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Cross-Strait Taiwan Politics
Assessing The Impact of the 11/24 Elections in Three Questions
Posted On November 26, 2018 J Michael Cole 0

The Democratic Progressive Party suffered a major setback in Saturday’s ‘nine-in-one’ elections, losing seven of the 13 cities and counties …

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Cross-Strait World
Worry Not: The New AIT Compound in Taipei Will Not Derail US-China Relations
Posted On June 1, 2018 J Michael Cole 0

Much speculation has surrounded this month’s opening of the new de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan and the effects it …

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Unprecedented Violence, Possible China Link As Anti-Pension Reform Protesters Storm Taiwan’s Legislature
Posted On April 27, 2018 J Michael Cole 0

Physical assaults on members of the press and law-enforcement officials, and the presence of a protest leader at an event …

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Taiwan Travel Act: Use it Wisely
Posted On March 29, 2018 J Michael Cole 0

Recently signed into law by President Trump, the Taiwan Travel Act opens the door for high-level exchanges between Taiwanese and …

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Taiwan Politics
The Politics of Railway Relocation in Taiwan: Democracy versus the Environment
Posted On February 12, 2018 Dafydd Fell 0

Although democracy has offered many environmental benefits, it has at times promoted environmentally damaging policies that are now very difficult …

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Cross-Strait World
Could Trump’s Decision on Israel Set a New Precedent for Taiwan?

Posted On January 2, 2018 Kelvin Chen 0

With his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, President Trump has shown that he is not afraid …

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Municipal Liaison Offices in China: A Dangerous Idea
Posted On November 7, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

The mayors of Taipei and New Taipei City are exploring the possibility of setting up liaison offices in China, a …

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China Seeks Vicious Circle of Violence Through United Front Activities in Taiwan
Posted On September 26, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Violent altercations at a concert held at National Taiwan University this past weekend are a powerful reminder that China’s United …

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Society & Culture
Taiwan’s Greatest Victory is Not the Medal Count
Posted On August 30, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

More than a celebration of sports, the games were a rare opportunity for Taiwan to shine on the world stage. …

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Cross-Strait World
Interpol Puts China Ahead of Public Safety as Taipei Readies to Host 2017 Universiade
Posted On August 15, 2017 J Michael Cole 0

Once again an international institution is allowing China to create a major blind spot in the global surveillance system.   “As national …