I had some thoughts on how to interpret Taiwan's election results and their implications for the People's Republic of China and its policy, so I sent them to the Washington Post's Monkey Cage blog: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2020/01/22/what-taiwans-election-says-about-beijings-taiwan-policy/ … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s election and Beijing’s policy
Election Watching with Beyonce
On January 11, Taiwan held presidential and legislative elections. The incumbent president, Tsai Ing-wen, was reelected, and her party, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held onto its majority in the legislature. In the days before and shortly after the election I linked up with a group of fellow Taiwan-watchers to see how the candidates were campaigning and to better … [Read more...] about Election Watching with Beyonce
Taipei’s West Asheville: The Treasure Hill Artist Village
One of the many cool places I can walk to from my apartment is the Treasure Hill Artist Village, a cluster of tiny, ramshackle dwellings pinned to a steep hill overlooking the Xindian River. It reminded me of West Asheville in many ways, not just because (almost) everything was closed on Sunday afternoon. … [Read more...] about Taipei’s West Asheville: The Treasure Hill Artist Village
Where’ve you been, Bernadette?
I haven't posted in a while, but it's not because I've been hiding in Antarctica. Mostly, it seems, I've been attending conferences and giving talks, which means lots of rides on the world's most adorable high-speed train. … [Read more...] about Where’ve you been, Bernadette?
Dueling light shows
Truth Lutheran and Grace Baptist are battling it out for best Christmas light show on Xinsheng South Road. … [Read more...] about Dueling light shows
