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.

PRC Civilian Drone Shot Down by Taiwan Soldiers Stationed on Kinmen

PRC Civilian Drone Shot Down by Taiwan Soldiers Stationed on Kinmen

Mainland Chinese civilian drones have repeatedly flown into the airspace of Kinmen in recent weeks.

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Failed Handling of Civilian Drone by Both Sides of Taiwan Strait

Failed Handling of Civilian Drone by Both Sides of Taiwan Strait

The Kinmen Defense Command finally took action, shooting down a mainland Chinese drone interfering with the frontline station.

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Taiwan to Pay a High Price for U.S. Congressional Visits

Taiwan to Pay a High Price for U.S. Congressional Visits

Recently, American politicians have been visiting Taiwan quite often, and Taiwan has promoted the closeness of U.S.-Taiwan relations as proof that the "alliance of values" is rock-solid.

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This Week in Taiwan 0828-0903

This Week in Taiwan 0828-0903

August 28: The United States Navy's Seventh Fleet confirmed that two guided missile cruisers passed through the Taiwan Strait on the same day, demonstrating U.S. commitment to a free and open Ind-Pacific region. This is the first time that a U.S. ship has passed through the Taiwan Strait after a visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi of the House of Representatives to Taiwan triggered mainland Chinese military exercises.

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Andrew Hsia:ECFA Will Not Be Terminated Now

Andrew Hsia:ECFA Will Not Be Terminated Now

Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) returned to Taiwan yesterday after concluding his visit to mainland China, and he held a video press conference to report the results.

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To Avoid Cross-Strait Conflict, Only Pragmatic Communication Can Maintain Goodwill

To Avoid Cross-Strait Conflict, Only Pragmatic Communication Can Maintain Goodwill

Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia of the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) led a delegation to visit mainland China and met with President Zhang Zhijun of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS).

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Audrey Tang Who Likes Outsourcing May Mess Up Again

Audrey Tang Who Likes Outsourcing May Mess Up Again

On August 27, the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) officially unveiled its plaque, creating great sensation.

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This Week in Taiwan 0821-0827

This Week in Taiwan 0821-0827

August 23: The Yilan District Prosecutors' Office charged 15 people including County Executive Lin Chi-miao, alleging money laundering and money flow from unknown sources amounting to more than NT$78.4 million (about US$2.5 million). Lin stated that the prosecution was politically motivated and timed after she announced her leading the polls and before her registration the following week for re-election.

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300 Taiwanese Victims Trapped in Cambodia Seek Rescue

300 Taiwanese Victims Trapped in Cambodia Seek Rescue

Recently, it has been reported that Taiwanese youths who were lured to work in Cambodia by fraudulent organizations, have suffered inhumane treatment such as trafficking, sexual assault, and forced organ harvesting.

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Shirking Responsibility is the Cheapest Means of Government

Shirking Responsibility is the Cheapest Means of Government

As our people were trapped in Cambodia by scams groups.

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