Reagan’s Memo and its Prequel on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Reagan’s memo and the prequel in his note continue to direct US policy and assure Taiwan. In turn, Taiwan remains obligated to give assurances about transforming its military for new asymmetric warfare to deter and defend against China’s growing threat.
Taiwan’s New Box Office Hit ‘Detention’
Set in Taiwan’s White Terror period, the film “Detention” was adapted from the survival horror video game of the same name. It grossed over NT$100 million in its first week in theaters. What has made it such a big draw?
A Preliminary Assessment of the Taiwanese Public’s Views on Diplomatic Recognition
Taiwanese perceptions of maintaining diplomatic recognition are influenced by views of China and concerns about aid requests from recognizing countries, with little variation by party. However, party identification largely explains who the public blames for recent diplomatic losses.
Will Taiwan’s Inequality Hinder Its Digital Transformation?
Taiwan has been able to develop the economic potential of its digital sector, such as by attracting international digital companies to invest. But are there adequate plans to address the social aspects? Does the population as a whole in Taiwan also have adequate access to not only digital tools, but the digital skills and social circumstances necessary to benefit from Taiwan’s digital plan?
New Strategies Needed to Counter Taiwan’s Proposed Abortion Referendum
A national referendum to ban abortion in Taiwan after the eighth week of pregnancy was recently proposed by Christian group Shofar Community Alliance. This sparked debate, along with disbelief and outrage, in civil society and among medical professionals.
Is There a ‘Domino Effect’ Behind China Poaching Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies?
The diplomatic relationship between Taiwan and the Solomon Islands has come to an end, while Kiribati is the second nation in the Pacific to break ties with Taiwan in less than one week. However, is this evidence of a “domino effect” of Pacific countries choosing to break ties with Taipei and cozy up to Beijing?
She Died in a Taiwan Factory. Her Family Was Met With Indifference
By providing no assistance to Deserie’s family, Taiwan’s government is failing overseas foreign workers as they come to terms with their devastating loss.
How a Factory Worker Lost Her Life at Taiwan’s Tyntek, Home to a Culture of Negligence
The death of Deserie Castro Tagubasi reveals the dangerous working situation for foreign workers at electronics manufacturer Tyntek. Our exclusive coverage.
Taiwan Must ‘Step Up’ for Democracy: Interview With Journalist Esther Htusan
We sat down with Esther Htusan to discuss her experience reporting on modern slavery, the problems surrounding growing Chinese investment in Myanmar, and how Taiwan can both engage in the global community and learn from the experiences of its regional neighbors.
Taiwan: The Most Successful ‘Asian Tiger’?
Since Taiwan’s democratization, much of the electorate has believed that Taiwan lags behind the other “Asian Tigers”—Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea—and electoral campaigns have often focused on restarting the “stalled” Taiwan Miracle. But has Taiwan really fallen behind?
The 3 Purposes Behind China’s Latest Taiwan Propaganda and Why They Reflect Its Insecurity
In July, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) published its most recent defense white paper detailing its military goals in the coming years, using several new terms and rhetorical tools with greater intensity than previous ones, ahead of Taiwan’s 2020 presidential and legislative elections. The changes in the paper provide meaningful insight into the intention of China’s propaganda on Taiwan.
Taiwan Stands With Hong Kong Democracy Protests in Mass Marches
Thousands of protesters in five Taiwanese cities shrugged off the pouring rain to show solidarity with Hong Kong’s ongoing protests.