What Happens to Hon Hai if Terry Gou Runs for President?

On April 17, Hon Hai Group chairman Terry Gou dropped a bombshell, announcing his intention to run for president. Once Chairman Gou becomes candidate Gou, he is sure to distance himself from Hon Hai to some degree. But can Hon Hai really afford to let Terry Gou “walk away” in its current state? And who else can take the helm of the Hon Hai empire?

The Black Hole of Fake News

Taiwan Caught in Online Opinion War

“Fake news” is the battlefield of the internet age, with the freedom of speech so valued by democratic societies used against them. Taiwan is a major battleground in this information war. Can it stop “fake news” from influencing its 2020 presidential election?

NT$100K a Month

Interview with Keyboard Warrior for 2020 Presidential Candidate

Wayne (a pseudonym), 30, is the head of an Internet marketing company. In 2014, he got his first taste of coordinating online promotions for a city assembly candidate, helping win the election and launching his career as an Internet shill. Other than the Chinese Communist Party, his team turns no potential clients away. “We make enough money; it doesn’t make sense to play such high-stakes games,” he says.

New Entries and Extra Stars

How Did These Michelin Restaurants Make the Cut?

Michelin Guide Taipei has announced its selection for 2019. Let’s look at the five new entries and the two that earned additional stars. What did they do right? What’s their secret to success?