The White Terror (1947–1987) was one of the longest periods of martial law in modern history. For forty years, Taiwan lived under the shadow of…

When the Kuomintang (KMT) assumed control of Taiwan after Japan’s defeat in 1945, the island entered a period of profound social, political, and cultural transition.…

Amid Taiwan’s rising prominence in global politics—and its critical role in semiconductors, global supply chains, and regional security—looking back to its history offers key insights…

After the fall of the Ming loyalist regime led by Koxinga, Taiwan came under the control of the Qing dynasty in 1683. The Qing Empire…