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Eric Chu
Taiwan Is Swept by the ‘Han Wave’
By Nick Aspinwall
The populist mayor of Kaohsiung is a cultural phenomenon who looks set to make his presence known in Taiwan’s presidential race.
KMT’s Cross-Strait Peace Treaty Idea Sparks Controversy in Taiwan
By Nick Aspinwall
KMT chairman Wu Den-yih’s idea of a cross-strait peace agreement did not go over well.
KMT's Ousted Presidential Candidate Returns as Party Chair
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hung Hsiu-chu is back -- now can she rebuild a fractured and damaged party?
Taiwan's Elections: What You Need to Know
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan heads to the polls on Saturday. Here's a rundown of who's running, what's at stake, and the latest predictions.
On the Campaign Trail in Taiwan
By Alice Ekman
A first-hand look at Taiwan's political campaigning ahead of the 2016 elections.
The DPP's Agenda for Contributing to Regional Stability
By Vincent Y. Chao
Claims that the DPP lacks clarity on sovereignty issues are disingenuous.
KMT Candidate to US: 'Cross-Strait Peace and Stability on the Line' in Taiwan Election
By Shannon Tiezzi
KMT presidential candidate Eric Chu used his visit to the U.S. to question his opponent's plans for cross-strait ties.
Ma-Xi Meeting: Less About the Elections, More About the Message
By Emily S. Chen
Rather than trying to sway an election, Beijing may want to send a message to Taiwan’s next president.
Taiwan's Ruling Party Ousts Its Presidential Candidate
By Shannon Tiezzi
It's official: Hung Hsiu-chu is out, and Eric Chu is in. But will it make a difference?
Taiwan: Is KMT’s Dilemma China’s Opportunity?
By Pei-Yu Wei
The Kuomintang may replace its heavily pro-China presidential candidate.
Taiwan’s KMT Moves to Replace Its Presidential Candidate
By Shannon Tiezzi
Facing disastrous polls, Taiwan's ruling party will officially consider options for replacing nominee Hung Hsiu-chu.
Chu-Xi Meeting: Neither Historic Nor Groundbreaking
By J. Michael Cole
Don't hold your breath for a "historic" cross-strait breakthrough.