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Taiwan BriefApr 27, 2022
Taiwan Brief: China gets a propaganda win delivered on a silver platter courtesy of the DPP
DPP chose late appeal to make local elections about democracy and China threat, handing propaganda win to those who argue Taiwan isn't worth defending, and it was DPP Chair Tsai who undermined her own administration.
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Taiwan Brief: Hsinchu City is a potentially existential must-win for the scandal-hit TPP
Winning the tight Hsinchu City race is critical for the DPP, but possibly existential for the TPP, the only party posing any challenge to the KMT as an alternative to the DPP.
Plus predictions & some headlines not making English press.
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Taiwan Brief is a Taiwan political news show with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Brief: DPP leans in hard on China threat, shoots itself in the foot
The DPP had a golden opportunity to own a substantive issue relevant to local elections but only offered slogans and grandstanding, and they may pay the price at the ballot box. Plus some news not in the English press.
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Taiwan Brief is a Taiwan political news show with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
The DPP had a golden opportunity to own a substantive issue relevant to local elections but only offered slogans and grandstanding, and they may pay the price at the ballot box. Plus some news not in the English press.
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Taiwan Brief is a Taiwan political news show with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Brief: Lo finally gives up in Taoyuan, Chu in America, and more!
The KMT’s epic Taoyuan primary battle ends with Lo Chih-chiang finally giving up, but what’s next for Lo? Eric Chu in America calls the 1992 Consensus a “Non-Consensus Consensus,” and says KMT isn’t pro-China. Also Kaohsiung, Enoch Wu & minimum wage.
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Taiwan Brief: KMT Taoyuan pick shocks, provokes intense backlash across Taiwan
Eric Chu announces the KMT Taoyuan mayoral candidate will be Simon Chang, and everyone immediately goes into shock. Outrage in the KMT is spreading across Taiwan, and Chu has managed to infuriate almost everyone with this move.
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Taiwan Brief: The long, slow burning issues eroding CCP supremacy
Part 2 of this series on the stability of party-state rule in Xi’s China looks at how long-standing issues could erode public tolerance of the Chinese Communist Party regime and building pressure that has been mounting for years.
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Taiwan Brief: Could Chinese confidence in the CCP collapse?
Part 1 of this series on the possibility of party-state collapse in China examines public confidence in the Chinese Communist Party's competence in their abilities to handle crises based on events over the last few years.
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Taiwan Brief: The Taiwan Territorial Defense Force needs you
In this part two, I go way beyond the original proposal for a territorial defence force featuring armed “young men and women”, and explore whole-of-society needs and requirements and propose further cadres or auxiliaries to prepare for war
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Taiwan Brief: The Taiwan Territorial Defense Force needs you
Forget the reserves, a territorial defense force is needed to prepare for a civilian insurgency. In this two part series we explore a recent War on the Rocks proposal for just that: An armed & trained group of “young men & women”
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Taiwan Brief – Chen Shih-chung puzzles press over Taipei mayor run, Lin grins and ducks
With Taiwan’s media completely Taipei-dominated, it’s no surprise that Taipei mayors often become president … and they obsess over the Taipei mayoral race. Chen Shih-chung and Lin Chia-lung are the two most widely tipped candidates, but a dark horse has just joined…
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Taiwan Brief – Can the Taiwan People's Party overtake the KMT?
Recent polling has the TPP overtaking the KMT, leading many to speculate they’ll outmuscle the KMT to become the #2 political party. Not so fast: They won’t in 2022, and in 2024 it is a long shot, but still possible.
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Taiwan Brief – Hou Yu-ih's manifesto and the future of Taiwan politics
Hou Yu-ih targets a national audience, bucking party & politics with a personal & political manifesto, to the fury of many in the KMT. He clearly intends to get his name known for a different brand of politics before 2024’s presidential race.
Associated Article: (Coming Later)
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Taiwan Brief – Will Freddy Lim survive the recall?
Comparisons to the Chen Po-wei recall abound, but Lim has some key differences that may see him through. He’s less combative & there is no Black Faction mobilizing votes against him like in Taichung. However, more support recalling him than don’t.
Associated Article: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4392123
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Taiwan Brief – DPP makes major merger moves over Hsinchu, but not Changhua
In spite of Changhua’s plans to upgrade to special municipality are far more advanced, the Tsai administration’s enthusiasm is focused on Hsinchu. What is going on here?
Associated Article: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4388228
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Taiwan Brief – Taichung 2 by-election: the powerful Yen clan is under siege
A crucial by-election could fell the most famous political patronage factional family in the country, or not–but shockingly, the press is going after the clan with abandon like never before.
Associated Article: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4387267
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Taiwan Brief – Key background, Taiwan's patronage factions
The factions still exist and influence politics, but their power is on the wane. But what are these patronage factions, what do they do and how did they come into being?
