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Islands Within an Island: Taiwan's Convenience Store Culture
With one of the highest densities of convenience stores in the world, Taiwan has turned the humble corner shop into a hub of daily life. Here is how they work.
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Beyond the Foundries: Taiwan's Startup and Innovation Scene
Taiwan is famous for semiconductors, but a growing startup and innovation ecosystem is diversifying its tech landscape. A look at the island's newer ventures.
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Edward Yang: Chronicler of Modern Taiwan
Edward Yang was a leading light of the Taiwan New Wave, whose films about urban life are counted among the greatest ever made. A profile of a cinematic master.
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Audrey Tang: Taiwan's Pioneering Digital Minister
Audrey Tang, a self-taught programmer and civic hacker, became Taiwan's first Digital Minister and a global voice for open, democratic technology. A profile.
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A Mountainous Island: Taiwan's National Parks and Hiking
Much of Taiwan is covered in steep, forested mountains, home to spectacular national parks and hundreds of peaks. A guide to the island's wild, high places.
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Yani Tseng: Taiwan's Golfing Prodigy
Yani Tseng became the world's number one female golfer and the youngest player to win five major championships. A profile of a Taiwanese sporting sensation.
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Ang Lee: The Taiwanese Director Who Conquered Hollywood
Ang Lee is the only Asian director to win the Academy Award for Best Director twice. A profile of the Taiwan-born filmmaker who bridged East and West.
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Play Ball: Why Baseball Is Taiwan's National Sport
Baseball is Taiwan's most beloved sport, a passion inherited from history and carried onto the world stage. A guide to the game that unites the island.
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Living With Nature's Force: Taiwan's Earthquake and Typhoon Preparedness
Sitting on an active fault zone and in the path of Pacific typhoons, Taiwan has become highly skilled at disaster preparedness. How the island copes with natural hazards.
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The Bicycle Kingdom: Taiwan's Global Cycling Industry
Taiwan is home to Giant and Merida, two of the world's largest bicycle makers, and has built a reputation as a paradise for cyclists. Inside the island's cycling story.
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Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan's First Female President
Tsai Ing-wen made history as Taiwan's first female president, leading the island through eight years of change and cross-strait tension. A neutral profile.
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Two Wheels, One Island: Taiwan's Scooter Culture
With millions of scooters filling its streets, Taiwan is one of the most scooter-dense places on earth. A look at the two-wheeled culture that defines daily life.
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Lin Hwai-min: The Visionary Behind Cloud Gate
Lin Hwai-min founded Cloud Gate Dance Theatre and turned it into one of the world's most admired dance companies. A profile of a giant of Taiwanese arts.
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Bubble Tea: How Taiwan Gave the World Boba
Bubble tea was invented in Taiwan in the 1980s and has since become a global phenomenon. Here is the story of boba, from a Taichung tea house to storefronts worldwide.
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How Taiwan's Legislature Works: Three Readings, Committees, and Party Negotiations Explained
The Legislative Yuan is Taiwan's highest legislative body, holding the powers of legislation, budget review, and executive oversight. The current 11th term
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How Taiwan's Single-Member District Two-Vote Electoral System Operates
During every election, Taiwanese voters receive more than one ballot. Since 2008, Legislative Yuan elections have adopted a "single-member district two-bal
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Breaking Down Taiwan's Impeachment System: How to Remove an Elected Official
In Taiwan, voters not only elect their representatives but also have the power to "impeach" them during their term. Impeachment has become a hot topic in r
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Taiwanese Citizens Find Direct Democracy Through Referendums in Public Policy Decisions
In addition to elections, referendums in Taiwan offer citizens another opportunity to participate directly in public decision-making. From major policy dec
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Taiwan's Constitutional Framework: Balancing Power among the President, Cabinet, and Legislature.
The government structure of Taiwan is often classified as a "semi-presidential system" - featuring a directly elected president who is accountable to the p
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Taiwanese Lawmakers' Key Responsibilities Include Legislation, Budgeting, and Oversight
Legislative Members are the Core of Taiwan's Democracy, Representing Citizens' Voices in the Legislature. However, their work goes far beyond making headli
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Taiwan's Legislative Process: A Critical Stage of Party-Whip Negotiations Revealed
A crucial yet often overlooked aspect of Taiwan's legislative process is the inter-party negotiation, known as "party caucusing." The final shape of many c
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Taiwan's Legislative Branch Seeks to Strengthen Oversight of Government.
Opening a live broadcast of the Legislative Yuan, the most common sight is lawmakers questioning officials. This is not just a verbal sparring match, but a
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Blurred Lines: China's Sunshine Law and the Role of Money in Politics
The relationship between politics and money is a challenge that every democratic country must face. Election campaigns require funding, but if money is all
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Taiwan's Mixed-Member Electoral System Explained: How Seats Are Determined
During elections, in addition to casting a vote for a candidate from your constituency, you also have a "party-list vote" in your hand. This ballot is not