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Ko Wen-je
Taipei-Shanghai Forum Puts Ko Wen-je’s China Views Into Focus
By Nick Aspinwall
City-to-city cross-strait exchanges circumvent the national DPP and appear to be popular among Taiwan’s incoming mayors.
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Taiwan’s Voters Have Dealt a Brutal Blow to the Ruling DPP
November 28, 2018
Taiwan’s Voters Have Dealt a Brutal Blow to the Ruling DPP
The KMT rode a “blue wave” in an election more about local concerns than the influence of China or the U.S.
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Taiwan’s Voters Have Dealt a Brutal Blow to the Ruling DPP
KMT Shocks With Its Success in Taiwan Elections
November 27, 2018
KMT Shocks With Its Success in Taiwan Elections
The DPP must turn to self-reflection after heavy losses in local polls.
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KMT Shocks With Its Success in Taiwan Elections
What Taiwan’s Upcoming Elections Will Tell Us About Its Future
November 13, 2018
What Taiwan’s Upcoming Elections Will Tell Us About Its Future
The vote is set to serve as a referendum on Tsai Ing-wen’s anti-China stance. Challengers are picking up steam.
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What Taiwan’s Upcoming Elections Will Tell Us About Its Future
Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
September 20, 2018
Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
In Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, China might have found a useful wedge to influence Taiwan's domestic politics.
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Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
Was Colonialism Good for Asia?
February 05, 2015
Was Colonialism Good for Asia?
In controversial remarks, Taipei's new mayor argued that colonialism is the secret to "more advanced" culture today.
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Was Colonialism Good for Asia?
KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
December 10, 2014
KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
A big win in Taipei by an independent candidate owed to more than discontent over China policy.
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KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
Opposition DPP Wins Big in Taiwan Elections
December 01, 2014
Opposition DPP Wins Big in Taiwan Elections
Taiwan's opposition party routed the ruling KMT in local elections held on November 29.
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Opposition DPP Wins Big in Taiwan Elections
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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