The Race Is On: The Next Chairman of the KMT
The KMT is scrambling to find someone who will take over as chairman and lead the party out of its slump. Will it be a fresh new face, or more of the same?
Taiwan’s Universities Are Fighting for Their Lives as Birth Rates Plummet
Up to 12 of Taiwan’s 51 public universities, and up to 40 of its 101 private universities, will merge or close by 2023. These moves will have serious consequences.
Opportunities and Challenges for US-Taiwan Relations
In 2020, there are opportunities for the United States and Taiwan to deepen trade relations, pursue new and important arms sales, and update their relationship for the Xi Jinping era.
The Rise and Fall of Han Kuo-yu (Part 1): The Holy Grail of Taiwan Politics
The holy grail of Taiwan’s politics for the past 30 years has to do with this man, and the key to understanding the rise of Han Kuo-yu, the KMT 2020 presidential candidate.
Hundreds of Hongkongers Came to Observe Taiwan’s Elections: What are They Taking Home from This Experience?
The Hong Kong protests against the extradition bill had an impact on Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections and raised the Hong Kong people’s expectations toward Taiwanese democracy, sparking many to travel to Taiwan in groups to observe the elections. At election rallies, flags and banners featuring slogans from the Hong Kong protest movement such as “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Time” could be seen displayed prominently amid the crowds.
A Stronger Taiwan in President Tsai’s Second Term
It is in Taiwan’s interest for President Tsai to decide soon about top military officers and national security officials for US-Taiwan convergence in assessing and deterring the PLA’s threats.