Thompson Chau
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Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club President | Myanmar, Taiwan and Asia | Usual caveats
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The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Lin Chia-Lung for a members-only briefing on November 12.
Registration is now closed and we’re looking forward to meeting registered attendees very soon.
Registration is now closed and we’re looking forward to meeting registered attendees very soon.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Lin Chia-Lung for a members-only briefing on November 12.
Registration is now closed and we’re looking forward to meeting registered attendees very soon.
Registration is now closed and we’re looking forward to meeting registered attendees very soon.
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In late August, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted CCP elite politics expert Willy Lam for a discussion on Xi Jinping, his leadership style, and the challenges to his grip on power. The event was moderated by TFCC Vice Chair @demesdavid.bsky.social.
Photos by William Chen
Photos by William Chen
September 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In late August, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted CCP elite politics expert Willy Lam for a discussion on Xi Jinping, his leadership style, and the challenges to his grip on power. The event was moderated by TFCC Vice Chair @demesdavid.bsky.social.
Photos by William Chen
Photos by William Chen
Estonia and Taiwan are stuck in a stalemate over plans to open a Taiwanese office in Tallinn, illustrating difficulties in Taipei-Europe ties even as both feel pressure from China & Russia. w/ comments from @matejsimalcik.bsky.social and @williamyang120.bsky.social
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Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
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November 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Estonia and Taiwan are stuck in a stalemate over plans to open a Taiwanese office in Tallinn, illustrating difficulties in Taipei-Europe ties even as both feel pressure from China & Russia. w/ comments from @matejsimalcik.bsky.social and @williamyang120.bsky.social
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On stalled of 🇹🇼 office in 🇪🇪:
"While Lithuania recovered from Beijing's pressure, this episode also served as a deterrent for other European countries. It's crucial for #Taiwan to open a mission in #Estonia and demonstrate institutional momentum, regardless of the office's name."
"While Lithuania recovered from Beijing's pressure, this episode also served as a deterrent for other European countries. It's crucial for #Taiwan to open a mission in #Estonia and demonstrate institutional momentum, regardless of the office's name."
Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
@matejsimalcik.bsky.social explains why the dispute over a name reveals much deeper tensions in Europe–Taiwan relations, haunted by 🇨🇳’s retaliation against Lithuania. ⤵️ 1/5
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@matejsimalcik.bsky.social explains why the dispute over a name reveals much deeper tensions in Europe–Taiwan relations, haunted by 🇨🇳’s retaliation against Lithuania. ⤵️ 1/5
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Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
asia.nikkei.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Full story by @thomchau.bsky.social with more quotes by yours truly is published by @asia.nikkei.com
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Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
asia.nikkei.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Full story by @thomchau.bsky.social with more quotes by yours truly is published by @asia.nikkei.com
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Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
@matejsimalcik.bsky.social explains why the dispute over a name reveals much deeper tensions in Europe–Taiwan relations, haunted by 🇨🇳’s retaliation against Lithuania. ⤵️ 1/5
🔗 asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
✍️ @thomchau.bsky.social
@matejsimalcik.bsky.social explains why the dispute over a name reveals much deeper tensions in Europe–Taiwan relations, haunted by 🇨🇳’s retaliation against Lithuania. ⤵️ 1/5
🔗 asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
✍️ @thomchau.bsky.social
Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
China's past retaliation against Lithuania for engaging with Taipei haunts Europe
asia.nikkei.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Taiwan's plan to set up mission in Estonia hits wall over name
@matejsimalcik.bsky.social explains why the dispute over a name reveals much deeper tensions in Europe–Taiwan relations, haunted by 🇨🇳’s retaliation against Lithuania. ⤵️ 1/5
🔗 asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
✍️ @thomchau.bsky.social
@matejsimalcik.bsky.social explains why the dispute over a name reveals much deeper tensions in Europe–Taiwan relations, haunted by 🇨🇳’s retaliation against Lithuania. ⤵️ 1/5
🔗 asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
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BREAKING: The Kuomintang on Saturday elected Cheng Li-wun as its next leader, picking an upstart over an old-guard favorite and sending a shock through Taiwan’s political class.
Cheng will become only the second elected female leader in the KMT’s history. asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
Cheng will become only the second elected female leader in the KMT’s history. asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
KMT picks upstart Cheng Li-wun as new leader, jolting Taiwan's old guard
55-year-old is second woman to be elected chief in opposition party's history
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October 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
BREAKING: The Kuomintang on Saturday elected Cheng Li-wun as its next leader, picking an upstart over an old-guard favorite and sending a shock through Taiwan’s political class.
