For Hong Kong (And Everyone), Taiwan Needs a Formal Asylum Process
Taiwan should help those from Hong Kong seeking political asylum, because we face a common adversary in China’s authoritarian regime.
Foreigners Building Lives in Taiwan Face Uncertainty After Travel Ban
When Taiwan closed its borders on Wednesday due to the coronavirus, it left foreigners already in Taiwan and others hoping to return in flux. Here are their stories.
New Strategies Needed to Counter Taiwan’s Proposed Abortion Referendum
A national referendum to ban abortion in Taiwan after the eighth week of pregnancy was recently proposed by Christian group Shofar Community Alliance. This sparked debate, along with disbelief and outrage, in civil society and among medical professionals.
Taiwan: The Most Successful ‘Asian Tiger’?
Since Taiwan’s democratization, much of the electorate has believed that Taiwan lags behind the other “Asian Tigers”—Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea—and electoral campaigns have often focused on restarting the “stalled” Taiwan Miracle. But has Taiwan really fallen behind?
A Slap in the Face: Anger, Fragility and Identity Politics in Taiwan
When retired entertainer Lisa Cheng slapped the Minister of Culture Cheng Li-chiun last week, she raised many questions about identity politics in Taiwan and globally.