. It Misses the Point.
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.
2020/01/13 |
Taiwan Voted For Tsai Ing-wen — But Also Pro-Beijing Parties
International headlines largely focused on Tsai Ing-wen's re-election as a blow to Beijing, but the legislative election results are not as clear-cut.
2020/01/13 |
Will Tsai Ing-wen’s Landslide Victory Force Beijing to Rethink Its Approach to Taiwan?
Beijing has said it will not change course on Taiwan after Tsai's election victory. However, experts think her big win is more than "a slap in the face" for Beijing — it also reflects the failure of policy.
2020/01/02 |
Taiwan Rejects Hong Kong Model for Unity With China
Taiwan's president has rejected a Chinese offer of a Hong Kong like model for unity with China. She said democracy and authoritarianism cannot co-exist in the same country.
2019/12/27 |
China Sails New Aircraft Carrier Through Taiwan Strait
Beijing has sent its first Chinese-built aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait. With presidential elections in Taiwan weeks away, officials there have criticized the maneuvers as an intimidation tactic.
2019/12/02 |
What Is Taiwan’s Legal Status According to International Law, Japan, and the US?
Legally, Taiwan is a piece of territory that was "never returned" properly. What roles have Japan and the United States played historically?
2019/07/09 |
Red Media and CCP's Influence Operations: How Taiwanese Media Became Beijing’s Proxy
The CCP is engaged in a sophisticated warfare to control what’s going into your mind.
2019/03/21 |
OPINION: Making Sense of 'The Looming Crisis Over Taiwan'
A response to an article on Taiwan by Council of Foreign Relations head Richard Haass.
2019/03/11 |
'My Fighting Eagles Fly Around Formosa': Is This the 'China Dream' for Taiwan?
China has steadily signaled to Taiwan that 'peaceful reunification' comes with a generous side helping of military domination.
2019/01/31 |
ANALYSIS: How Should Taiwan Navigate the Global Stage If It Can't Trust Trump?
A deep dive into how Taiwan can withstand a potential cold shoulder from the unreliable US President.
2019/01/30 |
A View From Hong Kong on 'One Country, Two Systems' for Taiwan
Xi Jinping's proposal came across as farcical in a city where democratic traditions have evaporated.
2019/01/29 |
ANALYSIS: The Table Has Been Set for 2019's Cross-Strait Chess Match
Xi Jinping and Tsai Ing-wen have set the parameters for a conflict that may not end anytime soon.
2019/01/28 |
OPINION: Let's Get Real About Reaching a 'Consensus' Between Taiwan & China
The Tsai administration must provide a functional roadmap towards calming animosity and developing positive relations with China, writes Kent Wang.
2019/01/23 |
ANALYSIS: Xi Jinping's Speech Did Not Give Taiwan's People What They Want
Xi's Jan. 2 speech reiterated the existing PRC stance on its eventual peaceful unification with Taiwan.
2019/01/18 |
Taiwan Blasts China for Pressuring Apple, Amazon to Change Taiwan Designation
Taiwan slammed Beijing's 'brutal behaviors,' saying they show an 'evil intent' to diminish Taiwan's sovereignty.
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.