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.
China Will Not Appreciate "Independence" Motives Behind Lai's Personnel An-nouncements
A month before the inauguration of William Lai as president, mainland China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) announced the implementation of new airspace routes in the Taiwan Strait, coinciding with the mainland's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) disclosing Taiwan's dumping of polycarbonate exported to mainland China.
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This Week in Taiwan 0414-0420
April 13: A judge from the Taipei Shilin District Court committed suicide due to work pressure, highlighting the long-standing problem of judges facing increasing caseloads and stricter evaluations. In response, judges across Taiwan expressed their condolences, marking the first collective mourning event for judges in Taiwan.
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Xi：Take More Effective Measures to Promote Exchanges, Ma：Handle Cross-Strait Disputes Wisely and Peacefully
Former President Ma Ying-jeou led a youth delegation to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the East Hall of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of April 10.
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Both Sides of Taiwan Strait Belong to One Family, Ma-Xi Meeting Promoting Great Exchanges
Former President Ma Ying-jeou returned to Taiwan after an 11-day trip to mainland China.
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Recruiting from Small Circle, Lai Cabinet Formation Begins with Conservative Approach
After three months of incubation, the political appointments of President-elect William Lai have been tentatively decided.
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This Week in Taiwan 0407-0413
April 8: The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) received a $6.6 billion subsidy from the United States. The company announced plans to establish its third semiconductor fabrication plant, with an expected adoption of 2-nanometer or more advanced processes by 2030. After expanding operations in the United States, TSMC's local investment will exceed $65 billion.
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Lai Can Harvest Peace Dividends from Ma-Xi Meeting
Former President Ma Ying-jeou embarked on a journey to mainland China on April 1.
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Lai Needs to Grasp Significance of Biden-Xi Call
During a call between American and Chinese leaders before the presidential inauguration of William Lai in Taiwan, President Joe Biden reiterated the United States' One China policy to Chinese President Xi Jinping and emphasized the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
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DPP Pretends to Like Legislative Reform, Officials Obtain Right to Lie
The legislative reform that President Tsai Ing-wen once vowed to carry out has been in a frozen state for a long time.
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This Week in Taiwan 0331-0406
March 31: The Tourism Administration, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, set a target of 12 million tourists visiting Taiwan this year. However, with ongoing cross-strait tensions and a lack of mainland Chinese tourists, attaining this goal seems challenging. Director-General Chou Yang-hui mentioned that the key time point is after summer break. If the government does not open up to mainland tourists by then, then the target will likely be revised down to 10 million visitors.
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