Commentary on Taiwanese Politics

2014/05/27

Nation needs proportional representation:DPP’s Tsai

Chris Wang. 2014Nation need proportional representation:DPP’s TsaiTaipei Times. 2014/05/27

2014/05/27

New group to highliht nation’s missing history

Chris Wang. 2014New group to highlight nation’s missing historyTaipei Times. 2014/05/27

2014/05/22

Su promotes reforming government system

Chris Wang. 2014Su promotes reforming government systemTaipei Times. 2014/05/22

2014/05/20

Top echelons disregard ethics:critics

Chung Li-hua and Jason Pan. 2014Top echelons disregard ethics:criticsTaipei Times. 2014/05/20

2014/02/08

Leftists’ setting curriculum, TSU says

Rich Chang. 2014Leftists setting curriculum, TSU saysTaipei Times. 2014/02/08

2013/10/15

Academics demand Jiang resign

Chris Wang. 2013Academics demand Jiang resign Taipei Times. 2013/10/15

2013/07/05

DPP holds first China meeting

Chris Wang. 2013DPP holds first China meeting Taipei Times. 2013/07/05

2013/05/10

Chinese spouses must be treated equallyminister

Staff writer,with CNAChinese spouses must be treated equallyminister” Taipei Times. 2013/05/10

2013/03/31

ANALYSISBribery claims shake Ma administration to the core

Mo Yan-chih. 2013 “ANALYSISBribery claims shake Ma administration to the core“ Taipei Times. 2013/03/31

2013/03/14

Legislators pan decision to accredit more PRC colleges

Chen Yi-ching,Lee Yu-hsin and Stacy Hsu. 2013 “Legislators pan decision to accredit more PRC colleges“ Taipei Times. 2013/03/14

2013/02/02

ANALYSISCabinet reshuffle ’shows Ma’s plans’

Mo Yan-chih. 2013 “ANALYSISCabinet reshuffle ‘shows Ma’s plans’“ Taipei Times. 2013/02/02

2012/12/07

Siraya Aborigines call for official tribal recognition

Loa lok-sin. 2012 “Siraya Aborigines call for official tribal recognition" Taipei Times. 2012/12/07

2012/09/21

FEATUREMa appointments lay bare his cross-strait ambitions

Mo Yan-chih. 2012 “FEATUREMa appointments lay bare his cross-strait ambitions“ Taipei Times. 2012/09/21

2012/07/24

Fisheries Agency wage hike questioned

Chung Li-hua and Jack Chung. 2012 ”Fisheries Agency wage hike questioned” Taipei Times. 2012/07/24

2012/07/12

REPOTER’S NOTEBOOKMa’s efforts to fight corruption questioned

Mo Yan-chih. 2012 “REPOTER’S NOTEBOOKMa’s efforts to fight corruption questioned“ Taipei Times. 2012/07/12

2012/06/17

ANALYSISMa faced major crisis in party leadership

Mo Yan-chih. 2012 “ANALYSISMa faced major crisis in party leadership“ Taipei Times. 2012/06/17

2012/05/20

MA’S RE-INAUGURATIONANALYSISPoor communication,flip-flops trip up Maanalysts

Mo Yan-chih. 2012 “MA’S RE-INAUGURATIONANALYSISPoor communication, flip-flops trip up Maanalysts“ Taipei Times. 2012/05/20

2012/03/12

Ma’s approval rating takes a tumble

Chris Wang. 2012 “Ma’s approval rating takes a tumble“ Taipei Times. 2012/03/12

2012/03/05

US BEEF ISSUENo quick resolution seen on US beef

Mo Yan-chih. 2012 “US BEEF ISSUENo quick resolution seen on US beef“ Taipei Times. 2012/03/05

2012/01/21

Group protests Cabinet’s autonomy bill

Loa lok-sin. 2012. “Group protests Cabinet’s autonomy bill" Taipei Times. 2012/01/21

2010/11/21

2010 ELECTIONS: ANALYSIS: Taipei swing voters and blue turnout are key

Mo Yan-chih. 2010. "2010 ELECTIONS: ANALYSIS: Taipei swing voters and blue turnout are key." 2010/11/21

