Taiwan Insight

Falling Edifice: The Decay of the Nash Equilibrium in the Taiwan Strait

Written by Novatus Joseph Igosha. This article argues that the equilibrium restraining cross-Strait conflict is weakening as military pressure, technological competition and strategic uncertainty reshape incentives in Beijing, Taipei and Washington. From an African perspective, it explains how instability could disrupt semiconductor supply chains, increase technology costs and hinder digital development across the continent.

Taiwan in Africa: Then, Now and Future Possibilities

Written by Sabella O. Abidde. This article traces Taiwan’s historical engagement with Africa and its declining diplomatic presence amid China’s growing influence. It challenges the idea that Africa should follow the One China Policy just because of China’s power and influence on the continent. It argues that African governments should re-recognise Taiwan and support its participation internationally.

Taiwan-South Africa relations: how the ‘One China’ principle strengthens Beijing’s influence

Written by Dr Daouda Cissé. This article examines how China’s growing economic and political influence has reshaped South Africa’s relations with Taiwan. It explores how the One China principle operates beyond diplomatic recognition, shaping institutional presence, political networks, economic ties, and Pretoria’s foreign policy, while highlighting Taiwan’s diminishing space in South Africa and across Africa.

Lithuania’s Taiwan Balancing Act Tests Europe’s Resolve

Written by Jozef Huljak. This article discusses how Lithuania is resuming economic cooperation talks with Taiwan despite internal political pressure to reset relations with Beijing. This strategy aims to shift the relationship from symbolic solidarity to durable economic interest, testing Europe’s resolve against Chinese coercion while proving that a resilient, mutually beneficial partnership can withstand domestic political cycles.

Bringing Taiwan Home: Children’s Books, Language, and Diaspora

6 November 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Yi-Jen Yu. This article reflects on a Taiwan-themed book exhibition at Princeton Chinese Language School, exploring how English translations, Taiwanese American children’s books, and bilingual learning resources can connect younger readers with Taiwan. Through stories of food, family, home, and language, the exhibition reveals reading as a bridge across generations, cultures, and distance.

Ninety Books, More Stories of Taiwan

5 November 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Chee-Hann Wu. This article further explores the diversity of Taiwan literature through nearly ninety books curated for the Brooklyn Book Festival. From translated fiction and graphic narratives to Taiwanese American writing, it examines how literature crosses linguistic and geographic boundaries, revealing Taiwan’s layered histories, diasporic experiences, and evolving identities through multiple perspectives and stories.

Slow-cooked: Curating Taiwan through Literature and Encounter

4 November 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Chee-Hann Wu and Yi-Jen Yu. This article reflects on the curation of “Slow-cooked: Stories from Taiwan across Time” for the 2026 Brooklyn Book Festival. Using slow cooking as a metaphor for Taiwan’s layered histories and diverse cultures, the exhibition brings together literature, food, and sensory experiences to invite readers to encounter Taiwan beyond the written word.