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Vol. 840 / Content

The Warring States of Loyalty Points

Vol. 840

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Industry

Exclusive Interview: Uber CEO Bullish on Taiwan Market, Supports New Labor Regulation

Uber CEO's visit to Taiwan coincides with the initial approval of the food delivery law, and Bolt's entry into Taiwan in September to compete with Uber for drivers and customers. Faced with AI disrupting the world, how will Uber, the last game-changer, respond?

International

Xi–Trump and CCP–KMT Meetings: What Is China Up To?

Two carefully timed meetings in 2026 — a Xi–Trump summit and a revived CCP–KMT dialogue — could reshape cross-strait dynamics. Behind the choreography, Beijing’s priority is not breakthrough, but control.

Politics & Society

Why Did Budget Cuts in Taiwan’s Legislature Turn Into Political Theater?

In early 2025, Taiwan’s legislature massively slashed the central government’s general budget proposal, but the Executive Yuan subsequently made up for the shortfall with a supplementary budget. Politicians used the standoff over the budget for political grandstanding. What price does Taiwan’s democracy pay for such theatrics?