Taiwan and Nicaragua: Interview With Former Minister Azucena Castillo
Nicaragua is one of Taiwan’s few remaining allies. We interview opposition leader and former finance minister Azucena Castillo on Taiwan-Nicaragua relations.
How Long Will We Wait to Accept Immigrants from Hong Kong?
Over the last few years, Taiwan has been dubbed “most progressive in Asia,” but Taiwan is actually still a relatively conservative society. However, when it comes to immigration in Taiwan, especially the debate over how to receive immigrants from Hong Kong, we do not have the luxury to be conservative.
Interview with Michelle Wu: The Fight Against Injustice on Taiwan’s College Campus
Michelle I-jou Wu (吳奕柔) is a third-year law student who gained prominence in the media as an activist when controversy erupted over the appointment of National Taiwan University’s president. In this interview, her role and experience as a student activist in Taiwan are discussed.
Taiwan’s Cockroaches May Retreat as Summer Fades. But They’ll Be Back.
We were convinced that Taipei was suffering an epic cockroach invasion, so we consulted a local cockroach expert for the inside scoop on what makes Taiwan so attractive to everyone’s least favorite pests.
Han Kuo-yu’s ‘Army’ Heckles Ma Ying-jeou & Throws a Party in the ROC
Whose party is it anyway? We attended Sunday’s Han Kuo-yu rally in New Taipei as the Kaohsiung mayor fired up a crowd that has had enough of KMT orthodoxy.
Political Power Players to Watch, Part 2: Freddy Lim, Huang Kuo-chang, William Lai
The second part of a series of handy summaries profiling Taiwan’s political power players currently “in play.” In this part, we’re profiling New Power Party (NPP) legislator Huang Kuo-chang, former premier William Lai, and the newly independent Freddy Lim.
“Why Should We Hide Our Faces?” Hong Kong’s Voices on the Ground
We spoke to a working professional from Hong Kong who has divided her summer between weekdays at the office and weekends on the streets as a protester.
Political Power Players to Watch, Part 1: Terry Gou, Ko Wen-je & Wang Jin-pyng
We’re here to help you make sense of Taiwan’s political spectacle with a handy guide to the major power players who are “in play” and could disrupt this election in a big way—if they haven’t already.
As Taiwan’s Identity Shifts, Can the Taiwanese Language Return to Prominence?
In Taiwan, language is a battleground that divides identities, political loyalties, and entire historical narratives. But is the most prominent local dialect losing relevance?
How “Smart” Is Taipei? Taipei’s Smart City Push
Taipei is competing to become smart and sustainable, but it can’t be done without mutual cooperation between the government and its civilians.
非典型又不太行的台北市長柯文哲
雖說柯文哲作為獨立政治家有大量的追隨者，但他政治立場的不穩定性可能最終會弊大於利。
Tsai Ing-wen Needs a New Vice President. Who Are Her Options?
Tsai’s vice presidential pick could shape the campaign she plans to run against Han Kuo-yu and her other potential opponents.