Why Taiwan's Elections Could Change the World
Saturday's presidential poll is the other 2024 election that matters.
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Saturday's presidential poll is the other 2024 election that matters.
Away from the headline grabbing military threats, Beijing’s propaganda department is working to woo hearts and minds.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chris Chen, a former captain in Taiwan's military, spent a lot of time waiting during his weeklong training for reservists in June. Waiting for assembly, waiting
Chris Chen, a former captain in Taiwan’s military, spent a lot of time waiting during his weeklong training for reservists in June
Chris Chen, a former captain in Taiwan’s military, spent a lot of time waiting during his weeklong training for reservists in June. Waiting for assembly, waiting for lunch, waiting for training. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has underscored the importance of mobilizing civilians when under attack, as Ukraine’s reserve forces helped fend off the invaders. Nearly halfway around the world, it has highlighted Taiwan’s weaknesses on that front, chiefly in two areas: its reserves and civilian defense force. Even before the invasion of Ukraine in March, Taiwan was working on reforming both. Th...