On Monday, China and South Korea agreed to an FTA between the two East Asian economies. The news of the deal sent shockwaves throughout Taiwan, which has looked to South Korea with a mix of envy and anxiety.
In addition to reviewing US midterm elections’ impact on US-Taiwan relations and the Taipei mayor debates, we tell you about the annual autumn labor protest in Taiwan.
On Friday November 7th, the top two candidates for Taipei mayor went on TV for their first televised debate. How do they compare to each other, and how does the debate compare with the legendary Taipei mayor debate from 20 years ago?
The Republicans claimed a decisive victory during last Tuesday’s United States midterm elections, but the effects on US-Taiwan relations, including bilateral trade relations and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, remains to be seen.
This week we review our curated stories of Taiwan’s economic controversies in the legislature, student activists visit Europe, and ongoing turmoil in one of Taiwan’s African allies, Burkina Faso.