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.
AIT Stirred Up a Hornet's Nest for Taiwan
Several members of the United States Congress jointly proposed the "U.S.-Taiwan Public Health Protection Act" in the Senate and House of Representatives on November 4.
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This Week in Taiwan 1205-1211
December 6: The domestic violence case involving Legislator Kao Chia-yu as the victim accidentally triggered a "national-level" cyber-army chaos. Chairman Eric Chu of the Kuomintang (KMT) called upon the Legislative Yuan for strong oversight, including cutting all government funding for maintaining cyber-armies. According to Chu, the incident allowed the public to see in-fighting within the ruling Democratic Progressive party (DPP), including maintaining cyber-armies for power struggles. These are dark forces which seriously threaten Taiwan.
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DPP Legislator Assaulted by Boyfriend Triggers In-Fighting Among DPP Cyber-Warriors, Resignation of Presidential Policy Advisor
News on November 30 of Legislator Kao Chia-yu of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) abused by her boyfriend sent shock waves across Taiwan.
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Bring an End to the Cyber-Army Chaos
After Legislator Kao Chia-yu was domestically abused by her boyfriend, it brought back out the issue of Internet armies twisting narratives.
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Taiwan is now an "illiberal democracy"
Recently the Information Commissioner’s Office of the United Kingdom issued a decision, in which the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) denied holding of the names of President Tsai Ing-wen’s examiners and information of oral examination of her doctoral dissertation.
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Latest Development of "Thesis Gate"：LSE Denies Holding Tsai's Dissertation Committee List and Report
The "Thesis Gate" involving President Tsai Ing-wen has seen new developments.
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This Week in Taiwan 1128-1204
November 30: The Department of Protective Services, Ministry of Health and Welfare, released the results of a second large-scale survey on intimate relationship violence on Taiwanese women. One in every five women has experienced intimate partner violence in their lives. Among them, "mental violence" is the most common, reflecting the seriousness of the domestic violence issue in Taiwan.
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Mainland China Imposes Penalties on Pro-DPP Taiwanese Company
Taiwan conglomerate Far Eastern Group's investment in polyester and synthetic fiber and cement plants in mainland China was fined and taxed 474 million yuan (about US$74 million) for a number of violations.
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Purpose Behind Targeting Political Contributions by Taiwanese Business People
Mainland China has been rumored to punish "two-sided" Taiwanese business people as early as 2018.
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Broaden the Mindset Beyond Elections for Industrial Development
Recently, I read in Forbes a listing of the richest billionaires in 2021 in terms of net worth.
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