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Taiwan articles on Democracy Chronicles

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for better democracy in Taiwan.​ Taiwan is a functioning democracy.​​​​ Taiwan is an electoral democracy with a unique government structure comprising five distinct branches. Opposition parties are able to function freely. Also check out our section on World Democracy.

Taiwan Crisis: America Needs To Be More Proactive

by Jack Jones - August 23, 2022

Crisis in Taiwan: America needs to be more proactive in its foreign policy, plan ahead

The most recent conflict between China and Taiwan is more than just a coincidence. It is a sign of one that could be more disastrous.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, China, Taiwan

Taiwan Provides Lessons On Democratic Resilience

by DC Editors - January 28, 2022

Taiwan Provides Lessons On Democratic Resilience

Taiwan provides valuable lessons in how to address challenges facing modern democracies while under constant threat.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Taiwan

Hong Kong Protest Film Wins At Chinese-Language Oscars

by DC Editors - November 30, 2021

Hong Kong Protest Film Wins At Chinese-Language Oscars

“Revolution of Our Times,” a Hong Kong protest film directed by Kiwi Chow, has won an award at the Chinese-Language Oscars in Taiwan.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: China, Hong Kong, Political Artwork, Taiwan

Chinese man enters Taiwan territorial waters to seek freedom

by DC Editors - September 15, 2021

Chinese man enters Taiwan territorial waters to seek freedom

Taiwanese officials detained a Chinese man Sunday after he entered Taiwan’s territorial seas in a small rubber dinghy in search of “freedom”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Taiwan

A Brief but Marvelous Moment of Free Expression in China

by DC Editors - February 12, 2021

Free Expression in China

Thousands in mainland China flocked to an app, engaging in discussions with users from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Uyghur diaspora.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Hong Kong, Internet and Democracy, Journalism and Free Speech, Social Media and Democracy, Taiwan, Technology Dissidents, Uyghur People

Failure to lead

by Jack Jones - July 9, 2020

Failure to lead

After decades of global repute the United States of America has seen a historic leadership vacuum. Americans must make the right decision this November.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: American Corruption, American State Elections, Asia, China, Dictatorships, Russia, Taiwan

Why Taiwan’s emphatic rebuke terrifies China

by DC Editors - January 13, 2020

Why Taiwan’s emphatic rebuke terrifies China

Taiwan’s voters rebuked China’s rising authoritarianism Saturday by re-electing President Tsai Ing-wen, who vowed to preserve the island’s sovereignty.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Taiwan

Taiwan’s upcoming election probably the most consequential for 2020

by DC Editors - January 7, 2020

Taiwan’s upcoming election probably the most consequential for 2020

Lowy Institute argues that Taiwan’s election this weekend might be the most consequential for 2020, not US presidential election at the end of the year.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: American State Elections, Asia, Australia, Taiwan

Setback for autocrats use of sharp power to subvert the West

by DC Editors - January 5, 2020

Setback for autocrats use of sharp power to subvert the West

Latest World Politics Review details how Russia and China are sowing division and gaining influence in Czech politics using “sharp power”.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Democracy Protests, Dictatorships, Europe, Russia, Taiwan, Tibetan People

Chinese Defector makes allegations of interference into Taiwan politics

by DC Editors - December 8, 2019

Chinese Defector makes allegations of interference into Taiwan politics

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s ruling party denounced China as an “enemy of democracy” following fresh claims of Chinese interference.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Taiwan

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