Landslide victory for DPP sets records for democratic elections in Taiwan

January 11, 2020January 11, 2020 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment 2020 Taiwan election, Taiwan President

Today’s Presidential and legislative elections saw a major victory for Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party, and President Tsai Ing-wen, seeing records broken for voter turnout, and total votes for a President. Many districts saw record voter turnouts as young people in particular, traditionally considered complacent when in comes to voting, made efforts to return to their hometowns to place a vote. Taiwan does not allow absentee voting, and people are generally registered to vote at their parent’s residence until they purchase

Politics

November 23, 2019November 23, 2019 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment Chinese espionage, elections, Taiwan President

A Chinese operative was so successful in influencing Taiwan’s municipal elections in favor of candidates including Han Kuo-yu in 2018, he was given the task of interfering with the upcoming presidential elections with the aim of unseating President Tsai Ing-wen, the man told Australian media. Wang Liqian decided instead to risk his life by defecting to Australia, The Age newspaper reported today, November 23. Wang has offered “a trove of unprecedented inside intelligence” on how the Chinese government conducts political

President Tsai Ing-wen poses with Star Wars fans May 4, 2019

Entertainment

May 4, 2019May 4, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment May the Fourth, Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen

President Tsai Ing-wen reconfirmed her commitment to peace in the universe today, May 4, 2019, while taking part in this year’s “May the fourth be with you” activities in Xinyi District, Taipei City. President Tsai’s statements come after Kaohsiung Mayor, and Presidential hopeful, Han Guo-yu (韓國瑜) pledged to “conquer the universe.” At a conference held Tuesday, April 30, Han laid his plan for the future of Taiwan, which included “to be rooted in Taiwan, to embrace China, to have an

Tsai Ing-wen at a Buddhist blessing ceremony

Culture

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Dharma Drum Mountain, Lunar New Year, ROC President, Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen

[Picture: Office of the President.] President Tsai Ing-wen attended the New Year’s eve bell-ringing and blessing ceremony at the Dharma Drum Mountain Fahua Bell Tower yesterday evening, February 4, noting that Dharma Drum Mountain’s theme for this year is “good wishes for the human world.” President Tsai prayed with the people for the country’s peace and prosperity, and said she would continue to strive for Taiwan’s progress and development. The Dharma Drum bell ringing ceremony was held at the Fuhua

Politics

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment cross-strait issues, poll, Taiwan President, Tsai Ing-wen

The results of a poll released today showed that more than 80% of respondents rejected the idea of “one country, two systems,” and a majority believe that there is no “1992 consensus.” The survey undertaken by the Cross-Strait Policy Association was conducted to measure the public’s response to a series of recent statements by leaders in China and Taiwan that Foreign Policy labeled “dueling speeches.” In a New Years Day address, President Tsai Ing-wen unveiled the “four musts” policy, demanding

President Tsai Ing-wen, MOD officials and navy troops and officers at Zuoying Naval Base

Military Affairs

November 8, 2018November 8, 2018 Phillip Charlier defense, ROC Navy, Taiwan President

[Picture: Military News Agency] President Tsai Ing-wen attended a ceremony at the Zuoying naval base in Kaohsiung City this morning to commission two frigates designed to improve Taiwan’s anti-submarine warfare capability. The Mingchuan and Fengjia are Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigates formerly known as the USS Taylor (FFG-50), and USS Gary (FFG-51). The ships were purchased from the United States Navy under an agreement signed in 2014, and underwent a 2-year refit before sailing to Taiwan earlier this year. According to

Ma Ying-jeou warming up for a race at National Tsing-hua University in Taiwan

Media Issues Politics

April 24, 2016April 24, 2016 Phillip Charlier 2 Comments Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan President, Tsai Ying-wen

A controversy erupted yesterday, Saturday April 23, when a picture was uploaded to Facebook which allegedly showed out-going President Ma Ying-jeou with his private parts exposed while he was warming up for a road race. The story of the compromising photograph being disseminated on the Internet led President-elect Tsai Ing-wen to issue a statement on her own Facebook page exhorting the media and individuals not to report on or show the picture, as it compromised the dignity of the office

Taiwan President

Landslide victory for DPP sets records for democratic elections in Taiwan

Faced with the task of interfering in Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election, China spy seeks political asylum in Australia

Taiwan President committed to Interstellar Peace after enemies threaten to “conquer the universe”

President rings in the New Year with a good wish for the world

More than 80% of Taiwanese reject one country two systems according to poll

New Frigates Strengthen Taiwan’s Anti-submarine Capability

The Presidential Private Parts Controversy