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While the US-Taiwan relationship is crucial to US-China relations, US relations with Taiwan’s allies are also extremely important and often overlooked in countering the People Republic of China’s (PRC) aspirations of global dominance in diplomatic, economic and military realms. Recognition of Taiwan
The number three holds a special meaning in Tibetan culture and its tradition of Buddhism, exemplified by the Three Jewels and the tradition of performing three prostrations. Three critical days for Tibet-Taiwan relations, from Saturday last week to Monday, culminated in a historic participation of
When exactly did Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Legislator Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌) join the blue camp? He used to stand with the young people, but now he turns his back on them.Huang has been urging the legislative reform bills proposed by the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and TPP to be passed. When th
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While far-right groups in the US — in mostly Republican-led states — wage a crusade to ban thousands of books in schools and public libraries across the country, Minnesota is pushing back.This state, governed by a former high-school teacher, has banned book bans.The rise in attempts to censor Americ
When Thomas Edison wired his own house in Menlo Park, then a tiny village in New Jersey, he fabricated a primitive cable. As insulation he chose a mix of asphalt, linseed oil and beeswax, for the core, copper wire. Why? The metal is the second-best conductor, only behind the much more expensive silv
Taiwanese are on the streets protesting what is viewed as a power grab by the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT), attempting to concentrate power in the legislature, where it and other opposition lawmakers have a combined majority, at the expense of the executive, blurring the lines between the legisla
While the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) under the leadership of President William Lai (賴清德) has formed a government for a third succesive term, China has intensified its efforts to create a new world order with Beijing as its apex. In this context, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day vis
Since the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) together secured a majority in the Legislative Yuan in February, the two parties have proposed numerous draft amendments to the Act Governing the Legislative Yuan’s Power (立法院職權行使法), which would provide legislators with gr
New bills create a monster One of my neighbors is a high-school student. He mentioned to me how surprised he was that the legislators of the blue and white camps would vote on draft amendments without discussion first, because even in a class meeting at high-school, every proposal that students make
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Tens of thousands of flights take off and land without incident every day, all around the world. So, when something tragic does happen, the world’s eyes become glued to the story — especially if it reveals the deadly side of an extremely common flight experience.One man was killed and many others we
India’s weeks-long election is drawing to a close. Between now and next Saturday, the remaining 164 of 543 constituencies in the lower house of India’s parliament is to vote. Much attention to date has focused on how India’s religious and caste divides have become political fodder. In fact, tensions
While Iran’s nuclear program stands at the precipice of tipping over into enriching uranium at weapons-grade levels, Tehran has held quiet, indirect talks with the US and invited the head of the UN’s atomic watchdog into the country for negotiations.While seemingly contradictory, the move follows Ir
President William Lai (賴清德) was officially sworn in on Monday, marking the start of a historic third consecutive term of the Democratic Progress Party (DPP) government. While urging China to share the responsibility of promoting peace in the Taiwan Strait and the world, Lai has called on Beijing to
As a Hong Konger, I have witnessed firsthand the erosion of institutions and freedoms under the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) authoritarian rule. Once a beacon of liberty, Hong Kong has seen its institutions systematically dismantled. The people of Hong Kong have long fought for universal suffrage
Perhaps mastery in some form of martial arts would be required for legislators in light of the inevitability of brawls in the next four years. Unfortunately, it seems like the force of a better argument alone cannot withstand the might of Muay Thai.Twenty-first century Taiwanese politics sometimes r
As Taiwan grapples with the complexities of modern governance and societal challenges, one crucial aspect demanding attention is the active involvement of our youth in shaping the nation’s future. Engaging young people in civic affairs is not just a matter of democratic principle — it is a strategic
Legislator’s document leakThere was a government document leak incident several years ago when I was working at a civil institution. There was a coworker on our team who was extremely diligent and circumspect about their duties. One day when they were in the office, they suddenly had an emergency co
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