The Geostrategic Imperative of Principled U.S. Taiwan Policy: A Rebuttal to “The Taiwan Fixation”

It must either reaffirm its commitments to Taiwan and its Indo-Pacific allies, or play a game of equivocation and risk the unraveling of its global leadership.

American Aid to Taiwan: U.S. Interests in Foreign Aid Policy

Against this backdrop, U.S. aid to Taiwan can be regarded as one of the most successful long-term investments in American foreign policy history.

How Can Small Progressive Pro-Taiwan Political Parties Become a Third Force?

Most importantly, the alliances formed by progressive small parties must show how a multi-party competitive system can function effectively in Taiwan.

Taiwan’s Submarine Cable Network Strategic Value and Future Outlook

Through strategic planning and investment, Taiwan must continue to strengthen its cable network to maintain international competitiveness, ensure digital sovereignty, and consolidate its position as a regional communications hub.

Reforming Taiwan’s National Health Insurance: From Exploitation to Equitable Participation

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance system began implementing a major reform in December 2024 that eliminates the suspension-and-resumption mechanism for overseas residents.

台灣認同思潮已起

台灣認同思潮已起

自從太陽花運動後,台灣年輕世代漸漸以「台灣獨立是一種生活態度」取代「台灣獨立是一場運動」,不論是誰贏得大選,下個政權勢必都得重新給出一個答案,解釋將來兩岸的關係該如何定義。

Taiwan’s Past and Present: A Personal Reflection

Taiwan’s Past and Present: A Personal Reflection

If my grandmother were still around, I am not sure what she would think of how Taiwan has turned out. She was a quiet person, who chose to accept institutional forces beyond her control. During her time, institutional forces were beyond her control; in a better Taiwan, that should not be the case.

When Taiwanese Identity Awakens

When Taiwanese Identity Awakens

Taiwan’s younger generation is replacing Taiwanese-independence-as-a-movement with Taiwanese-independence-as-a-way-of-life. This awakening force will impact the next Taiwan government’s stance on the island’s national autonomy.

What Both These Women Stand For: DPP and SDP

What Both These Women Stand For: DPP and SDP

The DPP is a tool for administration, and the Green/SDP is a tool for opposition. This is my historic perspective. I don’t care about what they say about each other, or about how their supporters feel about each other. I care about the political future of Taiwan.