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.-Taiwan Tariff Arrangement Remains Undisclosed, Could Sway Mass Recall Vote

U.S.-Taiwan Tariff Arrangement Remains Undisclosed, Could Sway Mass Recall Vote

As the United States prepares to implement its new reciprocal tariff policy on August 1, countries around the world are waiting for President Donald Trump to unveil the final list of affected nations. Taiwan, notably absent from all released rounds so far, has yet to receive confirmation of its inclusion.

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U.S. Guiding Taiwan's Military Exercises, Replicating Ukraine's Urban Warfare Model

U.S. Guiding Taiwan's Military Exercises, Replicating Ukraine's Urban Warfare Model

As Taiwan’s Han Kuang No. 41 military exercises draw to a close, the northern region on July 17 conducted an urban resilience drill, featuring a mock missile strike that triggered a nationwide mobile phone alert at 1:30 PM, warning: “Enemy missile attack on northern Taiwan, seek shelter immediately.” Broadcast footage showed inspection teams—including U.S. personnel—entering metro stations, district offices, and shopping centers.

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President Lai's U.S. Transit Reflects U.S.-China Rivalry

President Lai's U.S. Transit Reflects U.S.-China Rivalry

While visiting diplomatic ally Paraguay on July 14, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung revealed that the South American country is eagerly preparing to receive President Lai Ching-te within the next 30 days. The remarks inadvertently disclosed President Lai’s upcoming overseas itinerary. Media reports suggest that in addition to Paraguay, President Lai will also visit Taiwan’s diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize, with a significant stopover in the United States.

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