OPINION: Making Sense of 'The Looming Crisis Over Taiwan' A response to an article on Taiwan by Council of Foreign Relations head Richard Haass. The News Lens · Mar 21, 2019
China's National People's Congress Broadcasts Hong Kong's Ominous Future China's recent National People's Congress provided hints of the party's views on Hong Kong, Taiwan, and 'one country, two systems.' The News Lens · Mar 21, 2019
Kazakhstan President Nazarbayev Resigns but Leaves Little Hope for Reform Power is expected to stay within the family following the longtime leader's shock resignation. The News Lens · Mar 21, 2019
William Lai Faces an Uphill Battle in His Primary Run Against President Tsai The DPP party base is rallying around Tsai Ing-wen, meaning William Lai may struggle to find national support for his campaign. The News Lens · Mar 20, 2019
Looking Back at 40 Years of US-Taiwan Ties Under the Taiwan Relations Act The Taiwan Relations Act has provided for stability in US-Taiwan relations while allowing for enough ambiguity to keep Beijing at bay. The News Lens · Mar 20, 2019
Thailand's Election: Will the Government Be Held Accountable? The three branches of the Thai government have long operated with impunity regardless of electoral results, writes Thai constitutional law scholar Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang. The News Lens · Mar 20, 2019
Taiwan's Basic Income Movement Wants to Break Into the Mainstream Can basic income save Taiwan? The movement has momentum thanks to some high-profile supporters. The News Lens · Mar 19, 2019
5 Years Later, What Is the Legacy of Taiwan's Sunflower Movement? The spell of the Sunflower Movement may appear to have faded, but it has had a lasting impact on Taiwan. The News Lens · Mar 19, 2019
When People Disappear in China, They Also Disappear on WeChat When Ye Jianming, former chairman of CEFC China Energy, disappeared, censors got to work scrubbing his name from WeChat. The News Lens · Mar 19, 2019
OPINION: Kenting Must Embrace Sustainability to Save Its Reputation Taiwan's most maligned tourist destination must abandon its old bag of tricks if it plans to survive. The News Lens · Mar 19, 2019
Polls Show Tsai Ing-wen's Chances at Winning Re-Election Are as Slim as Ever Tsai Ing-wen is facing challenges from all sides. Polls show winning re-election in 2020 will be a tough task. The News Lens · Mar 18, 2019
OPINION: Taiwan Must Discuss Migrant Worker Safety After Fatal Factory Fires Taiwan must seriously address unsafe work conditions for migrant workers after its third fatal factory fire in 14 months. The News Lens · Mar 18, 2019
Solomon Islands May Be Considering a Diplomatic Switch From Taiwan to China Prime Minister Rick Hou’s political party has said it will review Solomon Islands relations with Taiwan if elected, raising the possibility of a switch to China. The News Lens · Mar 18, 2019
Former Taiwan Premier William Lai Enters 2020 Presidential Race In a surprising move, former Premier William Lai will challenge President Tsai Ing-wen in the upcoming DPP primary. The News Lens · Mar 18, 2019
The News Lens · Mar 18, 2019 Former Taiwan Premier William Lai Enters 2020 Presidential Race In a surprising move, former Premier William Lai will challenge President Tsai Ing-wen in the upcoming DPP primary.
The News Lens · Mar 15, 2019 US Human Rights Report Flags Exploitation of Taiwan’s Migrant Workers The report was released just after a protest against increased work hours for fishermen.
The News Lens · Mar 15, 2019 ANALYSIS: Major Issues Linger in the US-Philippines Security Alliance A recent visit by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo clarified the US position on defending the Philippines, but questions remain over the longstanding security alliance.
The News Lens · Mar 15, 2019 Can 'Late-Night Pricing' Keep the 24-Hour Convenience Store Alive? Convenience stores in Asia should look to the taxi industry to make their 24/7 operating hours profitable.
The News Lens · Mar 14, 2019 INTERVIEW: Daguan Residents Prepare for Forced Demolition of Their Homes A Daguan Community resident speaks ahead of the March 18 forced demolition of the village by the New Taipei city government.
The News Lens · Mar 14, 2019 China at a Crossroads on Economic Growth at National People's Congress Chinese attempts to jumpstart its sluggish economy at this year's National People's Congress overlook the country's previously stated environmental goals.
The News Lens · Mar 14, 2019 How Taiwan Can Survive the Next Phase of the US-China Rivalry As the African proverb goes: 'When two elephants fight, it is the grass that gets trampled.'
The News Lens · Mar 13, 2019 PHILIPPINES: Independent Media Decries Cyberattacks, Accuses Government Several groups held protests against continued cyberattacks which they claim are backed by the Duterte administration.
The News Lens · Mar 13, 2019 China May Determine the Future of Myanmar's Fragile Rivers Chinese companies are pushing to resume destructive dam projects, ignoring a key assessment and the objections of local people.
The News Lens · Mar 13, 2019 Why 'Common Law' Proposals by Taiwan's Anti-LGBT Groups Are Unconstitutional Anti-LGBT groups in Taiwan are playing a word game to contradict the mandates of the courts, the Cabinet, and the people.
The News Lens · Mar 13, 2019 An Open Letter to President Trump: Why Taiwan Should Matter to the US An open letter to US President Donald Trump ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act.