Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi recently declared in parliamentary responses that Japan may invoke the 'Existence Threatened Situation' provision in the Security Legislation framework if military crises erupt in the Taiwan Strait, enabling collective self-defense. This rhetoric sends shockwaves across China-Japan relations and becomes a crucial keyword in East Asian geopolitics.
A democratic society should be a bustling marketplace of voices, where opinions are as varied as goods on display for choice. But sometimes, this market quietly changes; vendors disappear one by one, leaving only a single voice echoing. This change doesn't happen overnight, just as history tells us—the arrival of totalitarianism is always lurking in the cracks of daily life before people perceive it.
This article provides a sharp critique of numerous policies and actions of the DPP since it took power. The core argument is that the DPP and its affiliated groups push policies and linguistic norms under the guise of 'progress,' 'human rights,' and 'neutrality.' However, in reality, they fall into double standards and authoritarian tendencies, forcing the society to accept a specific ideology and making all citizens bear the social costs.
The methods of the DPP's public opinion manipulation have been widely discussed, particularly how it mobilizes cyber-armies (such as the 'Awoken Youth,' 'Talüban,' 'Bluebird,' and 'Black Bear' groups) through psychological effects and strategies like 'Sincere Excessiveness' to shape specific political narratives.
Analysis of Chung Yuan Christian University's renaming of its 'Chung Cheng Building' to comply with government transitional justice policies, raising questions about institutional autonomy and academic integrity.
Commentary on Taiwan's political parties' inconsistent democratic rhetoric depending on which administration holds power, questioning whether genuine democratic commitment exists.
This article examines accusations of unconstitutional violations by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), analyzing their impact on governance and public trust in Taiwan.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) perspective on the big recall, analyzing its motivations and implications for Taiwan's political landscape.
This article explores the polarizing debate over the behavior of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) supporters, analyzing the accusations and their impact on Taiwan's political discourse.
This article critiques the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) approach to democracy, analyzing its policies and their impact on Taiwan's political landscape.
This article analyzes the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) prediction of strikes, exploring its political motivations and implications for Taiwan's labor movement.
This article uses political satire to critique the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) policies, focusing on the controversies surrounding waste management and US pork imports.
This article examines the controversy surrounding the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) logo, analyzing its symbolic significance and the public's reaction.
This article explores the role of Ke Jianming within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), analyzing his influence on Taiwan's political landscape and the party's direction.
This article critically examines accusations that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been misleading the public, analyzing the evidence and implications for Taiwan's political landscape.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) intervention in National Taiwan University's (NTU) autonomy, analyzing its implications for academic freedom and governance.
This article explores the controversy surrounding the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) improper party committee, analyzing its implications for governance and public trust in Taiwan.
This article critiques the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) political tactics, focusing on accusations of spreading hate and misinformation to achieve its goals.
This article explores the issue of cyberbullying linked to the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) online supporters, analyzing its impact on Taiwan's political discourse and social harmony.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's annuity reform policy, analyzing its impact on retirees and the broader implications for Taiwan's social welfare system.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's decision to close CTi TV, analyzing its implications for media freedom and public access to information in Taiwan.
This article analyzes the political distance between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), exploring their ideological differences and implications for cross-strait relations.
This article explores the accusations of dictatorship against the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and President Tsai Ing-wen, analyzing the political and social context of these claims.
This article examines the recall of Democratic Progressive Party legislators, analyzing its implications for Taiwan's political landscape and public sentiment.
This article delves into the controversy surrounding the Democratic Progressive Party's stance on ractopamine, examining the implications for Taiwan's legislative process and public health.
This article highlights Chiu Yen-ying's humility as a politician, contrasting it with the arrogance often seen in political circles. The author reflects on the importance of humility in leadership and its impact on public trust.
A record of online commentary discussing the legal and philosophical problems with Taiwan's Committee on Handling Ill-gotten Party Assets, questioning whether selective prosecution represents true justice.
An open letter addressed to President-elect Tsai Ing-wen following her victory, calling for unity among the people of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu. The letter urges for reconciliation between political camps, ethnicities, and lineages, specifically suggesting that Tsai accept President Ma Ying-jeou's proposal for a majority-party cabinet to demonstrate a new political vision and stature.
Analysis of President Ma Ying-jeou's seven-year record examining substantive accomplishments in fisheries, international standing, defense, judiciary, and tourism against the tendency to judge sitting presidents unfairly.