Cheng will become only the second elected female leader in the KMT’s history. asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
Cheng will become only the second elected female leader in the KMT’s history. asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
Cheng Li-Wun, the dark horse in the KMT leadership race, told an audience at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club that her mission is “to be a peacemaker” who will aim for “reconciliation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.” @taiwanfcc.bsky.social asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
KMT dark horse rises in Taiwan opposition party's leadership race
Cheng Li-Wun, a vocal critic of President Lai, vows to be 'peacemaker' with China
asia.nikkei.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Cheng Li-Wun, the dark horse in the KMT leadership race, told an audience at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club that her mission is “to be a peacemaker” who will aim for “reconciliation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.” @taiwanfcc.bsky.social asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
The KMT will pick its leader today. The traditional establishment is largely behind Hau Lung-bin, but Cheng Li-wun has emerged as a formidable rival.
What’s been said on the campaign trail: China, shadow cabinet, defence spending, Japan, meeting Takaichi… asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
What’s been said on the campaign trail: China, shadow cabinet, defence spending, Japan, meeting Takaichi… asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
Taiwan's KMT to pick new leader after fierce race: 5 things to know
Opposition party's Saturday vote will decide generational and ideological battle
asia.nikkei.com
October 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
The KMT will pick its leader today. The traditional establishment is largely behind Hau Lung-bin, but Cheng Li-wun has emerged as a formidable rival.
What’s been said on the campaign trail: China, shadow cabinet, defence spending, Japan, meeting Takaichi… asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
What’s been said on the campaign trail: China, shadow cabinet, defence spending, Japan, meeting Takaichi… asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
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Polish edition of #GhostNation just dropped
Coming soon:
Feb 2026 - US publication + book tour
Spring 2026 - Publication of Chinese and Czech editions
Coming soon:
Feb 2026 - US publication + book tour
Spring 2026 - Publication of Chinese and Czech editions
October 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Polish edition of #GhostNation just dropped
Coming soon:
Feb 2026 - US publication + book tour
Spring 2026 - Publication of Chinese and Czech editions
Coming soon:
Feb 2026 - US publication + book tour
Spring 2026 - Publication of Chinese and Czech editions
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The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club organised a briefing with British Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones. We thank the British Office Taipei for their hospitality and the opportunity. The event was moderated by TFCC chair @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos: William Chen
August 22, 2025 at 11:37 AM
The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club organised a briefing with British Representative Ruth Bradley-Jones. We thank the British Office Taipei for their hospitality and the opportunity. The event was moderated by TFCC chair @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos: William Chen
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The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted KMT party chair candidate Cheng Li-Wun and former KMT official Prof. Tso Chen-Dong for an in-depth discussion about the party’s leadership race. The event, moderated by @thomchau.bsky.social, drew a strong turnout among members. 📸: @mikg.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 1:29 PM
The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted KMT party chair candidate Cheng Li-Wun and former KMT official Prof. Tso Chen-Dong for an in-depth discussion about the party’s leadership race. The event, moderated by @thomchau.bsky.social, drew a strong turnout among members. 📸: @mikg.bsky.social
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As the Kuomintang’s leadership race heats up, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting two KMT insiders - former legislator and govt spox Cheng Li-Wun, and ex-KMT official and adviser to the 2024 presidential candidate Professor Tso Chen-Dong - for a discussion.
September 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
As the Kuomintang’s leadership race heats up, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will be hosting two KMT insiders - former legislator and govt spox Cheng Li-Wun, and ex-KMT official and adviser to the 2024 presidential candidate Professor Tso Chen-Dong - for a discussion.
Taiwan must accelerate preparations to strengthen its resilience against China’s threats, President Lai Ching-te warned at a security conference on Saturday, pledging to spend the equivalent of 3.32% of Taiwan’s GDP on defence next year. asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
'No time to lose': Lai urges broad Taiwan defense and resilience buildup
Repeats vow to raise spending after report Trump stopped $400m in military aid
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September 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Taiwan must accelerate preparations to strengthen its resilience against China’s threats, President Lai Ching-te warned at a security conference on Saturday, pledging to spend the equivalent of 3.32% of Taiwan’s GDP on defence next year. asia.nikkei.com/politics/int...
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On September 16, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will organize a panel discussion about the country’s efforts to create a defense industrial supply chain. We will be joined by Rupert Hammond-Chambers of @ustaiwan.bsky.social and Cathy Fang of DSET.
September 14, 2025 at 6:29 AM
On September 16, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club will organize a panel discussion about the country’s efforts to create a defense industrial supply chain. We will be joined by Rupert Hammond-Chambers of @ustaiwan.bsky.social and Cathy Fang of DSET.
