Is Taipei Listening? Black Lives Matter Taiwan Gears Up for Weekend Rally
A rally on Saturday will bring Taiwanese to the streets to show solidarity with global protests against police brutality and anti-Blackness. It will also turn attention inward to Taiwan’s own longstanding issues with systemic racism.
It’s Time for Taiwan to Confront Its Own Ethnic Discrimination Issues
Taiwan’s issues with racism and exploitation of foreigners are often swept beneath the surface. It’s time for the country, often lauded for its human rights and democracy, to reckon with them.
The Fall of Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu
From KMT superstar to recalled mayor, Kaohsiung’s Han Kuo-yu has made history—but perhaps not in the way he had once hoped.
Taiwan Shows the World Why Masks Are Essential in Slowing COVID-19
A high profile case study from COVID-19 champion Taiwan suggests widespread use of masks may be a decisive factor in slowing the spread of the virus.
Finding Ways to Unite During Turbulent, Destructive Times
Times of extreme division often expose the deepest of societal fissures. They also reveal the qualities that bind us and create paths toward a stronger unity, writes Jay Lin.
Humble Pie: Is Han Kuo-yu’s Eye on Another Prize Beyond the Recall Vote?
Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu has cast himself as humble and reformed ahead of tomorrow’s recall vote. Even if he loses his position, he may be eyeing his political future.
The Danger US-PRC One-Upmanship Poses to Addressing Injustice
The CCP’s “wolf warrior” Twitter personalities are part of a broader strategy to divide and distract in the wake of protests aiming to bring us together.
Han Kuo-yu’s Last Stand: Will the Kaohsiung Mayor Survive a Recall Vote?
Hang on tight, Kaohsiung: An upcoming vote to recall Han Kuo-yu, the city’s mayor and the KMT’s failed 2020 presidential candidate, appears too close to call.
For Hong Kong (And Everyone), Taiwan Needs a Formal Asylum Process
Taiwan should help those from Hong Kong seeking political asylum, because we face a common adversary in China’s authoritarian regime.
Taiwan Has Gained Ground on the Global Stage Despite WHA Exclusion
Taiwan’s push to participate in this year’s WHA may have failed, but the country has won friends and has plenty of opportunities ahead to continue its successful diplomatic outreach.
Hunting for Clues in Tsai’s Inaugural Address
We break down Tsai Ing-wen’s inaugural address for clues to what will happen in the next four years in Taiwan-China relations and constitutional reforms.
What Is Tsai Ing-wen’s Legacy?
Her biggest legacy will be the start of a new chapter in Taiwan’s identity as a nation. She will not, however, be remembered as an innovative leader.