First of all, I should point out that I am neither a spokesman for the Iranian government, nor indeed a supporter of that government. (more…)

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has had almost two weeks to reflect on its showing in last month’s presidential election and in that time there has been no shortage of people coming forward with explanations for the loss. (more…)

Survey finds most view themselves as Taiwanese and believe Taiwan is an independent nation, not a part of China. (more…)

Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九): Mr [Frank] Hsieh [謝長廷], your political experience is similar to that of President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) and people think you are Chen Shui-bian and that you represent the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). (more…)

From anti-communism to the economy to national defense, the candidates revealed a little more about their vision for the future of the nation. (more…)

Following months of pressure from rights advocates and high-profile celebrities, film director Steven Spielberg last month opted out of his role as artistic adviser to the Beijing Olympics, a move that was praised by many — except those in Beijing.
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President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) yesterday kicked off a 10-day walk in Tainan County to solicit support for his party’s referendum seeking UN membership under the name “Taiwan.”
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The Batanes Islands, controlled by the Philippines, are a territorial problem left over from the colonial period. When Spain and the US signed the Treaty of Paris in 1898, the islands were not adequately addressed and this led to irresolution. (more…)

The former senior presidential adviser said the US was wrong to view the DPP’s referendum on a UN bid as an effort to change the country’s name. (more…)

A former administrator of the UN University in Tokyo has thrown his weight behind Taiwan’s UN bid, arguing that the country’s exclusion is unconscionable. (more…)