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.

KMT-TPP Alliance：Rational Opportunities and Emotional Concerns

KMT-TPP Alliance：Rational Opportunities and Emotional Concerns

The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) reached a partial consensus on a possible alliance in a closed-door meeting that lasted for three and a half hours on October 14.

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Who Committed Treason？Domestic Submarine Production Should Not Be Used as Tool for Political Battles

Who Committed Treason？Domestic Submarine Production Should Not Be Used as Tool for Political Battles

Given Taiwan's international circumstances, the indigenous production of submarines should be a national defense policy with strong consensus.

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RCEP, ECFA Jointly Impact Taiwan's GDP By Over 4℅

RCEP, ECFA Jointly Impact Taiwan's GDP By Over 4℅

Mainland China's trade barrier investigation against Taiwan is expected to conclude on October 12, or, at the latest, may be extended until January 12 next year.

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This Week in Taiwan 1008-1014

This Week in Taiwan 1008-1014

October 9: In April, mainland China launched trade barrier investigations against Taiwan due to expire on October 12 when results and subsequent measures would be announced. However, the mainland’s Ministry of Commerce announced that due to its complexity, the investigation will be extended for three months until January 12, 2024, the day before the presidential election in Taiwan. The Office of Trade Negotiations, Executive Yuan, criticized that China is attempting to interfere with Taiwan's elections with economic coercion.

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President Tsai Gambles with "Taiwan Independence" on National Day

President Tsai Gambles with "Taiwan Independence" on National Day

Before the last National Day celebration in President Tsai Ing-wen's tenure, former President Ma Ying-jeou unexpectedly announced that he would not be attending the celebration activities this year.

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85℅ Believe Communication Needed in Cross-Strait Relations

85℅ Believe Communication Needed in Cross-Strait Relations

According to United Daily News' "Annual Survey of Cross-Strait Relations," 85 percent of respondents believe that it is necessary to maintain cross-strait communication channels, and 40 percent hope to see strengthened cross-strait economic and trade ties.

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McCarthy's Downfall：A Lesson for Taiwan

McCarthy's Downfall：A Lesson for Taiwan

Representative Kevin McCarthy was ousted from his position as speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

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This Week in Taiwan 1001-1007

This Week in Taiwan 1001-1007

October 2: The United Daily News published an annual survey on cross-strait relations. In Taiwan, the public's sense of hostility in cross-strait relations has eased slightly. Although cross-strait political, military, and diplomatic interactions remain tense, the public believes that the possibility of war is low. Should military conflict occur in the Taiwan Strait, 48 percent believe that the United States will send troops to assist in Taiwan's defense, but 40 percent think otherwise. The public believes that "Taiwan independence" is the biggest variable in cross-strait relations. Some 85 percent believe that cross-strait communication is necessary; 57 percent advocate "maintaining the status quo forever," a new high. Regarding President Tsai Ing-wen's handling of cross-strait relations, 38 percent are satisfied, while 49 percent are dissatisfied.

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Polls Speak for Themselves：Advancing Opposition Integration from Bottom Up

Polls Speak for Themselves：Advancing Opposition Integration from Bottom Up

According to the presidential election poll released on September 27 by the United Daily News, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate William Lai is the frontrunner, with challengers Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) candidate Ko Wen-je and Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Hou Yu-ih trailing and the two garnering similar levels of support.

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Four Challenges Faced by "Opposition Alliance"

Four Challenges Faced by "Opposition Alliance"

Chairman Eric Chu of the Kuomintang (KMT) has been strongly advocating for a coalition of opposition presidential candidates to reclaim political power.

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