Don’t blame Taiwan for cross-strait challenges
The fundamental question is: Why should Taiwan’s political future be based on historical events that bear no relevance to modern society? The nation must…
Category Democracy
Aerotropolis – DPP lets construction-industrial state win one
The Aerotropolis around Taoyuan is the largest land expropriation in the democratic era. Stopping that aerotropolis is a key to the DPP’s remaining a…
The Impact of Taiwan’s Sunflower Student Movement on the KMT-CCP Cooperative Framework
Taiwan’s Sunflower Student Movement in March 2014 and the assorted protests against the Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement (CSSTA) were triggered by the KMT-CCP cooperation…
Historical victory for Taiwan's opposition – A new start for Taiwan
Taiwan’s opposition wins all major cities, and KMT suffers an historic blow throughout Taiwan. The election results suggest a change of government in 2016…
Taishang not coming home to vote….
Taishang come in pro-Taiwan and pro-China flavors, just like politics back home in Taiwan. Many might argue that they will be more pro-China than…
Nine-in-one Elections Forecast and Taiwan’s Future Political Landscape
The ruling Kuomintang is likely to suffer a major setback in the upcoming nine-in-one elections on November 29. The KMT currently rules 15 of…
Seminar at London School of Economics – Dennis Wei (魏揚) and Wu Cheng (吳崢)
Dennis Wei (魏揚) and Wu Cheng (吳崢) talked about how the rise of the Sunflower Movement is closely connected to the current social, economic…
Event in London – What is next for the Sunflower Movement?
Why did Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement occupy the parliament for three weeks?Did this undermine or strengthen democracy?The Sunflower Movement showed public support for Taiwan’s democracy…
KMT cranks up the heat on Ko in Taipei
Non-aligned candidate for mayor Ko Wen-je, who is supported by the pan-Green side, is feeling the heat from the KMT. It was totally predictable…
Shifts in Unification/Independence Preferences in the Wake of the Sunflower Student Movement
Young people care even more about politics and Taiwan’s future. They have now become confident and outspoken. We should pay attention whether these developments…