Written by Scott Simon. President Tsai Ing-wen began her term on 20 May 2016, full of promise for Taiwan’s indigenous peoples. In her inauguration address,
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Holding the Status Quo? Taiwan’s Security under the Tsai Administration
Written by Shang-su Wu. Since Tsai Ing-wen took power in May last year, Taipei’s military modernisation has improved. The navy has launched a range of
Taiwan’s Southbound Practices vs. China’s Belt & Road
Written by Alan H. Yang. All Asian powers are currently strengthening their regional ties. Some aim to spearhead development to build their own sphere of influence.
Summer Universiade Puts Taiwan in the Spotlight
Written by Chun-yi Lee. The 2017 Summer Universiade finished on 30 August in Taipei. Taiwan successfully bid on the right to host the 2017 Universiade
Taiwan, the UK and the Chinese Factor
Written by Ian Inkster. The meeting between President Tsai and a British parliamentary delegation on the 3rd of August in Taipei was full of enthusiastic
Pension Reform Made in Taiwan
Written by Gunter Schubert. On June 27th, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed a package of pension reforms which are, arguably, doing away with decades of privileged
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