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As Taiwan’s New President Takes Office, Can China Seize Taiwan Without Firing a Single Shot?

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.

With Lai Ching-te Inauguration, Taiwan Has a New President

With Lai Ching-te Inauguration, Taiwan Has a New President

By Brian Hioe
Lai’s inaugural address was consistent with his pro-status quo platform on cross-strait relations. Domestic politics could pose a more immediate flashpoint, however.
Sunflower Movement 10th Anniversary Reflects Taiwan’s Current Political Divisions

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.

Weiting Chen Discusses the Sunflower Movement, 10 Years Later

Weiting Chen Discusses the Sunflower Movement, 10 Years Later

By Shannon Tiezzi
10 years on, what impact has the Sunflower Movement had on Taiwan?

Taiwan Watches China’s ‘White Paper’ Protests

Taiwan Watches China’s ‘White Paper’ Protests

By Brian Hioe
Taiwanese groups organized a series of vigils supporting the protests that broke out in China in late November.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Taiwan High Court Overturns Acquittals, Finds Sunflower Movement Protesters Guilty

Taiwan High Court Overturns Acquittals, Finds Sunflower Movement Protesters Guilty

By Nick Aspinwall
The High Court’s decision to overturn not guilty verdicts for seven protesters who stormed the Executive Yuan led to outrage from civil society figures.

A Visual Dialogue of the 2014 Sunflower Movement, 5 Years Later

A Visual Dialogue of the 2014 Sunflower Movement, 5 Years Later

By James X. Morris
An exhibit in Taipei relives the energy and optimism of the Sunflower protests through photography.
Brian Hioe: The Sunflower Movement, 4 Years Later

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.

Taiwan Executes 5 Death Row Inmates as Political Crisis Deepens

Taiwan Executes 5 Death Row Inmates as Political Crisis Deepens

By J. Michael Cole
J. Michael Cole reports from Taipei for The Diplomat.

How Technology Revolutionized Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement

How Technology Revolutionized Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement

By Vincent Y. Chao
Facebook and Google, the favored tools of dissidents, are now shaping Taiwan’s relationship with China.

Sorry, the Protests Have Undermined Taiwan’s Reputation

Sorry, the Protests Have Undermined Taiwan’s Reputation

By Charles I-hsin Chen
The protests have had both economic and political implications for the island, argues Charles I-hsin Chen.
Taiwan's Protests: Yes, This Is Democracy

Taiwan's Protests: Yes, This Is Democracy

By Yang Hengjun
The Taiwan protests aren't a sign of "winter" for Taiwan's democracy - they are democracy.

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