Earlier this month, the American ambassador to Pakistan visited the port of Gwadar, the center of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in
Book Review: The Role of Taiwanese Businesses in Forming Economic Links to China
In his run for the job of president of Taiwan, Terry Gou (郭台銘), one of Taiwan’s richest businessmen, has called for the revival of economic and
EU’s Investigation Into Chinese EV Subsidies Smacks of Terrible PR — CBAM Is Smarter
“Global markets are now flooded with cheaper Chinese electric cars,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen earlier this week. She
Why Do Young People Want to Leave Taiwan?
This much we know: Under-30s in Taiwan have significantly lower wages than the national average, higher rates of unemployment, and their chances of
Two Reasons Why Middle Eastern Countries Joining BRICS Doesn’t Mean They’re ‘Pro-China’
At the end of last month, the extension of invitations for Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina and the United Arab Emirates to join the
What Does ASEAN Do as Rivalry Between U.S. and China Ramps Up?
As the BRICS grouping of countries added six new members last week, there was some question about why Indonesia, which on paper has similarities with
Lai Ching-te’s Messages to the World
In announcing his bid for the presidency this week, billionaire businessman Terry Gou (郭台銘) turned inwards, speaking to his fellow opposition
What Taiwan Needs to Do to Improve Its Soft Power Game
Earlier this month, Taiwan was found to be “seen favorably in 24 high and middle-income countries.” The Pew Research Center survey showed “A median of
How Does Taiwan’s Democracy Work? Look at Its Pro-Pedestrian Movement
At 12.6 traffic fatalities per 100,000 individuals, four times higher than Japan and Denmark, Taiwan has an obvious, objective problem on its roads.
What Issues Matter in Taiwan’s Election?
What issues matter in Taiwan’s election? Last week, we ran an article about the events that have marked Taiwan’s election campaign so far. Its
Key Events in Taiwan’s Presidential Election Campaign So Far: Did They Matter?
Voter decision-making in Taiwan is complex, as with anywhere else. On top of cross-strait relations, structural factors like class and wealth affect
What Will the Oppenheimer Film Mean in China?
Christopher Nolan’s new film, “Oppenheimer,” will be released in China at the end of this month. This leads to an intriguing question. What might the