Leaving Taiwan out in the cold based on decisions made nearly half a century ago or over the insecurities of the regime in Beijing is a detriment and danger for the world.
The coronavirus’s dramatically rising death tolls and skyrocketing infection cases have created a sliver of international space for Taiwan and for Taiwan-China relations.
The KMT’s two main sources of power are its China connections and its local patronage networks. Both are well past their due date in Taiwan’s new democratic reality.
As the fight against COVID-19 goes on in Taiwan, human rights and the rule of law must be carefully considered as part of any policy dealing with the epidemic.
The KMT knew that a democratic transition would allow them to maintain power if they built a system of networks rooted in local power and corruption.
We spoke to the man behind WeCare Kaohsiung, one of the civic groups organizing a drive to recall the city’s mayor, Han Kuo-yu.