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.
Former President Ma Ying-jeou will visit China again on April 1, with his visit to Beijing sparking anticipation for a possible "Ma-Xi Meeting."
DetailsIn recent years, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration and its supporters have been advocating for "cognitive warfare."
DetailsPresident-elect William Lai's recent industry tour included a visit to the Asia UAV AI Innovation Application R&D Center in Chiayi, where a drone capable of carrying lightweight missiles with propeller-driven motors bearing the label "Made in China" caused a stir.
DetailsMarch 24: Vice President-elect Bi-khim Hsiao concluded her visit to the United States and Europe and returned to Taiwan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Hsiao was invited to visit the European Parliament, the Czech Republic, Poland, and Lithuania to convey Taiwan's message of democratic solidarity with European nations. According to scholars, the "One China" policy practiced by European countries remains hard to change; Taiwan should not be overly optimistic.
DetailsPresident-elect William Lai visited the Hsinchu Science Park on March 19 for a closed-door meeting with semiconductor industry representatives, marking the first stop of his post-election five major industries' dialogue.
DetailsChairman Frank Huang of the Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (PSMC) recently proposed that semiconductor manufacturers build their own nuclear power plants.
DetailsAmid the volatile situation in the South China Sea, concerns have emerged as a new pier on Taiping Island (Itu Aba), costing NT$1.7 billion (about US$53 million), is set for inauguration.
DetailsMarch 19: The Coast Guard Administration is set to hold a completion ceremony for its pier improvement project at Taiping Island (Itu Aba) in the South China Sea. The Kuomintang (KMT) urged President Tsai Ing-wen to follow the example of former presidents Chen Shui-bian and Ma Ying-jeou by visiting Taiping Island before leaving office to assert sovereignty. The Foreign Affairs and National Committee of the Legislative Yuan plans to visit the island on May 16 to inspect the living facilities and combat readiness of military personnel there.
DetailsAfter nearly eight years in office, President Tsai Ing-wen finally met with Chairman Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) two months before stepping down and arranged to meet with Chairman Eric Chu of the Kuomintang (KMT), hoping for unity across party lines to advance the nation.
DetailsIn April 2002, during an interpellation at the Legislative Yuan, then Premier You Si-kun committed to setting up an absentee voting system as long as the Central Election Commission (CEC) can overcome the technical issues.
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