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Taiwan referendums
DPP Sweeps Taiwan’s Latest Referendum Vote
By Brian Hioe
The ruling party's preferred position won out in all four questions, including a proposal on reinstating a ban on U.S. pork imports.
Could Taiwan’s Political Left Reconsider Nuclear Power?
By Seaver Wang and Daniel Chen
Past politics have tainted nuclear power in Taiwan, but a positive, forward-looking, and socially responsible platform is possible.
The Politics of Taiwan’s Environmental Policy
By Brian Hioe
Environmental issues have primarily been caught in the contest between the pan-Blue and pan-Green camps, as is the case with many political issues in Taiwan.
Taiwan – Sorry, ‘Chinese Taipei’ – Is Having a Fantastic Olympics
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwanese athletes’ record-setting medal haul has drawn new attention to the odd arrangement under which they compete at the Olympics.
The Tragedy of Taiwan’s ‘Recall Revenge’
By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
The goal of Taiwan’s recall and referendum reforms was to empower civil society against entrenched politicians. The result has been the exact opposite.
Taiwan’s Referendum Mayhem
By Lev Nachman and Brian Hioe
Tracing the political stances and stakes of four upcoming referendums.
Taiwan Inches Closer to Marriage Equality With New Draft Bill
By Nick Aspinwall
Advocates say the bill is a positive step, but contains major shortcomings that prevent it from truly enshrining equality.
How Direct Democracy Went Nuclear in Taiwan
By Nick Aspinwall
A contentious vote on Taiwan’s nuclear future showed how the country’s public referendums went haywire.
Taiwan’s Direct Democracy Experiment Stumbles at the Polls
By Nick Aspinwall
In 2017, the ruling DPP reformed the Referendum Act. The first referendum votes under the new act did not go smoothly.
Taiwan Votes to Maintain Import Ban on Fukushima Food Imports
By Thisanka Siripala
While Fukushima suffered a blow, trade ties between Japan and Taiwan avoided any major impact.
Taiwan’s Voters Have Dealt a Brutal Blow to the Ruling DPP
By Nick Aspinwall
The KMT rode a “blue wave” in an election more about local concerns than the influence of China or the U.S.
Taiwan Set to Decide on Banishing Its ‘Chinese Taipei’ Olympic Moniker
By Nick Aspinwall
The IOC warned against the upcoming referendum, which has sparked Beijing's wrath and galvanized supporters of independence.
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