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Taiwan 2016 election

How Will Mainland China Respond to Taiwan’s Elections?

How Will Mainland China Respond to Taiwan’s Elections?

By Shannon Tiezzi
So far Beijing's response to the DPP victory has been mild, but cross-strait relations will never be quite the same.
Beijing’s Advice for Tsai Ing-wen

Beijing’s Advice for Tsai Ing-wen

By Bo Zhiyue
Looking to China's state media for clues about the future of cross-strait relations.

It's Official: DPP's Tsai Ing-wen Is Taiwan's Next President

It's Official: DPP's Tsai Ing-wen Is Taiwan's Next President

By Shannon Tiezzi
The DPP won a landslide victory in the presidential race, and looks to secure a legislative majority as well.

Taiwan's Elections: What You Need to Know

Taiwan's Elections: What You Need to Know

By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan heads to the polls on Saturday. Here's a rundown of who's running, what's at stake, and the latest predictions.

Taiwan's Elections: What to Watch For

Taiwan's Elections: What to Watch For

By Shannon Tiezzi
A look at the potential implications a DPP victory could have for Taiwan, mainland China, and the United States.
The Rise of Taiwan’s ‘Third Force’

The Rise of Taiwan’s ‘Third Force’

By Linda van der Horst
Taiwan's liberals are poised to win big, thanks in part to a new political dynamic born from the Sunflower Movement.

Taiwan and China’s Presidents Will Meet for the First Time

Taiwan and China’s Presidents Will Meet for the First Time

By Shannon Tiezzi
Ma Ying-jeou and Xi Jinping will hold an historic meeting on November 7 in Singapore.
Taiwan's Ruling Party Ousts Its Presidential Candidate

Taiwan's Ruling Party Ousts Its Presidential Candidate

By Shannon Tiezzi
It's official: Hung Hsiu-chu is out, and Eric Chu is in. But will it make a difference?

What Taiwan-Japan Relations Might Look Like in 2016

What Taiwan-Japan Relations Might Look Like in 2016

By Shannon Tiezzi
Tsai Ing-wen's visit to Japan provides a glimpse of the importance she ascribes to the Taiwan-Japan relationship.

Taiwan’s KMT Moves to Replace Its Presidential Candidate

Taiwan’s KMT Moves to Replace Its Presidential Candidate

By Shannon Tiezzi
Facing disastrous polls, Taiwan's ruling party will officially consider options for replacing nominee Hung Hsiu-chu.

Two Myths About Taiwan’s DPP That Need to Be Laid to Rest

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.
Chinese PLA Simulates ‘Attack’ on Taiwan’s Presidential Office

Chinese PLA Simulates ‘Attack’ on Taiwan’s Presidential Office

By J. Michael Cole
Why did CCTV show footage of PLA soldiers storming a computer-generated facsimile of Taiwan's seat of government?

Beijing’s Games in the Taiwan Strait

Beijing’s Games in the Taiwan Strait

By Jakub Piasecki
Tensions rise as Taipei protests Beijing’s new national security law in the run-up to Taiwan’s 2016 election.
The US Position on the ‘1992 Consensus’: Why it Matters

The US Position on the ‘1992 Consensus’: Why it Matters

By J. Michael Cole
Amid the discourse on Taiwan's future, it's important to be clear on the 1992 consensus.

Taiwan and Strategic Security

Taiwan and Strategic Security

By Joseph A. Bosco
The U.S. declarative policy on Taiwan of “strategic ambiguity” needs to change sooner rather than later.

Taiwan: Cross-Strait Relations and the 2016 Elections

Taiwan: Cross-Strait Relations and the 2016 Elections

By Emily S. Chen
Both the ruling and opposition parties need to navigate some tricky waters ahead of next year’s presidential elections.

KMT Chairman's Historic Visit to Mainland China

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.
Why 2016 Could Be a Nightmare for China

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."

Former Taiwanese President Chen Released on Medical Bail

By J. Michael Cole
Chen Shui-bian's temporary release could further complicate Taiwanese politics in the run-up to a presidential election.
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