2010/08/01

FEATURE : Mandarin’s complex shaping of Taiwan’s identity

AFP. 2010."FEATURE : Mandarin’s complex shaping of Taiwan’s identity."2010/8/1

2010/03/01

ANALYSIS: Weekend losses may have ripple effect for KMT

Mo Yan-chih. 2010."ANALYSIS: Weekend losses may have ripple effect for KMT."2010/3/1

2010/01/19

FEATURE: Presidential Office under fire over Chen’s last visit

Ko Shu-ling. 2010."FEATURE: Presidential Office under fire over Chen’s last visit."2010/1/19

2010/01/12

ANALYSIS: Ma faces tough challenge after KMT losses, experts say

Mo Yan-chih.2010."ANALYSIS: Ma faces tough challenge after KMT losses, experts say." 2010/01/12

2010/01/11

ANALYSIS: By-election victories cement Tsai Ing-wen’s status

Jenny W. hsu. 2010. "ANALYSIS: By-election victories cement Tsai Ing-wen’s status." 2010/01/11

2009/12/06

2009 ELECTIONS: ANALYSIS: KMT’s lackluster performance seen as warning to Ma

Mo Yan-chih. 2009. "2009 ELECTIONS: ANALYSIS: KMT’s lackluster performance seen as warning to Ma."2009/12/06

2009/12/05

Hualien hosts Canadians at Aboriginal conference

STAFF WRITER, WITH CNA. 2009. "Hualien hosts Canadians at Aboriginal conference."2009/12/05

2009/10/25

ANALYSIS: Decision on US beef sparks round of meaty questions

Jenny W. hsu. 2009. "ANALYSIS: Decision on US beef sparks round of meaty questions." 2009/10/25

2009/09/15

Ma is taking control, but can Wu?

Shih Cheng-Feng. 2009. "Ma is taking control, but can Wu?" 2009/9/15

2009/09/12

ANALYSIS: Reshuffle may have compromised Cabinet.

Mo Yan-chih. 2009. "ANALYSIS: Reshuffle may have compromised Cabinet."2009/9/12 

2009/09/11

FEATURE: Liu had no choice but to resign, analysts say.

Shih Hsiu-chuan. 2009."FEATURE: Liu had no choice but to resign, analysts say."2009/9/11 

2009/09/10

PROFILE: Wu Den-yih’s extensive experience comes to the fore.

 Mo Yan-chih. 2009."PROFILE: Wu Den-yih’s extensive experience comes to the fore." 2009/9/10

2009/08/26

ANALYSIS: Analysts question MOFA’s typhoon relief effort role.

Jenny W. Hsu. 2009. "ANALYSIS: Analysts question MOFA’s typhoon relief effort role. "2009/8/26 

2009/07/27

NOT ABORIGINAL? : The Council of Indigenous Peoples said in a statement that the Pingpu had chosen assimilation with Han culture and never stood with their brothers

 Loa Iok-sin. 2009. "NOT ABORIGINAL? : The Council of Indigenous Peoples said in a  statement that the Pingpu had chosen assimilation with Han culture and never stood with heir brothers."2009/7/27

2009/07/26

COLLECTIVE MEMORY: Participants at a forum said that many Mainlanders also suffered under the Chiang regime. Acknowledging this would help mitigate ethnic tensions.

 Jenny W. hsu. 2009. "COLLECTIVE MEMORY: Participants at a forum said that many Mainlanders also suffered under the Chiang regime. Acknowledging this would help mitigate ethnic tensions."2009/7/26

2009/05/26

The political plays behind May 17

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2009."The political plays behind May 17"Taipei Times (By Shih Cheng-feng) 2009/05/26

2009/04/26

ANALYSIS: Analysts skeptical over recent legislation

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2009. "ANALYSIS: Analysts skeptical over recent legislation."  Taipei Times (By Mo Yan-Chih),2009/04/26

2009/04/19

ANALYSIS: OCAC escapes inclusion in foreign ministry

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2009. " ANALYSIS: OCAC escapes inclusion in foreign ministry."Taipei Times(By Mo Yan-Chih),"2009/04/19

