End of an Epoch for Taiwan: The Life of Lee Teng-hui
Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan’s former president, was a microcosm of Taiwan’s 20th century history itself. He oversaw Taiwan’s most turbulent years. He was 97.
Employment Prospects for Foreign Graduates in Taiwan After COVID-19
COVID19 border controls left many foreign students stuck outside Taiwan. As they start to trickle back, many hope to remain in Taiwan after graduation.
SOAS Center of Taiwan Studies to Hold Free Virtual Summer School Event
The yearly event, which will be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will feature a wide variety of Taiwan experts and highlight the school’s world-leading Taiwan studies program.
Taiwan Set to Host World’s Only Pride Rally on Stonewall Anniversary
Taipei will host an old school rally on Sunday to commemorate the first Pride parade and the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Is a Defiant Han Kuo-yu’s Hat Still in the Ring?
Despite being recalled as Kaohsiung mayor, Han’s actions over the past 10 days show that he has no intention of fading into the background.
‘We Cannot Get Married Here. But Our Life Is Here.’ Marriage Equality in Taiwan Is Not Equal
A legally settled family life remains out of reach for many cross-national same-sex couples in Taiwan denying Taiwanese citizens their rights under the constitution.
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.