China’s Message with Lee Ming-che: Promote Democracy, Pay the Price
China is not only punishing Lee, but sending a message to discourage others from following in Lee’s steps in line with how harshly it treats its own people.
Awareness-Raising is Key to Successful Immigration Reform in Taiwan
If more Taiwanese citizens are made aware of the double standard in their laws, we will have more local support and a better chance at substantive reform.
When Will Tsai Stop Being a People Pleaser and Legalize Marriage Equality?
Australia could soon become the world’s 25th country to legalize marriage equality after the result of its national postal survey shows that 61.6% of Australians support marriage equality. Australia’s prime minister Malcolm Turnbull showed his commitment to respect...
In Good Company: Reflecting on Taipei Pride 2017
Taipei Pride was particularly joyous this year, following the constitutional ruling on marriage equality and a snowballing of efforts to ensure LGBT rights.
A Movement in Transition: 2017 Taiwan LGBTQ Pride Parade
The parade not only re-energized marriage equality movement, it also shows that Taiwan’s LGBTQ movement continues to inspire the rest of Asia.
Politics, China, and Taiwan’s Youth Identity
Taiwanese youth today, who have grown up in a democracy, have developed a suspicion of China in defense of their identity and democratic values.