Ask This Taiwanese: “Why Care If Taiwan Is Independent?”
Our new column Ask “This” Taiwanese answers: why do Taiwanese people care so much whether Taiwan is “independent”?
Taiwan’s Participation in the “Summit for Democracy”—and Beijing’s Coordinated Propaganda Campaign in Response
Taiwan’s participation in the “Summit for Democracy” prompted a furious reaction from Beijing focused on an intense propaganda campaign.
Changing of the Guard: The Politics of German-Taiwanese Relations in a Post-Merkel Era
Germany’s new coalition is set to rethink the country’s China policy, although we have yet to see whether this will take the form of a more substantive or rhetorical change.
India-Taiwan Cooperation Can Benefit Both Countries
India has made an overt shift away from China and has demonstrated support for strengthening relations with Taiwan.
APEC’s Continued Salience for Taiwanese Diplomacy
Taiwan has leveraged its membership in APEC, the only intergovernmental organization to which it belongs, to contribute meaningfully to regional issues and to carve out international space.
Cutting-edge Luxury Bicycle Frames From Rural Taiwan
Next year, the company is planning to introduce an enterprise resource planning system. Lin is also looking for even more advanced automation technology to improve production line efficiency.
The EU’s ‘Upgrade’ on Taiwan is Already Happening
Taiwan is up on Brussels’ agenda. A positive Taiwan narrative has emerged in Brussels. EU’s discussion of Taiwan as a “partner” is more prevalent among senior level EU-officials.
Pushing the Envelope: Producer Derrick Sepnio on His Journey in Mandopop
Producer Derrick Sepnio talks about his experience while “on his journey in mandopop.”
Germany Faces Challenges Ahead in Balancing Cross-Strait Supply Chains
In order to effectively partner with Taiwan to build resilience, Berlin will need to build better relations with Taipei and upgrade economic cooperation.
The Rundown: TSMC Plans to Build New Plant in Japan
Latest on Taiwan: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to open plant in Japan, new minimum wage increase, and employment growth.
Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz is a Beautiful Word for Business, Human Rights and Sustainability
Taiwan is not unique in the challenges it faces to ensure that responsible business conduct is the norm. What is unique for Taiwan is that soft diplomacy, potentially leading to other things it may want, requires a level of consistency.
Immigration Hurdles Are Becoming Barriers to Love in Taiwan
Two couples face tough decisions due to the difficulties Taiwan’s immigration rules and enforcement pose for non-citizens and non-residents.