Taiwan‘s presence at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival and its accompanying MIFA market spans four official competition selections alongside more than 20 additional projects in pitch sessions, showcases, and the Taiwan Pavilion, with support from the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA). The strongest competition title in the Taiwanese lineup is “Welcome to Dolly’s … Read more
Perhaps fearful of abandonment, or of being treated as a mere “bargaining chip” in negotiations with Beijing, Taiwan has worked diligently to ingratiate itself with President Donald Trump’s inner circle. Just last month, Taipei hired Checkmate Government Relations, a firm whose founder, Ches McDowell, enjoys close ties to Donald Trump Jr. and access to the … Read more
As the Trump administration seeks to steady U.S. relations with China, the issue of Taiwan has once again made its way to the front pages. Skeptics of a U.S.-China detente worry that any attempt to cozy up to Beijing will undermine hopes of maintaining Taipei’s independence. So what alternative approach would these China hawks provide? … Read more