Taiwan politics

The Kuomintang wants to overturn a government decision to allow imports of U.S. meat containing traces of a controversial feed additive.

Two recently passed resolutions hint at a strategic shift within the KMT, but could also be aimed at fracturing the ruling DPP’s careful approach toward relations with the U.S.

Four of the lawmakers are charged with allegedly taking bribes from a business magnate, highlighting a lack of effective regulations on lobbying in Taiwan.

Clinging to the consensus has won the party little respect from Beijing, while putting it out of step with the majority of Taiwanese opinion.

A new leader has brought new ideas, including on the sensitive question of cross-strait relations, but the old guard remains entrenched.

Her Friday announcement that she would ease restrictions on U.S. pork and beef imports led to a backlash from opposition politicians and local farmers.

The ruling DPP snatched back control of a southern stronghold while the opposition KMT is once again forced to reflect on its future.

Throughout his 97 years, Lee took on multiple identities as a Japanese, Communist, Chinese, Christian, and, finally, Taiwanese independence activist – matching the island’s many changes.

Lee, the first native of Taiwan to hold the presidency, became famous for ushering in direct elections – and later for his pro-independence stance.

KMT legislators stormed parliament Tuesday to block confirmation proceedings for Chen Chu, the nominee to head Taiwan’s government ombudsman body.

Chen Chien-jen ended his single term as vice president after playing a key role in Taiwan’s successful COVID-19 response.