Nov
4
An Historic Day - For the Chinese
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While the world had its eyes peeled to the US election, riveted by the yearlong drama finally coming to a close, November 4, 2008 will be remembered for something else in Chinese history.
For the first time since 1950, direct air, shipping and mail links will be established between Taiwan and mainland China. The agreement came […]
Oct
30
Taiwan Needs a Serious Opposition Party
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If physically assaulting a visiting dignitary is proof of a vibrant democracy, then please, bring back Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek!
This can’t be all that Taiwan has to show for being Asia’s freest society.
With another Chinese delegation scheduled to visit next Monday, topic No. 1 on everyone’s mind is whether they will receive proper protection. A protest […]
Mar
25
A New Day in Taiwan
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Ma Ying-Jeou’s resounding victory in Saturday’s presidential election will usher in a new age in East Asia. Stability, the spirit of cooperation and perhaps, a sustainable peace, may finally find their place in the long troubled waters of the Taiwan Strait.
For that, we should thank Taiwan’s incredibly astute voters. Despite much speculation and media hand-wringing, […]