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DPP
Chu-Xi Meeting: Neither Historic Nor Groundbreaking
By J. Michael Cole
Don't hold your breath for a "historic" cross-strait breakthrough.
As Taiwan's Election Season Begins, Beijing Points to Red Lines
By Shannon Tiezzi
The DPP has officially selected a candidate and Beijing is getting nervous.
The Rise of Civic Nationalism in Taiwan: A Conversation with J. Michael Cole
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's Ankit Panda and Shannon Tiezzi speak to J. Michael Cole about Taiwanese politics and society.
After Heavy Losses, a Reset for Taiwan’s Ruling Party
By Shannon Tiezzi
New Taipei Mayor Eric Chu will assume the position of KMT chair on Saturday and begin the arduous process of change.
Former Taiwanese President Chen Released on Medical Bail
By J. Michael Cole
Chen Shui-bian's temporary release could further complicate Taiwanese politics in the run-up to a presidential election.
Taiwan's DPP's Election Success: Brought to You by the 1992 Consensus
By Dingding Chen
The ‘1992 consensus’ is behind the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) big win in the local elections.
Why the KMT Failed in Taiwan’s Local Elections
By Ricky Yeh
Taiwan's 2014 local elections revealed the extent of popular discontent with KMT rule.
How Hong Kong's Protests Swayed Taiwan's Elections
By Kerry Brown
After watching protests in Hong Kong, Taiwanese are more hesitant about the KMT's policy of warming cross-strait ties.
Opposition DPP Wins Big in Taiwan Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan's opposition party routed the ruling KMT in local elections held on November 29.
Think 228, Not Tiananmen: How Identity Drives the Hong Kong Protests
By Thomas Vien
Like the 228 incident in Taiwan, the Hong Kong protests could be a watershed moment in identity formation.
How Hong Kong's Protests Will Shape Taiwanese Politics
By Shannon Tiezzi
How Beijing handles the Hong Kong protests will impact Taiwan and the cross-strait relationship.
To Freeze or Not to Freeze: The DPP’s ‘Independence Clause’
By J. Michael Cole
The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) independence clause is a non-issue and should be treated as such.