How Not to Fall in the Racism Trap?

Both India and Taiwan leaders and people need to work together not only to identify and detest such distasteful narratives which are being peddled but also to bring the relationship much closer by exploring and working on different themes.

From King Cotton to Managed Diffusion: How Taiwan Can Fortify Its Silicon Shield in 2026

It will not be a shield that others depend on, but a system that others cannot easily work around.

The Rise of Mandatory Human Rights Due Diligence in Asia

A robust supply chain due diligence framework is no longer optional, but essential to address the footprints of the global supply chain on social and environmental impacts.

Honduras at the Center of the US–China Contest

The United States relationship with Honduras might not be the only factor to take into consideration, but it might be the final push that the Asfura’s administration needs to make its official announcement.

To Infinity and Beyond 2027: Rethinking Taiwan’s Security and America’s Long Game

Stability, in the end, belongs to those who build for time rather than fear it.

Welcome to Democracy, Xi Dada

Welcome to Democracy, Xi Dada

As the meeting unfolds today—forget all the historic symbolism, the diplomatic intrigue, or the geopolitics. The only thing that should really matter at the end of the day is the people of Taiwan. And they want to be heard, too. Welcome to democracy, Xi Dada.

Why Did Xi Give Ma the Nod?

Why Did Xi Give Ma the Nod?

So far, commentary on the Ma-Xi summit mostly talks about the impact to the Taiwan elections. But the meeting has deeper historical symbolism and regional geopolitics at play. Why did Xi finally say yes now?

馬習會的雙面刃

馬習會的雙面刃

或許馬英九真的是為了在卸任前能在兩岸關係的官方定義上留名。換句話說,馬英九想藉由與習近平一握,鞏固自己在堅持九二共識上的成就,即使是一個象徵性的動作,都可以將九二共識提升成為兩岸重要指導原則,而且一旦達成了就不可能被輕易推翻。

為何不歡迎難民到台灣?

為何不歡迎難民到台灣?

台灣一直以來不遺餘力提供跨國界、國際人道救援,例如,201 1年福島核災後,台灣貢獻了比任何國家都多的金援和救濟品給日本。然而,真正的人道主義並不僅是給了就消失:為舒緩國際社會面臨的問題而做出長期的貢獻,如此才是真正的人道主義,而現在正是時候。

Dadaocheng: 1920s Cosmopolitan Taipei

Dadaocheng: 1920s Cosmopolitan Taipei

The economic boom brought cultural and social movements, especially as modernism took hold in the early 20th century. The newfangled ideas that were widely spread in the parlors of Paris, the salons of New York, and the cafés of Vienna made their way with cargo ships to Dadaocheng.

誰來制衡民進黨?

誰來制衡民進黨?

在明年的選舉中得到最多席次的新興政黨,就最有機會脫穎而出。只要當選的席次越多,說話就越有份量,能施加的壓力就越大,而國會職員能得到的政府補貼也就越多。只要他們保持認真與理智,如此就能啟動正面回饋機制。

Tsai vs. Chu, the Final Showdown?

Tsai vs. Chu, the Final Showdown?

With only three months to go before the elections, Chu has little time to prove his competency. And if the elections outcome does not bode well for the future of the KMT, Tsai won’t have to worry about Eric Chu running against her again in 2020.