Taking Taiwan's Pulse on Nuclear Power
An Ambivalent No to Nuclear Four
Popular pressure has forced Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant to be put on hold. CommonWealth Magazine's latest survey looks more closely at what the public was thinking and if it is ready for the consequences.
Economics Minister Chang Chia-juch:
Taiwan Can't Say 'No' to Free Trade
In this exclusive interview, Taiwan's Minister of Economic Affairs argues candidly that while free trade agreements are bound to hurt, bowing out of them is not an option.
Demystifying ECFA
The Early Harvest List, 3 Years On
Exclusive cross-strait trade figures throw doubt on the notion of a free trade agreement whose "benefits outweigh the drawbacks." What are the true results of ECFA?
FTA Insights from Korea
Be Prepared, Be Competitive, Be Inclusive
South Korea has a strong infrastructure in place for negotiating and carrying out FTAs, but it wasn't always that way. The lessons gained over the past 20 years offer plenty for Taiwan to think about.
Insights from Korea
The Beauty and Beastliness of Free Trade
With a vast network of free trade agreements, South Korea's trade volume has surpassed Taiwan's by leaps and bounds. Yet its society is polarized by a widening wealth gap. What lessons can Taiwan learn?
Gong Ji-young:
This Is Not Freedom, It's the Law of the Jungle
South Korean writer Gong Ji-young, author of the bestselling novel The Crucible, muses on the dwindling hopes of Korea's younger generation, and what the true source of happiness is.