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.

If China Forgoes Hegemony, Will the World Cease to Struggle？

If China Forgoes Hegemony, Will the World Cease to Struggle？

The Tianjin "meeting" between Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman of the United States went through a series of twists and turns; the reluctant encounter yielded very limited results.

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Put Nationalist Sentiment to Rest and Honor the Olympic Spirit

Put Nationalist Sentiment to Rest and Honor the Olympic Spirit

The Olympic Games are leading international sporting events that offer Taiwan the opportunity to draw world attentions.

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This Week in Taiwan 0725-0801

This Week in Taiwan 0725-0801

July 25: The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Ministry of Health and Welfare held a meeting to approve the adoption of domestically produced Medigen vaccines, which have recently obtained emergency use authorization (EUA), into the publicly funded vaccination plan.

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Olympic Delegation Athletes Fly Economy Class, While Officials Fly Business Class, Stirring Controversy

Olympic Delegation Athletes Fly Economy Class, While Officials Fly Business Class, Stirring Controversy

The Chinese Taipei delegation to the Tokyo Olympics departed for Japan on July 19.

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Stealthy Cyber Army Hitting the Wall

Stealthy Cyber Army Hitting the Wall

Taiwan's Olympic team athletes, bearing the expectations and blessings of the people during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, flew to Tokyo to participate in the games.

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Friend, Are You Really Leaving the Group Chat？

Friend, Are You Really Leaving the Group Chat？

During this period of time, messages such as "I'm leaving because I disagree" have been appearing in group chats among friends or old classmates.

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This Week in Taiwan 0718-0724

This Week in Taiwan 0718-0724

July 19: It was reported that 15 people violated epidemic prevention regulations and gathered to dine at a luxury resort in Pingtung. The group included Executive Director Chen Cheng-wen of the Executive Yuan's Southern Taiwan Joint Services Center. For this, Chen on July 18 tendered his resignation, which was approved. On July 19, the Health Bureau of the Pingtung County Government imposed a fine of NT$100,000 (about US$3,570) against each of the 15 people who dined unlawfully. 

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Executive Yuan Thanks Public-Private Partnership in Procuring BioNTech Vaccines, Stresses Government Did Not Block Procurement Efforts

Executive Yuan Thanks Public-Private Partnership in Procuring BioNTech Vaccines, Stresses Government Did Not Block Procurement Efforts

The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) announced that they will each donate 5 million doses of BioNTech vaccines.

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Blocked Vaccines But Now Eager to Take Credit

Blocked Vaccines But Now Eager to Take Credit

Hon Hai Precision Industry (Foxconn) and the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) announced that they have signed contracts with Shanghai Fosun Pharma and have completed the purchase of 5 million doses of BioNTech vaccines, which will be donated to the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW).

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Piercing the False Veil of the Tsai Administration's Three Principles on Vaccine Procurement

Piercing the False Veil of the Tsai Administration's Three Principles on Vaccine Procurement

The procurement of German BioNTech vaccines through its agent Fosun Pharmaceutical  based in Shanghai by two major Taiwanese high-tech companies has finally been completed.

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