Taiwan politics

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.

Han Kuo-yu will be removed from his post after infuriating Kaohsiung residents during his brief tenure as mayor.

Tsai thanked the Taiwanese people for their unity and resilience in containing the COVID-19 outbreak and offered to engage in dialogue with Beijing.

Tsai’s first term had its successes and failures, yet she still won a historic re-election victory. What can she deliver in her second term?

Calling Tsai Ing-wen “pro-independence” isn’t just lazy; it’s wrong.

‘Taiwan’s Trump’ lost his presidential bid. Now Han could lose his mayorship thanks to a recall movement.