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.

Taiwan Is Facing a New Wave of Diplomatic Tsunami

Taiwan Is Facing a New Wave of Diplomatic Tsunami

The Central American Parliament (PARLACEN) passed a motion by Nicaragua to approve mainland China as a permanent observer and revoke that status for the Republic of China (Taiwan).

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Excluded from BRICS Summit, Can Eswatini Sustain Taiwan Support？

Excluded from BRICS Summit, Can Eswatini Sustain Taiwan Support？

The BRICS Summit recently took place in South Africa, and all African heads of state were invited except the leader of Taiwan's diplomatic ally, Eswatini.

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Japan's Nuclear Wastewater and Taiwan's Reticence

Japan's Nuclear Wastewater and Taiwan's Reticence

Starting this week, Japan will begin releasing up to 1.3 million tons of nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.

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This Week in Taiwan 0820-0826

This Week in Taiwan 0820-0826

August 21: Mainland China announced that due to the detection of scale insects, it will suspend the import of mangoes from Taiwan. The Ministry of Agriculture responded that China's approach does not conform to international norms and will continue to develop foreign high-end markets to ensure farmer incomes.

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Aftereffects of Lai's U.S. Visit：Deliberately Low-Key to Make U.S. Comfortable？ Beijing Calls His Path "Dangerous"

Aftereffects of Lai's U.S. Visit：Deliberately Low-Key to Make U.S. Comfortable？ Beijing Calls His Path "Dangerous"

Vice President William Lai’s trip, on which he served as President Tsai Ing-wen’s special envoy to attend the inauguration ceremony of Paraguay’s president, came to an end.

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China's Elimination of ECFA "Benefiting Taiwan" Measures Augurs New Script towards Taiwan Post-Election

China's Elimination of ECFA "Benefiting Taiwan" Measures Augurs New Script towards Taiwan Post-Election

During Vice President William Mr. Lai's foreign visit to Paraguay, mainland China's Ministry of Commerce levied anti-dumping duties on polycarbonate imported from Taiwan and accused Taiwan of breaching WTO rules.

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Energy Company Figurehead Scandal Sheds Light on Taipower's Huge Losses

Energy Company Figurehead Scandal Sheds Light on Taipower's Huge Losses

Recently, two pieces of news related to energy have caught public attention and sparked widespread discussion.

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This Week in Taiwan 0813-0819

This Week in Taiwan 0813-0819

August 14: Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an, who is affiliated with the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), was reported last year for allegedly fraudulently receiving office expenses while serving as legislator. The Taipei District Prosecutor's Office concluded its investigation and indicted Kao and five assistants in accordance with the Anti-Corruption Act and Criminal Code. Kao's indictment may affect the TPP's electoral performance in Hsinchu and even impact whether her former boss, Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Company (Foxconn), runs independently for president.

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Hou's Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions Embraces Nuclear, Renewable Energy

Hou's Plan to Reduce Carbon Emissions Embraces Nuclear, Renewable Energy

Under the anti-nuclear movement, the Kuomintang's (KMT) energy policy has been a target of public scrutiny.

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Aso's "War Readiness" Comments Should Not be Misread

Aso's "War Readiness" Comments Should Not be Misread

Taro Aso, vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and former prime minister of Japan, arrived in Taiwan for a three-day visit on August 7.

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