Election Free and partly unfair
Taiwan’s election has been mostly free and partly unfair say observers.“Taiwan’s autocratic past has become interlinked with pressures from an authoritarian China, which have framed an unfair political context in the elections”, said Michael Danielsen, chairman of Taiwan Corner. He and former US senator and governor of Alaska Frank Murkowski were invited by the ICFET in Taiwan. Read the … [Read More...]
Taiwan Corner supports the International Committee for Fair Elections (ICFET)
We consider the initiative taken by the International Committee for Fair Elections (ICFET) as a crucial endeavor in safeguarding Taiwan's democratic development. The International Committee for Fair Elections has formed an international group of distinguished persons with the purpose of observing Taiwan's election and transfer of power. The latter is important, as a transfer of power will occur … [Read More...]
Seeing the real outliers in Taiwan’s recent past
President Ma is a political outlier that breaks with the historical trend in Taiwan argues Michael Danielsen in Taipei Times. Ma's policies give support for the One China policy of EU and USA but the historical trend goes toward a common Taiwanese identity and democratic development. Ma is the one breaking with history by adopting policies that hurt Taiwan’s international status.
By Michael … [Read More...]
Taiwan: The Island of Bobee (保庇)
When I think of a land of joy and happiness – I think of Taiwan. While in Taiwan, I met many great new friends who were happy to show me around. Taiwan has some wonderful sites to see, such as Taipei 101, Queen’s Head, Taroko Gorge, Hot Springs, night markets and much more. I loved absolutely all these places, but what made them truly special were the people who introduced them to me
By Mike … [Read More...]
Legislator’s Suit Against Media Threatens Freedom of Press
加 拿 大 台 灣 人 權 協 會
Taiwanese Human Rights Association of Canada
Statement October 30, 2011
Legislator’s Suit Against Media Threatens Freedom of Press
On September 2, 2011 Taiwan’s Newtalk Internet News ( 新頭殼新聞) reporter Lin Chao-yi (林朝億) reported on meetings of KMT legislator Hsieh Kuo-liang ( 謝國樑) and media representatives with members of … [Read More...]
Election Free and partly unfair
Taiwan’s election has been mostly free and partly unfair say observers.“Taiwan’s autocratic past has become interlinked with pressures from an authoritarian China, which have framed an unfair political context in the elections”, said Michael Danielsen, chairman of Taiwan Corner. He and former US senator and governor of Alaska Frank Murkowski were invited by the ICFET in Taiwan. Read the … [Read More...]
Taiwan Corner supports the International Committee for Fair Elections (ICFET)
We consider the initiative taken by the International Committee for Fair Elections (ICFET) as a crucial endeavor in safeguarding Taiwan's democratic development. The International Committee for Fair Elections has formed an international group of distinguished persons with the purpose of observing Taiwan's election and transfer of power. The latter is important, as a transfer of power will occur … [Read More...]
Seeing the real outliers in Taiwan’s recent past
President Ma is a political outlier that breaks with the historical trend in Taiwan argues Michael Danielsen in Taipei Times. Ma's policies give support for the One China policy of EU and USA but the historical trend goes toward a common Taiwanese identity and democratic development. Ma is the one breaking with history by adopting policies that hurt Taiwan’s international status. By Michael … [Read More...]
Taiwan: The Island of Bobee (保庇)
When I think of a land of joy and happiness – I think of Taiwan. While in Taiwan, I met many great new friends who were happy to show me around. Taiwan has some wonderful sites to see, such as Taipei 101, Queen’s Head, Taroko Gorge, Hot Springs, night markets and much more. I loved absolutely all these places, but what made them truly special were the people who introduced them to me By Mike … [Read More...]
Legislator’s Suit Against Media Threatens Freedom of Press
加 拿 大 台 灣 人 權 協 會 Taiwanese Human Rights Association of Canada Statement October 30, 2011 Legislator’s Suit Against Media Threatens Freedom of Press On September 2, 2011 Taiwan’s Newtalk Internet News ( 新頭殼新聞) reporter Lin Chao-yi (林朝億) reported on meetings of KMT legislator Hsieh Kuo-liang ( 謝國樑) and media representatives with members of … [Read More...]