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.
Lai Ching-te: Continuing Down Tsai’s Path
Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching-te’s inaugural speech is not a deviation from his predecessor’s path, but a logical continuation on it.
Book Review: Four Hundred Years of Taiwan’s Economy
Four Hundred Years of Taiwan’s Economy” explores Taiwan’s “economic development” over the past four centuries from the perspective of institutional factors.
Prospects for Taiwan-Japan Relations after the 2024 Election
Though Chinese pressure and internal political dynamics have long hindered the development of Japan-Taiwan relations, the two nations have nevertheless been able to build a promising foundation.
United Front on University Campus (Part 3): No Winnie the Pooh Socks
The debate over whether visits to China are truly an “exchange” or “United Front activities” may remain unsolvable, but regardless of political stance or ideology, the consensus among all participants seems to be the high-level hospitality provided by Chinese United Front groups.