Taiwan’s Universities Are Fighting for Their Lives as Birth Rates Plummet
Up to 12 of Taiwan’s 51 public universities, and up to 40 of its 101 private universities, will merge or close by 2023. These moves will have serious consequences.
Opportunities and Challenges for US-Taiwan Relations
In 2020, there are opportunities for the United States and Taiwan to deepen trade relations, pursue new and important arms sales, and update their relationship for the Xi Jinping era.
The Rise and Fall of Han Kuo-yu (Part 1): The Holy Grail of Taiwan Politics
The holy grail of Taiwan’s politics for the past 30 years has to do with this man, and the key to understanding the rise of Han Kuo-yu, the KMT 2020 presidential candidate.
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.