Taiwan’s Mass Recall Vote Tests Its Democracy, and China’s Nerves

An unprecedented recall vote could hand President Lai Ching-te more power by ousting legislative opponents. It could also prompt a response from China.

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Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour

Lai Ching-te is ramping up his warnings about China’s threat to Taiwan. Critics say he is stoking divisions, and risking blowback from Beijing.

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Under China’s Threat, Taiwan Needs Its Own Power Sources More Than Ever

Taiwan, which makes most of the world’s advanced computer chips, relies almost entirely on imported energy.

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In Trump Era, Taiwan Defense Chief Says U.S. Still Is a Check on China

Wellington Koo says the Trump administration has a shared interest in security in the region, but Taiwan must also ready its own forces for asymmetric warfare.

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Freddy Lim, Frontman of Chthonic, Is Taiwan’s New Envoy to Finland

Freddy Lim, the founder and lead singer of Chthonic, is well known in Finland, a heavy metal capital of the world.

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Taiwan President Takes Tougher Stance Toward China

Lai Ching-te, the president of Taiwan, may be betting that China’s appetite for retaliation will be limited by Beijing’s interest in containing tensions with the Trump administration.

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Prosecutors in Taiwan Indict Ko Wen-je, Former Presidential Candidate

The prosecutors asserted that Ko Wen-je, a former mayor, took bribes. He and his supporters have maintained that the charges are a political vendetta.

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Taiwan’s President Visits Pacific Islands to Counter China’s Influence

Lai Ching-te is looking to shore up support from three island nations that are among a dwindling number to keep diplomatic ties with Taiwan.

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