Taiwan: The Future of the ‘Republic of China’
How the ROC is defined could have profound repercussions for cross-Strait relations.
Republic of China
The ROC Era and the Making of Modern China
China’s last dynasty fell in 1912, and the Republic of China was born. The next 37 years – a period of internal conflict and foreign invasion – are often viewed as a historical interregnum, the lead-up to the Communist forces’ victory and the founding of the People’s Republic of China (ROC) in 1949. Yet the … Read more
The Non-consensus Consensus of Taiwan’s Election
When Lai Ching-te led Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to an unprecedented third term in the presidency on January 13, international commentators were quick to note two things: First, a rejection of Beijing’s “preferred candidate,” Hou Yu-ih of the Kuomintang (KMT), and, second, the deep polarization in Taiwan between the “independence-leaning” Green camp and “pro-China” … Read more
The Evolution of Identity in Taiwan
The problem of identity is the most important issue in Taiwanese politics, occupying the center stage for both presidential campaigns and cross-strait relations. In recent years, there has been a notable decline in Chinese identification in Taiwan. This decline is the result of the People’s Republic of China (PRC)’s monopolization of Chinese identity since the … Read more
Nobody Enjoys Celebrating ‘Taiwan National Day’
Advertisement The Republic of China, more commonly known as Taiwan, celebrated its 112th National Day on October 10. President Tsai Ing-wen was joined on stage by members of her administration, foreign dignitaries, and representatives from across Taiwan’s political spectrum for an annual ceremony in front of the Presidential Office Building. Missing from this group were … Read more