Why China’s Taiwan Policy has yielded limited results
Ever since the Sunflower Movement, Beijing has made winning favor from Taiwanese youths whose identities are in flux a priority, attempting to attract them across the strait for “integration and development.” However, a decade of observation shows only limited effectiveness of this approach.
Taiwan’s Artificial Reproduction Act: What Choices Do Women Have?
The law requires marriage as a prerequisite for ART and restricts the use of this technology to infertile couples. However, over the last decade and as Taiwan legalized same-sex marriage, calls for legislative amendments have gradually increased.
Writing a Decade After the 318 Movement
It’s unlikely that anyone will be able to capitalize on political gains solely based on their involvement in the Sunflower Movement anymore, and that’s probably for the best.
This Is No Sunflower: A Turning Point for the Taiwan of Our Generation
The Sunflower Movement began on March 18, 2014. A group of NGOs and student activists who have long sought to hold the government accountable on human rights and trade issues stormed into Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, occupied the legislative floor for 585 hours, and attempted to occupy the Executive Yuan building nearby.
China-Taiwan Relations and China’s Post-Election Taiwan Strategy
After the Taiwan elections, China will forgo short-term provocations in favor of long-term pressures on the Lai Administration.
Taiwan-US Relations in 2024: First to Pass the Test
Often, Taiwan-US relations is seen as a singular issue among many in international politics. But given how interconnected the world is, Taiwan-US relations should be viewed in the context of international politics.
Taiwan’s Flag is an Untruthful Representation of Taiwan Today
Taiwan’s official flag is problematic. It is time for a new flag that is more representative of Taiwanese identity today.
Let Involuntariness Ring in Taiwan’s Labour Law
Recognise that the Labor Standards Act is missing a clear audible ring on the misery of labour that is not offered voluntarily but without a menace of penalty. Let free and informed work resonate in this bedrock legislation.
Ask This Taiwanese: 2023 The Year of Democracy
If 2022 was a year for autocrats like Putin and Xi, it’s up to all of us to make 2023 the year for democracy.
Ask This Taiwanese: Don’t Move On From Elections Yet
Taiwan just had another round of elections last month, and we’re not ready to move on–from thinking about why elections matter.
What to Do When Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Weakens?
In the future, it seems that the “silicon shield” will weaken, but Taiwan can use its semiconductor industry to kickstart better relations.
Ask This Taiwanese: Xi Jinping, China, Scared for What’s Next
Xi Jinping is becoming ever more authoritarian, and the future looks bleak. As Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans, what should we do?