Taiwan Weekly is a newsletter released every week by Fair Winds Foundation, Association of Foreign Relations and Taipei Forum that provides coverage and perspectives into the latest developments in Taiwan.
Ambiguity of Biden Administration's First Statement on Taiwan
Not long after President Joe Biden took office in the United States, China immediately sent military aircraft to harass Taiwan on January 23 and 24.
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January 24: The People's Liberation Army (PLA) dispatched 13 military aircrafts into the air defense identification zone (ADIZ) off southwestern Taiwan, the largest-scale military disturbance by mainland China to date this year. The United States Department of State called upon Beijing to cease using military, diplomatic, and economic means to pressure Taiwan and to engage in meaningful dialogue with Taiwan's elected representatives. The State Department added that U.S. commitments to Taiwan are rock-solid in order to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. This is a first public discourse of policy stance on cross-strait relations since the administration of President Joe Biden took office.
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Former Premier: U.S.-China Relations Destined for War or Peace？ Taiwan Can Play Key Role
TVBS and Fair Winds Foundation co-organized a televised public forum yesterday discussing the new state of affairs in international relations after the inauguration of President Joe Biden in the United States.
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Allison: Taiwan Could Be Flash Point in U.S.-China Relations
Graham Allison, a core strategist of President Joe Biden of the United States, said in an exclusive interview with TVBS that Taiwan is a flashpoint that worries him most.
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As World History Turns, Has Tsai Administration Waken from Anti-China Dream？
Representative to the United States Bi-khim Hsiao was invited to the inaugural ceremony of President Joe Biden.
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January 18: Eight individuals who stormed the Executive Yuan in 2014, including Wei Yang, the son of Chairwoman Yang Cui of the Transitional Justice Commission, were sentenced to two to four months, respectively, for incitement in the previous appellate trial. The Supreme Court held that they were innocent, acknowledging a "civil disobedience" defense, revoking the previous decision and remanding the case back to the Taiwan High Court. Compared to the dismissal of the storming of the Capitol as "insurrection" in the United States, Taiwan's judicial decision is rather shocking.
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Taoyuan Councilor Recalled, First Domino Effect of Controversial Ractopamine Pork Policy
The Central Election Commission announced that the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Taoyuan City Councilman Wang Hao-yu's recall was passed.
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Who Made Recalls Driven by Hatred？
The recall of Taoyuan City Councilman Wang Hao-yu perhaps falls short of a truly satisfying victory, but it strikes a blow against those that merely govern with lip service rather than actions.
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Is Taiwan "Free China"？
United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, desirous of allying Taiwan to confront China, used the term "Free China" to praise Taiwan even at the cost of losing his portfolio.
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Biden to Face Realities Domestic and Foreign
It was difficult enough for Joe Biden to come to power in the United States.
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