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Chiang Kai-shek and the Soong sisters. Photo: Wikipedia Commons

Taiwan: beyond Nancy Pelosi

by Alexander Casella January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

While the uproar caused by Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has subsided, a scenario whose first chapter was written some 70 years ago is still unfolding with no end in sight. On October 1, 1949, after the Kuomintang had retreated to Taiwan, Mao Zedong proclaimed the People’s Republic of China. In January 1950, US president Harry Truman […]

If Zelensky called Tsai after her electoral rout …

by John Walsh December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Beyond Nancy Pelosi

by Alexander Casella August 12, 2022August 12, 2022

China

China fires political warning at Taiwanese companies

by Jeff Pao November 24, 2021November 29, 2021

Chance for Taiwan to distinguish itself from China

by Gary Sands August 6, 2020August 6, 2020

Warning signs for Tsai’s re-election bid

by Kent Wang December 23, 2019February 18, 2020

China’s influence looms darkly over Taiwan’s polls

by Bertil Lintner November 22, 2019February 18, 2020

How to beat Tsai Ing-wen in 2020

by Kent Wang July 2, 2019February 18, 2020

China, Northeast Asia

Han Kuo-yu is the answer for Taiwan in 2020

by Kent Wang June 14, 2019February 18, 2020

The twists and turns of Taiwan politics

by George Koo April 22, 2019February 18, 2020

‘Han Wave’ sweeps across Taiwan

by Kent Wang April 16, 2019February 18, 2020

Tourist stroll through a food stall at Raohe street Night Market in Taipei, Taiwan January 18, 2017. Photo: Reuters/Tyrone Siu

AT Finance, Australia, Beijing, China, European Union, Japan, New Zealand, Northeast Asia, Oceania, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, World

Will mainland Chinese flock to Taiwan in 2019?

by Gary Sands January 2, 2019

The KMT's Han Kuo-yu, an orator with a knack for engaging young voters via social networking platforms, has become the first non-DPP mayor of Kaohsiung in decades. The second largest city of Taiwan used to be a bastion of the DPP. Photo: Facebook

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Shanghai, South Asia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, World

Lessons from the recent Taiwan election

by George Koo December 11, 2018

Taiwanese queue up to cast their ballots in a voting station in Taipei, Taiwan, on Saturday Nov 24, 2018. Taiwan holding local elections on Saturday at the mid-point of President Tsai Ing-wen's leadership and the focus will be on the island's sluggish economy and often fraught relations with China. While Tsai is not on the ballot, the polls are seen as a chance for the electorate to rate her performance as they vote for mayors, councils and other positions.

Beijing, China, Taiwan

Taiwan’s ruling party faces serious challenges in 2020

by Gary Sands December 11, 2018December 11, 2018

Taiwanese queue up to cast their ballots in a voting station in Taipei, Taiwan, on Saturday Nov 24, 2018. Taiwan holding local elections on Saturday at the mid-point of President Tsai Ing-wen's leadership and the focus will be on the island's sluggish economy and often fraught relations with China. While Tsai is not on the ballot, the polls are seen as a chance for the electorate to rate her performance as they vote for mayors, councils and other positions.

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Philippines, South Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, World

Democracy the real winner in Taiwan’s polls

by Xuan Loc Doan November 27, 2018

Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (centre left) poses for a group photo during a campaign event with grassroots supporters in Taipei on November 7. Photo: AFP / Chris Stowers

Beijing, China, Russia, Taiwan, World

Taiwan’s government accuses China of meddling in elections

by Chris Taylor @chrisvtaylor November 8, 2018February 18, 2020

Pro-Taiwan independence activists call for the referendum in front of the headquarters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party during a demonstration in Taipei on October 20, 2018. Photo: AFP / Sam Yeh

Beijing, China, Taiwan

Referendum on ‘Taiwan’ vs ‘Chinese Taipei’ to measure public mood

by Gary Sands October 23, 2018

Pro-Taiwan independence activists call for the referendum in front of the headquarters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party during a demonstration in Taipei on October 20, 2018. Photo: AFP / Sam Yeh

Beijing, China, Taiwan

Massive protest demands Taiwan independence vote

by Asia Times staff October 20, 2018February 18, 2020

Bronze medallists Taiwan's men's volleyball team celebrate during medals award celebration at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on September 1, 2018. Photo: AFP / Sonny Tumbelaka

Beijing, China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Taiwan

Will Taiwanese compete as Taiwan in the 2020 Olympics?

by Gary Sands September 25, 2018

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Taiwanese counterpart Tsai Ing-wen. Photo: VOA

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Taiwan, World

Taiwan’s democracy is the key issue facing China

by Xuan Loc Doan April 24, 2018April 24, 2018

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