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.

Potential Economic Sanctions from Mainland China, Is Taiwan Prepared？

Potential Economic Sanctions from Mainland China, Is Taiwan Prepared？

Results of the trade barrier investigation by mainland China, initially scheduled for release on January 12 next year, were unexpectedly disclosed ahead of time on December 15, leaving Taiwan in speculation and commotion.

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A Hesitant Follower：Why Has Lai's Campaign Been So Challenging？

A Hesitant Follower：Why Has Lai's Campaign Been So Challenging？

As the incumbent vice president and chairman of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), William Lai seems to be running a challenging campaign despite full support by his party and the current administration.

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Ko May Become Double Loser Under Strategic Voting？Past Election Data Shed Light

Ko May Become Double Loser Under Strategic Voting？Past Election Data Shed Light

News trends have changed greatly since the registration of presidential candidates and the formal formation of a three-way race.

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This Week in Taiwan 1210-1216

This Week in Taiwan 1210-1216

December 11: Cross-partisan negotiations on a draft bill to tighten security at military facilities have been completed, and legislation is expected in the near future. The proposed legislation empowers the Armed Forces to define military camps as wherever troops conduct military exercises; the military can control, expel, prosecute, and fine "violators" such as those who take unauthorized photos; it can even search social media or material published by the media afterward if the content is considered to have security concerns; fines may even be issued and legal action taken. The bill has attracted scrutiny about expansion of the executive powers.

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Energy Policy Against the Tide, Not Environmentally Friendly, and Unable to Safeguard Taiwan

Energy Policy Against the Tide, Not Environmentally Friendly, and Unable to Safeguard Taiwan

The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), which is currently taking place in Dubai, has more than 100 countries vowing to increase renewable energy power generation by three times that of now within the next seven years, with more than 20  countries requesting to increase nuclear power generation three times by the year 2050.

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Asking the Devil to Bring the Cure：Tsai Administration Energy Policy Detriment to the Purse, Body, and Earth

Asking the Devil to Bring the Cure：Tsai Administration Energy Policy Detriment to the Purse, Body, and Earth

As expected, during the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on December 8, independent organizations such as Germanwatch unveiled the annual Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI).

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"No" to China's Election Interference, How About That of the "Eastern Depot？"

"No" to China's Election Interference, How About That of the "Eastern Depot？"

"Interference in elections" in the coming 2024 presidential election has attracted much scrutiny.

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This Week in Taiwan 1203-1209

This Week in Taiwan 1203-1209

December 5: The National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) announced that 22 technologies, including integrated circuit manufacturing technology with packages below 14 nanometers and heterogeneous integrated packaging technology, will be listed as national core technologies. The NSTC stated that this first list focuses on Taiwan's leading technologies or those with an urgent need for protection and covers national defense technology, space, agriculture, semiconductors, and information security. The list will be reviewed every three months, and a second wave is expected to be released soon.

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Rampant Fraud Cases Negatively Impact DPP Campaign: Time for Minister Tang to Step Down

Rampant Fraud Cases Negatively Impact DPP Campaign: Time for Minister Tang to Step Down

The work of the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA), headed by Audrey Tang when it was officially established on August 27, 2022, covers five main areas: information, telecommunications, broadcasting, information security, and the Internet.

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DPP Stance on Constitution Reflects Pro-Independence Sentiments

DPP Stance on Constitution Reflects Pro-Independence Sentiments

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), led by Chairman and presidential candidate William Lai, has finally stated that it "insists on handling cross-strait affairs in accordance with the ''Constitution of the Republic of China” and the “Act Governing Relations between the Peoples of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area.”

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