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.

Chen Shui-bian's Petition a Heavy Blow to President Tsai

Chen Shui-bian's Petition a Heavy Blow to President Tsai

Former President Chen Shui-bian, who is on medical parole, recently traveled to Taipei to present a petition at the Presidential Office Building and the Legislative Yuan for his son, who is about to enter prison.

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This Week in Taiwan 0430-0506

This Week in Taiwan 0430-0506

April 30: Paraguay, Taiwan's remaining diplomatic ally in South America, held its presidential election. Colorado Party candidate Santiago Peña defeated the opposition party candidate Efraín Alegre of the Authentic Radical Liberal Party. Alegre stated prior to the election that he would review ties with Taipei, leaving diplomatic relations at stake in this election. The election results are expected to dispel concerns about Paraguay's potentially switching diplomatic recognition to mainland China.

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Mayor Hou's "Cup and Water Theory" Testing the Waters？Cross-strait Discourse Leaves Unanswered Questions

Mayor Hou's "Cup and Water Theory" Testing the Waters？Cross-strait Discourse Leaves Unanswered Questions

The time to nominate its presidential candidate is nearing for the Kuomintang (KMT).

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Presidential Contenders Offer Competing Theories on Cross-Strait Relations

Presidential Contenders Offer Competing Theories on Cross-Strait Relations

Potential presidential election candidates in Taiwan recently offered theories on how to conduct relations between Taiwan and China.

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Non-Distinction Between Military and Police：War Mentality Will Bring Disaster to All the People

Non-Distinction Between Military and Police：War Mentality Will Bring Disaster to All the People

As cross-strait tensions intensify, the National Police Administration (NPA), Ministry of the Interior (MOI), will train 5,500 young police officers to receive militarized combat training and expand its “Second Special Police Corps” into a so-called "Second Army," although the Executive Yuan and MOI have emphasized that the police will never engage in military work or operations.

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This Week in Taiwan 0423-0429

This Week in Taiwan 0423-0429

April 23: Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng once publicly stated that Taiwan is negotiating with the United States which intends to transfer its arms inventory in East Asia to Taiwan. The prospect has generated discussions by observers. The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that the purpose is to establish a "regional emergency stockpile" for Taiwan's defense needs rather than pre-stock ammunition in Taiwan. The MND is continuing to discuss four issues with the United States, including the definition of emergency, type of ammunition that can be immediately operated by the Armed Forces, transportation, and material transfer time.

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Mayor Hou Visits Singapore to Make Up for Foreign Policy Credits：Presidential Test Not Yet Over

Mayor Hou Visits Singapore to Make Up for Foreign Policy Credits：Presidential Test Not Yet Over

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih met with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his visit to Singapore, which became a highlight of the trip.

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U.S. Pushes Friend-Shoring Policy But Taiwan Deemed Dangerous Shore

U.S. Pushes Friend-Shoring Policy But Taiwan Deemed Dangerous Shore

The Peterson Institute for International Economics published a report last month, finding that five years into the trade war, China continues its slow decoupling from U.S. exports.

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U.S. Promoting Gun Culture：Will Premier Chen Have to Bear Arms to Protect Himself？

U.S. Promoting Gun Culture：Will Premier Chen Have to Bear Arms to Protect Himself？

For the sake of their temporary political interests, politicians are not hesitating when it comes to performing double-standard skits.

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This Week in Taiwan 0416-0422

This Week in Taiwan 0416-0422

April 16: According to Komas, a major newspaper in Indonesia, the Indonesian government has drawn up a contingency evacuation plan for its citizens in Taiwan. Indonesia is concerned about the situation in the Taiwan Strait because there are as many as 350,000 Indonesians in Taiwan. If war breaks out, then evacuating expatriates will be extremely complicated. The report quoted Director for Citizen Projection Judha Nugraha of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who stated that in order to prepare for various possibilities, a contingency plan has been formulated in cooperation with the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei.

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