Brian Hioe

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KMT, TPP Mull Referendums to Go With Taiwan’s Local Elections

Taiwan’s local elections – often referred to as “nine-in-one elections,” due to voting taking place simultaneously for nine different kinds…

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China Spied on Taiwanese President’s Son – in the US

News broke earlier this month that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had arrested real estate agent Wanying “Heather”…

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Taiwan Finally Passed Its 2026 Budget. What Got Cut?

After many months of contention over Taiwan’s government spending, the pan-Blue camp seemed to finally relent on August 14. The…

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The Trump-Xi Summit Is Over, But Taiwan Is Still Bracing for the Fallout

The latest meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping led to much anxiety in Taiwan, with…

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The Surprising Drama in Taipei’s 2026 Mayor Race

Few would have expected the Taipei mayoral race to become one of the most hotly watched races of the 2026…

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