The Remarkable Han Kuo-yu Faces a Rough Road Ahead
Deep concerns over Han Kuo-yu’s electability are reverberating within many corners of the KMT.
Gender Subordination in Taiwan: The Need for Accurate and Nuanced Analyses
Institutional sexism and gender subordination exist in Taiwan, and they are problems that need to be discussed and addressed. To effectively tackle the issue, having accurate analyses of the current situation is essential.
Taiwan’s Sluggish Minimum Wage Growth Has Fallen Behind Its Contemporaries
While comparable countries have seen their minimum wages skyrocket over the past 30 years, Taiwan has frustratingly dragged its feet.
Weighing the Effects of Taiwan-China Competition in Latin America and the Caribbean
China’s economic outreach in Latin America and the Caribbean has eroded Taiwan’s diplomatic presence in the region, but mixed investment results and divided public reception will complicate China’s attempts to cultivate its new relations.
As Tea Shops’ Political Troubles Boil Over, Who’s Really Hurt?
Latest round of businesses having to clearly conform to China’s political line brings new wave of boycotts in an increasingly zero-sum game.
Taiwan’s Democracy the Key Focus During Tsai’s US Stopovers
President Tsai’s first state visit to Taiwan’s Caribbean allies was overshadowed by lengthy stopovers in New York City and Denver, where Taiwan’s democracy was the main feature, setting the scene for the 2020 elections—which Tsai and others claim will be a battle for values and Taiwan’s future direction.