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Taiwan’s Incoming Lai Administration Takes Shape

Taiwan’s Incoming Lai Administration Takes Shape

By Brian Hioe
Lai Ching-te's choice of Cabinet appointments suggests that he will continue to emphasize continuity with the Tsai administration.

How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?

How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?

By Scott W. Harold
What might China’s future disinformation operations against Taiwan focus on and how can Taipei and its partners combat them?
What Might the Future Hold for Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy?

What Might the Future Hold for Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy?

By Huynh Tam Sang
Taiwan’s next president, Lai Ching-te, should build upon the foundation of President Tsai Ing-wen’s New Southbound Policy and seek to reinvigorate this grand strategy.

Taiwan’s Former President Meets Xi Jinping During China Trip

Taiwan’s Former President Meets Xi Jinping During China Trip

By Brian Hioe
Ma Ying-jeou of the opposition KMT held a second meeting with Xi Jinping – his first as a private citizen – during an 11-day trip to China.

The Demographic Costs of a War Over Taiwan

The Demographic Costs of a War Over Taiwan

By Fuxian Yi
China’s population is already shrinking. The further demographic consequences of a Taiwan invasion would be devastating.

Taiwan’s Earthquake Resilience: Lessons for a Cross-Strait Conflict

Taiwan’s Earthquake Resilience: Lessons for a Cross-Strait Conflict

By Hiro Fu
Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness comes from decades of regulation and work in building structural and societal resilience. It must do the same in preparation for a potential conflict with China.

Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake in Nearly 25 Years

Taiwan Hit By Strongest Earthquake in Nearly 25 Years

By Christopher Bodeen
The quake damaged buildings across the island, leaving at least four people dead.
In Taiwan, Battling Fake News One Conversation at a Time — With a Focus on Seniors

In Taiwan, Battling Fake News One Conversation at a Time — With a Focus on Seniors

By Huizhong Wu
Fake News Cleaner has hosted more than 500 events in six years, connecting with college students, elementary-school children, and the seniors that, some say, are the most vulnerable to disinformation.

Now That It’s a Reality, Does Taiwan Still Back Extended Military Conscription?

Now That It’s a Reality, Does Taiwan Still Back Extended Military Conscription?

By Kuan-chen Lee
As Taiwan’s first cohort of one-year conscripts complete their basic training, the public remains heavily supportive of the policy change.

Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea

Taiwan Debates a Presidential Visit to the South China Sea

By Andrew Orchard
The outcome of Taiwan's domestic debate about whether President Tsai Ing-wen should visit Itu Aba could have regional implications.

Taiwan and China Launched Joint Rescues of Capsized Fishing Boats

Taiwan and China Launched Joint Rescues of Capsized Fishing Boats

By Philip Hou
Humanitarian cooperation highlights a potential path to dialogue and de-escalation.
Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions

Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions

By Brian Hioe
From talk of revising the CSSTA to the KMT's return to leadership of the legislature, the Sunflower Movement is echoing in Taiwan's politics today.

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