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.

Non-Distinction Between Military and Police：War Mentality Will Bring Disaster to All the People

Non-Distinction Between Military and Police：War Mentality Will Bring Disaster to All the People

As cross-strait tensions intensify, the National Police Administration (NPA), Ministry of the Interior (MOI), will train 5,500 young police officers to receive militarized combat training and expand its “Second Special Police Corps” into a so-called "Second Army," although the Executive Yuan and MOI have emphasized that the police will never engage in military work or operations.

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This Week in Taiwan 0423-0429

This Week in Taiwan 0423-0429

April 23: Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng once publicly stated that Taiwan is negotiating with the United States which intends to transfer its arms inventory in East Asia to Taiwan. The prospect has generated discussions by observers. The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that the purpose is to establish a "regional emergency stockpile" for Taiwan's defense needs rather than pre-stock ammunition in Taiwan. The MND is continuing to discuss four issues with the United States, including the definition of emergency, type of ammunition that can be immediately operated by the Armed Forces, transportation, and material transfer time.

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Mayor Hou Visits Singapore to Make Up for Foreign Policy Credits：Presidential Test Not Yet Over

Mayor Hou Visits Singapore to Make Up for Foreign Policy Credits：Presidential Test Not Yet Over

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih met with Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his visit to Singapore, which became a highlight of the trip.

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U.S. Pushes Friend-Shoring Policy But Taiwan Deemed Dangerous Shore

U.S. Pushes Friend-Shoring Policy But Taiwan Deemed Dangerous Shore

The Peterson Institute for International Economics published a report last month, finding that five years into the trade war, China continues its slow decoupling from U.S. exports.

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U.S. Promoting Gun Culture：Will Premier Chen Have to Bear Arms to Protect Himself？

U.S. Promoting Gun Culture：Will Premier Chen Have to Bear Arms to Protect Himself？

For the sake of their temporary political interests, politicians are not hesitating when it comes to performing double-standard skits.

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This Week in Taiwan 0416-0422

This Week in Taiwan 0416-0422

April 16: According to Komas, a major newspaper in Indonesia, the Indonesian government has drawn up a contingency evacuation plan for its citizens in Taiwan. Indonesia is concerned about the situation in the Taiwan Strait because there are as many as 350,000 Indonesians in Taiwan. If war breaks out, then evacuating expatriates will be extremely complicated. The report quoted Director for Citizen Projection Judha Nugraha of Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who stated that in order to prepare for various possibilities, a contingency plan has been formulated in cooperation with the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office to Taipei.

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With China's Frequent Moves, Clouds of Trade War Gather

With China's Frequent Moves, Clouds of Trade War Gather

As China's military drills around Taiwan have just come to an end, the mainland’s Ministry of Commerce immediately announced an investigation into trade barriers affecting more than 2,000 Taiwanese products, including agricultural, industrial, and textile goods.

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Lai's Strategy May Trigger a New Crisis in the Taiwan Strait

Lai's Strategy May Trigger a New Crisis in the Taiwan Strait

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officially announced that R.O.C. Vice President Lai Ching-te, who concurrently serves as DPP chairman, will represent the party in the presidential election.

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Messages Conveyed by PLA's Police Patrols and Military Drills Around Taiwan

Messages Conveyed by PLA's Police Patrols and Military Drills Around Taiwan

The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) three-day "United Sharp Sword" military exercises encircling Taiwan ended on the evening of April 10.

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This Week in Taiwan 0409-0415

This Week in Taiwan 0409-0415

April 10: The People's Liberation Army (PLA) concluded its combat readiness patrol and "United Sharp Sword" military exercises. The Ministry of National Defense (MND) stated that the PLA mobilized a total of 232 sorties to operate around the Taiwan Strait in three days, of which 134 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwest and southeast airspace. Among them, 91 sorties of fighter planes were detected by Taiwan on April 9; 54 sorties, including the J-15 fighter planes carried by the aircraft carrier Shandong, crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwest and southeast airspace. Both figures broke single-day records previously released by the MND.

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