She says Taiwan must embrace its Chinese heritage to avoid war. Her critics say she wants to steer the island into Beijing’s orbit.
Author: Chris Buckley, Amy Chang Chien and Lam Yik Fei
For Taiwan’s Small Exporters, the Uncertainty’s as Bad as the Tariffs
The island’s many small factories have thrived by being frugal — and flexible. But President Trump’s unpredictability is testing their limits.
Noisy, Gaudy and Spiritual: Young Pilgrims Embrace an Ancient Goddess
On an island whose religious diversity is part of its democratic identity, many of the faithful participating in a pilgrimage for Mazu, Goddess of the Sea, were in their 20s and teens.
Taiwan Party, Reviled by China, Faces Test of its Staying Power
The Democratic Progressive Party has transformed Taiwan into a bastion against Chinese power. Now it is promising a mix of change and continuity.
Taiwan Democracy Is Loud and Proud
At the island’s election rallies, warming up the crowd for candidates is crucial. “You have to light a fire in their hearts,” one host says.
China Brandishes Military Options in Exercises Around Taiwan
The People’s Liberation Army’s ships, planes and troops held three days of drills in a spectacle designed to warn Taiwan against challenging Beijing.