A charged debate: Taiwan’s nuclear energy conundrum
In less than five decades, nuclear power in Taiwan went from a much lauded energy source to a nuisance. After the Fukushima incident in 2011, growing concerns about safety led to a shifting of attitudes towards nuclear power. The current Taiwanese administration continues to pursue its policy to phase out nuclear power by 2025 but meets growing challenges. This article explores the history of Taiwan's nuclear power program, the factors that led to its decline, and the security challenges of phasing out nuclear power.
China vs. Taiwan: The battle for diplomatic allies
When Honduras announced late March that it would sever diplomatic ties with Republic of China (Taiwan) and establish official relations with China, it was the 9th country to do so under President Tsai Ing-wen's presidency. This announcement was followed by the president's visit to Taiwan's diplomatic allies in Latin America. The number of Taiwan's remaining allies was reduced to a historic low of 13. What does this mean for Taiwan?
Does winning Taiwan’s local election pave the way to presidency?
Taiwan’s ruling party suffered a crushing defeat in the 2022 local elections. KMT's victory has raised the question of whether it will regain the voters’ support in 2024. Let’s take a deep dive into how Taiwan’s local election results have impacted the presidential election results in the past 16 years.
Taiwan's big swing in election results in the past decade
After the DPP’s sweeping victory in the 2020 presidential election, it experienced a significant loss in the 2022 local election. In this Taiwan Explained article, we shall walk you through the timeline that shows how the political landscape shifted in Taiwan over the past decade.
KMT's victory vs. DPP's defeat? The real story behind Taiwan’s local elections
Taiwan’s 9-in-1 election played the role of bellwether in gauging the island nation’s political psyche. In this “Taiwan Explained” article, we take a deep dive into the election results that seemed to have dealt a blow to the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DDP).
The evolving role of immigration in Taiwan politics
Almost 300,000 immigrant voters in Taiwan play an essential role in affecting political planning. From the interest in immigration laws between parties to the results of the election, what are some changes we can see from 2018 to 2022?