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Taiwan Brief – On the referendums Eric Chu lost. Hou Yu-ih won.
In spite of the narrative, the KMT actually did well in the referendums–but Eric Chu will take the blunt of the blame for losing all four. Hou Yu-ih used this issue to finally stake his place on the national stage.
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Taiwan Brief – Nicaragua cuts ties. Good riddance.
An ostensibly left authoritarian state switched diplomatic recognition to China. Surprise, surprise. It’s not a bad thing for Taiwan, in spite of reducing diplomatic partners to 14. It better aligns Tsai’s vision of Taiwan’s place in the world with reality.
Article: https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4376645
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Taiwan Brief – Referendums steeped in irony
The referendum votes are Saturday, & we explore the political context in which they arose & the deep ironies in all of this. We also examine the potential fallout for the DPP & KMT, & why the KMT probably has more to lose.
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Taiwan Brief – KMT women own central Taiwan
Taichung, Changhua and Yunlin are run by first-term KMT women, and Nantou’s KMT has chosen a woman for their candidate for commissioner, meaning in 2022 all of central Taiwan’s KMT candidates will be women. Why are they so dominant?
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Taiwan Brief – 3Q Sacked, Freddy Lim next?
Taiwan Statebuilding Party’s Chen Po-wei sacked in a recall, but how? And why was the turnout so massively high? What happens next in that district with the Yen clan in disarray? Finally, what about Freddy Lim, whose recall is next?
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Taiwan Brief – Porn's potential to disrupt politics
3 have been arrested for “deepfake” porn targeting local celebrities...and local politicians like Huang Jie and Kao Chia-yu. Though these weren’t political, in today’s highly polarized political climate, this could be weaponized in frightening and unpredictable ways.
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0 Total number of plays Taiwan Brief – The KMT just got Chu'd up badly
KMT chair race ends, & the winner is off to an abysmal start, rejecting his own stances & issuing a direct insult to Taiwan’s voters. If this is a sign of things to come, he and the KMT are in serious trouble.
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Taiwan Brief – The critical KMT chair race, Part 5
The KMT chair race has been totally upended as Chang Ya-chung roars into contention! The KMT had their second debate, which was wild, unpredictable, chaotic, weird, informative, entertaining and downright shocking on many levels. The race is now totally unpredictable.
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Taiwan Brief – The critical KMT chair race, Part 4
Last show examined the KMT candidates, and this show looks at the state of the race, what polling shows, endorsements, hints of direction change and what might be key to winning--and who has the best chance of pulling it off.
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Taiwan Brief – The critical KMT chair race, Part 3
Part Three: We now know the candidates for KMT chair. To spare you the suffering, I watched both candidate registrations and presentations, the debate and scoured local media and their social media accounts to bring you a deep dive on the candidates.
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Taiwan Report News Brief is a Taiwan political news show with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Brief – The critical KMT chair race, Part 2
Part two: we look at three candidates rumoured to enter the race: Sean Lien, Dan Han Kuo-yu and Eric Chu. Also three other players who might join: Hau Lung-pin, Chou Hsi-wei and Ma Ying-jeou. And who CCP might prefer.
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Taiwan Brief – The critical KMT chair race, Part 1
This KMT chair race is hugely consequential, and will impact the future of not just the party, but Taiwan’s democracy. In part 1, we look at why it’s important, and the already declared candidates.
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Taiwan Report News Brief – DPP Factions
Since the beginning, the DPP has had factions. They've been quiet recently, but are by no means gone. We look into where they came from, who they are, what they're up to, and where they're going.
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Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwan's two youth uprisings and voter turnout, Part 3
Eminent political scientist Nathan Batto posted figures showing that youth turnout in the 2020 election was dramatically higher than in 2016, right after the Sunflower Movement. How could that be!? We delve into it and more in this three-part series.
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Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwan's two youth uprisings and voter turnout, Part 2
Eminent political scientist Nathan Batto posted figures showing that youth turnout in the 2020 election was dramatically higher than in 2016, right after the Sunflower Movement. How could that be!? We delve into it and more in this three-part series.
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Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwan's two youth uprisings and voter turnout, Part 1
Eminent political scientist Nathan Batto posted figures showing that youth turnout in the 2020 election was dramatically higher than in 2016, right after the Sunflower Movement. How could that be!? We delve into it and more in this three-part series.
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Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Covid conundrums
After largely having kept Covid at bay up til now, it’s now here. We look at how it happened, where the government got it right and wrong, poor media coverage, and how things are shaping up going forward.
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Taiwan Report News Brief – Taiwan's gridiocy problem (Fixed Audio)
Taiwan's electric grid once again failed this week, causing rolling blackouts across the country. Unfortunately, this problem isn't new, and it has national security implications, which we explore in this edition of the show as well as Taipower's poor record.
