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.
Truth Behind Desinicization of Taiwanese Hokkien
In-party fighting occurred during the just concluded National Congress of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
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This Week in Taiwan 0721-0727
July 21: The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held its national convention. President Lai Ching-te, who also serves as party chairman, emphasized in his speech the importance of establishing a Taiwan-centric identity and uniting the people against annexation by China.
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To Satisfy Trump, Half of Government Budget Should Be Used on Defense
Bloomberg Businessweek published an exclusive interview with U.S. Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump on July 16, in which he clearly discussed his Taiwan policy after returning to the White House if he wins the election.
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Trump Extorts Protection Money: Strategic Ambiguity Only Bluster
Former U.S. President Donald Trump bluntly demanded, "What has Taiwan done for us? They've [sic] taken our entire semiconductor industry, very wealthy.
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Grand Justices Reduced to Vassals Performing by the Playbook
The Legislative Yuan recently passed amendments to the Act Governing the Legislative Yuan’s Power and Criminal Code for contempt of parliament, among other laws, drawing controversy over expansion of powers.
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This Week in Taiwan 0714-0720
July 15: The first domestically-built submarine prototype Haikun has completed assembly of its electro-optical periscope and has been launched for dockside testing.
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Cheng Resigns as SEF Chairman, Presidential Office and Executive Yuan Respects Decision
Both the Office of the President and Executive Yuan respect the decision of Cheng Wen-tsan to resign from his position as chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation for alleged corruption during his tenure as Taoyuan mayor between 2014 and 2022.
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Who is Taking Over the SEF？ President Lai's Next Cross-Strait Card？
Due to corruption charges, Cheng Wen-tsan resigned as chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) after taking office for just a month.
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“One China” Erased: Lai Administration Should Not Misjudge
In the midst of escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait and fragile U.S.-China relations, Director Raymond Greene of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) reiterated the “one China” policy during his recent meeting with President Lai Ching-te.
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This Week in Taiwan 0707-0713
July 9: The U.S. Republican Party released a draft of its 2024 party platform. The new platform calls for revoking China's most-favored-nation status for mainland China but notably lacks any mention of Taiwan. This is the first time since the Republic of China and United States severed diplomatic relations that the Republican Party's platform does not include a stance on Taiwan, raising concerns.
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