From 1949 to the 1990s, the Kuomintang ruled the island of Taiwan, first under Chiang Kai-shek and then under his son, Chiang Ching-kuo. The Chiangs and the KMT ruled with an iron fist, which makes ...

In the geopolitical tug-of-war between Mainland China and the smaller landmasses around it, Taiwan stands out like no other.

At times, his reasoning is confused. Having, to his credit, noted that approval ratings of president number five, Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) dropped below those of his predecessor Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁), Copper ...

The top commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific wants to see a major revamp in how forces are armed and equipped amid ...

Wanna know the best places to visit in Taiwan? Check out these amazing spots and see how ancient traditions co-exist with ...

Once viewed as a leader who spurred democracy, many now see Chiang Kai-shek as a symbol of authoritarianism and the Taiwan government has ordered the removal of hundreds of his statues across the ...

Chiang — a son of former president Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石), who had implemented party-state rule and martial law in Taiwan — has a complicated legacy. Whether one looks at his time in power in a ...

In the summer of 1949, Chiang Kai-shek and his Republic of China (ROC) government appeared doomed. Shanghai and Nanjing, then China’s... The Battle of Taiwan was intended to be the final chapter ...

From the massive-scale retreat of 1949 to the crises over Quemoy, the ROC's armed forces have long symbolized perseverance amidst adversity. However, ...

This book provides excellent and more or less bias-free commentary on a very important part of history and our contemporary ...

Black grouse and caviar helped Stalin get much of what he wanted, but his Red Army counted for more, says a notable historian ...