Tag
Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan's President Offers Apology to Indigenous People
By Linda van der Horst
As part of a focus on transitional justice, Tsai Ing-wen formally apologizes for "4 centuries of pain and mistreatment."
South China Sea Ruling: A Boost for Cross-Strait Relations?
By Shang-su Wu
Taiwan and mainland China's similar positions on the South China Sea could provide the basis for a "2016 Consensus."
U-Shaped Line Remains at the Heart of Taiwan's South China Sea Territorial Claim
By Eric Huang
After the tribunal ruling, both the KMT and DPP have embraced the ROC's claims in the South China Sea.
A One-Sided Consensus Slowly Falls to Pieces Across the Taiwan Strait
By Katherine Wei
Taiwan may be ready for a new era in cross-strait ties, despite the economic difficulties that may bring.
Did China Just Kill Cross-Strait Relations?
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing announces that it suspended cross-strait communications when Tsai Ing-wen assumed office.
Taiwan's Former President Ma Has Overseas Travel Plans Scuttled
By Katherine Wei
Former Taiwanese presidents are unable to travel freely outside of the country within 3 years of leaving office.
The Evolution of Taiwanese Identity
By Linda van der Horst
As Taiwanese identity becomes more prominent, people seek out their connections to indigenous tribes.
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Taiwan?
By Xie Tao
Beijing must understand the roots of discontent in Taiwan if it wants to truly achieve unification.
Tsai Ing-wen’s Cross-Strait Policies: Vague By Design?
By Katherine Wei
Taiwan's new president is vague on cross-strait ties, but that might be by design.
Taiwan's 'New Era' and the Legislative Yuan
By Shannon Tiezzi
For the first time, the DPP must transition from an opposition to a governing party in the legislature.
Tsai Ing-wen: A New Type of Female Leader in Asia
By Andreea Brînză
Unlike other female political leaders in Asia, Tsai does not belong to a political dynasty.
Taiwan: Answering China’s ‘Test’
By Joseph A. Bosco
Beijing complains that Tsai Ing-wen’s inaugural address was an “incomplete test answer.”