Is it Helpful to Compare Taiwan’s COVID-19 Situation to the US?
Benchmarking Taiwan’s COVID-19 situation with the US’s is useful as long as the perspective we gain helps to manage expectations to keep the public safe.
Partners in Disaster Relief: Taiwan, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States
Taiwan and the US, Japan and UK are cooperating on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, which should be expanded to include more partners.
Why is Citibank Exiting Taiwan and Betting on China?
Citibank is closing retail banking in Taiwan and 12 other markets, due to stagnant global markets, low profits for retail, and rising political risk.
NATO’s Pivot Towards the Quad: Implications for Taiwan
Taiwan is gaining prominence as a potential member in the “NATO Plus” and “Quad Plus” frameworks, as nations form coalitions to address the China-Iran axis.
Becoming a Mother in Taiwan: Policy, Choice, Fertility Rate
Taiwan’s low fertility rate is not just a policy issue, but becoming a mother is a complex personal and pragmatic choice that should be respected.
KMT Assets a Barrier to Party Reform and Electoral Success
The KMT can increase their chances at electoral success by finally putting an end to the issue of its ill-gotten assets when it was an authoritarian party.
Xinjiang Cotton Shines Spotlight on Uyghur Issue in Taiwan
The Xinjiang cotton issue has raised the profile of Uyghur human rights in Taiwan. Taipei should support efforts to oppose Chinese oppression in Xinjiang.
History, Nature and Kaoliang: Kinmen Island
Lying just off the coast of China and boasting historical sites, culture, and natural beauty is one of Taiwan’s hidden gems — Kinmen Island.
Biden-Suga Summit Highlights Alignment over Taiwan Strait
The US-Japan leaders’ statement on the Taiwan Strait is a significant change towards alignment between Washington and Tokyo over China and Taiwan policy.
Purchasing Power As Activism: Interview with Snowball
Snowball is a new Taiwan-based group trying to harnest purchasing power of everyday individuals for social activism goals.
#TaiwanCanHelp…Bridge the Digital Divide
Taiwan can help not just with face masks, but in bridging the digital divide across developing Asia, given Taiwan’s strength in the digital sector.
A Battle of Wills? China’s Tech Giants Bypass Apple’s Privacy Tool
Chinese tech companies are testing a tool that will continue monitoring iPhone users after Apple plans a feature giving users more control of their privacy.