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.

Another Betrayal from Nauru, When Will Lai Snap？

Another Betrayal from Nauru, When Will Lai Snap？

Immediately following Vice President William Lai's victory in the presidential election, Nauru announced the termination of diplomatic relations with the Republic of China (Taiwan) in a lightning-fast manner.

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Lai's Victory Should Not Be Interpreted As Referendum on Cross-Strait Relations

Lai's Victory Should Not Be Interpreted As Referendum on Cross-Strait Relations

The 2024 presidential election has concluded. The Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) ticket of William Lai and Bi-khim Hsiao won the election with 40 percent of the vote.

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Labeling TikTok as Enemy：DPP Completely Numb About Losing Youth Vote

Labeling TikTok as Enemy：DPP Completely Numb About Losing Youth Vote

While the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) continues its rule after this election, it now faces the challenge of being a "double minority" government in both the presidential and parliamentary arenas.

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This Week in Taiwan 0114-0120

This Week in Taiwan 0114-0120

January 14: A senior bi-partisan delegation from the United States visited Taiwan, including former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley and former Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg, accompanied by Chair Laura Rosenberger of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). Although both Taiwan and the United States have emphasized following precedent, the speed at which the U.S. delegation arrived in Taiwan (the day after the election) was considered unusual in the political sphere.

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Lai Wins Presidential Election in Taiwan

Lai Wins Presidential Election in Taiwan

Taiwan held its presidential election on January 13, and Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) William Lai won with 5,586,019 votes, securing a 40.05 percent vote share, becoming the 16th-term president.

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Untying the Knot Starting with Extensive Exchanges

Untying the Knot Starting with Extensive Exchanges

The dust has settled after the 2024 elections, and President-Elect Lai Ching-te 's "minority government" and "minority parliament" structure ushered in a new chapter for the democratic politics of the Republic of China.

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Lai Enters Center Stage Amid Public Discontent

Lai Enters Center Stage Amid Public Discontent

The results of the 2024 general election have been announced.

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This Week in Taiwan 0107-0113

This Week in Taiwan 0107-0113

January 7: Dissatisfied with the latest arms sales to Taiwan announced by the United States on December 15 last year, mainland China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions on five American military industry companies. China criticized the United States for seriously undermining its sovereignty and security interests, as well as peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. China expressed strong dissatisfaction and lodged solemn representations.

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Lai Questions R.O.C. Constitution, Highlighting His Problematic Pro-Independence Stance

Lai Questions R.O.C. Constitution, Highlighting His Problematic Pro-Independence Stance

The presidential debate on December 30 featured a question from media representatives about whether the candidates acknowledged the Constitution of the Republic of China.

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Lai Insults Both Constitution and Nation, Even Defines President Tsai's Course As Taiwan Independence

Lai Insults Both Constitution and Nation, Even Defines President Tsai's Course As Taiwan Independence

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential William Lai's recent remarks relating treating the Republic of China (Constitution) as a "sacred mountain" to bringing about a disaster have stirred up a political storm, creating a crisis in the electoral landscape.

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