End of an Epoch for Taiwan: The Life of Lee Teng-hui
Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan’s former president, was a microcosm of Taiwan’s 20th century history itself. He oversaw Taiwan’s most turbulent years. He was 97.
Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan’s former president, was a microcosm of Taiwan’s 20th century history itself. He oversaw Taiwan’s most turbulent years. He was 97.
Taiwan should help those from Hong Kong seeking political asylum, because we face a common adversary in China’s authoritarian regime.
Her biggest legacy will be the start of a new chapter in Taiwan’s identity as a nation. She will not, however, be remembered as an innovative leader.
The KMT’s two main sources of power are its China connections and its local patronage networks. Both are well past their due date in Taiwan’s new democratic reality.
As the fight against COVID-19 goes on in Taiwan, human rights and the rule of law must be carefully considered as part of any policy dealing with the epidemic.