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Taiwan’s Olympic Controversies
By Brian Hioe
From the usual political controversies to a global furor over a boxer’s gender, Taiwan has been in the spotlight several times in the Paris Games.
Will Kinmen Be Taiwan’s Crimea?
By Sam Goodman
A relatively pro-China population and proximity to the mainland mean Beijing might test the waters by attempting to annex the Kinmen Islands.
More Than Mercenary: Why Taiwan’s Semiconductor Dominance Helps the US
By Kai-Shen Huang
Taiwan’s dominance in chip manufacturing aligns with and supports U.S. interests, given their complementary strengths.
Taiwan President Urges Democracies to Unite at Largest-ever Gathering of Foreign Lawmakers in Taipei
By Dake Kang
Taiwan's President Lai said at the conference that Taiwan would work with other democracies to protect democracy from “the threat of authoritarian expansionism.”
Lawmakers From 6 Countries Say Beijing Is Pressuring Them Not to Attend Conference in Taiwan
By Dake Kang
This year, the first in which the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China’s annual meeting is taking place in Taiwan, there appeared to be a coordinated attempt to stop participants from attending.
As Constitutional Challenge Advances, KMT Previews Its Use of Controversial New Legislative Powers
By Brian Hioe
At least two investigative committees have now been convened using the new powers, highlighting issues the KMT has long complained about.
Delayed US Arms Transfers to Taiwan: Déjà Vu?
By Jung-Ming Chang and Che-Jen Wang
The situation recalls the early 1950s, when U.S. arms sales to Taiwan were delayed by other priorities. Unfortunately, Taiwan’s need is much greater today.
Taiwan Says It Was Warned by China Not to Interfere in the Detention of Taiwanese Boat Crew
By Christopher Bodeen
A fishing boat and its crew members were taken from waters off the Taiwanese-controlled island of Kinmen just off the Chinese coast on Tuesday night.
Taiwan Raises Alert Level for Travel to China After New Legal Guidelines Targeting ‘Taiwan Independence’
By Brian Hioe
The warning came amid signs that China might widen the scope of its legal pressure to include ordinary Taiwanese citizens.
Migrant Workers Pay Sky-high Fees to Expand Taiwan’s Biggest Airport
By Peter Bengtsen
Vietnamese and Thai construction workers risk debt bondage at state-owned international airport.
Decoding Taiwan’s True AI Potential
By Kai-Shen Huang and Hsin-Ta Tsai
Despite its substantial contributions to the global AI ecosystem, Taiwan is often left out of global assessments and reports by the U.N. and other international organizations.
Making Sense of Xi’s Claim That the US Is ‘Goading’ China to Invade Taiwan
By Corey Lee Bell
Xi Jinping's statement reflects long established and now widely held Chinese elite perceptions of U.S. motives in the “Taiwan question.”