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Taiwan’s 2016 Elections: It’s Not About China
By
Euhwa Tran
March 25, 2016
China was and is becoming less and less of a presence in the very hearts and minds that it is trying to win.
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January 29, 2016
Taiwan Elections: An Opportunity for Japan?
Tsai Ing-wen’s victory was greeted with enthusiasm in Tokyo.
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Taiwan Elections: An Opportunity for Japan?
January 25, 2016
Tsai Ing-wen: Hardly Beijing’s Worst Nightmare
The president-elect has pledged “no surprises” in cross-strait relations.
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Tsai Ing-wen: Hardly Beijing’s Worst Nightmare
January 13, 2016
On the Campaign Trail in Taiwan
A first-hand look at Taiwan's political campaigning ahead of the 2016 elections.
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On the Campaign Trail in Taiwan
December 29, 2015
The DPP's Agenda for Contributing to Regional Stability
Claims that the DPP lacks clarity on sovereignty issues are disingenuous.
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The DPP's Agenda for Contributing to Regional Stability
December 25, 2015
Taiwan’s Presidential Campaign Exposes Housing Problem
A campaign spat draws attention to sky high property prices.
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Taiwan’s Presidential Campaign Exposes Housing Problem
December 25, 2015
Taiwan's Next President Must Protect its Sovereignty
The country's next leader must continue to assert without ambiguity its claims in the South China Sea.
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Taiwan's Next President Must Protect its Sovereignty
November 19, 2015
Taiwan: Because It’s 2016!
If elected, Taiwan’s DPP may form a government as diverse as any in the West.
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Taiwan: Because It’s 2016!
October 10, 2015
Beware China’s Political Warfare Campaign Against US, Allies: Experts
A recent conference surveyed Beijing’s efforts against Washington and its allies.
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Beware China’s Political Warfare Campaign Against US, Allies: Experts
October 09, 2015
Taiwan: Is KMT’s Dilemma China’s Opportunity?
The Kuomintang may replace its heavily pro-China presidential candidate.
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Taiwan: Is KMT’s Dilemma China’s Opportunity?
September 29, 2015
Taiwan: Tsai Ing-wen’s
Real
Challenge
Cross-strait relations won’t be the biggest challenge Tsai will face if she wins the presidential election next year.
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Taiwan: Tsai Ing-wen’s
Real
Challenge
July 27, 2015
Taiwan's Modernity and the 2016 Elections
The modernity of Taiwan's politics contrasts sharply with mainland China's system.
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Taiwan's Modernity and the 2016 Elections
June 23, 2015
The Strange Case of the KMT’s Hung Hsiu-chu
The KMT is in a process of adjustment before the 2016 elections, but it seems to be moving in the wrong direction.
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The Strange Case of the KMT’s Hung Hsiu-chu
May 11, 2015
Taiwan’s Submarine Saga
The Indigenous Defense Submarines program has had a long and convoluted history.
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Taiwan’s Submarine Saga
May 04, 2015
Chu-Xi Meeting: Neither Historic Nor Groundbreaking
Don't hold your breath for a "historic" cross-strait breakthrough.
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Chu-Xi Meeting: Neither Historic Nor Groundbreaking
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