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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?

September 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China Model promotes ‘authoritarian modernism’ in East Asia?

Democracy has regressed in much of Asia though there are notable exceptions like Malaysia and Taiwan. Post looks at role of China in these developments.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Dictatorships, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand

Japan & South Korea should ‘lead the charge’ for democracy in Asia, but….

August 21, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Japan & South Korea should ‘lead the charge’ for democracy in Asia, but….

Japan and South Korea should lead charge for democracy in Asia, argues Hudson Institute analyst John Lee. Recent developments cast doubt on that prospect.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan

Taiwan launches ‘Silk Road of Democracy’

August 18, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Taiwan launches ‘Silk Road of Democracy’

In what is now Taiwan’s “silk road of democracy”, Taiwan’s ruling DPP, last month, sent a delegation to visit the Tibetan government-in-exile in India.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Democracy Charity, Taiwan, Tibetan People

Digital tools + strategic nonviolent action strengthen capacity of Tibet movement

August 12, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Digital tools + strategic nonviolent action strengthen capacity of Tibet movement

Change is possible by combining digicom with strategic nonviolence to strengthen capacity and effectiveness of Tibet movement, says Lhadon Tethong of TAI.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, China, Middle East, Taiwan, Tibetan People

China Seen Stepping Up Military, Diplomatic Pressure Against Taiwan

February 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Diplomatic Pressure Against Taiwan

China to step up military, diplomatic and other kinds of pressure against proudly self-ruled Taiwan to deliver on President Xi Jinping’s demand in January.

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

Taiwan Nearly Cured of Traditional Chinese Medicine

February 13, 2019 by David Anderson, J.D. 1 Comment

Cured of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Taiwan’s democracy, established in the 1980s, is firm, successful and arguably the most advanced in East Asia. So it is no surprise they are making a well-considered move in public health.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Asia, China, Religion and Democracy, Taiwan

China’s Name Change Strategy on Taiwan Sparks Anger

January 22, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

China's Name Change Strategy

China’s strategy to unify with Taiwan including 66 mulinational companies dear to Taiwanese consumers, is expected to raise a new round of anger.

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

Taiwan President Calls For International Support to Defend Democracy

January 6, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Taiwan President Calls For International Support to Defend Democracy

President Tsai Ing-wen called on international support to defend self-ruled island’s democracy and way of life in the face of renewed threats from China.

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

Taiwanese Don Yellow Vests to Protest Taxes

December 28, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Taiwanese Don Yellow Vests to Protest Taxes

Thousands of Taiwanese, taking a page from France’s yellow vest movement, protested demand lower taxes and the fair handling of tax disputes.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Democracy Protests, France, Taiwan

Ruling Party Has Suffered Major Defeat In Taiwan Local Elections

November 28, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Taiwan Ruling Party Suffers Major Defeat In Local Elections

President Tsai Ing-wen’s Democratic Progressive Party lost the mayoral election to the Nationalist party in the southern port city of Kaohsiung.

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

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