Ex-president Ma Ying-jeou accused by former aide of being indifferent to stopping Taiwan-centric culture taking root on island

Ex-president Ma Ying-jeou accused by former aide of being indifferent to stopping Taiwan-centric culture taking root on island

“Many offered constructive advice to Ma when he ran for president [in 2008], but after he took office, it seemed he was busy with his administration and stopped short of correcting the misconceptions of the previous years … Many people asked him to reset the guideline changes, but he appeared indifferent,” Su wrote. Su also … Read more

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen leaves tough legacy for president-elect William Lai

Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen leaves tough legacy for president-elect William Lai

That warning has been echoed by prominent political figures, including Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who in a speech in April described tensions over the Taiwan Strait as the “most dangerous flashpoint” for conflict. Taiwan election: Lai’s victory risks further tensions with Beijing Observers said Tsai’s handling of cross-strait relations was the primary source … Read more

Taiwan’s opposition parties hit with lawsuit over failed joint election deal

Taiwan’s opposition parties hit with lawsuit over failed joint election deal

The lawsuit was lodged by Taiwan Republic Office, a hardline pro-independence group wary of a possible opposition win. It alleged the agreement included an “illicit deal” over the allocation of government positions if they gained power. The prosecutor’s office said its investigation was proceeding, despite the KMT-TPP agreement falling apart when the two sides failed … Read more