Voter decision-making in Taiwan is complex, as with anywhere else. On top of cross-strait relations, structural factors like class and wealth affect
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Taiwan’s Drone-Killer Weapons
A Chinese military magazine published an article in January that outlined the important role that China’s large fleet of drones would play in a war
‘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.
China’s ‘Underwater Surprise’ Troops: A Risk Worth Preparing For
Many of Taiwan’s most strategic airports and installations are close to its coastline, making them tempting targets for specialized troops that
Taiwan’s ‘Hostomel Airport’ Drill Shows How Hard an Invasion Would Be
Drills at Taiwan’s largest airport showed why Russia lost so many special forces soldiers when it airlifted hundreds of them to Ukraine’s Hostomel
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
Taiwan’s ‘Hot War’ Weapons Versus Its ‘Gray War’ Weapons
A leading Taiwanese military analyst explains why Taiwan needs to field large weapon platforms that might not be practical in an actual war Domino
TSMC’s Tricky Geopolitical Position Hits Home
Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC has just reported a 23.3% fall in second-quarter earnings, its first year-on-year drop in quarterly profit
Former U.S. Defense Secretary: Taiwan Must ‘Sacrifice’ to Secure Support From U.S. and Others
Taiwan needs to show commitment to its own defense if it is to secure military support from countries like the U.S., according to the former U.S.
As Taiwan’s HAWK Missiles Retire, Sky Bows and Patriots Step Up
The U.S. will buy back 100 launchers of HAWK medium-range surface to air missiles (SAMs) that Taiwan had previously bought from the U.S., the China
Why Taiwan and U.S. Need to Make Their Own ‘DJI-Style’ Quadcopters
Drones are expected to be the ‘main force on the battlefield’ if China tries to invade Taiwan, but some of the most useful drones are only made in
Taiwan’s Carbon Levy Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know
Taiwan’s government intends to start collecting carbon fees from businesses that generate greenhouse gas emissions, beginning in the second half of