Tag: Taiwan politics
Taiwan Investigates Attack on Akio Yaita as Possible Case of Transnational Repression
Officials are investigating whether the July 6 assault on Japanese-born journalist and think tank director...
Japanese-born Journalist Akio Yaita Attacked After Speech in Taiwan; Chinese Suspect Arrested
Akio Yaita, a Japanese-born journalist and director of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Think Tank Executive...
Taiwan’s Opposition Blocks Executive Yuan Drone Bill, Plans Rival Legislation
According to the Taipei Times, Taiwan’s Executive Yuan (the central executive branch of the government...
Cheng Li-Wen Returns to Taiwan After US Trip Amid Scrutiny Over Alleged United Front Links
Cheng Li-wen, chairwoman of Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT), returned to Taiwan on Tuesday, June 16 after concluding...
Politico Explains Cheng Li-wen’s ‘Cold Reception’ in Washington
On June 17, the cover story of National Security Daily, published by Politico, was headlined "Washington...
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wen’s Washington Visit Collapses After White House Meeting Canceled
In June, with just five months remaining before Taiwan's local elections, Kuomintang (KMT) Chair Cheng...
Taiwan’s Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim Meets European Delegation, Urges Democracies to Defend Freedom
On Friday, June 12 Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim met with a delegation attending the 58th General...
Protester Disrupts Washington Event, Calls Xi Jinping ‘Dictator’ During Cheng Li-wen Appearance
Kuomintang (KMT) Chair Cheng Li-wen is currently visiting the United States, where several incidents...
Taiwan’s Parliament Blocks Proposed Draft Bill to Build Domestic Drone Industry
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, equivalent to the island's Parliament blocked a proposed draft bill on June...
Taiwan Opposition Leader’s Meal With China-Linked Figure During US Visit Triggers Controversy
During her visit to the United States, Cheng Li-wun posted photos on Facebook from a banquet with the...
Taiwan’s Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Says She Would Welcome Talks With Trump
Taiwanese opposition leader and Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li-wun is currently on a two-week visit...
Czech Senate President in Taiwan: ‘Freedom Comes With Responsibility’
According to the Taipei Times, the Czech Centre Taipei hosted the forum “The Václav Havel Dialogues:...