Taiwan Report

This is part two of a three-part series based on my lecture at Tunghai University. This part gives background from the cutting of diplomatic relations in 1979 through the end of the Trump era to provi...

12 Mai 202113min

This is part one of a three-part series based on my lecture at Tunghai University. This part gives the background from World War II to the cutting of diplomatic relations in 1979 to provide context on...

8 Mai 202112min

Recent developments show Taiwan is attempting to tackle PRC influence, but the approach is slow, haphazard, poorly implemented. We look at some new moves by the government, and two recent cases that s...

1 Mai 202112min

The TPP and Ko Wen-je remain a force in Taiwan’s politics, but challenges remain to break into the big leagues. We look at their recent moves, chances going forward, and Ko’s recent moves that blew up...

28 Apr 202114min

The Japanese de-facto embassy raises the flag at a curious time. TSMC and Foxconn are making bold moves toward world domination. Food delivery drivers are to be offered to join a union, but will heavy...

22 Apr 20217min

Seven indicted over train crash and transport minister Lin is resigning and heading back to Taichung. The European trade office director slams the KMT...at a KMT event. The Canadian government is humi...

17 Apr 20217min

KMT scoffs at MOI suggestion to change emblem, accuses DPP of distracting from train crash. Government puts on brave face as drought deepens. GDP growth predictions stellar, time to crack open the XO?...

12 Apr 20215min

Vaccines for travel abroad on horizon. Babies now a luxury item. Defence of Pratas upped. Twitter supports #MilkTeaAlliance, unlike Facebook and Google. Canada bullies forum on behalf of CCP. India-Ta...

12 Apr 20216min