The South African government has called on Taiwan to relocate its representative office from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of Johannesburg. While the South African government denies such claims, this shift is widely attributed to pressure from China. Since Tsai Ing-wen assumed office in 2016, Beijing has intensified efforts to undermine Taiwan’s official… Continue reading Why South Africa ordered Taiwan’s Office relocation—and paths to resolve the standoff
Taiwan faces an urgent challenge in balancing its energy security, climate goals, and high-tech industrial growth as it approaches the 2025 deadline for decommissioning its last nuclear power plant. Key takeaways: Taiwan’s commitment to a nuclear-free homeland and achieving net-zero emissions conflicts with its growing energy demands, driven by high-tech industries such as semiconductors and… Continue reading Taiwan between the nuclear phase out and tech growth goals
Taiwan ranks among the leading global humanitarian aid donors to Ukraine. However, due to the absence of direct communication with Ukraine, Taiwan delivers its aid to Ukraine through CEE countries, further strengthening Taiwan-CEE relations. Key takeaways: Taiwan ranks among the top five Indo-Pacific nations providing aid to Ukraine, focusing on healthcare, social services, reconstruction, and… Continue reading Taiwan’s aid diplomacy to Ukraine: catching two birds with one stone
Taiwan’s defense chief, Koo Li-Hsiung, has initiated a series of military reforms aimed at modernizing the defense sector, but these efforts have been hindered by persistent organizational challenges, which are obstructing the full implementation and effectiveness of the proposed changes. Key takeaways: The appointment of a civilian as the minister of national defense signals the… Continue reading Military reforms in Taiwan: What’s behind the new civilian minister of national defense?
European states should aid a Taiwanese bid to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), a symbolic statement of values as well as a substantive move to integrate Taiwan into the global community and preserve peace in the Indo-Pacific. Key takeaways: Compared with joining UN-led multilateral organizations, joining the ICC’s jurisdiction would require a simple unilateral… Continue reading Europe should embrace Taiwan inside the International Criminal Court
