Cross-Strait – Taiwan Insight

A Political Gamble: Taiwan’s Kinmen Island and the Decision of Supporting the Central Government’s Coronavirus Prevention Measures

11 March 2020 Editor

Written by Shun-Te Wang. As Chinese influence infiltrates everyday life in Kinmen, local politicians still find it challenging to predict local opinion over border control issues. In early February 2020, 6 kilometres away from China, a dissatisfaction toward the government’s Coronavirus prevention measures became prominent on the Kinmen island. The island’s public demand that Taiwanese central government, which is 300 kilometres away from Kinmen, to suspend the “Three Links” to prevent the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from entering.

A State-based World Health Organisation: The Taiwan Paradox for Global Pandemic Governance

10 March 2020 Editor

Written by Po-Han Lee. Due to the recent outbreak of the new coronavirus (COVID-19), Taiwan—which is greatly affected because of its intensive communication with China—has come under the international spotlight, because of its exclusion from the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is the largest institution responsible for disease control. Drawing on the rules/practices regarding the WHO-related meetings, this essay discusses why it is so difficult for the Taiwanese to be heard by the WHO, let alone for them to be present at relevant forums.

Youth Votes and Youth Vision in Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election

16 January 2020 Editor

Written by Mark Wenyi Lai. Young Taiwanese have every right to distance with China and to protect Taiwan’s achievement of democracy, independence, and prosperity. But they do need to figure out what great vision they are pursuing, what change they seek after this predictable and over-praised election.

President Tsai and the DPP Win an Overwhelming Victory: A strong rejection of China’s encroachment

15 January 2020 Editor

Written by Gerrit van der Wees. Tsai’s overwhelming victory represents a tremendous comeback, as her popularity was at an all-time low just one year ago after the disastrous local elections of November 2018. The KMT made major gains in the 218 races for county magistrates and city mayors, including the race for Kaohsiung mayor which Han Kuo-yu won.

Further Interpretations of International Law vis-a-vis Taiwan

19 September 2019 Editor

Written by Chai Boon Kheng. A popular contention among Chinese nationals and diaspora is that the “Taiwan question” began with the establishment of separate governance across the Taiwan Strait as a result of Second Chinese Civil War. However, Taiwan must be considered in the context of diplomatic history beginning after the cessation of hostilities between the Allied Powers and Japan.

What Rhymes with Reunification? How the CCP co-opts Mainland Rap Music to Shape the Conversation on Taiwanese Independence

26 June 2019 Editor

Written by Eden Townend. This is a clear manifestation of this mutually beneficial relationship at work. CD REV align their content with the CCP’s values and preferred narratives pertaining to Taiwanese reunification, and the CCP in turn provide the rap group with the necessary tools to be successful.

Tag: Cross-Strait

A Political Gamble: Taiwan’s Kinmen Island and the Decision of Supporting the Central Government’s Coronavirus Prevention Measures

A State-based World Health Organisation: The Taiwan Paradox for Global Pandemic Governance

Youth Votes and Youth Vision in Taiwan’s 2020 Presidential Election

President Tsai and the DPP Win an Overwhelming Victory: A strong rejection of China’s encroachment

Further Interpretations of International Law vis-a-vis Taiwan

What Rhymes with Reunification? How the CCP co-opts Mainland Rap Music to Shape the Conversation on Taiwanese Independence

A response to Richard Haass’s article in CFR: “The looming crisis over Taiwan”

Taiwan-U.S. security cooperation in the face of China

When it comes to outward direct investment, mainland Chinese firms are ignoring Taiwan