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Kuomintang (KMT)
As Taiwan’s New President Takes Office, Can China Seize Taiwan Without Firing a Single Shot?
By Chiang Min-yen
A controversial bill in the Legislative Yuan sparks fears of a hostile takeover from within, inspiring mass protests.
KMT Continues Outreach to Beijing With Legislators’ Trip to China
By Brian Hioe
Less than a month after former President Ma Ying-jeou's meeting with Xi Jinping, the KMT sent 17 sitting legislators to China as an “ice breaker.”
The ‘Memory War’ Over Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement
By Yang Kuang-shun
The public perception of the Sunflower Movement within Taiwan varies markedly across different demographics and political viewpoints.
Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions
By Brian Hioe
From talk of revising the CSSTA to the KMT's return to leadership of the legislature, the Sunflower Movement is echoing in Taiwan's politics today.
Beneath the DPP’s Victory, the KMT’s Youth Movement Is on the Rise
By Howard Shen
The KMT has long been a Taiwanese political synonym for gerontocracy, but now its youth movement finally appears to be coming to fruition.
KMT’s Han Kuo-yu Is Taiwan’s New Legislative Speaker
By Brian Hioe
The KMT's failed 2020 presidential candidate will hold the reins of the legislature, even while the DPP keeps the presidency.
Post-Election, Where Do Taiwan’s Political Parties Stand?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Wei-Ting Yen of Franklin & Marshall College outlines the prospects for the DPP, KMT, and TPP after the 2024 polls.
Taiwan’s DPP Wins Presidency, Falls Short in Legislature
By Brian Hioe
Lai Ching-te won with a plurality, largely due to a divided opposition. But the loss of the DPP's legislative majority is a warning sign for the party moving forward.
How Should Beijing Engage with the Next Taiwanese Administration?
By Zhuoran Li
Regardless of who wins Taiwan’s January 13 election, Beijing will have a golden opportunity to initiate talks without preconditions.
From Green to Blue: The Political History of Ko Wen-je
By Brian Hioe and Lev Nachman
Who is the third-party candidate shaking up Taiwan's presidential race?
How the Taiwan Opposition Alliance Talks Fell Apart
By Brian Hioe
The pan-Blue camp’s attempt to settle on a unity ticket came crashing down last week in an embarrassing televised spectacle.
Taiwan Opposition’s Bid for a Unity Ticket Collapses
By Brian Hioe
An announced breakthrough proved short-lived, as the two sides weren't able to agree on how to weight polls for determining the presidential candidate.