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Sunflower Movement
Historic China Meeting Won’t Ease Taiwan’s Trade Woes
By Shihoko Goto
Taiwan emerges from the meeting with familiar trade and economic challenges.
Two Myths About Taiwan’s DPP That Need to Be Laid to Rest
By J. Michael Cole
The DPP will not ruin cross-strait relations, and it isn't manipulating popular protests from behind the scenes.
Taiwan, the Final Piece of the Rebalance?
By Shang-Su Wu
Seemingly in the background of U.S. Asia policy of late, Taiwan retains immense strategic significance.
Hong Kong and Taiwan: Populism or Democracy?
By Jin Kai
Are recent protests in Hong Kong and Taiwan about democracy or a case of populist fever?
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.
Hong Kong and Taiwan: Evolving Identities
By Euhwa Tran
The national "Chinese" identity is losing ground in both Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Washington’s Obsolete Taiwan Policy
By Michael A. Turton
The approach to Taiwan is strangely at odds with its policy elsewhere in the region.
Why the KMT Failed in Taiwan’s Local Elections
By Ricky Yeh
Taiwan's 2014 local elections revealed the extent of popular discontent with KMT rule.
Opposition Ascendancy Won’t Release Taiwan from China’s Grip
By Shang-su Wu
Taiwanese voters reject the ruling party’s strategy, but the mainland’s influence won't be easy to shake.
Is 2014 the Start of an Asian Spring?
By Nithin Coca
2014 has been an historic year for protests in Asia, where until now political freedom has lagged economic growth.
China’s Hearts-and-Minds Policy in Taiwan
By Emily S Chen
A low-pressure policy to expand cross-Strait ties may be China’s only choice for unification.