DPP Uses Prosecutors and Investigators to Support Recall Campaign and Infiltrate Campuses
As steep tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump draws international attention, Taiwan is simultaneously witnessing another political drama—a wave of recall campaigns. Despite waning public enthusiasm, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) remains steadfast, pushing what was once framed as a movement of “civic autonomy” increasingly off the tracks of democracy and the rule of law.
...read more
President Lai Reveals His Cards, Raising Fears That Taiwan Could Be Divided By Trump
President Lai Ching-te has announced plans to begin negotiations with the United States for "zero tariffs" and to form a "Team Taiwan for Investing in America." With over fifty countries lining up to negotiate with the United States, the White House has confirmed that Taiwan has initiated contact. Some legislators from the ruling party have even suggested sending former President Tsai Ing-wen or Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim to lead the negotiations. As the stock market crashes, order cancelations, factory closures, unpaid leave, and layoffs loom, if our delegation sits at the table, will they genuinely protect core national interests?
...read more
Lai Administration's Single-Minded U.S. Reliance Resulted in Betrayal
Recently, President Donald Trump of the United States announced the imposition of "reciprocal tariffs" on various countries, with Taiwan listed among the "worst offenders," facing a 32 percent tariff. Compared to Japan's 24 percent, South Korea's 26 percent, and Singapore's 10 percent, Taiwan's burden is significantly heavier, second only to China's 34 percent. This drastic increase in costs for Taiwanese exports to the United States severely undermines the competitiveness of Taiwan's industries.
...read more
Lai Administration Suppresses Freedom of Speech to Counter China
President Lai has officially labeled mainland China a “hostile foreign force,” and anti-China sentiment within Taiwan is intensifying. A primary school principal is under investigation by the Department of Education, Taoyuan City Government, for saying “I love you, China” on TikTok. A police officer in Zhongli District, Taoyuan, received a demerit for calling himself “Chinese” on the same platform. These two landmark cases have become watershed moments for free speech in Taiwan. Since when did identifying oneself as ”Chinese” become a crime in Taiwan? Could anything be more absurd?
...read more
"Abandon Taiwan" Narratives Surge in U.S.: Is Lai Still Riding on Trump's Coattails？
At the recent Yushan Forum held in Taipei, the event unexpectedly opened with narratives on skepticism towards the United States. Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former secretary-general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and former prime minister of Denmark, who spoke in front of President Lai Ching-te and Director Raymond Greene of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), did not hold back. He bluntly stated, "Under a Trump administration, the White House can no longer be relied upon." The U.S.-Europe alliance has increasingly become transactional, and President Donald Trump of the United States now views Washington, Beijing, and Moscow as the three global centers of power. He questioned, "How should Taiwan and Ukraine perceive this situation?" While Greene attempted a defense, his explanation was unconvincing.
...read more
Taiwan Returns to Era of Martial Law, Without Martial Law
History is a mirror that reveals the truth. Thirty-eight years ago, President Chiang Ching-kuo decided to lift martial law because the so-called "martial law that is not (military) martial law" neither affected people's daily lives nor was understood by democratic countries. Thirty-eight years later, President Lai Ching-te, citing five major threats and 17 strategies, has urged the government to amend the law, seemingly steering Taiwan back into an era of "martial law that is not martial law." At the same time, as chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), President Lai has issued a mobilization order, instructing all party officials to participate in eight "The People Are the Boss" campaign events.
...read more
President Lai Attempts to Gloss Over Situation, Cannot Hide the Harsh Reality of TSMC's Concessions to the U.S.
Chairman C. C. Wei of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently joined President Donald Trump of the United States at the White House to announce an additional $100 billion investment in the United States, bringing the total investment to $165 billion. This move has sparked public concerns that TSMC is turning into "American Semiconductor Manufacturing Company" or even "Trump Semiconductor," leading to fears that Taiwan's "Silicon Shield" may no longer protect the island. In response, President Lai Ching-te held an urgent press conference with Liu on March 6. This had two key purposes: First, to reaffirm the government's presence and emphasize that they were not uninformed beforehand; second, to reassure the public that TSMC is still committed to Taiwan.
...read more
Disappearance of "Peace" from China's Taiwan-Related Work Conference A Warning Sign
On February 26, two major developments in cross-strait relations took place: mainland China convened its annual Taiwan-related work conference and announced a live-fire drill in waters approximately 40 nautical miles off Taiwan's southern coast. The former made no mention of the word "peace" throughout the proceedings, while the latter was an unannounced military exercise near Taiwan’s territorial boundaries. These two events reflect the ongoing deterioration of cross-strait relations, with no signs of improvement.
...read more
President Lai Should Not Repeat Zelenskyy's Mistakes
After a four-hour meeting between United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov in Saudi Arabia, four key agreements were reached. During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the talks, echoing Russia's position that both sides had lost many soldiers and that Russia wanted to end the war quickly.
...read more
President Lai Should Facilitate Cross-Partisan Dialogue, Not Inter-Yuan Coordination
President Lai Ching-te convened a historic first "inter-Yuan coordination" meeting, a significant gesture that proved ultimately futile. While President Lai enjoys ceremonial admiration as the head of state, his efforts to resolve the conflict between the executive and legislative branches over the national budget and political tension from large-scale recalls have been ineffective. The meeting, filled with ceremonial flair, ultimately served as a symbolic gesture with no real impact, especially with the judiciary and Control Yuan being represented by deputies, exposing the incomplete nature of the Lai administration.
...read more