Congratulations to Michael Vaughan and the England team – who have just regained the Ashes for the first time since 1987.

England and Australia have battled for the Ashes since before Japan took control of Taiwan in the 19th century, but this series has arguably been the best of all time. With Australia and England acknowledged as the best and second best teams in world cricket, it was always going to be interesting, but it has surpassed everyones expectations. With 2 of the closest ever test matches, a draw which went down to the very last ball, and some amazing individual performance, the final result was in doubt right the way into the final session of the final day of the (total) 25 day contest.

What has this got to do with Taiwanese politics? Well … KMT Chairman Ma Ying-jeou was born in a British colony, so should appreciate a good cricket match. I’m sure he’d like to extend his congratulations too.

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