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Democratic Progressive Party

Do the Taiwan Independence Movement’s Symbolic Victories Hide a Lack of Practical Hope?
By Shang-su Wu
A time zone and passport stickers reflect the inability of the independence movement to gain real political victories.

China-Taiwan Relations: Toward an Improved Cross-Strait Status Quo
By David J. Firestein
The status quo around the cross-Strait issue is failing the United States, even as it is failing Taiwan and the PRC.

China and Taiwan Leaders Emphasize Kinship, 1992 Consensus in Historic Talks
By Shannon Tiezzi
Much of what Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping said was intended to influence a third party: DPP leader Tsai Ing-wen.

The Strange Case of the KMT’s Hung Hsiu-chu
By J. Michael Cole
The KMT is in a process of adjustment before the 2016 elections, but it seems to be moving in the wrong direction.

Time for Taiwan's Opposition to Clarify Its Cross-Strait Policy
By Lee Shih-Chuan
A nebulous position benefits no one.

Chu-Xi Meeting: Neither Historic Nor Groundbreaking
By J. Michael Cole
Don't hold your breath for a "historic" cross-strait breakthrough.

As Tsai Ing-wen Enters Taiwan’s Presidential Race, the China Challenge Looms Large
By J. Michael Cole
As Tsai Ing-wen gears up to run for Taiwan's presidency, she will have to wrangle with a tough problem: China.

Xi Urges Vigilance Against Taiwan Independence
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi denounced Taiwan independence and stressed the importance of the 1992 consensus in a veiled message to Taiwan's DPP.

Washington’s Obsolete Taiwan Policy
By Michael A. Turton
The approach to Taiwan is strangely at odds with its policy elsewhere in the region.

Aircraft Carriers in the Taiwan Strait
By Vasilis Trigkas
Aircraft carriers are a major factor in cross-strait strategic stability.

Two Myths About KMT’s Defeat in Taiwan’s Local Elections
By Charles I-hsin Chen
The Kuomintang’s recent drubbing had nothing to do with cross-Strait policies or Hong Kong.

The Fallout From Taiwan's 2014 Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Alan Romberg discusses Taiwan's 2014 elections and their ramifications for Taiwan and cross-strait relations.
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