American Aid to Taiwan: U.S. Interests in Foreign Aid Policy

Against this backdrop, U.S. aid to Taiwan can be regarded as one of the most successful long-term investments in American foreign policy history.

How Can Small Progressive Pro-Taiwan Political Parties Become a Third Force?

Most importantly, the alliances formed by progressive small parties must show how a multi-party competitive system can function effectively in Taiwan.

Taiwan’s Submarine Cable Network Strategic Value and Future Outlook

Through strategic planning and investment, Taiwan must continue to strengthen its cable network to maintain international competitiveness, ensure digital sovereignty, and consolidate its position as a regional communications hub.

Reforming Taiwan’s National Health Insurance: From Exploitation to Equitable Participation

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system began implementing a major reform in December 2024 that eliminates the suspension-and-resumption mechanism for overseas residents.

How Should Taiwan Brace for Trump’s Second Term?

Facing vagaries tied to Trump’s outlook on foreign policy, Taiwan should increase its defense budget and pursue economic measures that promote mutual benefit and long-term engagement.

Observations on Rising Populism in Taiwan Politics

Observations on Rising Populism in Taiwan Politics

Populist politics started in 2014 Taipei mayor election by the non-party affiliated Ko Wen-je. Han Kuo-yu in his Kaohsiung mayor election in 2018 further amplified and dramatized such populist swing within KMT. Such populist political culture even penetrated into the wider society in creating an aggressive and hostile collective political mood against political establishment and liberal tolerance.

Coming to Terms With Myself: Freddy Lim

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.