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.
Life on the Edge: A Comparative Analysis of Disinformation in Estonia and Taiwan
While Estonia and Taiwan represent different cultural and geographic contexts, both suffer from the widespread use of disinformation in an attempt to discredit their governments and democracies. Some of Estonian techniques for combating disinformation could be applicable to Taiwan.
Women’s March Taiwan: Events Go On Amid Coronavirus Scare
International Women’s Day events were canceled around the world due to the coronavirus, but Taiwan still held a celebration of tolerance and women’s achievements.
Closing Loopholes in the Legal Framework for Government Surveillance in Taiwan
Closing loopholes in the legal framework for government surveillance in Taiwan is crucial for finding a balance between national security and the rule of law on the one hand, and national security interests on the other.
‘This Country Belongs to All’: Legislator Chen Po-wei’s Vision for Taiwan
We spoke to Taiwan Statebuilding Party legislator Chen Po-wei about his political success, his vision for an independent Taiwan, and his desire to move the legislature out of Taipei.