Humble Pie: Is Han Kuo-yu’s Eye on Another Prize Beyond the Recall Vote?
Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu has cast himself as humble and reformed ahead of tomorrow’s recall vote. Even if he loses his position, he may be eyeing his political future.
Philippines Caregiver in Taiwan Fears Her ‘Life Is in Danger’ as Top Diplomat Says She Has Broken No Laws
Elanel Egot Ordidor has received assurances from Taiwan that her deportation is not imminent. She said she fears for her life should the Philippines decide to push for her extradition.
Why Was a Caregiver in Taiwan Threatened With Deportation by a Philippines Official for Criticizing Duterte?
Taiwan’s labor helpline denied reports that a Filipino caregiver was being deported for criticizing her country’s president online, which spread from a press release carrying the name of a Philippines labor attache in Taichung.
Han Kuo-yu Recall: Kaohsiung Mayor Vows to Fight in Court as ‘D-Day’ Looms
Han Kuo-yu is reaching into his bag of tricks to slow the recall effort against him as it becomes increasingly likely he will soon be removed as Kaohsiung mayor.
Taiwan’s Problem Isn’t Anti-Foreigner Discrimination. It’s Risk Assessment
Recent instances of alleged discrimination against foreigners are problematic, but the real concern is an apparent societal tendency to consider the pandemic “foreign.”