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.

The U.S.-China-Taiwan Triangular Relationship Under Biden

The U.S.-China-Taiwan Triangular Relationship Under Biden

The first wave of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet announcement includes Antony Blinken for secretary of state and Jake Sullivan for national security advisor, both being longtime advisors to Biden.

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This Week in Taiwan 1122-1128

This Week in Taiwan 1122-1128

November 24: The opening ceremony for the "Haichang Plan" to produce submarines domestically was held at the Kaohsiung plant of Taiwan's ship-building CSBC Corporation. President Tsai Ing-wen presided over the ceremony and announced that domestic production of submarines has reached the building stage. A prototype submarine is expected to be handed over in 2025. 

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Darkest Day for Taiwan's Free Press: NCC Denies CtiTV News License Renewal

Darkest Day for Taiwan's Free Press: NCC Denies CtiTV News License Renewal

On November 18, the National Communications Commission (NCC) announced that it has denied the application by Chung Tien Television (CtiTV) News channel for license renewal.

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NCC Revocation of CtiTV News License Confirms Previous Rumors, Sounds Death Bell for Free Speech

NCC Revocation of CtiTV News License Confirms Previous Rumors, Sounds Death Bell for Free Speech

The National Communications Commission (NCC) in Taiwan ruled against the license renewal of the Chung Tien Television (CtiTV) News, and the outcome indeed confirmed the rumors of the leaked confidential documents from the Presidential Office and also sounded the death knell for Taiwan's freedom of speech.

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Executive Yuan Became Central Kitchen to Launch Internet Attacks Against Political Opponents

Executive Yuan Became Central Kitchen to Launch Internet Attacks Against Political Opponents

After Executive Yuan Spokesman Ting Yi-ming triggered the beef noodle storm by his remark, Premier Su Tseng-chang has apologized several times but still not been able to pacify the outrage of the people.

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This Week in Taiwan 1115-1122

This Week in Taiwan 1115-1122

November 16: Taiwan's railway construction has reached a new milestone. The ocean line of the Danhai light rail added three new stations from Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf to Taipei University of Marine Technology which began operations on November 15. 

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Pompeo's Remarks Put U.S. "One China" Policy into Question

Pompeo's Remarks Put U.S. "One China" Policy into Question

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated that "It's always important to get the language right. Taiwan has not been a part of China", he made the remarks in a radio interview with Hugh Hewitt on November 12.

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Taiwan, Unable to Join RCEP, Looks to CPTPP

Taiwan, Unable to Join RCEP, Looks to CPTPP

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, the world's largest free trade agreement, was signed by 15 countries representing 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) states as well as Australia, China, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Hanoi, Vietnam on November 15 by video conference.

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Pompeo's Stone Kills Two Birds, Stirs Ripples in Taiwan Strait

Pompeo's Stone Kills Two Birds, Stirs Ripples in Taiwan Strait

Soon-to-step-down United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated in an exclusive radio interview that "Taiwan has not been a part of China" when referring to U.S. policy towards Taiwan.

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This Week in Taiwan 1109-1114

This Week in Taiwan 1109-1114

November 10: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of the United States announced that the "Taiwan-U.S. Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue" will be held on November 20 in Washington. Under Secretary Keith Krach for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment will represent the United States. Taiwan will send a delegation led by Deputy Minister of Economic Affairs Chen Cheng-chi, and Minister without Portfolio John Deng and Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua will connect from Taipei via video conference. 

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