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Did Taiwan Call off Another US House Speaker Visit?
March 07, 2023

Did Taiwan Call off Another US House Speaker Visit?

By Brian Hioe
A scoop from Financial Times says that Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has instead asked to meet Kevin McCarthy during a stopover visit to California.

Taiwan Politics Outlook: A KMT Resurgence?
January 10, 2023

Taiwan Politics Outlook: A KMT Resurgence?

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Nathan F. Batto.
The Politics Behind Taiwan’s Military Draft Extension
January 05, 2023

The Politics Behind Taiwan’s Military Draft Extension

By Brian Hioe
While extending the conscription period is a politically risky move, few other parties are ready to openly criticize the decision.

Taiwan’s Local Elections and Cross-Strait Relations
December 18, 2022

Taiwan’s Local Elections and Cross-Strait Relations

By KAWASHIMA Shin
The recent elections could offer some valuable insights.

Cross-strait Crisis and Taiwan’s National Identity
September 12, 2022

Cross-strait Crisis and Taiwan’s National Identity

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Jennifer Rudolph.

Across Party Lines, Taiwan Mourns Abe Shinzo
July 14, 2022

Across Party Lines, Taiwan Mourns Abe Shinzo

By Brian Hioe
The former Japanese prime minister's support for Taiwan brought condolences even from the KMT, which is generally antagonistic toward Japan.

China Protests Taiwan’s VP Paying Respects at Abe’s Memorial
July 13, 2022

China Protests Taiwan’s VP Paying Respects at Abe’s Memorial

By Associated Press
Vice President Lai attended Abe's funeral service in Tokyo in his personal capacity.
Taiwan Finally Lifts Japan Food Import Restrictions
March 08, 2022

Taiwan Finally Lifts Japan Food Import Restrictions

By KAWASHIMA Shin
The move to allow produce from Fukushima and other prefectures is a breakthrough in relations.

Taiwan Welcomes Pompeo While Watching Ukraine
March 05, 2022

Taiwan Welcomes Pompeo While Watching Ukraine

By Brian Hioe
The former secretary of state’s visit became part of discussions on Taiwan about U.S. support amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia
February 26, 2022

Dynasties’ Daughters and Martyrs’ Widows: Female Leaders and Gender Inequality in Asia

By Mark R. Thompson
The relatively large number of female leaders in Asia appears surprising given their general paucity globally.

Taiwan’s Tsai Lifts Import Ban on Food From Nuclear Disaster-Hit Area of Japan
February 16, 2022

Taiwan’s Tsai Lifts Import Ban on Food From Nuclear Disaster-Hit Area of Japan

By Brian Hioe
The import ban on foods from Fukushima and nearby provinces has long been a stumbling block to closer economic relations between Taiwan and Japan, but Tsai Ing-wen is taking a political gamble by lifting the restrictions.
Xi and Tsai’s Dueling Messages on Cross-Strait Relations
October 15, 2021

Xi and Tsai’s Dueling Messages on Cross-Strait Relations

By Zhenze Huang
How should we understand the “Double Tenth Day” addresses made by the two leaders?

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