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is counting on a reshuffle of senior ministers and the ruling party apparatus to inject fresh energy into a government weighed down by legislative gridlock. asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
September 14, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is counting on a reshuffle of senior ministers and the ruling party apparatus to inject fresh energy into a government weighed down by legislative gridlock. asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
In-depth investigation: Taiwan has reported an unprecedented number of subsea cable disruptions this year, raising concerns that China could be using fishing and cargo ships as cover for operations aimed at hitting Taiwan’s comms infrastructure. @asia.nikkei.com
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Inside Taiwan's fight to protect its vital undersea cables
Taipei fears key communication infrastructure is vulnerable to Chinese interference
asia.nikkei.com
September 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In-depth investigation: Taiwan has reported an unprecedented number of subsea cable disruptions this year, raising concerns that China could be using fishing and cargo ships as cover for operations aimed at hitting Taiwan’s comms infrastructure. @asia.nikkei.com
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Good piece in UDN on how some in the Taiwanese government misunderstand the situation in Myanmar and mistakenly think it is improving--hence concern that the government might not extend the visas of Myanmar students in Taiwan
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緬甸「恢復正常」？中緬聯手營造假象，台灣政府勿成迫害人權幫兇 | 轉角國際 udn Global
緬甸軍政府2025年8月底宣布，將在12月28日開始舉辦緬甸全國選舉。為了讓這場選舉大戲順利進行，軍政府終止了已經連續延長7次的國家緊急狀態，並在中國九三閱兵時表忠示好，期望讓理念相近的國家背書，承認年底的選舉結果。從一切跡象看來，緬甸並沒有恢復正常。台灣多個NGO跟幾個國際NGO在8月底發起連署信，呼籲台灣政府採取一切必要措施，確保處於危險中的緬甸人不被強制遣返回緬甸。切勿因為緬甸表面上解除了國...
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September 10, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Good piece in UDN on how some in the Taiwanese government misunderstand the situation in Myanmar and mistakenly think it is improving--hence concern that the government might not extend the visas of Myanmar students in Taiwan
global.udn.com/global_visio...
global.udn.com/global_visio...
The Kuomintang - the main opposition party in #Taiwan - is facing a leadership election after obliterating a campaign that tried to unseat its lawmakers. None of the bigwigs have declared their bids yet. Nikkei Asia looks at the KMT race so far.
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KMT seeks next leader as Taiwan's political drama simmers
Internal race highlights opposition party's challenge of calibrating stance on China
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September 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Kuomintang - the main opposition party in #Taiwan - is facing a leadership election after obliterating a campaign that tried to unseat its lawmakers. None of the bigwigs have declared their bids yet. Nikkei Asia looks at the KMT race so far.
asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt...
Ahead of a referendum on reviving the Maanshan nuclear power plant, TPP chair Huang Kuo-chang argued that national security, data centres and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions all demand a rethink on atomic energy for Taiwan.
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Taiwan needs nuclear restart for security, urges opposition party chief
TPP's Huang seeks 'yes' vote in Saturday referendum on reopening plant
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August 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Ahead of a referendum on reviving the Maanshan nuclear power plant, TPP chair Huang Kuo-chang argued that national security, data centres and the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions all demand a rethink on atomic energy for Taiwan.
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August 19, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Please read the full statement on our website: taiwanfcc.org/20250819-gaz...
Taiwan is feeling the sting of a 20% tariff imposed by the US despite months of quiet negotiations and public commitments, while efforts to strike a better deal risk becoming embroiled in domestic political wrangling. asia.nikkei.com/economy/trad...
Sting of 20% US tariff inflames Taiwan's domestic political battle
Former trade czar says Taipei should not face 'worse' terms than Asian neighbors
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August 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Taiwan is feeling the sting of a 20% tariff imposed by the US despite months of quiet negotiations and public commitments, while efforts to strike a better deal risk becoming embroiled in domestic political wrangling. asia.nikkei.com/economy/trad...
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The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted KMT grandee, ex-foreign minister and Taichung mayor Jason Hu for a book talk. Hu talked about his decades-long public life, memories at Oxford, the KMT and Taiwan’s future. Event was moderated by @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos: @demesdavid.bsky.social
August 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club hosted KMT grandee, ex-foreign minister and Taichung mayor Jason Hu for a book talk. Hu talked about his decades-long public life, memories at Oxford, the KMT and Taiwan’s future. Event was moderated by @thomchau.bsky.social. Photos: @demesdavid.bsky.social
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For the next installment of our monthly TFCCxATJ Talk Series on Wednesday, August 13, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club has invited writer and translator linkinglionking.bsky.social to talk about Taiwanese literature on the world stage
August 4, 2025 at 5:43 PM
For the next installment of our monthly TFCCxATJ Talk Series on Wednesday, August 13, the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club has invited writer and translator linkinglionking.bsky.social to talk about Taiwanese literature on the world stage
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For @foreignaffairs.com, @poscwty1.bsky.social and I write about how polarization in Taiwan has reached dangerous levels. Partisan politics needs an off-ramp, both for the sake of Taiwan’s national security, and its ability to function as a democracy.
www.foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/taiwa...
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Taiwan’s Democracy Is in Trouble
How polarization undermines security.
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August 1, 2025 at 4:58 AM
For @foreignaffairs.com, @poscwty1.bsky.social and I write about how polarization in Taiwan has reached dangerous levels. Partisan politics needs an off-ramp, both for the sake of Taiwan’s national security, and its ability to function as a democracy.
www.foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/taiwa...
www.foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/taiwa...