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Chinese influence in Taiwan
Taiwan’s Government Cracks Down on Links to China
By Brian Hioe
The Lai administration is stepping up enforcement of existing laws regulating trips to China and forbidding registration for Chinese national IDs.
Taiwan Looks to Crack Down on China’s Influence and Espionage Activities
By Brian Hioe
From military espionage to pro-China Taiwanese influencers to local government officials, the Lai Ching-te government is seeking to curb infiltration by Beijing.
Facing ‘Constant Threat and Coercion,’ Taiwan Deepens Its Partnerships With US, Europe
By Shannon Tiezzi
Ambassador Yui, Taiwan’s representative in the U.S., on Taiwan’s diplomatic space and the threat it faces from China.
How China Gained a Foothold in Eastern Taiwan
By Nien-Ju Tsai and Tara Lee
Led by “King” Fu Kun-chi, Hualien County has become a nexus for political and economic connections with the PRC.
Taiwan’s Democracy in Crisis: Next Steps and Their Importance for the World
By Chiang Min-yen and Angela Ou
Now that the controversial legislative reform bill has passed, what steps should Taiwan’s civil society take?
The End of the Road for Apple Daily Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
The influential outlet has been shuttered and rebranded by a new owner, adding to concerns about foreign influence in Taiwan’s media sphere.
Taiwan Security Officials Propose Ban on Chinese Flag
By Nick Aspinwall
A new bill would make displaying the PRC flag into a national security offense. Critics say it would violate freedom of speech.
Taiwan Passes Anti-Infiltration Act Ahead of Election Amid Opposition Protests
By Nick Aspinwall
President Tsai Ing-wen defended the new law, which is designed to curb Chinese influence in Taiwan’s politics. Opposition lawmakers slammed the act and pledged a review.
Taiwan Shaken by Concerns Over Chinese Influence in Media, Press Freedom
By Nick Aspinwall
A report alleging that some Taiwanese media outlets receive instructions from Chinese officials has been countered with a libel lawsuit.
Taiwan’s Ruling Party Is Getting Tough on China Ahead of 2020 Elections
By Nick Aspinwall
DPP legislators have prioritized a flurry of new measures aimed to clamp down on cross-strait engagement between Taiwan and China.
Despite Chinese Pressure, Taiwan Keeps Its Press Free
By Shannon Tiezzi
While much of Asia backslides, Taiwan remains a bastion of media freedom.
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