Taiwan Insight

Freedom and Forgetting: The Cheng Nan-jung Paradox in Taiwan’s Democracy

8 July 2026 Adrian Chiu

Written by Meng Kit Tang. The article examines how Cheng Nan-jung, now commemorated as a martyr of free speech, was once violently rejected by the opposition movement that later claimed his ideals. It argues that this episode is a test of democratic credibility. By placing the 1987 incident alongside present-day political rhetoric, the piece highlights the risks of selective remembrance in a maturing democracy.

More Than a Meal: What Taiwanese Food Tells Us About Identity and Memory

7 July 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Ming-yeh T. Rawnsley. This article explores how food functions as a cultural language in Taiwan through three works: Eat Drink Man Woman, Zone Pro Site, and Taiwan Travelogue. It argues that food expresses family ties, community traditions, colonial encounters, and cultural hybridity, offering a compelling lens for understanding Taiwanese identity and memory.

Why Taiwan Matters More Than Ever for India’s Indo-Pacific Outlook

6 July 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Jagannath Panda. The article argues that India should view Taiwan as a strategic Indo–Pacific partner beyond the lens of China or semiconductors. By deepening cooperation in technology, supply chains, digital infrastructure, and democratic governance, India, Taiwan, and like-minded regional partners can build a more resilient, economically secure, and strategically autonomous Indo-Pacific.

The Mandarin Gap: Why Indian Students Are Leaving Taiwan’s Open Door Unopened

3 July 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Neeraj Mehra. The article argues that despite Taiwan’s generous scholarships and growing demand for talent, few Indian students pursue Mandarin proficiency. Cultural attitudes toward language learning, limited career visibility, reliance on English, and the absence of strong alumni networks discourage long-term commitment, hindering deeper India-Taiwan educational and professional ties.

Taiwan’s Chip Classrooms Can Power India’s Semiconductor Dream

1 July 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Anand Chauhan. The article argues that India’s semiconductor ambitions depend on developing skilled human capital. Taiwan’s universities, industry networks, and training programs offer Indian students valuable opportunities in semiconductor education, internships, and research. Expanding scholarships, exchanges, and institutional partnerships could create a talent corridor supporting both countries’ semiconductor goals.

Beyond Semiconductors: Why India-Taiwan Cooperation Needs a Digital Green Partnership Agenda

29 June 2026 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Shikha Shaurya. The article argues that India-Taiwan cooperation should expand beyond semiconductors into a broader digital-green partnership. By combining Taiwan’s manufacturing expertise with India’s digital infrastructure and climate ambitions, both can collaborate on renewable energy, sustainable semiconductor production, circular electronics, AI governance, and climate technologies to create a resilient Indo-Pacific technology alliance.

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