Taiwan Insight

Tracks of Influence: How Taiwan’s Railway Heritage Fuels Soft Power

10 March 2025 Adrian Chiu

Written by Tang Meng Kit. Taiwan’s railway heritage, originating from its Japanese colonial past, has transformed into a vibrant symbol of soft power. Through thoughtfully curated museums, cultural events, and international collaborations, particularly with Japan, Taiwan weaves history and innovation into a compelling narrative. This approach not only nurtures cultural exchange and tourism but also reinforces Taiwan’s resilience and evolving national identity on the global stage.

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Stepping Through the Door: Taiwan’s Space Future in Motion (2)

7 March 2025 Adrian Chiu

Written by Andie Wang. The second part of this two-part article examines two critical aspects of Taiwan’s space ambitions: international partnerships and talent development, analysing both current initiatives and future opportunities. It argues that through strategic partnership development and systematic talent incubation mechanisms, Taiwan can become a more established space power and a significant contributor to the global space ecosystem.

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Floating in a Most Peculiar Way: Taiwan’s Struggles in Space Development

3 March 2025 Adrian Chiu

Written by Jiun-Ru Chiang. This article examines the geopolitical constraints of Taiwan’s space development, exploring how China use political and economic power to shape broader geopolitical restraints in order to obstruct Taiwan’s space development. While struggling in space development and international cooperation, Taiwan must pursue a more calculated and diversified approach.

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Commencing Countdown: Taiwan’s Journey in Space Development

28 February 2025 Adrian Chiu

Written by Jiun-Ru Chiang, Fan Su, and Jie-Yun Hung. This article reviews Taiwan’s journey in space development, reflecting a strategic evolution from experimental satellite projects to a structured, policy-driven industry. Examining the evolution of Taiwan’s space sector provides insight into how government initiatives, industrial expertise, and diplomatic challenges have intertwined to influence the country’s strategic direction.

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São Tomé and Príncipe drops Taiwan, embraces China

21 December 2016 Editor

Written by J. Michael Cole. The African nation of São Tomé and Príncipe on December 20 announced that it was severing diplomatic relations with the Republic

A Taiwan Defense Blueprint for the Trump Era

16 November 2016 Editor

Written by J. Michael Cole. The election of Donald J. Trump as president of the United States on November 9 is expected to bring change

Taiwan and Free Trade Agreements – Missing the Wood for the Trees?

21 September 2016 Editor

Written by Michael Reilly. Apart from city-state entrepôts such as Hong Kong and Singapore, Taiwan is probably the most trade-dependent nation in the world. The

Taiwan’s trouble talking to the world

24 August 2016 Editor

Written by Gary Rawnsley. On 25 August 2016, China’s Xinhua News Agency posted a short film on Twitter about the construction of a pipeline between Fujian province

Taiwan and the Catholic Church

17 August 2016 Editor

Written by Michael Reilly. On 24 August the government in Taipei announced that Vice-President Chen Chien-jen will attend the 4 September canonization ceremony at the

The end of China-Taiwan rapprochement tourism

28 July 2016 Editor

Written by Ian Rowen. A fiery bus crash on July 19 near Taiwan’s Taoyuan airport tragically killed 24 Chinese tourists and the Taiwanese guide and driver,

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