Taiwan Youths

Xi’s message on Taiwan: Confidence on a different level

China’s announcement of establishing and promoting cross-strait communications and exchanges following the meeting with the Kuomintang leader portrays China as pursuing peace. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Chuang Hui Liang notes aside from promoting cross-strait peace, China’s move could give it more leverage against the US.

Chuang Hui Liang

13 Apr 2026

Taiwan students turn to wargaming amid rising strait tensions

Once confined to military circles, wargaming has gained popularity among university students in Taiwan amid escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Miao Zong-Han speaks with the students and teachers involved with this growing trend.

Miao Zong-Han

17 Dec 2025

[Big read] If Taiwan wants US help, it has to prove it’s willing to fight

Recent surveys have shown an increased willingness of Taiwanese conscripts to fight in the event of a mainland Chinese invasion, while the average willingness among the Taiwanese public has stayed consistent around 70%. However, is this enough to guarantee US support in the event of war? Lianhe Zaobao journalist Miao Zong-Han speaks with Taiwanese young men and academics to find out more.

Miao Zong-Han

22 Jul 2025

How award-winning athletes became ‘Taiwan’s Glory’

Sports and politics are intertwined, with the Olympic ideal often intensifying rivalry, says Taiwanese academic Ho Ming-sho. In Taiwan’s case, the contentious nature of its statehood has elevated its star athletes to symbols of “Taiwan’s Glory”, a phenomenon that carries significant and far-reaching implications.

Ho Ming-sho

13 Aug 2024

Taiwanese university students are working, not studying

Japanese student in Taiwan Honda Mami observes that students in Taiwan seem to be busier with activities like making extra cash than with schoolwork.

Honda Mami

01 Jul 2024

A Japanese in Taiwan: Understanding Taiwanese indifference to the Israel-Palestine conflict

Honda Mami, a Japanese studying in Taiwan, explores why Taiwan protested in the war in Ukraine, but has barely registered the situation in the Middle East involving Israel and Gaza.

Honda Mami

11 Jun 2024

Mainland spouses caught in between as cross-strait relations deteriorate

Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Woon Wei Jong speaks to mainland spouses as they describe their experiences and concerns amid growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait.

Woon Wei Jong

11 Jun 2024

Where have Taiwan’s student activists gone in protests against opposition lawmakers?

Taiwanese academic Ho Ming-sho analyses the recent spate of protests against Taiwan’s opposition-led legislature. Like the Sunflower Movement protests a decade ago, young people and the spectre of China loom large, but some things have changed as well. 

Ho Ming-sho

27 May 2024

Property and stock markets worsen wealth gap and financial anxiety in Taiwan

The sudden surge in Taiwan’s stock market index along with inflows to ETFs have left officials and analysts concerned. This could signal a wider wealth gap once markets return to normal and greater home ownership woes for youths. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Chuang Hui Liang looks into the matter.

Chuang Hui Liang

13 May 2024

Taiwanese youths want to see China with their own eyes 

Taiwanese academic Chih-ming Wang reflects on the seeming openness to Chinese popular culture influences and Chinese social media platforms among Taiwan youths. Is it all pure entertainment or are efforts at soft power infiltration behind the fun and games?

Chih-ming Wang

30 Apr 2024

A revival of the tribute system? Taiwanese reactions to Ma Ying-jeou’s visit to China

While there was much fanfare over former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou’s visit to China in April, Taiwanese academic Wen-Hsuan Tsai observes that Taiwanese sentiment, especially among young Taiwanese, has been mostly lukewarm, with most not tied to old ties.

Wen-Hsuan Tsai

30 Apr 2024

[Big read] In Taiwan, birth rate soars in Hsinchu’s tech zone

Even as Taiwan’s overall birth rate has gone down, one location in particular is bucking the trend: the Hsinchu Science Park. Lianhe Zaobao’s China Desk takes a look at the contributing factors.

Woon Wei Jong

22 Apr 2024