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Backlash in China after basketball star Dwight Howard calls Taiwan a country
“I’m not a politician and I don’t want to get involved in political matters,” the former NBA star explained after referring to Taiwan as a country in a video.
A ‘second Gui Minhai’? Taiwan publisher’s arrest in China sets off alarms
Li Yanhe, a.k.a. Fu Cha, is a well-regarded Taiwanese publisher who was detained on a recent trip to Shanghai. His disappearance has sent shockwaves through the Taiwanese publishing and culture industry.
The 2024 presidential election may be Taiwan’s most consequential
In January, Taiwan will select its next leader. The result will have consequences far beyond the borders of this self-governing island.
Chinese tourists are back
Tourism boomed over China’s May Day holiday. It’s a good sign for the country’s economic recovery.
What did Taiwanese voters think of former president Ma’s visit to China?
Former president of Taiwan Ma Ying-jeou visited China earlier this month, on a ten day bridge-building amidst worsening cross-strait relations. The reactions to his visit however show a widening generation gap on the island.
Why is a Washington committee on China denying journalists access to unclassified war games?
Laurel Schwartz left Beijing to return to the U.S., partly because she missed the openness of America. So why was she barred from attending a Congressional committee event about war games in the Taiwan Strait?
Beijing’s dialed-down response to the Tsai-McCarthy meeting
Contrary to what some feared would be a repeat of last year’s military exercises, Beijing has issued a low-key response to Tsai Ing-wen’s recent visit with U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
At Megaport, Taiwanese bands celebrate the island’s history and culture
40,000 people attended the Megaport Festival in Kaohsiung on the first weekend of April, where several bands sang in Taiwanese Hokkien about political issues, from the February 28 massacre to the legacy of colonialism.
Editor’s note for April 12, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
Editor’s note for April 11, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
A Chat in Taipei with U.S. Representative Ami Bera
Visits to Taiwan by U.S. politicians and officials look set to become more frequent.
This is the story behind Taiwan’s Freedom of Expression Day, which falls today
On April 7, 1989, pro-democracy activist Nylon Cheng a.k.a. Cheng Nan-jung self-immolated to protest anti-sedition laws that were used to silence dissent. A temporary exhibit in Taipei looks back on his sacrifice.
This week on TikTok: Crypto, WeChat ban, and free speech
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Tsai meets McCarthy: Will China double down on threatening Taiwan or play it cool?
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen is meeting U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in LA today. Will there be fierce words or crickets from Beijing tonight?
Editor’s note for April 5, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.
High-level talks between China and Japan, but no results
China and Japan are talking again, but relations will probably deteriorate over Beijing’s growing military presence in disputed territories, Tokyo’s crackdown on advanced chipmaking gear, and a detained Japanese businessman.
Editor’s note for April 3, 2023
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This week on TikTok: China’s auto price war, Taiwan, and the RESTRICT Act
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Honduras breaks ties with Taiwan as Tsai visits the neighborhood
On March 26, the Central American country Honduras became the latest nation to abandon Taiwan to establish diplomatic ties with China. Three days later, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen got on a plane bound for Guatemala and Belize.
Editor’s note for March 30, 2023
A note for Access newsletter readers from Jeremy Goldkorn.