DPP-Style Democracy: A Critical Perspective
This article critiques the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) approach to democracy, analyzing its policies and their impact on Taiwan's political landscape.
Reflecting on the Tsai Administration’s Erosion of Democratic Values: Concerns from Two Harvard Professors
This article draws on scholar Yeh Kuang-shih's concerns regarding the Tsai administration's undermining of democratic principles, citing the theories of Harvard political science professors Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt. The professors emphasize that the maintenance of democracy relies on two extra-legal norms: Mutual Toleration and Forbearance. The author questions whether the Tsai government, with its total control of the legislature, has destroyed these norms through actions such as the repetitive amendments to the Labor Standards Act, interference in academic freedom (the Kuan Chung-ming case), and the legal hounding of political opponents.
Critiquing Tsai Ing-wen’s 'President of Taiwan' Remark: Questioning Diplomatic Protocol and the Neglect of Offshore Islands
A critique of President Tsai Ing-wen's public self-identification as the 'President of Taiwan' during her visit to Paraguay. The author questions the lack of proper diplomatic terminology from a national leader and the dismissal of political interpretations. The article emphasizes that the President is elected by citizens of the Republic of China (R.O.C.), including those from Kinmen, Penghu, and Matsu, not just Taiwan islanders, and expresses concern over the potential damage to the R.O.C.'s international standing.