2009/04/04

FEATURE : Analysts differ on discrimination proposal

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2009. "FEATURE : Analysts differ on discrimination proposal." Taipei Times(By Mo Yan-Chih), 2009/04/04

2009/03/30

ANALYSIS: Analysts say KMT was taught lesson

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2009. " ANALYSIS: Analysts say KMT was taught lesson. "Taipei Times(By Mo Yan-Chih),2009/03/30

2009/02/15

ANALYSIS: March by-election a gauge of KMT, Ma’s performance

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2009."ANACYSIS: March by-election a gauge of KMT Ma's performance."2009/02/15

2009/01/01

In Taiwan military, Aborigines are the tip of the spear

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2009. ''In Taiwan military, Aborigines are the tip of the spear''2009/01/01

2008/10/15

Chen to face ex-aide in court

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2008. ''Chen to face ex-aide in court''《新加坡海峽時報》2008/10/15

2008/09/13

Sovereign status: Ma is throwing it all away

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2008.''Sovereign status: Ma is throwing it all away''Taipei Times2008/9/13

2008/08/31

MA YING-JEOU: 100 DAYS IN OFFICE

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2008. ''MA YING-JEOU: 100 DAYS IN OFFICE''Taipei Times2008/8/31

2008/08/11

Local think tanks consider forum on 'defending Taiwan

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2008. ''Local think tanks consider forum on 'defending Taiwan''Taipei Times2008/08/11

2008/08/07

Government must tackle excessive spending: analysts

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2008. ''Government must tackle excessive spending: analysts''Taipei Times2008/08/07

2008/07/09

Nomination row reflects pan-blue conflict: analysts

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “Nomination row reflects pan-blue conflict: analystsAtayals criticize tree names" Taipei Times ( By Mo Yan-Chih   ), 09  Jul.

2008/06/13

ANALYSIS: 'Stimulus plan' stimulates critics across the board

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “ANALYSIS: 'Stimulus plan' stimulates critics across the board" Taipei Times (By Shih Hsiu-chuan), 13 Jun.

2008/05/25

What do we expect from a truce with the PRC?

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “What do we expect from a truce with the PRC ?" Taipei Times (Translated By TED YANG), 25 May.

2008/04/27

ANALYSIS: Cabinet has pros, cons: pundits

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “ANALYSIS: Cabinet has pros, cons: pundits" Taipei Times (By Mo Yan-chih), 27 Apr.

2008/03/25

Atayals criticize tree names

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “Atayals criticize tree names" Taipei Times ( By Loa Iok-sin  ),25 Mar.

2008/03/16

Presidential election 2008: 6 days to go: ANALYSIS: Politicians urged to temper remarks

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “Presidential election 2008: 6 days to go: ANALYSIS: Politicians urged to temper remarks" Taipei Times (By Loa Iok-sin),16 Mar.

2008/03/11

ANLYSIS: Debate focused on attacks instead of policy: analysts

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “ANLYSIS: Debate focused on attacks instead of policy: analysts" Taipei Times ( By Mo Yan-chih  ),11 Mar.

2008/01/15

Sediq push for tribal recognition

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “Sediq push for tribal recognition" Taipei Times ( By Loa Iok-sin), 15 Jan.

2008/01/13

Legislative elections and referendums: Smaller parties suffer a setback

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “Legislative elections and referendums: Smaller parties suffer a setback" Taipei Times ( By Meggie Lu), 13 Jan.

2008/01/10

Legislative elections and referendums:FEATURE: Crocodile tears no longer guarantee sympathy votes

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “Legislative elections and referendums:FEATURE: Crocodile tears no longer guarantee sympathy votes" Taipei Times ( By Loa Iok-sin), 10 Jan.

2008/01/05

Pro-independence groups lend their support to the TSU

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2008.  “Pro-independence groups lend their support to the TSU" Taipei Times ( By Mo Yan-chih  ), 05 Jan.

2007/10/15

Legislative reform misses the point

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “Legislative reform misses the point" Taipei Times (Translated By Lin Ya-ti  ),  15 Oct.

2007/10/07

ANALYSIS: Debate lingers over Hsieh `normal country' victory

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “ANALYSIS: Debate lingers over Hsieh `normal country' victory” Taipei Times (By Ko Shu-ling STAFF REPORTER ),  07 Oct.

