Ko Wen-Je

Stumbles By Pay.taipei Initiative Indicate Government Disconnects From Tech Sector

Brian Hioe
Recent criticisms of of the newly launched pay.taipei initiative by members of Taiwan’s tech community, including g0v’s Billy Lin, are illustrative of disconnects between Taiwan’s tech industry and government officials who may wish to create a tech-friendly image for Taiwan but may not be willing to take the sometimes simple steps to realize that vision...
EnglishJune 2017Politics6 min read

Comments By William Lai Provoke Ire

Brian Hioe
Controversy has been provoked by comments from Tainan mayor William Lai stating that his views are for Taiwan to have relations “close to China, while loving Taiwan.” For Lai, previously known as a pro-independence firebrand, these comments are a notable step back from previous statements in which Lai avowed support of Taiwanese independence while traveling in China. Very likely Lai’s statement reflects several things...
EnglishJune 2017Politics9 min read