A Story of Old Overseas Taiwanese Independence Activists
This is the story of older overseas Taiwan independence activists, who are misunderstood at best and almost forgotten at worst.
Opinion: ‘Today’s Hong Kong, Tomorrow’s Taiwan? Today’s Korea, Tomorrow’s Japan?’
Massive protests rocked Hong Kong on the heels of the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre. What does civil unrest in the former British colony portend for Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, three regions which are also caught between China and the West?
Red Infiltration: The Reality of China’s Global Media Expansion (Part 2)
The truth behind Taiwan’s media kowtowing to Beijing, a serious crisis of freedom and democracy. Part 2 of a book excerpt translation.
“I’m from China, and I’m Against the China Extradition Bill”
Unlike previous protests, this time the faces of the Hong Kong resistance are mothers, young people, strangers to the world of civil unrest.
We Sell Drugs, and Taiwan: China’s Hold on Taiwan’s Radio
What used to be entertainment is now becoming a political tool as China infiltrates Taiwanese language radio stations, targeting the dedicated, often elderly, listeners.
Hong Kong Protesters in Taiwan Fear Being Watched on Facebook and Telegram
Student activists based in Taiwan are taking new online precautions to avoid the watchful eye of Chinese and Hong Kong authorities.
Red Infiltration: The Reality of China’s Global Media Expansion (Part 1)
The truth behind China’s slow but steady grip on Taiwan’s media landscape, a serious crisis of freedom and democracy. Part 1 of a book excerpt translation.
Torpedoed Persian Gulf Oil Tanker Chartered by Taiwan’s Oil Company
The oil tanker incident directly involves the interests of Japan, a US ally, and Taiwan, whose relations with the US has steadily warmed up over the year.
The Troubling Parallels between Tsai and Clinton: Misogyny in Taiwan’s Politics
Tsai tried to appease hawks and progressives in her party, without losing centrist voters of Taiwan. It left her criticized by all, like Clinton in 2016.
Lessons From Hong Kong: Taiwan Must Choose Carefully
As Hong Kong rallies to protect its autonomy against China, Taiwan should think carefully about the leader it chooses.
High Level Visit to Taiwan by FBI and US Military Officer Likely This Week
At the FBI alumni conference in Taipei this coming week a top-level US military officer may be present and President Tsai Ing-wen will make opening remarks.
Battle Royale: Taiwan’s 2019 Presidential Primaries
As Taiwan’s DPP and KMT prepares to select their candidate for Taiwan’s upcoming 2020 Presidential Election, both camps have run into a political deadlock.