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The Prospects for a Recalibration of China’s Taiwan Policy
March 04, 2023

The Prospects for a Recalibration of China’s Taiwan Policy

By Hung Tran
With eyes toward Taiwan’s next presidential election in January 2024, China appears poised to adjust its Taiwan policy, especially if the KMT is victorious. 

Why Taiwan’s Main Opposition Party Can’t Shake Its Pro-China Stance
January 18, 2023

Why Taiwan’s Main Opposition Party Can’t Shake Its Pro-China Stance

By Chieh Yen
The KMT’s structure keeps it beholden to a group that is increasingly out of step with Taiwan’s general population on China and unification. 
Taiwan’s Local Elections and Cross-Strait Relations
December 18, 2022

Taiwan’s Local Elections and Cross-Strait Relations

By KAWASHIMA Shin
The recent elections could offer some valuable insights.

Taiwan’s KMT Looks to Boost Ties With US
June 10, 2022

Taiwan’s KMT Looks to Boost Ties With US

By Hiro Fu
The head of Taiwan’s opposition party, Eric Chu, wants the world to know his party is “consistently” pro-American.  

A Veterans’ Group Is Pushing the KMT Into Irrelevance
April 26, 2022

A Veterans’ Group Is Pushing the KMT Into Irrelevance

By Benjamin Chen
The Huang Fuxing, a veteran-dominated chapter of the KMT, will determine the future of the oldest political party in Asia.

Why Is Taiwan’s KMT Returning to Washington?
February 08, 2022

Why Is Taiwan’s KMT Returning to Washington?

By Hiro Fu
Can the KMT bring substance to match the symbolism of its resurrected office in the U.S. capital?

KMT Served Double Defeat in Taiwan’s Latest Recall and By-Election
January 10, 2022

KMT Served Double Defeat in Taiwan’s Latest Recall and By-Election

By Brian Hioe
A recall against independent Freddy Lim fell short, and the KMT's candidate lost a by-election to fill another seat vacated by a previous recall campaign.
DPP Sweeps Taiwan’s Latest Referendum Vote
December 20, 2021

DPP Sweeps Taiwan’s Latest Referendum Vote

By Brian Hioe
The ruling party's preferred position won out in all four questions, including a proposal on reinstating a ban on U.S. pork imports.

Taiwanese Presidents Will Not and Can Not Unilaterally Change Taiwan’s Status
September 21, 2021

Taiwanese Presidents Will Not and Can Not Unilaterally Change Taiwan’s Status

By Brian Hioe and Lev Nachman
A single leader cannot make Taiwan independent or unify it with the People Republic of China. Even trying either course would be political suicide.

Pay Attention to the KMT’s Chair Election
September 15, 2021

Pay Attention to the KMT’s Chair Election

By David G. Brown
The coming election may set the future course for the KMT, currently Taiwan’s main opposition party.

The Politics of Taiwan’s COVID-19 Response
September 10, 2021

The Politics of Taiwan’s COVID-19 Response

By Brian Hioe
Taiwan's first real COVID-19 outbreak engendered fierce political debates between the DPP and the KMT.
Afghanistan’s Collapse: The View From Taiwan
August 25, 2021

Afghanistan’s Collapse: The View From Taiwan

By Brian Hioe
How are Taiwan’s various political players interpreting the U.S. withdrawal, and the subsequent fall of Kabul?

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