Review: This is Not an Embassy
For those living in Taiwan, this is an intimate and authentic drama. For those still unfamiliar with Taiwan, this play offers an opportunity to understand that Taiwan is not just the frontline of the new Cold War or “the most dangerous place on Earth.”
Sino-Vatican Relations: The Bishop Appointment Process
On May 20, 2024, Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Bi-khim were inaugurated as the President and Vice President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). They welcomed the Holy See's special envoy, Archbishop Charles John Brown, who is also the Apostolic Nuncio to the Philippines, at...
Understanding Lai Ching-te’s Stance on Sovereignty and China
To understand Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech, one must understands the evolution of “Taiwan Independence” and Lai’s thoughts on the matter.
A Tale of Two Taiwans: Discourse Gaps on Taiwan Affairs between DC and Taipei – Part III
While this investigation merely scratches the surface at best on the manifestations and drivers of the “two Taiwans” discourse drift in Taiwan affairs between Washington and Taipei, this author hopes that this series offers some ways to encourage more conversations on how to recognize and address these gaps.
Fast, Cheap, and Risky: Chinese E-Commerce in Taiwan
The Taiwanese government should consider the actions taken by the EU and the United States and approach the challenges posed by Chinese e-commerce platforms with caution.
Civil Action in Taiwan: From the Sunflowers to the Bluebirds
From the “Bluebirds Action” against parliamentary power grab last month, an observation comparing with the Sunflower Movement ten years ago.
A Tale of Two Taiwans: Discourse Gaps on Taiwan Affairs between DC and Taipei – Part II
While Taiwan is compartmentalized in very specific discussions in the U.S. government, the U.S. is a comprehensive intersectional subject across Taiwan government agencies.
Taiwan’s Parliamentary Coup
French scholar Stéphane Corcuff observes Taiwan’s controversial bills to expand the power of the KMT-led parliament as a coup against the new president.
Reclaiming Narratives of Protest Against Contentious Parliament Reforms
The battlefield now lies in setting the agenda. We need fresh narratives to exemplify Taiwan’s democracy, to elucidate the essence of democracy itself.
A Tale of Two Taiwans: Discourse Gaps on Taiwan Affairs between DC and Taipei – Part I
Taiwan is often framed in contradictory terms – from being simultaneously the most dangerous place on earth to its most friendly and hospitable, from being a critical hub for technological innovation to being a global supply chain risk, or from being a reliable democratic global leader to being a political flashpoint whose domestic expression of democracy complicates relations between world powers.
100,000 Told KMT to Give Taiwan Back to the People
More than 100,000 protesters showed up outside Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan to block KMT’s unchecked expansion of their powers.
China’s Influence on India-Taiwan Economic Dynamics
In recent years, India and Taiwan have made significant strides in expanding their unofficial relationship, particularly in the economic realm. However, both sides will need to be proactive and tactful in order to further solidify their partnership going forward.