Global Emergency Highlights Need to Rethink Taiwan’s Exclusion from the United Nations
Leaving Taiwan out in the cold based on decisions made nearly half a century ago or over the insecurities of the regime in Beijing is a detriment and danger for the world.
Impact of Wuhan Coronavirus on Cross-Strait Relations
The coronavirus’s dramatically rising death tolls and skyrocketing infection cases have created a sliver of international space for Taiwan and for Taiwan-China relations.
Vestiges of Authoritarianism: The KMT’s Patronage Network (Part 2)
The KMT’s two main sources of power are its China connections and its local patronage networks. Both are well past their due date in Taiwan’s new democratic reality.
New Policies Fighting Epidemics Must Take Basic Rights Into Account
As the fight against COVID-19 goes on in Taiwan, human rights and the rule of law must be carefully considered as part of any policy dealing with the epidemic.
Vestiges of Authoritarianism: The KMT’s Patronage Network (Part 1)
The KMT knew that a democratic transition would allow them to maintain power if they built a system of networks rooted in local power and corruption.
Time for Taiwan to Get Serious About Retaining Its Top Foreign Talent
Taiwan won’t retain its best foreign talent if it doesn’t do a better job of advertising the policies and programs foreigners can already benefit from.
The Case for a US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement
A Bilateral Trade Agreement between the United States and Taiwan will help advance the United States’ vision of a “Free and Open” Indo-Pacific region.
Aaron Yin of WeCare Kaohsiung Forges Ahead to Recall Mayor Han Kuo-yu
We spoke to the man behind WeCare Kaohsiung, one of the civic groups organizing a drive to recall the city’s mayor, Han Kuo-yu.
Han Kuo-yu: ‘Earnest’ or ‘Rubbish’? Voters Debate Recall of Kaohsiung Mayor
Kaohsiung residents are storming toward a potential recall of their mayor, Han Kuo-yu, that appears to have a strong chance of success.
The Coronavirus Outbreak Spotlights Taiwan’s Exclusion from International Organizations
Taipei’s exclusion from international organizations is not only detrimental to Taiwan to but to global health. Taiwan’s friends should make a more concerted effort to ensure its meaningful participation going forward.
The Rise and Fall of Han Kuo-yu (Part 2): 30 Years of Democracy
2020 could be the year Taiwan sheds itself of the dictator’s legacy, and find our real values in freedom, democracy, equality and justice.
Playing Politics With Human Lives: China and the Wuhan Coronavirus Crisis
When the coronavirus is sorted out, will the world realize the Chinese regime’s self-serving nature when it comes to humanitarian efforts and global health?