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.

To Avoid Cross-Strait Conflict, Only Pragmatic Communication Can Maintain Goodwill

To Avoid Cross-Strait Conflict, Only Pragmatic Communication Can Maintain Goodwill

Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) led a delegation to visit mainland China and met with President Zhang Zhijun of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS).

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Audrey Tang Who Likes Outsourcing May Mess Up Again

Audrey Tang Who Likes Outsourcing May Mess Up Again

On August 27, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) officially unveiled its plaque, creating great sensation.

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This Week in Taiwan 0821-0827

This Week in Taiwan 0821-0827

August 23: The Yilan District Prosecutors' Office charged 15 people including County Executive Lin Chi-miao, alleging money laundering and money flow from unknown sources amounting to more than NT$78.4 million (about US$2.5 million). Lin stated that the prosecution was politically motivated and timed after she announced her leading the polls and before her registration the following week for re-election.

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300 Taiwanese Victims Trapped in Cambodia Seek Rescue

300 Taiwanese Victims Trapped in Cambodia Seek Rescue

Recently, it has been reported that Taiwanese youths who were lured to work in Cambodia by fraudulent organizations, have suffered inhumane treatment such as trafficking, sexual assault, and forced organ harvesting.

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Shirking Responsibility is the Cheapest Means of Government

Shirking Responsibility is the Cheapest Means of Government

As our people were trapped in Cambodia by scams groups.

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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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