Ministry of Digital Affairs Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Threats to Taiwan, Even as it Faces Cuts from the KMT

Brian Hioe

What Can We Expect for Taiwan with the Second Trump Presidency?

Brian Hioe

With Resumption of Limited Group Tours, Lai Administration Attempts to Signal Openness to Chinese Tourism

Brian Hioe

Proposal for New Military Courts Likely to Meet Pushback from the KMT

Brian Hioe

Lunar New Year Drills Occur Without Major Incident, as Lai Emphasizes “Four Pillars of Peace”

Brian Hioe

International

Members of Taiwanese Religious Group Arrested in China

Brian Hioe
The Taiwanese government has sought to call attention to the detention of three Yiguandao followers in China. The three individuals, surnamed Chiang, Chou, and Hsieh, were detained on charges of "organizing and practicing as members of a cult that undermines law enforcement.” The Mainland Affairs Council, however, has sought to emphasize that Yiguandao is a religion that has millions of followers in Taiwan and that the three were not engaged in political activities, but legitimate religious activity...
Cross StraitDecember 2024EnglishInternational4 min read

After Lai Trip, China Deploys Largest Number of Naval Vessels Around Taiwan Since 1996

Brian Hioe
China has deployed a large number of vessels around Taiwan, with the Taiwanese military reporting the largest number of naval ships deployed by China since 1996. An uptick in air incursions has also taken place, with 47 detected between 6 AM on Monday and 6 AM on Tuesday. At the same time, it is yet unclear how many ships there are. Reuters reported yesterday that 90 coast guard and naval vessels had been detected, but the Taiwanese military has stated that only 12 naval vessels and nine other ships were detected...
Cross StraitDecember 2024EnglishInternational6 min read

Ma Ying-jeou-Led Chinese Student Delegation to Taiwan Leads to Controversy

Brian Hioe
A recent visit to Taiwan by a Chinese student delegation organized by the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation has drawn controversy. The delegation includes several Chinese athletes, such as table tennis player Ma Long, a participant in the Olympics. Namely, the delegation has been protested on a number of occasions. Otherwise, statements by the students provoked public outrage...
Cross StraitDecember 2024EnglishInternationalPolitics6 min read