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As the TPP Gets a New Leader, What’s Next for Taiwan’s Latest Third Party?
By Brian Hioe
Can the Taiwan People’s Party survive the imprisonment of its founder, Ko Wen-je?
Deep Cuts to Government Budget Spark Widespread Recall Efforts Against KMT Legislators in Taiwan
By Ricky Yeh
Amid the backlash to the KMT-TPP alliance's cuts to the national budget, 35 KMT legislators across Taiwan are being targeted in recall efforts.
Amid KMT-DPP Clash at Home, Taiwan’s Speaker Han Kuo-yu Attends Trump Inauguration
By Brian Hioe
Han Kuo-yu led a bipartisan delegation to Washington in a rare moment of cooperation amid severe political contention between the two main parties.
Taiwan’s Legislature-Government Clashes Heat up
By Brian Hioe
The KMT and TPP pushed through another round of controversial bills at the end of 2024, setting the stage for continued political conflict.
China Is Watching the Political Disarray in Nations Along the First Island Chain
By Hung Tran
It’s not just South Korea; all the U.S. allies along the first island chain are in a period of political turmoil. And China is hoping to benefit.
Taiwan’s Constitutional Court Strikes Down Much of Legislature’s Controversial New Powers
By Brian Hioe
The KMT-backed bill to provide the Legislative Yuan with new powers of investigation sparked mass protests earlier this year.
Beijing Latches Onto ‘Green Terror’ Claims to Stoke Historical Divisions in Taiwan
By James Baron
Both the PRC government and pro-unification groups in Taiwan have adopted language accusing the DPP of repeating the excesses of the island's martial law period.
The Ko Wen-je Case Points to Deeper Problems in Taiwan Politics
By James Baron
The allegations against the former presidential candidate raise questions about pervasive corruption at all levels of government – particularly in the property development sector.
As the TPP Faces Controversy, Will Third Parties Disappear From Taiwan Politics?
By Austin Horng-En Wang
Even if the TPP loses ground, the popular demand for a third option in Taiwan’s political sphere remains strong.
Ko Wen-je Briefly Arrested as Corruption Investigations Against His TPP Advance
By Brian Hioe
Ko was released due to lack of evidence, but the legal troubles surrounding Taiwan's major third party continue.
Taiwan People’s Party Faces Its First Corruption Scandals
By Brian Hioe
Misreported campaign expenses and allegations of shady real estate deals could jeopardize the TPP's corruption-free image.
Taiwan’s Protesters Are Against ‘Check-but-Imbalance’ and Legislative Overreach
By Austin Horng-En Wang, Charles K. S. Wu, Yao-Yuan Yeh, and Fang-Yu Chen
The Bluebird Movement can't be dismissed as mere partisan mobilization.
Smoke, Mirrors, and Spin: Deception in the Struggle for Taiwan’s Legislative Reform
By Wu Tsung-hsien and Howard Shen
The KMT-TPP backed legislation to expand Legislative Yuan powers is not as nefarious as it has been made out to be.
Despite Protests, Taiwan’s KMT, TPP Pass Controversial Bills to Expand Legislative Powers
By Brian Hioe
Up to 100,000 people turned out in protests against the bills, which will expand the power of Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature.
In Lawmaking, the Details Matter. Taiwan Would be Wise to Remember That
By Adam King and Daniel Twining
Beijing could be a winner as Taipei rushes to pass new law.
What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chiang Min-yen, a non-resident fellow at the Taiwan Economic Democracy Union, joins The Diplomat to discuss the concerns over the bill, the China factor, and what comes next.
Why Are Taiwanese Youth Protesting Against Legislative Reform?
By Austin Horng-En Wang, Fang-Yu Chen, Charles K. S. Wu, and Yao-Yuan Yeh
Many young Taiwanese voted for the third-party TPP, but now are opposed to its efforts to push through a new reform package.
International Scholars Sound the Alarm Over Legislative Reforms Proposed in Taiwan
An open letter from 30 scholars expresses “strong concern and disappointment about the set of parliamentary reforms.”
Tens of Thousands Protest Bill to Expand Legislative Power in Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
A move by the KMT and its ally, the TPP, to quickly pass the controversial bill sparked an angry response reminiscent of the 2014 Sunflower Movement.
As Taiwan’s New President Takes Office, Can China Seize Taiwan Without Firing a Single Shot?
By Chiang Min-yen
A controversial bill in the Legislative Yuan sparks fears of a hostile takeover from within, inspiring mass protests.
Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Address: 5 Things To Watch
By Ross Feingold
When Taiwan’s next president takes office on May 20, the world will be paying close attention to the signals he sends in his first speech.
The ‘Memory War’ Over Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement
By Yang Kuang-shun
The public perception of the Sunflower Movement within Taiwan varies markedly across different demographics and political viewpoints.
Taiwan’s Incoming Lai Administration Takes Shape
By Brian Hioe
Lai Ching-te's choice of Cabinet appointments suggests that he will continue to emphasize continuity with the Tsai administration.
Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions
By Brian Hioe
From talk of revising the CSSTA to the KMT's return to leadership of the legislature, the Sunflower Movement is echoing in Taiwan's politics today.
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