Read the first article in this series to learn about the erosion of local accountability in Tai Po in the absence of a democratically elected district
Before Hong Kong Fire, Beijing’s Influence Eroded Local Accountability
In the aftermath of the Wang Fuk Court fire, Hong Kong’s deadliest in decades, the Chinese authorities have warned citizens not to speak about the
Cardinal Zen Appeals Conviction in Charity Trial
A 93-year-old Catholic cardinal, an academic, a Cantopop singer and two former lawmakers sought justice at an appellate court in Hong Kong last
Contractor Issued Cease-and-Desist Letter to Silence Worried Residents Months Before Deadly Hong Kong Fire
On March 18, the contractor performing renovations on the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in Hong Kong sent a cease-and-desist letter to residents
Taiwan Tech Update: December 1, 2025
Semiconductors Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC had somewhat of a tumultuous month in November. Taiwan prosecutors initiated a probe into former
Chinese State-Backed Accounts Unmasked on X
Social media platform X, formerly Twitter, launched a new feature this week that fights disinformation by revealing the true locations of user
Hasan Piker Markets the Chinese Communist Party to His Millions of Followers
Hasan Piker is normally an impulsive, off-the-cuff speaker. He has to be, given that he livestreams his political commentary every day for upwards of
China’s Immigration Policy Is Opening Up in Theory But Is It in Practice?
On October 1, just over a week after President Donald Trump announced that his administration will impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa
Taiwan Makes Europe Diplomacy Breakthrough
Taiwan launched a charm offensive in Europe this week, with two of its top stateswomen making keynote addresses on threats to Taiwan’s democracy and
China Showcases Hong Kong-Mainland Unity at National Games
On Saturday in Hsinchu, Taiwan, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined TSMC for its annual sports day, themed around “unity, vitality and innovation.” Seated
How Long Taiwan Can Keep Its Lights On
As Taiwan prepares for China to impose a maritime blockade, the island’s chief concern should be its reliance on imported fuel. Taiwan imports 97%
Bessent Listens With ‘Great Interest and Patience’ to Taiwan’s Semiconductor Story
When U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Taiwan’s envoy to APEC, Lin Hsin-i (林信義), met on Friday, they discussed chips. Bessent wanted to know