Taiwan referendums

Past politics have tainted nuclear power in Taiwan, but a positive, forward-looking, and socially responsible platform is possible.

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.

Taiwanese athletes’ record-setting medal haul has drawn new attention to the odd arrangement under which they compete at the Olympics.

The goal of Taiwan’s recall and referendum reforms was to empower civil society against entrenched politicians. The result has been the exact opposite.

Tracing the political stances and stakes of four upcoming referendums.

Advocates say the bill is a positive step, but contains major shortcomings that prevent it from truly enshrining equality.

A contentious vote on Taiwan’s nuclear future showed how the country’s public referendums went haywire.

In 2017, the ruling DPP reformed the Referendum Act. The first referendum votes under the new act did not go smoothly.

While Fukushima suffered a blow, trade ties between Japan and Taiwan avoided any major impact.

The KMT rode a “blue wave” in an election more about local concerns than the influence of China or the U.S.

The IOC warned against the upcoming referendum, which has sparked Beijing's wrath and galvanized supporters of independence.