Taiwan’s President Makes Surprise Trip to Eswatini
On May 5, President Lai Ching-te returned to Taiwan after a surprise visit to Eswatini, Taiwan’s only diplomatic ally in…
The Politics Behind Taiwan’s Soft Power
“Taiwan Travelogue” made history in late May as the first Taiwanese literary work to win the International Booker Prize. This…
As China Claims Philippines’ Batanes, Taiwan Emphasizes Kinship
In June, a wooden plank vessel set out from Taiwan’s Orchid Island to Batanes in the Philippines. The vessel, named…
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…
After Trump-Xi Summit, Taiwan Breathes a Sigh of Relief
U.S. President Donald Trump’s summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 13-15 came to an end, surprisingly, without any…
The Domestic Politics of Cheng Li-wun’s China Trip
Cheng Li-wun, the chair of Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT), visited China from April 7 to April 12 as part of a…
TPP Founder Ko Wen-je Gets 17 Years in Prison
Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je has been sentenced to 17 years in jail by the Taipei District Court. Ko will…
Amid Iran War Energy Crunch, Taiwan Turns Back Toward Nuclear Energy
In early March, China made an unusual offer to Taiwan – promising energy security in return for acquiescing to Chinese…
How Taiwan Views the US War With Iran
After joint Israeli-U.S. military strikes on Iran sparked Iranian retaliation that has impacted every country in the Middle East, Taiwan…
After Typhoon Ragasa, Taiwan’s Disaster Response Becomes Fuel for Partisan Divide
Starting on September 22, Typhoon Ragasa pummeled Taiwan’s eastern coast with rain, causing deadly flooding in Hualien County. Matai’an Creek…
Taiwan Is in the Middle of a Constitutional Crisis
Without much warning at all, Taiwan has found itself in the middle of a constitutional crisis. Although the public reaction…
Taiwan’s KMT Has a New Chair
Dark horse candidate Cheng Li-wun has won the Kuomintang (KMT) party chair election, defying predictions that former Taipei mayor Hau…