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
‘We Can’t Just Let Time Do the Work.’ ‘The Abandoned’ Director on Pushing to Change Attitudes Toward Migrant Workers in Taiwan
One of the most watched series on Netflix in Taiwan this year is a show called Port of Lies (八尺門的辯護人) and that’s unlikely to be an algorithmic quirk.
Off-Planet Extraction Plans: China and U.S. Go Into the Dark Together
At the start of this year, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson warned that the “free world” is locked in a space race with China. Since then, high profile
More Democracy, Not Less, Required for Taiwan’s Green Transition
The idea that authoritarian governance holds an advantage in pushing forward with some elements of a “green transition” can be enticing. China, for