Impact of Wuhan Coronavirus on Cross-Strait Relations
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.
Vestiges of Authoritarianism: The KMT’s Patronage Network (Part 2)
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.
New Policies Fighting Epidemics Must Take Basic Rights Into Account
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.
Vestiges of Authoritarianism: The KMT’s Patronage Network (Part 1)
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.
Aaron Yin of WeCare Kaohsiung Forges Ahead to Recall Mayor Han Kuo-yu
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.
Han Kuo-yu: ‘Earnest’ or ‘Rubbish’? Voters Debate Recall of Kaohsiung Mayor
Kaohsiung residents are storming toward a potential recall of their mayor, Han Kuo-yu, that appears to have a strong chance of success.