Xi Jinping Stokes Fear With Travel Ban to Taiwan
The Chinese ban on individual travel to Taiwan will see its largest impact felt not within Taiwan, but within the minds of the people of China.
Coming to Terms With Myself: Freddy Lim
Freddy Lim, the Lead singer of Chthonic, is the “soul” the band. He’s also concurrently a New Power Party legislator in the Legislative Yuan. From singing death metal to softly explaining public policy, he makes a fist first but brings his palms together. These are the important works of his life.
Should Taiwan Resist China or Stay Silent? A Response to Chou Hsi-wei
Taiwan cannot secure its own sovereignty by relying on a policy of ‘talk and love’ with Beijing, writes Ricky Yeh.
Hong Kong Violence Reveals True Face of One Country, Two Systems
In this opinion piece, veteran commentator Simon Lau, a former advisor to the Hong Kong government, analyzes the political context behind the scenes from the British colonial era to today’s one country, two systems framework and the political realities the Hong Kong people must now face.
Advancements in US-Taiwan Relations Counter “Bargaining Chip” Theory
The past two years have seen continued advances in US-Taiwan relations, despite fears that the Trump administration would use Taiwan as bargaining chip in US-China relations. A joint agenda for the relationship would help ensure that bilateral ties continue to deepen in the years ahead.
Taiwanese Cuisine Takes the World by Storm, Amid China Tension
Tensions are at an all time high between Taiwan and China as Taiwanese food is becoming more and more popular around the world.
The KMT’s Answer: “It’s Their Fault, And We’re the Party of Love”
Mr. Chou says the KMT’s China approach works, because “China hasn’t cracked down on Hong Kong yet.” Is this true? Or just a sick joke? We’ll find out soon.
Han Kuo-yu’s China Factor
Though the China factor has successfully propelled Han Kuo-yu to the mayor’s office, it can act as a double-edged sword, making his road to the presidency challenging.
Hong Kong’s Anti-Extradition Law Protests and their Reverberation in Taiwan
Hong Kong demonstrations have raised issues about the credibility of China’s “one country, two systems” model for Taiwan.
Taiwan’s Role in Combating China’s Political Warfare in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is under a relentless political warfare attack by China. Taiwan should play a major role in helping willing Southeast Asian countries successfully respond to this existential threat.
Who Are Han Kuo-yu’s Hardcore Fans?
The Kuomintang announced on July 15 that Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu will represent it in the 2020 presidential election. It continued Han’s meteoric rise, which has been helped by an extremely loyal core of supporters. So who are these loyal Han fans?
2020 Presidential Election: A Battle Between Anti-unification and Unification
Like most of the past presidential elections, experts think cross-strait issues remain the dominant factor set to impact the election result. Since the DPP continues to campaign under the promise of defending Taiwan’s sovereignty, the 2020 presidential race may be a battle between the anti-unification camp and forces favoring unification with China.