中國，香港，與台灣的法治
台灣與香港有許多人對於中共在法治上的承諾抱持著懷疑的態度，認為中國政府官員只把法律當成鞏固商業利益與限制小市民的工具。在中國的觀點，只有中國共產黨能最終決定哪方利益須被保留。也就是這樣的觀點，使得中國和香港與台灣之間眾多阻礙的原因。
Crafting a Better Democracy in Taiwan
Taiwan’s democracy is not about to fail, but it is also far from perfect. Although electoral reform won’t solve all these problems, it can still make a significant difference—and it’s been done in the recent past.
The Debrief, 10/14/14
This week we look at a Taipei mayoral candidate’s trip to the US, China’s premier’s visit to Germany, yet another food scandal in Taiwan, and an interview with former president Lee Teng-hui.
Rule of Law in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
Many factors have contributed to the protests in Hong Kong and Taiwan, but one fundamental factor leading to frustration on all sides is a difference in the idea of rule of law between China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Leading Taipei Mayor Candidate Ko Wen-je Visits US
On Wednesday, independent Taipei mayoral candidate Dr. Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) began his US tour, visiting San Francisco Bay Area and meeting with academics, students, industry leaders and Taiwanese American supporters.
The Debrief, 10/7/14
We take a look at yet another demonstration calling attention to Taiwan’s housing and property wealth disparity, an update on Turkey joining the fight against the Islamic State, and Hong Kong’s protests leveling off for the moment.
Hong Kong’s Unseen Protest – Scenes From a College Campus
But behind the crowds and smoke on the streets of Hong Kong, there is a storm of activities and statements from university administrators and faculty that may ultimately shape the outcome of this tense moment for Hong Kong.
Le Flanc Radical / 基進側翼 (KP27)
Le Flanc Radical, or the Radical Wing, was founded with a left-wing and Taiwan independence agenda. We ask Kaohsiung city council candidate Dr. Hsin-yu Chen about policies for Kaohsiung and the future of the organization.
Hong Kong Authorites to Meet Protest Leaders
On late Thursday night, Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung have announced that his government is willing to speak to protest leaders, but indicated that he had no intention of stepping down as demanded.
The Debrief, 9/30/14
Another new political party try to represent progressive and social democratic views and take down Taiwan’s two party structure, and a review of this week’s top stories, including Hong Kong.
Pro-Democracy Protest in Hong Kong Met With Tear Gas and Rubber Bullets
Hong Kongers witnessing police rounding up their unarmed compatriots may only deepen their distrust for the Hong Kong authorities and their backers in Beijing.
Indonesia Abolishes Local Elections Amidst Protests
The Indonesian parliament voted Friday to scrap direct voting for regional leaders, despite protests by thousands of demonstrators. The move is seen as a revenge against president-elect and Jakarta governor Joko Widodo.