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.

Polls Speak for Themselves：Advancing Opposition Integration from Bottom Up

Polls Speak for Themselves：Advancing Opposition Integration from Bottom Up

According to the presidential election poll released on September 27 by the United Daily News, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai is the frontrunner, with challengers Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je and Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Hou Yu-ih trailing and the two garnering similar levels of support.

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Four Challenges Faced by "Opposition Alliance"

Four Challenges Faced by "Opposition Alliance"

Chairman Eric Chu of the Kuomintang (KMT) has been strongly advocating for a coalition of opposition presidential candidates to reclaim political power.

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With U.S.-China Tensions Easing, DPP Now in Dilemma

With U.S.-China Tensions Easing, DPP Now in Dilemma

Hu Xijin, former editor-in-chief of mainland China’s Global Times, posted on Weibo, revealing that he had dinner with Keith Bradsher, Beijing bureau chief of the New York Times.

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This Week in Taiwan 0923-0930

This Week in Taiwan 0923-0930

September 23: The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) released the industrial production index for August, which dropped by 10 percent year-on-year. The economy is not showing signs of improvement, and the MOEA stated that the probability of a fourth-quarter turnaround has decreased. If the figure does not turn positive in October, then industrial production may remain dark until the end of the year, and the annual production index is expected to see a decline. The National Development Council also announced the business climate index for August, for which the 10th consecutive blue light indicates sluggish economic performance.

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Hou：Negotiation Only Possible with Bargaining Chips

Hou：Negotiation Only Possible with Bargaining Chips

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih made his debut visit to the United States on September 19 and delivered a speech in a seminar at the Brookings Institution.

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In Washington, Hou Uttered Key Words Both U.S. and China Want to Hear

In Washington, Hou Uttered Key Words Both U.S. and China Want to Hear

A proposal to avoid cross-strait conflict was put forth by Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih during his recent visit to the United States.

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Control Yuan President Chen Chu's Choice

Control Yuan President Chen Chu's Choice

Once again, President Chen Chu of the Control Yuan came under the media spotlight.

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This Week in Taiwan 0917-0923

This Week in Taiwan 0917-0923

September 18: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan held a new round of strategic communication in Malta. According to Chinese state media, the two met for over 12 hours, with the issue of Taiwan taking up the most time. Wang stated that the correct direction for a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue is to firmly oppose de jure "Taiwan independence" and support China's peaceful reunification.

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Gou Picks Actress Tammy Lai as Running Mate：Another Show of Drama？

Gou Picks Actress Tammy Lai as Running Mate：Another Show of Drama？

Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Company (Foxconn), announced on September 14 his running mate actress Tammy Lai in the upcoming presidential election and his intention to continue his candidacy as an independent.

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Integration Demonstration Zone：A Popular Referendum on Cross-Strait Relations

Integration Demonstration Zone：A Popular Referendum on Cross-Strait Relations

Mainland China released the full text of a directive titled "Opinions on Supporting Fujian to Explore a New Path for Cross-Strait Integrated Development and Build a Demonstration Zone for Cross-Strait Integrated Development."

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