Taiwan is often framed in contradictory terms – from being simultaneously the most dangerous place on earth to its most friendly and hospitable, from being a critical hub for technological innovation to being a global supply chain risk, or from being a reliable democratic global leader to being a political flashpoint whose domestic expression of democracy complicates relations between world powers.
More than 100,000 protesters showed up outside Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to block KMT’s unchecked expansion of their powers.
In recent years, India and Taiwan have made significant strides in expanding their unofficial relationship, particularly in the economic realm. However, both sides will need to be proactive and tactful in order to further solidify their partnership going forward.
Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech is not a deviation from his predecessor’s path, but a logical continuation on it.
Though Chinese pressure and internal political dynamics have long hindered the development of Japan-Taiwan relations, the two nations have nevertheless been able to build a promising foundation.
The debate over whether visits to China are truly an “exchange” or “United Front activities” may remain unsolvable, but regardless of political stance or ideology, the consensus among all participants seems to be the high-level hospitality provided by Chinese United Front groups.