2007/03/22

Analysts slam DPP's candidate selection system

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “Analysts slam DPP's candidate selection system” Taipei Times (By Ko Shu-ling STAFF REPORTER ),  22 Mar.

2007/03/13

Forum predicts vital election issues

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “Forum predicts vital election issues” Taipei Times (By Ko Shu-ling STAFF REPORTER ),  13 Mar. 

2007/03/06

Preying on the public's emotions

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “Preying on the public's emotions” Taipei Times (Translated by Marc Langer ),  06 Mar.

2007/02/11

Ma Ying-jeou still the blues' best choice

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “Ma Ying-jeou still the blues' best choice” Taipei Times (By Mo Yan-chih STAFF REPORTER ),  11 Feb.

2007/02/06

Huang positions TSU left of center

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “Huang positions TSU left of center” Taipei Times (By Flora WangSTAFF REPORTER ),  06 Feb.

2007/01/14

New KMT secretary-general not to everyone's taste

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2007.  “New KMT secretary-general not to everyone's taste” Taipei Times (By Mo Yan-chih STAFF REPORTER ),  14 Jan.

2006/12/20

Analysis: Poor oversight led to `state affairs fund' controversy

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Analysis: Poor oversight led to `state affairs fund' controversy” Taipei Times (By Mo Yan-chih STAFF REPORTER ),  20 Dec.

2006/12/13

Analysis: Analysts urge Ma to reflect on KMT's failed strategy

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Analysis: Analysts urge Ma to reflect on KMT's failed strategy” Taipei Times (Translated By Mo Yan-chih  ),  13 Dec.

2006/12/03

The DPP outlook in mayoral races

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “The DPP outlook in mayoral races” Taipei Times (Translated by Eddy Chang  ),  03 Dec.

2006/11/19

Analysis: Morality not the sole gauge for politicians, analysts say

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Analysis: Morality not the sole gauge for politicians, analysts say” Taipei Times (By Mo Yan-chih STAFF REPORTER ),  19 Nov.

2006/11/08

Taiwan's 'Mr. Clean' passes away

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Taiwan's 'Mr. Clean' passes away” Taiwan News (By Jenny W. Hsu STAFF REPORTER ),  8 Nov.

2006/10/01

Analysts see Chen's comments as rallying cry

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Analysts see Chen's comments as rallying cry” Taiwan News (By Stephan Grauwels STAFF REPORTER ),  1 Oct.

2006/09/10

Academics tout sharing of wealth

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Academics tout sharing of wealth” Taipei Times (By CNA STAFF REPORTER ),  10 Sep.

2006/08/11

Without Lee, Shih Ming-teh is in the outfield

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Without Lee, Shih Ming-teh is in the outfield” Taipei Times (By Ko Shu-ling STAFF REPORTER ),  11 Aug.

2006/06/15

Officials express concern over Truku self-rule draft

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Officials express concern over Truku self-rule draft” Taipei Times (By Jean Lin  STAFF REPORTER ),  15 Jun.

2006/06/12

Chen's power transfer set DPP bigwigs scrambling for advantage, analysts say

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Chen's power transfer set DPP bigwigs scrambling for advantage, analysts say” Taipei Times (By Ko Shu-ling  STAFF REPORTER ), 12 Jun.

2006/04/03

DPP showing signs of a worsening crisis

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “DPP showing signs of a worsening crisis” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang
 STAFF REPORTER ),  03 Apr.

2006/02/05

Better relations with US urged

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2006.  “Better relations with US urged” Taipei Times (By Shih Hsiu-chuan STAFF REPORTER ),  05 Feb.

2005/12/30

Annette Lu: unflinching ambition meets unique style

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “Annette Lu: unflinching ambition meets unique style” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang STAFF REPORTER ),  30 Dec.

2005/12/09

`Lu setting sights on the presidency: analysts

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “`Lu setting sights on the presidency: analysts” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang STAFF REPORTER ),  09 Dec.

2005/12/04

Result may force changes to DPP's policy on China

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “`Result may force changes to DPP's policy on China” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang STAFF REPORTER ),  04 Dec.

