The Chinese still consider themselves to be the sole legal representatives of Taiwan, officially the 23rd province of China. But as this year’s elections continue to show, trying to bring the former territories back into China’s sphere of influence will be difficult.
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Taiwan Voters Watch China in Hong Kong With Worry
China leaders’ hardline in Hong Kong giving Taiwan voters second thoughts on neighbor’s intentions
Wang Bingzhang: Founding Father of China’s Democracy Movement
Please rescue Wang Bingzhang, for he is the pioneer and the leader of China’s democratic movement. Please rescue Wang Bingzhang, because while his fate is shared by numerous democracy activists; his freedom would also pave the way for more Chinese people’s freedom.
The Journey of Dr. Wang Bingzhang (Part 3)
On February 2003, Dr. Wang Bingzhang was given a one-day trial held behind closed doors, during which he was not allowed to speak, no evidence was presented, and no witnesses were called. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment
The Journey of Dr. Wang Bingzhang (Part 2)
Dr. Wang BingZhang: ‘The road ahead will be thorny and arduous, but it will be the road to light and hope.’
Tree Top Protest at Development in Taiwan
Taiwan’s political life given jolt by creativity of man protesting ambitious development project by holding tree top protest vigil near construction site
China’s Dissident Blind Lawyer Visits Taiwan
Chen Guangcheng, China’s blind lawyer visits Taiwan to get support for his national reform crusade
The Other Side of the Strait: Anxiety in Taiwan
Recent media takeover has prompted protests on behalf of Taiwan’s hard-earned media freedom. Will pro-Beijing voices dominate the region’s future horizons?
INTERVIEW: Writer Discusses Election Reform and New Website
Writer Discusses Election Reform And Calls For Deep Changes to Elections Across the World – Thanks to augustin, founder of minguo.info, for taking part here
Minguo: a Unique Online Democracy Experiment
Author and Minguo Founder Augustin Introduces a Polling Website to Democracy Community