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How Terry Gou’s Independent Run Impacts the 2024 Taiwanese Election
By Jake Levy
Taiwan's four-way presidential race will mean a dramatic end to the campaign season.
Foxconn’s Terry Gou Announces He Will Seek Taiwan’s Presidency as an Independent
By Huizhong Wu
Gou has twice unsuccessfully sought to be the KMT’s presidential candidate. Now he will compete on his own in an already-crowded race.
What Do China’s Neighbors Think of De-risking?
Christina Lai, Kazuto Suzuki, and Wonho Yeon discuss the de-risking calculus for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Debt Bondage Payouts Mark Progress But Fail to Make Migrant Workers Whole in Taiwan
By Peter Bengtsen
Suppliers of General Motors, Opel, Continental, Bosch, Hella, Magna, and Walmart have repaid over $2.5 million to employees, but still fall short of full reimbursements.
This Week in Asia: August 18, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Energy Cooperation Should Be a Third Pillar of Taiwan-US Relations
By Evan Matthews
Taiwan is no exception to the long list of countries facing difficulties in their transition to green energy. The United States can help.
Despite China’s Threats, Taiwan VP’s US Visit Sees Muted Reaction
By Brian Hioe
Vice President William Lai, who is also the DPP's presidential candidate, transited New York and San Francisco this week.
China’s Word Game: A New Narrative of the “One China Principle”
By Chien-Huei Wu, Ching-Fu Lin, and Yun-Sheng Lin
China has been attempting to camouflage its “one China principle” as a “general principle of law” in the international arena to strengthen the legitimacy of its claim over Taiwan.
This Week in Asia: August 11, 2023
The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
Former Japan PM’s ‘Resolve to Fight’ Remark Over Taiwan Causes Ripples at Home and Abroad
By Takahashi Kosuke
Aso Taro, currently the VP of Japan’s ruling party, stoked controversy by calling for Japan to show “strong deterrence” at a forum in Taipei.
Since the Pelosi Visit, China Has Created a New Normal in the Taiwan Strait
By Adrian Ang U-Jin and Olli Pekka Suorsa
Starting with the military exercises of August 2022, there have been notable – and apparently permanent – changes in Beijing's aerial incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ.
US and Taiwan: Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Lotta Danielsson.