2005/11/28

Politicians sling mud to gain edge in 3-in-1 elections

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “`Politicians sling mud to gain edge in 3-in-1 elections” Taiwan News (By Lu Chia-ying STAFF REPORTER ),  28 Nov.

2005/11/27

Taiwan should tread carefully in flight talks

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “`Taiwan should tread carefully in flight talks” Taipei Times (By Shih Hsiu-chuan STAFF REPORTER ),  27 Nov.

2005/10/11

New DPP movement' keeps on gaining momentum

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “`New DPP movement' keeps on gaining momentum” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang STAFF REPORTER ),  11 Oct.

2005/07/19

Wang was defeated by factors of ethnicity

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “Wang was defeated by factors of ethnicity” Taipei Times (translated by Perry Svensson ), 19 July.

2005/07/01

TSU may have little to gain from China-policy rethink

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “TSU may have little to gain from China-policy rethink” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang STAFF REPORTER ), 1 July.

2005/06/08

TSU's future in doubt after electoral reforms

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “TSU's future in doubt after electoral reforms” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang STAFF REPORTER ), 8 June.

2005/04/14

Public clueless about assembly election, poll finds.

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “Public clueless about assembly election, poll finds.” Taipei Times (By Jewel Huang STAFF REPORTER ), 14 April.

2005/02/26

US-Japan Alliance Keeps a Balance.

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2005.  “US-Japan Alliance Keeps a Balance.” Taipei Times (translated by Perry Svensson), 26 February.

2004/12/13

Conditions Must Be Set for a New Constitution

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2004.  “Conditions Must Be Set for a New Constitution” Taipei Times (translated by Daniel Cheng), 13 December.

2004/08/11

Observations on Taiwan’s 2004 Presidential Election.

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2004. “Observations on Taiwan’s 2004 Presidential Election.” Taiwan News (translated by Jason Pan), 11 Aug.

2004/02/03

European Identity after European Union (EU) Integration.

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2004. “European Identity after European Union (EU) Integration.”(Part 2) Taiwan News (translated by Susanne Ganz) , 3 February.

2003/01/06

Taiwan should follow Canada, New Zealand on rights, official says.

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2003.  “Taiwan should follow Canada, New Zealand on rights, official says.”  Taiwan News (translated by James Decker), 6 January.

2003/02/26

The 228 Incident: Its History and Practical Considerations,

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2003. “The 228 Incident: Its History and Practical Considerations,”(Part 2) 「二二八的歷史與現實反思──公義彰顯?和平在望?」(座談會)Taiwan News 26 February.

2003/02/25

The 228 Incident: Its History and Practical Considerations,

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2003. “The 228 Incident: Its History and Practical Considerations,” (Part 1) 「二二八的歷史與現實反思──公義彰顯?和平在望?」(座談會)Taiwan News, 25 February.

2003/01/20

Northern Ireland’s Language Policy (Part ),

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2003.  “Northern Ireland’s Language Policy,” (Part 2) Taiwan News (translated by James Decker), 20 January.

2003/01/06

Northern Ireland’s Language Policy (Part ) ,

Shih, Cheng-Feng.  2003.  “Northern Ireland’s Language Policy,” (Part 1) Taiwan News (translated by James Decker), 6 January.

2002/09/12

Group urges Taiwan to give aid to Middle East

Shih. Cheng-Feng. 2002. "Group urges Taiwan to give aid to Middle East" Taipei Times (translated by CNA) , 12 September.

2002/04/26

Party Politics a Fact of Democracy.

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2002. “Party Politics a Fact of Democracy.” Taipei Times (translated by Scudder Smith), 26 April.

2002/01/31

China's Comments Totally Out of Touch.

Shih, Cheng-Feng. 2002. "China's Comments Totally Out of Touch."Taipei Times (translated by Eddy Chang), 31 January.

2001/11/06

Struggle for Party Unity Is Crucial to Next Poll

Shih. Cheng-Feng. 2001. "Struggle for Party Unity Is Crucial to Next Poll" Taipei Times (translated by Francis Huang) , 6 November.

 

 

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