Taiwan
Explore our coverage of Taiwan’s politics, economics, business and culture, in articles, charts, podcasts and video
Asia
China is stoking a controversy in order to influence Taiwan’s election
Is the island’s ruling party trying to “de-sinicise” students?
The World Ahead
Which small-country election could have global implications in 2024?
Voters in America will also shape the consequences
Asia
Hsiao Bi-khim is Taiwan’s cat warrior
The former de facto ambassador to America is running for vice-president
Asia
An interview with Hsiao Bi-khim, candidate for Taiwan’s vice-president
A transcript of The Economist’s conversation with Taiwan’s former representative to America
Taiwan’s election
Taiwan election poll tracker: who will be the next president?
See the latest odds and our guide to the candidates
Asia
Taiwan’s presidential election will be a three-way race after all
Even with a divided opposition, polls point to a tight contest
Asia
Taiwan’s opposition parties unite
An election to determine Taiwan’s relations with China just got much closer
Drum Tower
Could China take over Taiwan without force?
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, the final episode in our series examines Xi Jinping’s plan for “peaceful reunification”
Asia in 2024
China is watching closely who will be Taiwan’s next president
It prefers, as always, the KMT candidate
United States in 2024
With crises in Ukraine and Israel, can America still defend Taiwan?
American power is being stretched abroad and undermined at home
Graphic detail
Does America have enough weapons to support its allies?
It could face wars in the Middle East, Ukraine and Taiwan
Special report
Invading Taiwan would be a logistical minefield for China
Russia’s problems in Ukraine make it look even more daunting
Drum Tower
How strong is Taiwan’s silicon shield?
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, for the second episode of our series on Taiwan, we ask what a war on the island would mean for its biggest industry
Asia
Taiwan’s opposition parties are struggling to unite
An interview with the island-democracy’s political wild card, Ko Wen-je
Drum Tower
What does Taiwan want?
Our weekly podcast on China. This week, for the first episode of our series on the future of Taiwan, we look at how identity ties the island together—and how it divides society