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Ma Ying-jeou
KMT Chairman's Historic Visit to Mainland China
By Kerry Brown
KMT Chairman Eric Chu will visit Beijing this weekend, opening up possibilities for a step forward in cross-strait ties.
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.
Taiwan: Ma’s AIIB Dilemma
By Pei-Yu Wei
Being left out of China’s new bank could leave Taiwan isolated. Joining it, though, carries political costs.
Why 2016 Could Be a Nightmare for China
By Kerry Brown
Presidential elections in the U.S. and Taiwan could end China's period of "strategic opportunity."
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.
President Ma’s Honeymoon With Beijing Is Over: Implications for Taiwan
By J. Michael Cole
Ma Ying-jeou's fall from grace may lead Beijing to focus its efforts on grooming allies at the grassroots level.
The Fallout From Taiwan's 2014 Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Alan Romberg discusses Taiwan's 2014 elections and their ramifications for Taiwan and cross-strait relations.
KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
By Bao-chiun Jing
A big win in Taipei by an independent candidate owed to more than discontent over China policy.
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.
The Problem with Taiwan's Support for Hong Kong Protesters
By Jin Kai
In supporting Occupy Central and opposing the Sunflower Movement, Ma Ying-jeou suggests the ends justify the means.
From Fujian, China's Xi Offers Economic Olive Branch to Taiwan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Visiting Fujian province, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized healthy economic ties between Taiwan and the mainland.