The mayor, Han Kuo-yu, had tried to win the presidency just months ago on a Beijing-friendly platform. His removal in a recall vote reflects a stunning reversal and a hardening of Taiwan’s attitude toward China.
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Taiwan’s Weapon Against Coronavirus: An Epidemiologist as Vice President
Chen Chien-jen has embraced a rare dual role, using his political authority as vice president to criticize China’s response to the virus even as he hunkers down to analyze trends in transmission.
What to Know About Taiwan’s Presidential Election
President Tsai Ing-wen’s prospects in the vote Saturday have been buoyed by a stronger economy and her promises to stand up to China.
Su Beng, a Father of Taiwan Independence, Dies at 100
He ran underground operations to liberate the island from colonial rule and wrote the foundational book “Taiwan’s 400-Year History.”
Populist Mayor Is Picked to Run Against Taiwan’s President
Han Kuo-yu, the mayor of Kaohsiung, favors closer ties with China, offering voters a stark contrast to President Tsai Ing-wen, who is often sharply critical of Beijing.
Taiwan President Risks Infuriating China With U.S. Visit
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan, which China considers a breakaway province, visits the United States and the Caribbean.
Candidate Seeks Closer China Ties, Shaking Up Taiwan’s Presidential Race
Han Kuo-yu, the new star of the opposition Kuomintang, has galvanized older Taiwanese by pledging to roll back pension cuts and seeking closer ties to China.
After a Long Fight, Taiwan’s Same-Sex Couples Celebrate New Marriages
The registrations of the marriages follow a topsy-turvy, yearslong battle to make Taiwan the first in Asia to recognize same-sex unions.
Taiwan Legislature Approves Asia’s First Same-Sex Marriage Law
The vote came as tens of thousands of protesters filled Taipei’s streets while lawmakers faced a court-ordered deadline to act.
The Man Who Made Your iPhone Wants to Run Taiwan. A Sea Goddess Backs Him, He Says.
The entrance into the presidential race by the billionaire Terry Gou shakes up Taiwan’s political playing field and draws into sharp focus its strained relations with China.