Kathleen Calderwood
Taiwan
Kathleen Calderwood is the ABC's East Asia correspondent, based in Taiwan. She has previously worked as an investigative reporter and Western Sydney reporter in the ABC's NSW Newsroom, and as a political reporter in Canberra Parliament House. In 2017, Kathleen was awarded the prestigious Andrew Olle Scholarship, and worked at 7.30, Lateline and the broadcaster's flagship rural and regional affairs program, Landline. Kathleen got her start in journalism working as a rural and regional reporter in Queensland.
Latest by Kathleen Calderwood
'Innocent and morally unbreakable': Family of Australian man say he will not appeal suspended death sentence
The family of imprisoned Australian Yang Hengjun reveal he will not appeal his suspended death sentence in China, saying the writer has no faith in the Chinese court system, and that his ill health makes it impossible for him to continue his legal fight.
Analysis
analysis:Taiwan just had an election, and the outcome is everything Beijing was dreading
Beijing despises the winner of Taiwan's election, Lai Ching-tei, calling him a separatist and a troublemaker. But it can't ignore the message voters are sending with his victory, writes Kathleen Calderwood.
How Taiwan's election could serve as a proof of concept for Chinese democracy
Taiwan will go to the polls this weekend to elect a new government, and while the campaign has been fraught with chaos and Chinese influence, voters have other concerns on their minds.
'I can't think about tomorrow': Residents of a coastal town in Japan are dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake
An enormous earthquake hit Japan on New Year's Day, initially prompting fears of a deadly tsunami on the country's west coast. Wajima is one of the worst hit cities on the remote Noto Peninsula.
Robert Tsao once renounced his own Taiwanese citizenship. Now he's funding a civilian force to fight China
From learning combat basics to debunking disinformation in civil defence courses bankrolled by a tech billionaire, these ordinary Taiwanese citizens are preparing for war with China.
It took years for Tina Chou to go public with allegations against her former boss. When she did, he took her to court
In the mid 2000s, Tina Chou was a bubbly pop star on her way to the top. Almost two decades on, she has joined the growing chorus of women speaking up as the Me Too movement sweeps across Taiwan.
Sebastien hasn't seen his media mogul father in three years. Photos from a Hong Kong prison horrified him
Activist and former newspaper owner Jimmy Lai is facing court in Hong Kong on national security charges. His son, Sebastien Lai, believes it will be a "sham trial".
Known as 'white death', a terrifying weather phenomenon is changing lives and unleashing horror in Mongolia
Davaadorj and his family call the vast sand dunes of the Gobi Desert in Mongolia home and live off the land. But that delicate balance is shifting against them, as the terrain and the weather become even harsher and more volatile due to a rapidly changing climate.
How Taiwan's election spiralled into public screaming matches, the reading of receipts, and many memes
A meeting between Taiwan's opposition parties was supposed to be about unity, but it quickly descended into division, a public reading of receipts and an ode to one of America's favourite holidays.
Reports of a mystery virus in China might bring back bad memories. But here's what appears to be going on
A recent spike in respiratory illnesses in China and a request from the World Health Organization (WHO) for more information may give some people an uneasy sense of deja vu. But while scientists say the situation warrants close monitoring, they believe it's too early to be alarmed.
Analysis
analysis:China says Australia made an 'irresponsible accusation' over sonar incident. Were the handshakes just for show?
Just days before Xi Jinping and Anthony Albanese shook hands at the APEC summit, Australian divers were injured by Chinese sonar. It begs the question, is the on-stage diplomacy all for show?
'A handsome boy from Australia' and an invite for the president: The key takeaways from Albanese's China visit
Anthony Albanese is wrapping up in China after a whirlwind three-day trip aimed at stabilising ties between the two countries. From an invite to Australia to symbolism and plenty of talk about friendship, these are the key takeaways from the visit.
'At a new starting point': Albanese invites Xi to Australia after historic summit in Beijing
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Australia during a "very successful" meeting in Beijing.
Albanese says Australia and China must 'cooperate wherever we can' in landmark visit to Shanghai
The trip is expected to be heavy with symbolism, marking the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam's historic visit to China.
Analysis
analysis:Putin has landed in one of the only places he won't be arrested. Here's what he and Xi could be looking to achieve
Vladimir Putin is making a rare visit to China for his "dear friend" Xi Jinping's Belt and Road summit. Seen as something of a social pariah on the global stage, and facing war crimes charges over his assault on Ukraine, what do he and Xi stand to gain from this visit?
Cheng Lei has been released but now there are other Australians imprisoned in China to fight for
Pro-democracy activist Yang Hengjun remains behind bars along with other Australians in China — but the release of journalist Cheng Lei gives his supporters fresh hope.
Morrison argues for 'modernised One China framework' in Taiwan speech
In a wide-ranging speech delivered in Taiwan's capital, former prime minister Scott Morrison says it is time for a modernisation of the One China policy, as he meets with President Tsai Ing-wen at a forum.
Taiwan's iPhone billionaire is shaking up the island’s presidential election in his bid to fulfil the wishes of a sea goddess
Taiwan's iPhone billionaire is running for president with a lofty election promise to broker peace between Taiwan and China. But observers believe his election bid may result in a less China-friendly candidate securing the presidency.
One of China's richest women is an elusive billionaire heiress. Her fortune was just cut in half
Yang Huiyan is the mysterious majority stakeholder of a sprawling real estate empire in China, but in a stunning reversal of fortune triggered by the country's ongoing property market woes, she is now locked in a desperate battle to prevent its collapse.
These charts show China's 'salami-slicing tactic' to normalise military activity in the Taiwan Strait
With Taiwan's vice-president due to touch down in the US, observers are anticipating that China will take another opportunity to flex its military muscles by sending PLA aircraft across the median line.
'I feel complicit in care that harms women': Midwives reveal crisis inside Australia's maternity wards
Midwives across the country say workforce shortages are taking a heavy toll on maternity staff and the families they care for.
China replaces missing foreign minister with his predecessor
Qin Gang was seen as close to Chinese President Xi Jinping and became one of China's youngest foreign ministers last December, when he replaced the man who will now return to the job.
Australian lawyer has $190k reward offered against him by Hong Kong authorities
An Australian citizen is among eight overseas-based activists who have been accused by Hong Kong police of national security offences, including foreign collusion and incitement to secession.
China's post-COVID economic recovery appears to be sputtering. Here's why
Australia is relying on its largest trading partner to bounce back, but China's youth unemployment figures and low consumer confidence are slowing down much-needed growth, suggesting a full recovery will take some time.
Investigation underway after 30 women complain about maternity experience at NSW hospital
An independent investigation is underway and a review has been conducted after a group of 30 women complain about maternity care they received at the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital in the NSW Riverina.