Published since 2019 by the Fair Winds Foundation and Association of Foreign Relations, Taiwan Weekly provides in-depth report and analysis of the major issues facing Taiwan.

Power Shortage Nightmare: Lifeline of High-Tech Industry in Taipower Chairman's Hands

Power Shortage Nightmare: Lifeline of High-Tech Industry in Taipower Chairman's Hands

During the administration of President Tsai Ing-wen from 2016 to 2024, the energy transition plan focused not only on reducing carbon emissions with "increasing natural gas" and "reducing coal," but also emphasized the ruling Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) commitment to a "nuclear-free" policy and the expansion of green energy to enhance energy independence. The energy mix for 2025 was set in 2016 to be 50 percent natural gas, 30 percent coal, and 20 percent renewable energy. Eight years later, while the nuclear-free goal has been achieved, progress on the other three fronts has lagged behind. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) had already revised the 2025 target for renewable energy generation down to 15.2 percent as early as January of 2024. The failure of this transition has come at the cost of stable power supply, leading to the ongoing nightmare of power shortages.

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Investigation on False Accounts Kills Two Birds: Reduces Ko to Original Amateur Image and Restrains KMT-TPP Alliance

Investigation on False Accounts Kills Two Birds: Reduces Ko to Original Amateur Image and Restrains KMT-TPP Alliance

Allegations of false accountsemerged regarding political donations to Chairman Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) during the 2024 presidential election. The Taipei District Prosecutor's Office alleges that accountant Tuan Mu-cheng and public relations company executive Lee Wen-chuan were involved in the crime of forgery, and ordered them to post bail, with restrictions against traveling abroad and electronic monitoring. Ko thought that it would be normal for him to be questioned by the authority, but he also muttered, "If the government of the Republic of China was so efficient," he would be happy to comply.

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This Week in Taiwan 0811-0817

This Week in Taiwan 0811-0817

August 12:<br /> <br /> Nearly 60 American and Japanese lawmakers jointly called for leaders of both countries to replace "obstructive actions" with "strong diplomatic measures" and avoid a tough attitude towards China in order to ease escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and avoid potential conflict.

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Reporting Mailbox on Taiwan Independence May Deepen Internal Divisions, Liang Has Grounds to Worry

Reporting Mailbox on Taiwan Independence May Deepen Internal Divisions, Liang Has Grounds to Worry

In late June, mainland China enacted new regulations targeting Taiwan independence advocates, heightening internal divisions in Taiwan.

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Column: Fascist Aesthetics of Zero Day Attack—War-Glorifying Anti-China Drama

Column: Fascist Aesthetics of Zero Day Attack—War-Glorifying Anti-China Drama

In the final scene of the trailer for the Taiwanese television drama Zero Day Attack, a young man, fleeing with his family, on the way suddenly decides to enlist in the Armed Forces.

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Not Ideal Time for President Lai to Transit Through U.S.

Not Ideal Time for President Lai to Transit Through U.S.

According to media reports, President Lai Ching-te had planned to visit Paraguay, Taiwan’s diplomatic ally in South America, before transiting through the United States. The Office of the President denied these reports.

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This Week in Taiwan 0804-0810

This Week in Taiwan 0804-0810

August 4: According to the statistics released by the Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), Taiwan's tourism deficit in 2023 reached NT$443.6 billion (about US$13.6 billion), a historic high.

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DPP Repeatedly Shifts Concepts: Take Caution of Bringing Cross-Strait Relations to Dead End

DPP Repeatedly Shifts Concepts: Take Caution of Bringing Cross-Strait Relations to Dead End

According to Baidu Encyclopedia, "concept-shifting," a Chinese phrase, means a logical mistake by using a different concept, consciously or unconsciously, to replace an original one in the process of debate.

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Anti-China Summit Further Isolates Taiwan

Anti-China Summit Further Isolates Taiwan

Through a perfect script paired with a satisfying ending, the 2024 summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), held for the first time in Taipei, was staged by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration, with foreign lawmakers successfully putting on an anti-China performance.

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Losing Your Wife and Troops: Whither the Benefits of Localizing Wind Power？

Losing Your Wife and Troops: Whither the Benefits of Localizing Wind Power？

The European Union (EU) has challenged Taiwan's wind power localization policy at the World Trade Organization (WTO), predicting a grim outcome for Taiwan.

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