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.

U.S. Midterm Elections, Biden-Xi Meeting, and Red Line in the Taiwan Strait

U.S. Midterm Elections, Biden-Xi Meeting, and Red Line in the Taiwan Strait

The results of the midterm election in the United States reaffirmed the polarization and populism in American politics.

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With No Mutual Trust Between China and U.S., "Resist China" Only Harms Taiwan

With No Mutual Trust Between China and U.S., "Resist China" Only Harms Taiwan

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) successfully won the elections from 2014 to 2020 by promoting "resist China to protect Taiwan."

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RCEP Effect Cannot be Ignored

RCEP Effect Cannot be Ignored

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), which came into effect on January 1 of this year, has garnered less attention than the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

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This Week in Taiwan 1106-1112

This Week in Taiwan 1106-1112

November 6: Taipei mayoral candidate Chen Shih-chung of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is mired in a controversy about his marital fidelity. Taipei City Councilor Hsu Chiao-hsin of the Kuomintang (KMT) posted photos on Facebook exposing that after dining at an upscale restaurant with a minimum consumption of NT$80,000 (about US$2,562) and appearing slightly drunk, Chen held hands and hugged the shoulder of Lee Ya-ling, deputy superintendent of the Songde branch of the Taipei City Hospital, while her husband was beside her. Hsu questioned Chen's morality. 

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Is Lai's Cross-Strait Policy Discourse Acceptable to U.S. and Taiwan's People？

Is Lai's Cross-Strait Policy Discourse Acceptable to U.S. and Taiwan's People？

During his Palau trip, Vice President William Lai discussed cross-strait relations.

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Why "Resist China to Protect Taiwan" Has Lost its Luster

Why "Resist China to Protect Taiwan" Has Lost its Luster

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has entertained a fantasy in this upcoming local election that numerous voters will respond to its slogan of "resist China to protect Taiwan."

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Vietnam's Strategic Wisdom：Lessons for Taiwan

Vietnam's Strategic Wisdom：Lessons for Taiwan

General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee was invited by Xi Jinping to visit mainland China with a CPV delegation for four days from October 10.

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This Week in Taiwan 1030-1105

This Week in Taiwan 1030-1105

October 31: The China Youth Corps (CYC) launched a demonstration on October 30, taking to the streets for the first time to defend its rights and interests. 

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Su Chi Criticizes President Tsai for Playing Double Face, Leaving Taiwan in Danger

Su Chi Criticizes President Tsai for Playing Double Face, Leaving Taiwan in Danger

Su Chi, chairman of the Taipei Forum and former secretary-general of the National Security Council, stated October 26 that President Tsai Ing-wen has divided Taiwan’s role in U.S.-China-Taiwan triangular relations into “yin” and “yang” faces (refers to a Chinese philosophical concept that describes opposite but supplemental forces), causing totally different analyses of Taiwan’s role inside and outside of Taiwan.

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National Treasure Breakage：Tsai Administration Should Explain Clearly

National Treasure Breakage：Tsai Administration Should Explain Clearly

Three pieces of porcelain treasures, stored in the National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taiwan, had been broken, shocking the world.

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