Taiwan’s Problem Isn’t Anti-Foreigner Discrimination. It’s Risk Assessment
Recent instances of alleged discrimination against foreigners are problematic, but the real concern is an apparent societal tendency to consider the pandemic “foreign.”
Taiwan Wants to Help Fight the Coronavirus. China and the WHO Won’t Let It
Beijing’s efforts to exclude Taiwan from the international community are harmful in normal times. They’re continuing in the midst of a global pandemic, even though Taiwan is ready and willing to help.
An American Perspective on Australia’s Approach to the Taiwan Strait
Brendan Taylor’s recommendation that Australia “advocate for more robust crisis management and risk avoidance mechanisms” is a good starting place, but there is far more that Canberra can and should do to avert conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
Potential Downsides to US-China Trade Tensions on Taiwan’s Economy
While the long-term impacts of the US-China trade conflict for the Taiwanese economy remain unclear, it is evident that the clash will have significant consequences for the future of the island.
Experimental Education and the Preservation of Taiwan’s Indigenous Culture
While the Tsai administration has worked to preserve indigenous cultures, the education system still lacks a cohesive learning environment for aboriginal students. Experimental education allows local authorities to build their own curriculums and assists in the promotion of Taiwan’s indigenous cultures.
Hey, Wanna Hang Out? Navigating Taiwan During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Thinking beyond “can” and “can’t” to “should I?” in the next few weeks is the key to upholding Taiwan’s record on limiting COVID-19 transmissions.
Coronavirus: Inside Taiwan & Singapore’s Health & Social Welfare Responses
Taiwan and Singapore have earned praise for their responses to the coronavirus. Roy Ngerng breaks down the health and social welfare programs that worked for each country—and what can still be improved.
Taiwan Cannot Exclude Foreigners in Its Fight Against the Coronavirus
Tsai Ing-wen urged Taiwanese not to blame others for the spread of the coronavirus. If Taiwan heeds her advice, it will save lives.
Implications of Coronavirus Outbreak on Taiwan’s Campaign for the World Health Organization
The emergence of the Wuhan coronavirus has provided a tangible reason not to exclude Taiwan from the World Health Organization.
Foreigners Building Lives in Taiwan Face Uncertainty After Travel Ban
When Taiwan closed its borders on Wednesday due to the coronavirus, it left foreigners already in Taiwan and others hoping to return in flux. Here are their stories.
KMT Elects New Chairman in Attempt to Regain Youth Votes
While those hoping for reforms have a reason for cautious optimism, it remains to be seen whether the new KMT chairman, Johnny Chiang, has the political clout and adeptness to navigate a complex party system under strain and increasing pressure from within and without from China to undertake the necessary reforms to rejuvenate the party
Sino-Japanese Relations in 2020 and Implications for Taiwan
Economic tensions arising from Taiwan’s import ban on Japanese agricultural goods may dampen Tokyo’s support for Taipei’s entry into the Japan-led Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.