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.
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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.
Faced With Tough Words From China, Taiwan Rallies Around Its Leader
Support for Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, has risen after she criticized an unpopular proposal by China’s leader to unify the two sides.
Taiwan’s President, Defying Xi Jinping, Calls Unification Offer ‘Impossible’
The Chinese leader’s speech this week has given President Tsai Ing-wen a chance to position herself as the defender of Taiwan’s young democracy.
Xi Jinping Warns Taiwan That Unification Is the Goal and Force Is an Option
In his first major speech on Taiwan, the Chinese president laid out an unyielding stance, calling unification “the great trend of history.”
Taiwan’s Leader Urges China to Address Differences Peacefully
President Tsai Ing-wen stressed that Taiwan’s people still want self-rule, weeks after candidates favoring closer ties with China won mayoral elections in major cities.
Taiwan Asked Voters 10 Questions. It Got Some Unexpected Answers.
The votes may not have turned out the way the governing party wanted, but the referendums themselves served a larger purpose in staving off Beijing’s territorial claim.
Specter of Meddling by Beijing Looms Over Taiwan’s Elections
Officials are increasingly concerned that Beijing’s efforts to influence local elections now include a Russia-style misinformation campaign.