China Changing the Status Quo in the Taiwan Strait: US Report
Beijing is the primary party threatening cross-strait status quo and peace, says the 2019 U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission Report.
The KMT’s At-large Legislator Party List: Troubles in the Rank
After several revisions, the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) has finally submitted its at-large legislator party list. These people whom the KMT nominated to the Legislative Yuan (LY) have been hugely controversial and may be a symptom of larger issues in the KMT.
Taiwanese Hackers in New York Challenge Echo Chambers
The g0v Hackathon kicked off last weekend in New York, where participants proposed ways for people with different views communicate with each other.
外籍勞工死於台灣工廠 家人艱苦善終
鼎元光電外籍勞工塔古巴西意外死亡後，家屬依然遇上極大阻力，反應出政府官方各個機構，在這場不該發生的慘劇的後續處理，以及協助悲傷的家屬在台事宜上，表現出的無能。
工廠過失文化 鼎元光電員工是如何喪生的？
29歲菲律賓籍勞工塔古巴西於在苗栗鼎元光電任職時，因化學灼傷意外死亡。她的悲劇揭開了台灣電子業移工所面對的安全風險，以及業者對工作安全的漫散態度。
All Hands Taiwan Aims to Help Foreign Professionals, One Event at a Time
On paper, Taiwan is an extremely attractive destination for expatriates. So why do so many arriving expats in Taiwan struggle to find employment outside of working as English teachers?
Can the KMT Reclaim the Legislature in the 2020 Taiwan Elections?
Taiwan’s January elections are just around the corner. Can the DPP hold their majority, can the KMT reclaim control, or will third parties dash both their hopes?
Taiwan’s LGBT Cinema Thrives as It Celebrates Marriage Equality
Taiwan’s LGBT-themed arts, culture and cinema continues to blossom in the wake of May’s historic same-sex marriage law, writes the CEO of LGBT-focused streaming service GagaOOLala.
Over 200,000 Celebrate Equality as Taiwan Hosts Asia’s Largest Pride Parade
Organizers said over 200,000 people attended Saturday’s LGBT Pride parade in Taipei, held months after Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
New Immigrant Languages Added to List of Required Languages in Primary Schools – Why are Some Parents Up In Arms?
The 2019 curriculum guidelines for Taiwanese elementary schools have been expanded to include seven Southeast Asian languages, the mother tongues of many recent migrants to Taiwan, on the list of required courses. The initiative, a world first, has come under fire from some parents.
Combatting China’s Encroaching Influence in Taiwan: Interview with Karen Yu
We interview DPP Legislator Karen Yu on the Foreign Influence Transparency Act, aimed at tackling infiltration of China’s agenda in Taiwan.
Reagan’s Memo and its Prequel on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Reagan’s memo and the prequel in his note continue to direct US policy and assure Taiwan. In turn, Taiwan remains obligated to give assurances about transforming its military for new asymmetric warfare to deter and defend against China’s growing threat.