Lobbying for a 'Forbidden Nation': lessons from Taiwan Corner in Denmark and the EU
I do not subscribe to such a one-dimensional thinking that great powers and the economy will lead to China’s takeover of Taiwan. Democracy, human…
Category Taiwan Corner
Human rights, democracy threatened
Statement by International scholars and writers. As international SCHOLARS and writers who applauded the transition to democracy, that began in the late 1980s, we…
European banned from Taiwan but did not violate any laws
Are you going to visit democratic Taiwan? If yes then you may want to know that you risk violating Taiwan’s laws if you participate…
Demand a KMT Taiwan policy
What is the Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) vision for Taiwan? An answer to this question is warranted after the KMT agreed to meet with…
KMT lacks vision for Taiwan’s development
The governing Chinese Nationalist Party’s (KMT) cross-strait policies already have political implications that favor China’s agenda. The root cause is obvious: The KMT government…
Taiwan's democracy loses in China's presence
Press freedom and the legal system suffer as Taiwan and China get closer. This facilitates an easier relationship for the West with China, but…
Cases against DPP members since 2008
Members of the opposition party have been through different kinds of legal cases since the KMT government took office in 2008. Most of the…
Youth have potential to transform the nation
The youth may lead Taiwan to a new political climate. Their “demonstrations have combined peaceful protests with local and international social media campaigns.” “The…
Taiwan’s Presence in the International Arena: Challenges and Opportunities
Taiwan democracy has fallen in the international rankings during the past 4 years as reported by for instance by the US based Freedom House.…
Is Taiwan fast drifting towards China?
Den Kina-venlige politik fra Taiwans regering er bekymrende. Trods de mildere vinde mellem Taiwan og Kina har taiwanerne ingen kinesisk provinsmentalitet og ønsker ikke…