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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.

KMT Shocks With Its Success in Taiwan Elections
By James X. Morris
The DPP must turn to self-reflection after heavy losses in local polls.

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

Taiwan: The Frontline of the Disinformation Wars
By Nick Aspinwall
Shaken by a recent viral falsehood, Taiwan’s online ecosystem is repairing its democratic defense mechanisms.

Will Taiwan Trap Itself Into ‘One China’ Again?
By Lin Fei-fan
In Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je, China might have found a useful wedge to influence Taiwan's domestic politics.

Two Myths About KMT’s Defeat in Taiwan’s Local Elections
By Charles I-hsin Chen
The Kuomintang’s recent drubbing had nothing to do with cross-Strait policies or Hong Kong.

Hong Kong: Taiwan’s Broken Mirror
By Barclay Bram Shoemaker
The outcome of the protests in one give the other a glimpse of what life might be like should it return to the mainland.

The Fallout From Taiwan's 2014 Elections
By Shannon Tiezzi
Alan Romberg discusses Taiwan's 2014 elections and their ramifications for Taiwan and cross-strait relations.

KMT’s Drubbing and a Surgeon’s Victory: Not Just Cross-Strait Relations
By Bao-chiun Jing
A big win in Taipei by an independent candidate owed to more than discontent over China policy.
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