In April 2022, two animals left Taipei Zoo and began a long journey to Prague in the Czech Republic. There, an unexpected event would propel them to
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Beijing Will Not Resort to Atomic Threats Over Taiwan
The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing’s representatives telling
Taiwan Coast Guard Strengthens Fleet With New Yunlin Cutter
Taiwan commissioned its third Chiayi-class Coast Guard cutter, CG5003 Yunlin (雲林), on June 15. The commissioning ceremony took place under the
Taiwan Must Make Military Service More Attractive Before It’s Too Late
Taiwan’s armed forces currently stand at 80 percent strength, according to a recent report by the Ministry of National Defense. This is despite the
‘The Boiling Moat’: A Guide for Taiwan and Its Allies to Deter Beijing
“Deterrence is actually an act of psychology. You don’t deter a nation, you deter decision makers in a nation, and when you’re dealing with a
China’s War Games Near Taiwan Threaten International Peace and Security
Kuan-Wei Chen, McGill University Taiwan recently saw yet another peaceful transition of power with the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te
Taiwan Is Churning Out New Ships for Its Navy
Last week, Domino Theory reported on the implications of Taiwan’s new frigate programs. Two new indigenously developed classes of frigate are now
The Shape of Taiwan’s Future Frigate Force Becomes Clear(er)
Taiwan’s youngest frigate is older than the youngest ratings who sail on it. The oldest is more than twice their age. The navy needs new ships, but
‘You Never Know When You Might Cross the Line’
In Taiwan, people still remember Tzuyu’s apology video in 2016. In a black turtleneck and loosely tied ponytail, the then-16-year-old Taiwanese K-pop
Thousands Gather Around Legislature to Protest Reform Bills Review
On May 20, Lai Ching-te (賴清德) was inaugurated as Taiwan’s new president in an unprecedented third consecutive term for the Democratic Progressive
Taiwan Protests and Lai Ching-te’s Inauguration: Young People’s Expectations for the Next Four Years
As Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te (賴清德), was inaugurated this Monday, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan achieved the unlikely feat of overshadowing the
China’s Second Day of War Games Around Taiwan Tests Ability to ‘Seize Power’
China’s military carried out a second day of war games around Taiwan on Friday (May 24), with drills to test their ability to “seize power” and