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.
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.
First Country In Asia: Marriage Equality and Brand Taiwan
The legalization of same-sex marriage in Taiwan was more than just a win for LGBT advocates, pushing Taiwan into visibility in international discussions.
Nationalism, Tradition, and Change in Taiwan and China: The May Fourth Movement
A look back at the 1919 May Fourth Movement, and what it means for modern China and Taiwan.
What’s Next for LGBTQ Rights in Taiwan?
After Taiwan’s momentous win this week, there is still a long road ahead to fighting close-minded attitudes toward LGBTQ+.
Momentous but Bittersweet: Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan
Taiwan formally legalizes same-sex marriage, but the fight is far from over as the next presidential and national elections are right around the corner.
The DPP’s Disunity Will Kill Them
Internal dissent over marriage equality has plagued the DPP, and a court-ordered deadline looms in the shadow of a divisive presidential primary.
The DPP’s Disaster: The Mishandling of Marriage Equality
Friends lost, enemies mobilized, every chance squandered and potential disaster looming. The Tsai administration has many fine accomplishments. This isn’t one of them.
How Democracies Die: The Case of Taiwan
What happens when political outsiders rise to political prominence? One only has to look back in history to find the answer. Whether Taiwan goes down the same path is a matter that should concern all of us.