The political narratives that the KMT will lean into for the next election is increasingly clear, as the KMT seeks to frame the DPP as a warmonger seeking conflict with China, while positioning itself as a party of peace. That is, the KMT seeks to frame the DPP as provoking China into hostilities by seeking Taiwanese independence...
Although it is not likely to become the key issue to be voted on, seeing as presidential elections traditionally revolve around the issue of cross-strait relations, the issue of nuclear energy will be an important substrate of the Taiwanese presidential elections. It proves unsurprising, then, that the issue of nuclear energy has again come up as a contentious issue–as it has long been in Taiwan, given Taiwan’s nature as an island country...
Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je has continued efforts to shift perceptions of his stance on cross-strait relations in recent days. Namely, Ko seems to be trying to recalibrate his stance on cross-strait relations ahead of the 2024 elections, during which he will be running as the presidential candidate of the TPP. Ko founded the TPP in order to strengthen his standing for a presidential run and he is the party’s chair...
Me Too-style sexual harassment allegations continue to embroil Taiwan. Accusations remain mostly centered on the political world, though there have been accusations more related to the academic or art worlds...
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Taiwan was again denied entrance to the World Health Association, the governing body of the World Health Organization this year...
The DPP announced a slate of legislative candidates earlier this week, particularly with an aim on highlighting the young candidates it was fielding. This includes former Sunflower Movement student leader Lin Fei-fan, who later served as deputy secretary-general of the DPP as part of the Su Tseng-chang cabinet, as well as Taipei city councilor Wu Pei-yi, another former Sunflower Movement activist...
A public outcry has ensued after a number of incidents at the National Taiwan University involving racism and sexism among the student body. NTU is traditionally thought of as Taiwan’s most prestigious university...
A scandal has broken out with regard to the DPP’s candidate nomination for the 2024 legislative elections, with Zhongzheng-Wanhua city councilor Wu Pei-yi apparently passed over in favor of “Chicken Cutlet Girl” Ili Cheng...
Police brutality become discussed in Taiwan after an incident involving police beating a man causing a disturbance in a 7/11. The 7/11 was located in Zhongli, Taoyuan...
