KMT – Asia Times

Taiwan’s Cheng will face a tough crowd on US visit

by Denny Roy April 30, 2026May 4, 2026

Fresh from consultations with Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping in April, Cheng Li-wun, the Chairwoman of Taiwan’s Kuomintang (KMT), plans to visit the US in June. It will be awkward. During her US visit, at which she hopes to talk with US officials and politicians and visit think tanks and elite universities, Cheng says she […]

Taiwan in hot and heavy fight over $40 billion US arms deal

by Daniel Williams January 29, 2026February 3, 2026

In re-electing DPP, Taiwan has kept the status quo

by Kai-Ping Huang January 14, 2024January 17, 2024

Taiwan’s de-risking efforts may be stopped at the polls

by Alicia Garcia Herrero January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

Regional implications of Taiwan elections

by Swaran Singh January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Taiwan poised for economic bounceback in 2024

by Alicia Garcia Herrero December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

China’s soft power reaches deep and wide in Thailand

by Richard S Ehrlich May 8, 2023May 12, 2023

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

Taiwan: beyond Nancy Pelosi

by Alexander Casella January 23, 2023January 23, 2023

If Zelensky called Tsai after her electoral rout …

by John Walsh December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Taiwan’s KMT reaches out in vain to the mainland

by Jeff Pao August 16, 2022August 22, 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

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

China

Why Han Kuo-yu can beat Tsai Ing-wen in 2020

by Kent Wang August 15, 2019February 18, 2020

Pro-China mayor to face Tsai in Taiwan poll

by Amber Wang July 15, 2019February 18, 2020

Beijing, China, Taiwan

US warns of meddling in upcoming Taiwan poll

by K.G. Chan July 8, 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

China

Will mayor of Kaohsiung run for president?

by Kent Wang March 21, 2019February 18, 2020

Taiwan, Republic of China, political map with capital Taipei, national borders, important cities, rivers and lakes. English labeling and scaling. Illustration.

Taipei wooing its companies back from China

by Gary Sands March 20, 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

People take part in a rally in support of same-sex marriage near the Presidential Office in Taipei on November 18,, ahead of a landmark vote on LGBT rights on November 24. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, France, Taiwan, World

Taiwan midterm elections put divisive issues on the ballot

by Asia Times staff November 24, 2018February 18, 2020

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

A file photo shows honor guards preparing to raise the Taiwanese flag in the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall Square in Taipei. Photo: Getty Images

China, Hong Kong, Taiwan

KMT’s National Day bash plays the Taiwan patriotism card

by Asia Times staff October 8, 2018February 18, 2020