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Taiwan independence
What If Washington Had Supported Taiwanese Independence in the 1990s?
By Robert Farley
This is not to say that taking a hard line on China would have been popular within the United States, politically possible, or even a good idea. But what if?
Former President Lee Teng-hui, Who Helped Birth Taiwan’s Democracy, Dies
By Associated Press
Lee, the first native of Taiwan to hold the presidency, became famous for ushering in direct elections – and later for his pro-independence stance.
No, Taiwan’s President Isn’t ‘Pro-Independence’
By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
Calling Tsai Ing-wen “pro-independence” isn’t just lazy; it’s wrong.
Star Wars: How Taiwan’s Celebrities Became Pawns in the Cross-Strait Struggle
By Jo Kim
The Chinese public’s witch-hunt for “pro-independence” Taiwanese stars dims the prospects of peaceful unification with Taiwan.
Taiwan’s President Clears Her Primary Challenge. Will Her Party Get on Board?
By Nick Aspinwall
Now that Tsai Ing-wen has vanquished her primary challenger, she must get her party behind her in Taiwan’s general election.
Taiwan's Topsy-Turvy Cross-Strait Politics
By James X. Morris
Taiwan’s 2020 presidential candidates hint at a massive gravity shift toward China in both the KMT and DPP.
Invite President Tsai Before Congress? Not a Wise Move.
By Dennis V. Hickey
The risks for Taiwan and the U.S. far outweigh the benefits.
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.
Why Is China Bullying Taiwan?
By Chih-Cheng Chang
This goes beyond dislike for the DPP – it’s a long-term strategy from Beijing.
Brian Hioe: The Sunflower Movement, 4 Years Later
By James X. Morris
An interview with New Bloom co-founder and student activist Brian Hioe, 4 years after the Sunflower Movement.
Does China Have a ‘Blacklist’ of Taiwan ‘Separatists’?
By J. Michael Cole
Even if the blacklist doesn't currently exist, China's habit of extraterritorial abductions makes it all too plausible.
'Sky Row' Calls for Debates on China in Taiwan
By Charles I-hsin Chen
China's unilateral announcement of new flight routes should spark a rethink of Tsai's cross-strait policy.