Hundreds of Hongkongers Came to Observe Taiwan’s Elections: What are They Taking Home from This Experience?
The Hong Kong protests against the extradition bill had an impact on Taiwan’s presidential and legislative elections and raised the Hong Kong people’s expectations toward Taiwanese democracy, sparking many to travel to Taiwan in groups to observe the elections. At election rallies, flags and banners featuring slogans from the Hong Kong protest movement such as “Liberate Hong Kong, Revolution of our Time” could be seen displayed prominently amid the crowds.
A Stronger Taiwan in President Tsai’s Second Term
It is in Taiwan’s interest for President Tsai to decide soon about top military officers and national security officials for US-Taiwan convergence in assessing and deterring the PLA’s threats.
English As A National Language in Taiwan: Public Sentiment
Taiwan is aiming to add English as an official language, but how do people in Taiwan feel about English education and the quality of English teachers?
Greater Role for Taiwan, New Responsibilities for the United States
Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election on January 11 will ensure a continued relationship with the United States on matters from democracy promotion to securing a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Power Struggle Inside the KMT: Can It Reform and Infuse Young Blood?
Young KMT members are calling for reforms, especially over its China policy, which has proved to be too pro-Beijing for Taiwanese voters. Will they succeed?
My Room Abroad: A Success Story for Taiwan’s Support of Startups
My Room Abroad helps inbound foreigners find accommodation upon moving to Taiwan. Their success wouldn’t have been possible without creative government initiatives to support them.
Election 2020: Highlights from the Legislative Races
Everything you ever wanted to know about Taiwan’s 2020 legislative races: how each party did, the “Taiwan Squad,” indigenous constituencies and more.
What the KMT Really Needs After Its Devastating Loss
The KMT thought it could simply find a charismatic savior to win back power in 2020; now the KMT can no longer avoid taking a hard look at its fundamentals.
Taiwan’s Election Is About Taiwan
I am proud to finally be a voter in this election: it’s time that supporters of liberal democracy everywhere come to embrace Taiwan, but simply as Taiwan.
‘Recognize Taiwan’: Tsai’s Supporters Share Their Hopes for Her Second Term
Tsai Ing-wen’s victory party outside her party’s headquarters was a celebration of Taiwan’s hard-fought democracy.
Young Voters, Returnees Cheer KMT Candidate Han Kuo-yu’s Last Hurrah
Thursday’s major Han Kuo-yu rally in Taipei saw a deluge of supporters, including a small but noticeable contingency of young people.
Han Kuo-yu’s Candidacy Might Be the End of Taiwan’s KMT as We Know It
Han Kuo-yu is expected to lose to Tsai Ing-wen in Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election. If he does, it’s unclear what comes next for the Chinese Nationalist Party.