Taiwan Reacts to Scotland Referendum Results
On Thursday, voters in Scotland went to the polls for a historic referendum and voted down a bid for Scottish independence, with 55.3% voting no and 44.7% voting yes, at a voter turnout of 84.59%.
US Congressional Resolution to Curb Chinese Maritime Activity
On Wednesday, US Congress held a hearing on “A New Era of US-China Relations”, which focused on limiting China’s recent maneuvers in the East and South China Seas and treatment of US companies in China.
中國與台灣，國家族群認知混戰
雖然中國與共產黨不斷的用國家統一、族群相近、甚至有點侵略性的宣告歷史上中國對台灣的統治地位，台灣社會卻越來越多人無視中國的說法，遠離了以中國為中心的文化認同…
The Debrief, 9/16/14
This week we mourn the death of two men with passion, review Taiwan’s latest food safety scandal, take a look at Sweden’s general election results, a Tibetan rally in Taipei and a Taiwan rally in New York.
Keep Taiwan Free Annual Rally in New York
On September 13, Taiwanese American groups held the annual Keep Taiwan Free rally in New York’s Times Square, with 200 supporters gathered to promote Taiwan’s democracy and UN participation.
Think About Taiwan’s Latest Food Safety Scandal
Over the past two weeks, Taiwan has been experiencing yet another major food safety crisis, as illegal gutter oil was used in manufactured commercial oil. What went wrong, and how can consumers and scientific experts agree?
China on the Brink (KP25)
We caught up with China commentator Gordon Chang and ask him about geopolitics in Asia, what advice he gives to the next US and Taiwan presidents, and how he responds to criticism that he is a China alarmist.
The Debrief, 9/9/14
Taiwan’s latest food oil safety scandal, NATO on the Islamic State, the race for submarines in the Western Pacific and Scotland, where polls show more 51% for independence, 10 days before the referendum.
Tainan Cultural Capital (KP24)
We interview Tainan’s mayor Lai Ching-te about his vision for the city of Tainan, Taiwan’s old capital and historical center, as well as his views on how his party, the DPP, can be pragmatic when dealing with China.
Smaller Parties Struggle to Turn Movement Into Political Change
Among the new challengers in this year’s midterm elections in Taiwan, small parties fresh from the Sunflower Movement are gearing up to fundamentally change the political landscape. What difficulties await them?
Dreaming of an Odor-Free Bathroom in Taiwan
In 2004, upon hearing about my summer plans in Taiwan, a classmate responded with, “Oh great! I have always wanted to visit a developing country.” How is Taiwan, the land of soy milk and honey, a developing country?
The Debrief, 9/2/14
Tensions between Hong Kong and China rise again as China proposes to controls on chief executive elections; why Taiwanese businesses in China are not returning to Taiwan, and India’s prime minister’s first foreign trip–to Japan.