Non-Nuclear "New Five Noes" A National Security Threat

"Resist China to Protect Taiwan" Narrative Chief Reason Behind Failure

Recall Failure Reflects Vote of No Confidence Against President Lai

U.S.-Taiwan Tariff Arrangement Remains Undisclosed, Could Sway Mass Recall Vote

As the United States prepares to implement its new reciprocal tariff policy on August 1, countries around the world are waiting for President Donald Trump to unveil the final list of affected nations. Taiwan, notably absent from all released rounds so far, has yet to receive confirmation of its inclusion.

U.S. Guiding Taiwan's Military Exercises, Replicating Ukraine's Urban Warfare Model

As Taiwan’s Han Kuang No. 41 military exercises draw to a close, the northern region on July 17 conducted an urban resilience drill, featuring a mock missile strike that triggered a nationwide mobile phone alert at 1:30 PM, warning: “Enemy missile attack on northern Taiwan, seek shelter immediately.” Broadcast footage showed inspection teams—including U.S. personnel—entering metro stations, district offices, and shopping centers.

President Lai's U.S. Transit Reflects U.S.-China Rivalry

While visiting diplomatic ally Paraguay on July 14, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung revealed that the South American country is eagerly preparing to receive President Lai Ching-te within the next 30 days. The remarks inadvertently disclosed President Lai’s upcoming overseas itinerary. Media reports suggest that in addition to Paraguay, President Lai will also visit Taiwan’s diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize, with a significant stopover in the United States.

DPP Plan to Silence Dissent with Criminal Code Betrays Democratic Values

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) whip Legislator Ker Chien-ming recently made a chilling statement that even if Kuomintang (KMT) legislators are recalled, criminal charges still apply. One may escape the death penalty but cannot escape punishment during life., added Ker. The legislator even mentioned invoking Artile 100 of the Criminal Code. Although some later tried to soften his remarks, many online and in the media applauded him. Those defending Legislator Ker either claim it was a slip of the tongue or insist that the DPP would never backslide into authoritarian practices.

A Mere Show: Han Kuang Military Exercises Miss the Point

The Han Kuang No. 41 live-fire military exercise is underway from July 9 to 18, featuring a continuous 10-day, 9-night operation. According to the Armed Forces, the exercise scenario gradually escalates from gray zone incursions to full-scale combat, designed to test the armed forces’ ability to transition from peacetime to wartime and to prepare for deployment. However, shortly after the exercise began, a spokesman of mainland China’s Ministry of National Defense dismissed it as “a bluff and self-deception aimed at dragging Taiwanese civilians onto the separatist war wagon.” So, is Han Kuang No. 41 truly just a bluff as the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claims?

Why Taiwan Businesses Can't Trust Government's Negotiations with the U.S.

The United States has recently announced its reciprocal tariff rates for various countries, including Japan and South Korea, while the outcome of U.S.-China tariff talks is largely settled. Compared to the transparent and public negotiation focus seen with China, Japan, and South Korea—where businesses can clearly identify the key issues behind the imposed rates—Taiwan’s talks with the United States over the past three months have been conducted in complete secrecy. If the final reciprocal tariff rates fall short of expectations, then Taiwanese businesses may be left lamenting a senseless loss.

NTD Surge: Taiwan Loses Leverage in U.S. Negotiations

As the July 9 deadline for the U.S. “reciprocal tariff” moratorium nears, reports suggest that Washington and Taipei are close to reaching a deal. Deputy Premier Cheng Li-chun announced “constructive progress” in the negotiations and expressed hopes for a “mutually beneficial” outcome. Yet the timing of her optimistic remarks has raised eyebrows: why has the New Taiwan Dollar (NTD) been appreciating so sharply just as a deal appears imminent?