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EDITORIAL: Xi’s memo is a wake-up call

Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) and his comely wife, Peng Liyuan (彭麗媛), may be the most outwardly attractive first couple to lead China in several generations, but behind the smiles and the glamor lies a hardline streak that Taiwan should not — cannot — ignore. ForFULL STORY

Laws need comprehensive review

By Hsu Tze-tien 許澤天

An earlier article (“Time to review bribes, ‘mediation,’” May 11, page 8) pointed out that the legal interpretations used in the corruption case against former legislator and Executive Yuan secretary-general Lin Yi-shih (林益世) need not have invoked the notion of “actual influence,” which different peopleFULL STORY

‘One China’ undermines the nation’s legitimacy

By Wu Ching-chin 吳景欽

Two years ago, 14 Taiwanese were arrested in the Philippines in connection with a fraud investigation and were sent to China to stand trial. This move by the Philippine government caused widespread anger in Taiwan and the government vigorously protested against the actions of itsFULL STORY

[ LETTER ]

Straight from the heart I am from the Philippines and I heard the news that a Taiwanese fisherman was shot by Philippine Coast Guard personnel. I heard that our government does not want to apologize. I am embarrassed about its decision and its pride. On behalfFULL STORY

Graying China taps rural elderly to care for those even older

By Li Hui and Maxim Duncan

Two years short of 70, Zhang Guosheng spends his days caring for an 81-year-old fellow villager — washing his clothes, bringing meals to his bed and keeping him company — a routine he will keep up until he himself needs the type of care heFULL STORY

Chinese hackers resume attacks on US targets following hiatus

By David Sanger and Nicole Perlroth

Three months after hackers working for a cyberunit of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) went silent amid evidence that they had stolen data from scores of US companies and government agencies, they appear to have resumed their attacks using different techniques, according to computer industryFULL STORY

EDITORIAL: Ma’s second term no cause for joy2013-05-21

President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) did not celebrate the anniversary of his first and second inaugurations yesterday. It is safe to say the honeymoon period from last year’s re-election is well and truly over. This is Ma’s second term in office and he has little toFULL STORY

Chinese missiles pose serious threat2013-05-21

By Harry Kazianis

Over the past few days North Korea has tested a series of short-range missiles that have sparked unease across Asia. While such tests are certainly cause for concern, Asia’s real missile challenge lies not with North Korea, but with China. Indeed, China’s military modernization sinceFULL STORY

Philippine fisheries pact unrealistic2013-05-21

By Chen Hurng-yu 陳鴻瑜

The fatal shooting of Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng (洪石成) by Philippine Coast Guard personnel aboard a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel has caused widespread anger in Taiwan. In addition to implementing certain measures, the government has invited the Philippines to negotiate aFULL STORY

The ugly features of nationalist sentiment2013-05-21

By Jiang Ho-ching 江河清

Almost two weeks ago, Philippine Coast Guard personnel strafed a Taiwanese vessel fishing for bluefin tuna with machine gun fire after it had crossed into disputed waters, killing Taiwanese fisherman Hung Shih-cheng (洪石成). Political talk show hosts have been so angry that they have resortedFULL STORY

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