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.

Gang Members Sends DPP into Governance Crisis

Gang Members Sends DPP into Governance Crisis

It started with some emboldened men in black dress broke into, at daybreak, the Zhonglun branch police station of the Songshan Precinct in Taipei and maliciously smashed computer monitor yet without legal investigation of this "Songshan Riot."

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If the President Loved Democracy as Deeply as She Protected Party

If the President Loved Democracy as Deeply as She Protected Party

The family of Chao Chieh-you, which was presumed to be an organized crime syndicate, involved itself in the gang members controversy.

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DPP Puts Chains on Already Caged Referendum

DPP Puts Chains on Already Caged Referendum

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Su Chiao-hui, the daughter of Premier Su Tseng-chang, recently sponsored a bill to amend the Referendum Act.

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This Week in Taiwan 0502-0508

This Week in Taiwan 0502-0508

May 3: In response to the dispute surrounding the algae reef referendum, the Executive Yuan announced some changes to the extrapolation plan of the CPC Corporation's third natural gas terminal. The government plans to push out the industrial port by an additional 455 meters, or approximately 1.2 kilometers from the shore, without dredging or damaging the algal reef. But project completion will be delayed by 2.5 years and supply natural gas June 2025, with an increased budget of NT$15 billion (about US$541 million). 

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The Economist Describes Taiwan as Most Dangerous Place on Earth, Scholars Concerned

The Economist Describes Taiwan as Most Dangerous Place on Earth, Scholars Concerned

The cover image of the most recent issue of The Economist places a radar map with Taiwan in the center, a mainland Chinese flag to the left, and an American flag to the right, symbolizing the fierce rivalry between China and the United States.

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Taiwan Described "Most Dangerous Place on Earth," Security in Taiwan Strait Cannot Only Rely Upon TSMC

Taiwan Described "Most Dangerous Place on Earth," Security in Taiwan Strait Cannot Only Rely Upon TSMC

That the cover story of the latest issue of The Economist described Taiwan as “the most dangerous place on Earth” is quite shocking to us, although this is not the first time the publication has put forward similar arguments.

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Pilot Infection Sparks Epidemic Storm: Mend the Policy Loopholes First

Pilot Infection Sparks Epidemic Storm: Mend the Policy Loopholes First

The cluster infection of the China Airlines pilots is spreading to 10 pilots, further extending to clusters of five families and some hotel employees.

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This Week in Taiwan 0425-0502

This Week in Taiwan 0425-0502

April 25: During the first trial operation of the Green line of the Taichung Metro, a train coupling failure occurred, and service became suspended. After repair and second trial operation, the Taichung Metro officially commenced service on April 25. President Tsai Ing-wen, former President Ma Ying-jeou, and five incumbent and former mayors of Taipei and Taichung attended the opening ceremony. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen stated that the city finally has its first metro line after 13 years of construction. 

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NSB: Approaching Centennial, Chinese Communist Party to Take More Assertive Stance Towards Taiwan

NSB: Approaching Centennial, Chinese Communist Party to Take More Assertive Stance Towards Taiwan

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party.

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If the U.S. and China Can Collaborate, Why Can't Both Sides of the Taiwan Strait？

If the U.S. and China Can Collaborate, Why Can't Both Sides of the Taiwan Strait？

During the recent Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by President Joe Biden of the United States, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed positive attitudes towards the United States.

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