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.

Premier Su Calls Stops for NCC's Digital Intermediary Services Act

Premier Su Calls Stops for NCC's Digital Intermediary Services Act

Faced with much backlash, the National Communications Commission (NCC) has insisted on promoting the "Digital Intermediary Services Act."

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This Week in Taiwan 0814-0820

This Week in Taiwan 0814-0820

August 15: Following the visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the United States House of Representatives to Taiwan, Senator Ed Markey led another five-member Congressional delegation to Taiwan. This is the fifth American Congressional delegation visiting Taiwan this year. During his meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen on the morning of August 15, Markey stated that during this time of uncertainty, more efforts must be made to ensure peace and stability in Taiwan. He also stated that Taiwan has shown incredible self-restraint and prudence in responding to this greatest challenge. 

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DPP Switches Taoyuan Mayoral Candidates：Lin Withdraws Candidacy, Cheng Takes Over

DPP Switches Taoyuan Mayoral Candidates：Lin Withdraws Candidacy, Cheng Takes Over

The arrangement by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the Taoyuan mayoral candidate has undergone much drama.

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President Tsai to Blame for Lin's Plagiarism Crash

President Tsai to Blame for Lin's Plagiarism Crash

Lin Chih-chien, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)'s candidate for Taoyuan mayor, announced his withdrawal from the candidacy in the afternoon of August 12.

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Unification by Military Force on the Agenda？

Unification by Military Force on the Agenda？

In order to counteract the visit of Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the United States House of Representatives to Taiwan, Communist China launched live-fire military exercises to lock and encircle the island, and missiles flew over Taiwan after Pelosi departed.

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This Week in Taiwan 0807-0813

This Week in Taiwan 0807-0813

August 8: Apropos mainland Chinese military exercises from August 4 to August 8 around Taiwan, reports allege that mainland warships had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the 24 nautical mile contiguous zone adjacent to Taiwan's territorial sea. In a press conference on August 8, the Ministry of National Defense did not directly answer whether People's Liberation Army (PLA) warships entered the 24 nautical mile contiguous zone but only stated that no PLA warships entered Taiwan's 12 nautical mile territorial sea.

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China's All-Rounded Sanctions：Drill Missiles through Taiwan's Airspace

China's All-Rounded Sanctions：Drill Missiles through Taiwan's Airspace

The whirlwind visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the United States House of Representatives to Taiwan provoked Beijing’s stringent countermeasures including sanctions in military, diplomatic, economic, and other aspects against Taiwan.

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Cross-Strait Relations：When Will the Long Night Become Clear？

Cross-Strait Relations：When Will the Long Night Become Clear？

Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the United States House of Representatives left Taiwan with a wave of her sleeves, highlighting a reputation for defending democracy and human rights, but her trip has brought lingering dark clouds over Taiwan and an unpalatable situation of managing crisis by the United States.

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No More Median Line in Taiwan Strait

No More Median Line in Taiwan Strait

From noon on August 4, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began military exercises surrounding Taiwan.

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This Week in Taiwan 0731-0809

This Week in Taiwan 0731-0809

August 1: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taoyuan mayoral candidate Lin Chih-chien remains caught up in allegations of thesis plagiarism. Director-General Chen Ming-tong of the National Security Bureau (NSB) once again came to the rescue. On July 31, he issued a statement emphasizing that he first assisted Lin in revising his thesis before handing it over to Yu Cheng-huang for reference. In response, Yu's attorney stated that his client is considering using judicial proceedings to resolve the disputes between the parties. Former DPP legislator Shen Fu-hsiung criticized Chen on Facebook on August 1 as "national shame." He argues that National Taiwan University should dismiss Chen's professorship, and he should be removed from the post of director-general of the NSB.

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