Taiwan Insight

Public Safety At Risk: Undetermined Responsibility for the Death Caused by Taichung Metro and Highwealth Corporation

6 March 2024 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Yi-hsiang Shih. On May 10, 2023, a construction crane fell from a construction site of Highwealth Construction Corporation and entered the metro tracks in Taichung, resulting in one death and 15 injuries inside the train. This article aims to review the incident and shed light on the persistent structural problems with the outsourcing of construction projects, lack of staff training and inadequate emergency procedures.

Taishang’s Pivotal Role in Taiwan’s Public Diplomacy

4 March 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Ratih Kabinawa. In recent years, Taiwan increasingly utilised non-state actors to bypass its diplomatic constraints. This article focuses on the role of Taishang or Taiwanese businesspeople who have served as the frontline of Taiwan’s public diplomacy, especially under the leadership of the DPP and Tsai Ing-wen as president.

Semiconductor and Renewable Energy: Taiwan-Vietnam Cooperation under New Leadership

1 March 2024 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Tran Thi Mong Tuyen. Since the 1990s, Taiwan’s government has championed the “Go South” and “New Southbound” policies, catalyzing Taiwanese entrepreneurship across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Vietnam, boasting a stable economy, ample labour force, a youthful demographic, and rich natural resources, has emerged as a prime destination. This article focuses on the recent cooperation between Taiwan and Vietnam in different industries, and proposes potential future collaborative opportunities between the two.

The Evolution from Mandopop to Songs in Diverse Languages in Taiwan

28 February 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Chen-Yu Lin. This article explores the shift in Taiwan’s music industry from a dominance of Mandopop, primarily in Mandarin Chinese, to embracing a diversity of languages in music, reflecting broader socio-political changes and democratisation efforts. It highlights the role of evolving policies and indie music production in promoting multilingualism and local culture.

A Glance at Taiwan’s Arts and Cultural Landscape in 2023

26 February 2024 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Chee-Hann Wu. 2023 was a fruitful year for Taiwan’s arts and cultural events. This article focuses on significant events in Taiwan’s arts and cultural industries in 2023, such as theatrical performances and exhibitions, alongside related changes to cultural policy and difficulties faced by the publishing industry.

Civil Society Groups Commemorate Third Anniversary of Coup in Myanmar with Press Conference

23 February 2024 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Brian Hioe. Taiwanese civil society groups held a press conference in the legislature on February 2nd to call attention to the third anniversary of the coup in Myanmar, which overturned the democratically elected government and instituted a military regime.

How Cofacts is Combating Disinformation through Civic Collaboration

21 February 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Billion Lee. Cofacts, a civic technology community, has been developing information technology tools to combat disinformation since 2016. As Taiwan continues to confront disinformation surrounding elections and various social issues, Cofacts aims to empower citizens to verify information and strengthen democratic resilience.

Taiwan’s Inevitable Internationalisation in 2024

19 February 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy. In 2023, Taiwan continued to present itself as a democracy internationally through subnational diplomacy. As it elected a new president and a new parliament in the new year, this article anlayses how the dynamics of cross-Strait relations are driving the internationalisation of Taiwan. It is expected that the two sides are likely to drift further apart in the coming years and this will further strengthen Taiwan’s identity as a democracy.

How Will 2023 Gains in Transgender Rights Fair after the 2024 Elections?

16 February 2024 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Yo-Ling Chen. 2023 was a big year for Taiwan’s transgender rights movement. This article traces important legal cases regarding transgender rights in 2023, and explores how the growing public visibility of transgender issues and legal consensus around the need to abolish compulsory surgery for changing one’s legal gender play in the aftermath of the 2024 elections.

Taiwan’s Trade Dynamics in 2023: Challenges and Partners Shifting

14 February 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Yun-Chieh Wang. In 2023, Taiwan’s international trade experienced a decline in growth because of global economic challenges, with a notable dependency on semiconductor exports. Despite this downturn, Taiwan’s trade gap widened positively, attributed to the reshoring of Taiwanese enterprises, and increasing foreign investment. Meanwhile, the Taiwanese government is actively diversifying its trade partners, reducing its reliance on China and forging ties with the U.S. and U.K. through trade agreements.

Why have Taiwan’s movement parties gone into decline?

12 February 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Dafydd Fell. There have been a number of major changes in Taiwan’s party system since the November 2022 local elections. This article analyses the decline of Taiwan’s movement parties from the perspective of party system factors and suggests strategies these parties can adopt.

Envisioning Migrant Worker Policy: Toward Dignity and Well-being

9 February 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Hang-Tang Chen; translated by Yu-Chen Chuang. Taiwan needs to refine its migrant worker policies to focus not only on labour contributions but also on the well-being and dignity of the workers. Personal stories of migrant workers in this article reveal the necessity for comprehensive policies that address the physical and mental health needs, acknowledging the humanity behind the workforce.

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