The Challenges of Transitional Justice in Taiwan
Two recent incidents reveal of the long road ahead for transitional justice to be achieved in Taiwan.
Tag Archives: Taiwan
Taiwan’s Health Minister: The Hero With Bags Under His Eyes
His reputation has grown along with the bags under his eyes. Taiwan’s hardworking health minister is now the country’s most popular man.
Indigenous Community Fights Eviction in Taiwanese City
For the past five years, the Kaohsiung municipal government has been evicting residents of a community known as the city’s oldest indigenous settlement. But even though their houses have largely been torn down, some of the residents still refuse to move.
Expanding the State of Emergency
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of April 2020.
WHO Director-General Accuses Taiwan of Racism
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stoked controversy with comments accusing the Taiwanese government of launching an organized campaign against him in the course of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Tokyo Sinks into Covid-19 Crisis
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of March 2020.
Boba Boom! The Taiwanese Origins of Japan’s Latest Craze
Japan gave Taiwan manga, anime, and KTV. Taiwan is now returning the favor with bubble milk tea.
Taiwan Covid-19 Cases Climb to Over 200
Taiwan’s total number of Covid-19 cases has climbed to at least 235, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). 29 individuals have been released from treatment, while two deaths have taken place.
Speakeasy: Chinese Nationalist Party at a Crossroads
This SNA Speakeasy features Brian Hioe on the theme of “Chinese Nationalist Party at a Crossroads.”
Johnny Chiang Wins KMT Chair Elections
Nationalist Party (KMT) chair elections resulted in the election victory of Taichung legislator Johnny Chiang over his opponent, former Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin.
