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.

Pro-U.S., Anti-China Policy May Not Convince Popular Opinion

Pro-U.S., Anti-China Policy May Not Convince Popular Opinion

The administration of President Tsai Ing-wen adopted its pro-United States, anti-China policy, straining the relations across the Taiwan Straits.

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The United States and Cross-Strait Military Balance

The United States and Cross-Strait Military Balance

As a new crisis in the Taiwan Strait looms larger every day, many people in Taiwan continue to bask in the fond memories of 1996 when two U.S. carrier groups came to its rescue.

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Taiwan Signs Contract with COVAX to Procure Coronavirus Vaccines But Refuses Vaccines from China

Taiwan Signs Contract with COVAX to Procure Coronavirus Vaccines But Refuses Vaccines from China

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads all over the world, the people of Taiwan are eagerly anticipating vaccines.

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This Week in Taiwan 0920-0926

This Week in Taiwan 0920-0926

September 22: On September 21, the Taipei District Prosecutor's Office concluded its investigation of the bribery case concerning various legislators. It determined that the principal of Pacific Distribution Investment Company, Lee Heng-lung, in order to seize business control of the SOGO department stores, bribed legislators and legislative aides with NT$37.7 million (about US$1.3 million) over nine years. Among them, Legislator Su Chen-ching used his uncle Su Jia-chyuan's political rank within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration to demand NT$25.8 million (about US$886,000), the most, in bribes.

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Saber-Rattling China Harasses Taiwan to Protest Visit by Top U.S. Diplomat

Saber-Rattling China Harasses Taiwan to Protest Visit by Top U.S. Diplomat

Under Secretary of State Keith Krach of the United States arrived in Taiwan on the evening of the September 17.

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A Gunpowder Magazine of U.S.-China Rivalry

A Gunpowder Magazine of U.S.-China Rivalry

The lifting of the ban on U.S. pork and beef import two months ago was thought to have the resumption of U.S-Taiwan economic talk in return.

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Proposed Technological Investigation Act Treats the People as Enemy

Proposed Technological Investigation Act Treats the People as Enemy

In the Conference on National Security Protection, President Tsai Ing-wen reminded national security agencies of Taiwan's being a country that takes great account of democracy and human rights—officials, therefore, should keep in mind the rule of law foundation and the promise to protect human rights when they engage in national security jobs.

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This Week in Taiwan 0914-0920

This Week in Taiwan 0914-0920

September 14: The Legislative Yuan reached a cross-partisan agreement to set up a constitutional amendment committee which will be represented proportionally by political party. The committee will be composed of 22 Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), 14 Kuomintang (KMT), two Taiwan People's Party (TPP), and one New Power Party (NPP) legislators. Current constitutional amendment proposals include lowering the voting age to 18 years old and abolishing the Examination Yuan and Control Yuan, among other issues.

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China Conducts Military Exercises, President Tsai Warns Intruders

China Conducts Military Exercises, President Tsai Warns Intruders

Recently, both U.S. and Chinese military aircraft and ships have continuously appeared in the airspace and sea around Taiwan.

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Su Chi: China May Launch “Punitive Strike" to Teach Taiwan a Lesson

Su Chi: China May Launch “Punitive Strike" to Teach Taiwan a Lesson

In face of the United States playing the "Taiwan card," former Secretary-General of the National Security Council Su Chi said today that the administration of President Tsai Ing-wen is acting as if it has bipolar disorder.

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