East Asia
Japanese Warship Sighted in the Taiwan Strait for the First Time
This past Wednesday, a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time. Government officials reported to Yomiuri Shimbun that the JS Sazanami would complete exercises within the South China Sea, a territory contended between China and Taiwan.
The Mayhem of Taiwan’s Presidential Race
In a televised meeting on Thursday, plans for a 2024 unity ticket between two of Taiwan’s major political parties fell apart due to disagreements over which candidate would top the ticket.
A Joint Opposition Ticket May Upend the Taiwanese Elections
On Nov. 15, Taiwan’s two main opposition parties in the 2024 presidential election agreed to a joint presidential ticket that may have serious implications for the outcome of the elections and the trajectory of Taiwan. The landmark election will take place on Jan. 13, 2024, and may alter Taiwanese independence for decades to come.
Taiwan Examines Israel-Hamas Conflict, Searching for Insight
Countries all around the world are watching the war between Israel and Hamas — and Taiwan is no exception.
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-Jeou Visits Mainland China
Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-Jeou announced that he was going to pay a visit to mainland China in his personal capacity.
Honduras to shift its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to China
Honduran president Xiomara Castro announced that Honduras is preparing to shift its diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to the People’s Republic of China.
2022 Taiwanese Local Elections: A Full Report
Taiwanese local elections, also known as Taiwanese midterm elections, were held Nov. 26.