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.
Having Defeated Domineering CEO, Iron-Blooded Cop's Next Challenge
Although Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Company (Foxconn), held four large-scale campaign rallies from southern to northern Taiwan in early May, and reached a climax with a "Peace Declaration" in Kinmen, he was eventually informed by the Chairman Eric Chu of the Kuomintang (KMT) that he will not be recruited as the party’s presidential candidate.
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Why Don't Young Voters Like Lai？
Just like the statement by Chairman and presidential candidate William Lai of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) about how "housing prices are falling," saying that the young people do not like Mr. Lai would not be very accurate.
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National Team Proliferation Syndrome：Administrative Incompetence Accumulating under Tsai Administration
During a campaign rally in Keelung on May 15, Vice President William Lai stated that if elected president, he would establish a special task force in the Executive Yuan to enhance cooperation between the central and local governments and address the issues of each county and city individually.
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This Week in Taiwan 0514-0520
May 14: The domestically-manufactured prototype of a submarine is expected to be launched in late September, and President Tsai Ing-wen will be invited to personally chair the ceremony. The Navy estimates that the submarine prototype will deploy 18 MK-48-6 heavy torpedoes in September 2024 and March 2025, with a maximum speed of 55 knots. The German-made SUT heavy torpedo used by submarines is 60 percent faster, and the maximum range is also increased by 25 percent.
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Hou：Opposed to Both "One Country, Two Systems" and Taiwan Independence
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the cross-strait stance of Mayor Hou Yu-ih of New Taipei has become a topic of concern for both sides of the political spectrum.
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Hidden Worries Behind Lai's Wishful Thinking
In comparison to the presidential candidate nomination of the Kuomintang (KMT), which is currently embroiled in a stalemate between Mayor Hou Yu-ih of New Taipei and Terry Gou, founder of Hon Hai Precision Industry Company (Foxconn), the presidential candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), William Lai, has already launched his campaign, with both online and physical activities in full swing.
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Rarely Seen, NCC Overruled！President Tsai Doesn't Seem Surprised
The decision by the National Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down CtiTV News was revoked on May 10 by the Taipei High Administrative Court.
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This Week in Taiwan 0507-0513
May 7: According to Bloomberg News, the administration of President Joe Biden in the United States is planning to use Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) to provide $500 million in arms aid to Taiwan, but the details remain unclear. The PDA provided the basis for emergency authorization by the United States to accelerate military aid to Ukraine and would be a first for Taiwan. During interpellation at the Foreign and National Defense Committee of the Legislative Yuan, Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng stated that the $500 million in additional funding will be used to make up for deficiencies resulting from the delayed delivery of Taiwan's arms procurements.
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Four Major Trends Developing in 2024 Presidential Election
This Monday, United Daily News released an opinion poll on Taiwan’s presidential election which has attracted great attention.
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Why Premier Chen Wanted to Muffle Ma
Recently former President Ma Ying-jeou went to Greece to attend an international conference.
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