Reflecting on the Motherlands of the Taiwanese: Three Tears in Borneo
Nearly 80 years since the end of the war, these soldiers’ stories offer a deeper understanding of the evolution of Taiwanese identity and a shared commitment to safeguarding a peaceful future.
Trump 2.0’s Strong Comeback and Taiwan’s Strategic Options – Part III
Trump’s transactional nature means he will expect Taiwan to present its own terms for negotiation, as his goal is to strike a deal that benefits the US, rather than to destroy Taiwan or China.
Trump 2.0’s Strong Comeback and Taiwan’s Strategic Options – Part II
For Taiwan, the evolving situations in both the Ukraine war and the Middle East conflict must be closely monitored.
Trump 2.0’s Strong Comeback and Taiwan’s Strategic Options – Part I
Thus, over these four years, Taiwan will need to engage equally with the Trump administration, the Republican-controlled Congress, and the Democratic Party, investing equivalent effort and resources to build strong relationships with all parties.
Book Review: The Nameless People – Taiwan’s Pingpu Peoples
The vivid stories of Pingpu youth in the book compel readers to confront the history of Taiwan’s Indigenous peoples and the cultural transformations embedded in that context.
Without Punishment, China Cannot Be Deterred
Washington needs to pursue a strategy in which the United States can punish the CCP every time it tries to inch closer to the redline of attacking Taiwan.
China Engulfed Itself In the Flames of Nationalism
When the Taiwanese no longer share the memories of World War II with China, it is a way for Taiwan to break free from China.
Is Taiwan the motherland of China?
Taiwan is a sovereign state today as the ROC, but Taiwan’s sovereignty does not ultimately depend on the ROC.
The TAIPEI Act: Origins, Tools, Results, and Remedies
Passed in 2020, the TAIPEI Act was intended to stem Taiwan’s loss of international allies and to incentivize the United States to act.
President Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural National Day Address: Taiwan’s International Persona
His intention is to utilize this inclusive stance to strengthen Taiwan’s collective identity and foster unity among its people—acknowledging that the journey of Taiwanese national identity formation is still a long way ahead.
The Continuous Rise of Taiwanese Subjectivity From Colonial Legacy to Democratic Era
It is evident that the path of Taiwanese subjectivity will continue to advance under the Lai administration, accompanied by policies emphasising democratic ideals, rather than taking a route of pitting Taiwanese nationalism against Chinese nationalism.
Taiwan Stands on the Frontline of the Global Tech Competitiveness and Semiconductor Standoff
The United States and its allies are taking measures to protect their interests and prevent Chinese tech companies from dominating the global semiconductor market.