Note 1 : This episode comes 4 days late from recording, ironically in part due to the rolling blackouts in this story.
Note 2: There was an audio problem, fixed in this rerelease.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – US-Taiwan Relations Part III
This is part three of a three-part series based on my lecture at Tunghai University. This part starts in 2020, covers Taiwan’s rise on the world stage, the 2020 election and Biden’s first hundred days in relation to Taiwan.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – US-Taiwan Relations Part II
This is part two of a three-part series based on my lecture at Tunghai University. This part gives background from the cutting of diplomatic relations in 1979 through the end of the Trump era to provide context on current relations.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – US-Taiwan Relations Part I
This is part one of a three-part series based on my lecture at Tunghai University. This part gives the background from World War II to the cutting of diplomatic relations in 1979 to provide context on current relations.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Fighting Chinese Influence
Recent developments show Taiwan is attempting to tackle PRC influence, but the approach is slow, haphazard, poorly implemented. We look at some new moves by the government, and two recent cases that show they haven’t been terribly effective so far.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw. Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Ko P's Identity Issues
The TPP and Ko Wen-je remain a force in Taiwan’s politics, but challenges remain to break into the big leagues. We look at their recent moves, chances going forward, and Ko’s recent moves that blew up in his face politically.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Transitional Justice, accomplishments and frustration
The Tsai administration embarked on three transitional justice projects in her first term: the Ill-gotten Gains Act, pension reform, and establishing the Transitional Justice Commission. We take a look at what has been accomplished, what hasn't--and the political motivations behind both. While the Tsai administration has accomplished more than all her predecessors combined, there is considerable disappointment and frustration among some at the lack of progress in many areas. We tackle that and more in this edition of Taiwan Report News Brief.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – The world grows dependant on Taiwan's tech giants
Two of Taiwan's tech giants, TSMC and Hon Hai (aka Foxconn) are making moves that could change the planet--and make world economies, production and militaries even more dependant on Taiwan. This has huge national security implications for Taiwan, and makes Taiwan's continued independence crucial for the national security of the free world.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Jaw upends the KMT in a big way
Things have taken a dramatic turn in the KMT with the re-emergence of Jaw Shaw-kong. The next KMT chair choice is crucial, leading into 2022 elections and likely their next presidential candidate. We examine the candidates and state of play.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Huang recall, Jaw, and the White Wolf
Old battle horse Jaw Shaw-kong makes a bid for KMT chair. The White Wolf claims to have young "red troops" for China. The Huang Jie recall vote is this weekend; what does it mean, and how will it go?
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Emblem, pollution and polls
A DPP bill speeding up the closure of Taichung Power Plant passes. Taiwanese are becoming more Taiwanese. Virtually no one wants "unification" with China. Party identification is strongly shifting in Taiwan. But up first, the government is pouring cold water on plans to change the national emblem.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Biden admin very pro-Taiwan
The pandemic effect is back in Taiwan, and things are again being canceled. The Biden administration makes previously hidden reassurances to Taiwan official policy, and takes a strong stance. Though Taiwan has removed a major food-based irritant from the US relationship, one remains with Japan.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Biden admin very pro-Taiwan
The Biden administration has finally tipped its hand on Taiwan relations, and it is far stronger, more vocal, more coherent, and pro-Taiwan than even the optimistic foresaw. In this show, we go into those developments, why they are significant, potential pitfalls, and what the future may hold.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – US declassifies Framework which calls to defend Taiwan
Wang Hao-yu gets recalled. Enoch Wu to glide to DPP Taipei head, and plans another legislative run. Pompeo lifts guidelines on official contacts with Taiwan, and most analysts get it totally wrong. US declassifies a Framework that includes defending Taiwan.
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Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – The continuing decline of the KMT in the polls
New poll shows KMT continues to lose support. 2020 PLAAF incursions highest since 1996. But up first, Taipower to own up to losses at fourth nuke plant.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – US Congress steps up for Taiwan
Two just-passed US laws include important subsections on Taiwan that bind the US government to specific actions on Taiwan, but two other recent moves on Taiwan--a letter sent to US Secretary of State and a bill calling for a free trade agreement--serve to show that not all is well.
As always, all English articles used in the Report are linked to on our website Report.tw.
Taiwan Report News Brief is a daily show of news with analysis and context, providing the listener with a better understanding of Taiwan, especially in politics and foreign affairs.
Taiwan Report News Brief – Watching Wayne Chiang and CAL
Hsinchu City moves against new electronic IDs. Dealing with the China Airlines name dilemma. Strong words on Taiwan from Japan defense official. But up first, Wayne Chiang is on a roll to the Taipei mayor's office.
NOTE: The previous headlines section is now its own show, with this show focused on bigger stories in Taiwan politics and foreign affairs, as well as soft power and economic news that impacts both of those subjects. Stories are sourced from both English and Chinese sources.