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How Direct Democracy Went Nuclear in Taiwan
January 18, 2019

How Direct Democracy Went Nuclear in Taiwan

By Nick Aspinwall
A contentious vote on Taiwan’s nuclear future showed how the country’s public referendums went haywire.

Taiwan Elections: Impact on US-China Relations
December 18, 2018

Taiwan Elections: Impact on US-China Relations

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Elizabeth Freund Larus.
Taiwan’s Direct Democracy Experiment Stumbles at the Polls
December 06, 2018

Taiwan’s Direct Democracy Experiment Stumbles at the Polls

By Nick Aspinwall
In 2017, the ruling DPP reformed the Referendum Act. The first referendum votes under the new act did not go smoothly.

The China Factor in Taiwan’s Local Elections
December 06, 2018

The China Factor in Taiwan’s Local Elections

By Michelle Tsai
The ruling DPP’s defeat may offer China opportunities ahead of the 2020 presidential election.

Taiwan’s Voters Have Dealt a Brutal Blow to the Ruling DPP
November 28, 2018

Taiwan’s Voters Have Dealt a Brutal Blow to the Ruling DPP

By Nick Aspinwall
The KMT rode a “blue wave” in an election more about local concerns than the influence of China or the U.S.

Taiwan Set to Decide on Banishing Its ‘Chinese Taipei’ Olympic Moniker
November 21, 2018

Taiwan Set to Decide on Banishing Its ‘Chinese Taipei’ Olympic Moniker

By Nick Aspinwall
The IOC warned against the upcoming referendum, which has sparked Beijing's wrath and galvanized supporters of independence.

The Mood Ahead of Taiwan’s Midterm Elections
November 21, 2018

The Mood Ahead of Taiwan’s Midterm Elections

By James X. Morris
In what should be a referendum year, both parties appear to be adjusting their messages for the 2020 presidential elections.
What Taiwan’s Upcoming Elections Will Tell Us About Its Future
November 13, 2018

What Taiwan’s Upcoming Elections Will Tell Us About Its Future

By Nick Aspinwall
The vote is set to serve as a referendum on Tsai Ing-wen’s anti-China stance. Challengers are picking up steam.

Is Taiwan’s Drive to Legalize Gay Marriage Descending Into Chaos?
November 06, 2018

Is Taiwan’s Drive to Legalize Gay Marriage Descending Into Chaos?

By Nick Aspinwall
With contradictory referendums set to hit November ballots, LGBTQ advocates are critical of President Tsai for not acting sooner.

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