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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.

KMT’s Han Kuo-yu Is Taiwan’s New Legislative Speaker

KMT’s Han Kuo-yu Is Taiwan’s New Legislative Speaker

By Brian Hioe
The KMT's failed 2020 presidential candidate will hold the reins of the legislature, even while the DPP keeps the presidency.
After the Election: Where Will Lai Lead Taiwan?

After the Election: Where Will Lai Lead Taiwan?

By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
Taiwanese voters have made their choice. Now it’s up to President-elect Lai Ching-te – and the reactions from Washington and Beijing – to shape the future.

Taiwan’s New President-Elect Should Prioritize the Economy

Taiwan’s New President-Elect Should Prioritize the Economy

By Huynh Tam Sang
The greatest obstacle for the soon-to-be president of Taiwan is not the China threat, but rather economic concerns, particularly among young people.

Post-Election, Where Do Taiwan’s Political Parties Stand?

Post-Election, Where Do Taiwan’s Political Parties Stand?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Wei-Ting Yen of Franklin & Marshall College outlines the prospects for the DPP, KMT, and TPP after the 2024 polls.

Taiwan’s DPP Wins Presidency, Falls Short in Legislature

Taiwan’s DPP Wins Presidency, Falls Short in Legislature

By Brian Hioe
Lai Ching-te won with a plurality, largely due to a divided opposition. But the loss of the DPP's legislative majority is a warning sign for the party moving forward.

How Should Beijing Engage with the Next Taiwanese Administration?

How Should Beijing Engage with the Next Taiwanese Administration?

By Zhuoran Li
Regardless of who wins Taiwan’s January 13 election, Beijing will have a golden opportunity to initiate talks without preconditions.
Nobody Enjoys Celebrating ‘Taiwan National Day’ 

Nobody Enjoys Celebrating ‘Taiwan National Day’ 

By Hiro Fu
A political row over the title of this year's National Day event has as much to do with the history of Taiwan’s political parties as their approaches to the cross-strait status quo.

Taiwan Strait Tensions Will Stabilize – But Only Temporarily

Taiwan Strait Tensions Will Stabilize – But Only Temporarily

By Denny Roy
Taiwan’s election season will likely stabilize the cross-strait situation, but all bets are off when the new administration comes into office.

Taiwan’s Vice President Plans US Stopover as Presidential Campaign Heats up

Taiwan’s Vice President Plans US Stopover as Presidential Campaign Heats up

By Brian Hioe
William Lai, who is also the DPP's candidate for the 2024 presidential election, is expected to transit through New York and San Francisco in mid-August.

Taiwan’s Energy (In)security: Between Green Ambitions vs. Fossil Fuel Realities

Taiwan’s Energy (In)security: Between Green Ambitions vs. Fossil Fuel Realities

By Vladimira Lickova
The nuclear phase-out is undermining Taiwan’s energy security, but it may be politically difficult for the DPP to change course.
For Taiwan’s DPP, an Unprecedented ‘3-peat’ Depends on a Third Party

For Taiwan’s DPP, an Unprecedented ‘3-peat’ Depends on a Third Party

By Seamus Boyle
Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party could play spoiler in the 2024 election – likely to the DPP’s benefit.

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