Change is possible by combining digicom with strategic nonviolence to strengthen capacity and effectiveness of Tibet movement, says Lhadon Tethong of TAI.
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China Seen Stepping Up Military, 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.
Taiwan Nearly 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.
China’s Name Change Strategy on Taiwan Sparks Anger
China’s strategy to unify with Taiwan including 66 mulinational companies dear to Taiwanese consumers, is expected to raise a new round of anger.
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.
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.
Ruling Party Has Suffered Major Defeat In Taiwan 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.
Why Taiwan’s Ruling Party is Set For a Tough Midterm Election
Taiwan’s ruling party, will be tested at the polls Saturday when voters cast ballots in midterm local elections that may impact presidential race of 2020.
A Report from the Free Taiwan March in New York City
While this event primarily focused on Taiwan’s situation, they also stood with all peoples living under the grim shadow of the Communist Party of China’s authoritarian regime like Uyghurs, Tibetans, and others.
Diplomatic Switcheroo in Chinas
The squabbles may seem absurd and petty, but the peace between China and Taiwan has stuck for 70 years without a shot fired and indeed incredible economic benefits inuring to both Chinas and their partners abroad.