President Ma is not the only problem
A reality check reveals that Taiwan’s democratic development and its self-determination are challenged by the policies of the KMT which has a vast majority in the parliament. Taiwan even went as far…
A reality check reveals that Taiwan’s democratic development and its self-determination are challenged by the policies of the KMT which has a vast majority in the parliament. Taiwan even went as far…
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 rights and the true wishes of the Taiwanese…
Statement by International scholars and writers. As international SCHOLARS and writers who applauded the transition to democracy, that began in the late 1980s, we are deeply concerned about the backsliding of freedom,…
Freedom to demonstrate and support like-minded people is a fundamental right among democratic nations. It is therefore surprising that this right is not fully extended to foreign visitors to Taiwan. Most foreigners…
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 in a legal demonstration. It may even happen…
What is the Chinese Nationalist…
The governing Chinese Nationali…
Press freedom and the legal system suffer as Taiwan and China get closer. This facilitates an easier relationship for the West with China, but in the end we lose. Democracy and human…
Members of the opposition party have been through different kinds of legal cases since the KMT government took office in 2008. Most of the members are found not guilty. However, he or…
Former American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) director William Stanton’s speech at the World Taiwanese Congress. He said that the “status quo” is problematic. It is in fact an illusion because the situation…
Many cases have been raised against members of the DPP since the KMT government came to power in 2008. This report provides an overview of the legal cases. Many have been found…
The German language “Poly…
The youth may lead Taiwan to a new political climate. Their “demonstrations have combined peaceful protests with local and international social media campaigns.” “The activists have tried to embrace all Taiwanese and…
Taiwan democracy has fallen in the international rankings during the past 4 years as reported by for instance by the US based Freedom House. As a friend of freedom and democracy in…
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 at være en del af Kina. Udviklingen og…