2024 elections in Taiwan

Taiwan Can Do More to Promote Democracy By Incubating Activists Abroad in Election Campaigning

Michael Mo
Taiwan's election campaigns are undoubtedly vibrant among those in Asia. From carnivals with children’s playgrounds to rallies with music and dances, the vibe attracted people from Asia and all over the world to observe and feel democracy in action. Specifically, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would announce the number of foreign groups and individuals who flew to the country to observe each presidential election...
EnglishJanuary 2023Politics8 min read

Hou You-yi Emphasizes Opposition to Both “One Country, Two Systems”, Taiwanese Independence

Brian Hioe
In comments made earlier this week, New Taipei mayor Hou You-yi expressed opposition to both Taiwanese independence and Beijing’s “One Country, Two Systems.” This is among the clearest articulation of a cross-strait stance by the New Taipei mayor to date, with Hou angling for the presidential nomination of the KMT. Otherwise, Hou committed to the defense of the ROC, which includes Matsu, Kinmen, and Penghu...
Cross StraitEnglishInternationalMay 2023Politics5 min read

Thousands Demonstrate on Ketagalan Boulevard for International Workers’ Day

Brian Hioe
Organized labor groups rallied on Ketagalan Boulevard in front of the Presidential Office Building today for International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day in other parts of the world. Though the rally was not as large as in past years, prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the gradual accommodation to COVID-19 in Taiwanese society is what has allowed for International Workers’ Day demonstrations to again take place. Last year, for example, only saw a few hundred workers participate in International Workers’ Day commemorations that were significantly scaled down...
EnglishLaborMay 2022Social Movements6 min read