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.
Authorities：Fishing Vessel Trespassed China's Closed Fishing Waters
Taiwanese fishing vessel "Da Jin Man No. 88" was boarded, investigated and detained by a mainland Chinese Coast Guard vessel on the evening of July 2, before being taken to Weitou Port in Quanzhou, Fujian Province.
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Mutual Non-Denial Shaken：Mainland Denies Taiwan's Governing Authority
Taiwanese fishing vessel "Da Jin Man 88" was detained for fishing in mainland waters during China's fishing moratorium. The interpretation of cross-strait relations by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration, which asserts mutual non-subordination between two nations, has prompted China to respond by completely denying our governance rights.
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With Trump the Gray Rhino Coming, Is Taiwan Ready？
Following the disastrous debate performance by President Joe Biden, media outlets such as the New York Times, Time magazine and The Economist have urged him to quit his candidacy, setting off the groundswell of "dump Biden" sentiment and significantly increasing the likelihood of former President Donald Trump's return to the White House.
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This Week in Taiwan 0630-0701
July 1: Several temples in Miaoli recently received official documents from the Miaoli County Reserve Command requesting their assistance in transporting ammunition from pre-garrison points to open spaces inside the temples. This raised public concern over whether the pre-gathering points would lead to street combat in time of war. Some temples are worried that the summer heat may cause explosions and refused.
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New Cold War Hostage Diplomacy：Lai Administration Indifferent？
China's Anti-Espionage Law came into effect on July 1st, and within the past year, eight retired Taiwanese military and police officers have been detained upon entering mainland China.
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Seizing Electoral Rights through "Recall"：The DPP's Predatory Democracy
Just after the presidential and legislative elections in January this year, less than five months after new legislators took office, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the second largest party in the Legislative Yuan, is unwilling to accept defeat and is preparing to use "recalls" to oppose the legislative reform bills.
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Perfect Storm for Ambassador Yui
Ambassador Alexander Yui, in charge of Taiwan’s foremost foreign mission as representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States, faced explosive revelations from subordinates within just half a year of assuming office.
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This Week in Taiwan 0623-0629
June 24: President Lai Ching-te delivered remarks responding to legislative reform legislation. He will submit the amendments passed by the Legislative Yuan to the Constitutional Court for judicial review and temporary measures. On the legislative document, President Lai noted concerns about the review process and that he will not deliver his state report in the Legislative Yuan until the judicial review is complete. Chairman Eric Chu of the Kuomintang (KMT) expressed deep regret and accused President Lai of waging war against democracy.
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The President Who Instigates Democratic Civil War
Lai Ching-te is likely the first elected president who has disappointed people in less than a month of taking office.
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Mistresses Suppress the Queen：Three Committees Sideline the Premier
What President Lai Ching-te delivered in the first month of his inauguration was not a report card that satisfied the people, but a shock bomb that the mistress had overpowered the main palace and the premier out of favor.
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