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.

Lai Urges China to Respect Democratically Elected, Legitimate Government Entrusted by Taiwanese

Lai Urges China to Respect Democratically Elected, Legitimate Government Entrusted by Taiwanese

On April 24, President-elect William Lai, in his capacity as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) chairman, for the first time proposed "constructive dialogue led by ruling parties on both sides of the strait."

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First Step for DPP-Communist Party Dialogue

First Step for DPP-Communist Party Dialogue

Less than a month before the presidential inauguration on May 20, President-elect William Lai expressed his stance during the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Central Standing Committee meeting, urging both sides of the Taiwan Strait to responsibly engage in constructive dialogue.

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Justices Declaring Loyalty to the DPP By Abolishing the Death Penalty Will Only Make People Resent the Judiciary

Justices Declaring Loyalty to the DPP By Abolishing the Death Penalty Will Only Make People Resent the Judiciary

The Constitutional Court held a session of debate on the "interpretation of the Death Penalty" proposed by 37 death row inmates.

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This Week in Taiwan 0421-0427

This Week in Taiwan 0421-0427

April 22: According to the United Daily News, TikTok executives recently visited the Legislative Yuan. Besides lobbying for "fair treatment," TikTok also expressed interest in entering Taiwan's e-commerce market. Although Taiwanese users can register and watch TikTok videos, TikTok has not yet officially launched in Taiwan, and the government lacks the ability to regulate it. Given the government's remaining concerns about TikTok, whether TikTok Shop can successfully enter Taiwan remains to be seen.

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Taipower General Manager Resigns Over Outage, Lai Faces Power Supply Crisis Even Before Taking Office

Taipower General Manager Resigns Over Outage, Lai Faces Power Supply Crisis Even Before Taking Office

On April 15, Taiwan faced a nationwide power rationing crisis exacerbated by consecutive days of blackouts in Taoyuan, sparking public outrage.

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Recitation of Power Policy:Lai Should Not Delay Any Further

Recitation of Power Policy:Lai Should Not Delay Any Further

Recently, multiple power outages have occurred in northern Taiwan, with Taoyuan, a hub for agriculture and industry, experiencing five outages over three consecutive days.

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President Tsai Showing Off Her Power to Lai?

President Tsai Showing Off Her Power to Lai?

The national security personnel of President-elect William Lai has not been officially announced.

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China Will Not Appreciate "Independence" Motives Behind Lai's Personnel An-nouncements

China Will Not Appreciate "Independence" Motives Behind Lai's Personnel An-nouncements

A month before the inauguration of William Lai as president, mainland China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) announced the implementation of new airspace routes in the Taiwan Strait, coinciding with the mainland's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) disclosing Taiwan's dumping of polycarbonate exported to mainland China.

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This Week in Taiwan 0414-0420

This Week in Taiwan 0414-0420

April 13: A judge from the Taipei Shilin District Court committed suicide due to work pressure, highlighting the long-standing problem of judges facing increasing caseloads and stricter evaluations. In response, judges across Taiwan expressed their condolences, marking the first collective mourning event for judges in Taiwan.

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Xi:Take More Effective Measures to Promote Exchanges, Ma:Handle Cross-Strait Disputes Wisely and Peacefully

Xi:Take More Effective Measures to Promote Exchanges, Ma:Handle Cross-Strait Disputes Wisely and Peacefully

Former President Ma Ying-jeou led a youth delegation to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the East Hall of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of April 10.

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