It wasn’t supposed to be this difficult. Chiang was supposed to coast to an easy reelection victory. He is young, good looking, likable, And, most importantly, he hasn’t had a major scandal in his …

Off the coast of Taichung lies the well known Gaomei Wetlands (高美濕地), a popular nature preserve. On weekends, especially in the evenings, the site’s walkways are crowded with sunset watchers, its mudf...

In this episode: - Roy Ngern and Courtney Donovan Smith on inequal economic development in T...

The first big events of the 2026 campaign cycle happened a couple of weeks ago when the two candidates in New Taipei City officially opened their campaign offices. Through the magic of YouTube, I w…

The tussle between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and its pro-People’s Republic of China (PRC) allies and fellow travelers, and the pro-Taiwan side in politics is in part a struggle over defining...

One year in, the Kaohsiung Times' purpose remains reporting stories about Southern Taiwan in English. We have not done everything perfectly, and one year is far too early to declare victory. But we ha...

Apetition on the Web site of the National Development Council (NDC) arguing that non-citizens receiving National Health Insurance (NHI) should make up payments from their birth to their current age ha...

The Changhua County commissioner race is the most exciting and dramatic in this election cycle, with surprises within the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) popping up every week or two. Most recently, C...

Per capita, Taiwan has a surprisingly high number of news outlets, which creates a highly competitive market. The pressure to drive viewership, clicks and ad revenue means that at times the press will...

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

In this episode: - Courtney Donovan Smith and Michael Turton on the rise and fall of Ko Wen-...

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Polls suggest most Taiwanese would resist China no matter what. That means something. And no, they shouldn't act more scared than they are.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

What does a joint KMT-TPP policy platform mean for Taiwan's upcoming local elections and political landscape? TaiwanPlus speaks with political analyst Courtney Donovan Smith to find out.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Nicholas Kristof's NYT piece reads like something not just out of another year, but another generation.

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan

Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan