How Open Is Taiwan?
While Taiwan is often praised for its open society and civic freedoms, could the country improve its record on human rights through reform?
While Taiwan is often praised for its open society and civic freedoms, could the country improve its record on human rights through reform?
Taiwan’s issues with racism and exploitation of foreigners are often swept beneath the surface. It’s time for the country, often lauded for its human rights and democracy, to reckon with them.
I firmly believe Taiwan is not merely a subservient part of China. But I confess I wasn’t always so. In fact, I actually used to hold the opposite view.
For Taiwan to maintain even just the status quo, it has to consolidate an identity unique in the world. Singapore is a reference point.
而全球化並非只和經濟和外交相關,也是一種認同。考慮這些種種,台灣必須放棄用中國的視角看自己,採用另一種更全面的觀點看待自己。