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Taiwan Politics
Divergent Understandings of Taiwanese Democracy: Ma Ying-jeou vs. Tsai Ing-wen
Posted On July 19, 2019 Dafydd Fell 0

In recent speeches, both politicians claimed that Taiwan’s democracy is in danger. But the way they conceptualize this danger is …

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Society & Culture Taiwan Politics
Challenges Remain Following the Legalization of Same Sex Marriage in Taiwan
Posted On May 30, 2019 Dafydd Fell 0

Despite the adoption of a new law on May 17, campaigns will continue to legitimize the kind of homophobic discourse …

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How Liberal is Taiwan? Adultery, the Death Penalty and Marriage Equality
Posted On November 18, 2018 Dafydd Fell 0

Public opinion trends and campaigning by conservative groups raise question marks about Taiwan’s reputation as one of the most liberal …

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Taiwan Politics
Can the KMT Reinvent Itself? Lessons From the Past
Posted On May 9, 2018 Dafydd Fell 0

The current leadership does not seem to have learned from its electoral defeats and therefore the Kuomintang remains locked in …

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Society & Culture Taiwan Politics
Prospects for Taiwan’s 2018 Local Elections
Posted On April 30, 2018 Dafydd Fell 0

The upcoming local elections will give us a chance to gauge public satisfaction with Tsai Ing-wen’s DPP government and to …

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The Politics of Railway Relocation in Taiwan: Democracy versus the Environment
Posted On February 12, 2018 Dafydd Fell 0

Although democracy has offered many environmental benefits, it has at times promoted environmentally damaging policies that are now very difficult …

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Society & Culture Taiwan Politics
Sex, Primaries and Electoral Systems in Taiwan
Posted On February 5, 2018 Dafydd Fell 0

The campaigns for the November 2018 local elections remain focused on personalities rather than issues and continue to favor the …

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Society & Culture Taiwan Politics
Cycles of Optimism and Pessimism in Taiwan
Posted On January 22, 2018 Dafydd Fell 0

Taiwan has gone through many ups and downs over the past decades. It always helps to keep the latest cycle …

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Society & Culture World
The Golden Age of Global Taiwan Studies?
Posted On October 24, 2017 Dafydd Fell 0

The field of Taiwan studies in Europe and the United States is more vibrant and interconnected than ever. But many …

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Society & Culture
Rail Infrastructure and Neglected Public Transport in Taiwan
Posted On August 19, 2017 Dafydd Fell 0

Despite clear improvements over the years, the overall rail network continues to suffer from underinvestment and poor planning.   Along with political …

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Taiwan Politics
When Did Martial Law Start and End?
Posted On July 20, 2017 Dafydd Fell 0

The lifting of martial law in 1987 was an important turning point in Taiwan’s history. But it was not such …

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Editor Picks Society & Culture Taiwan Politics
Thirty Years After the Lifting of Martial Law in Taiwan, Political Divisions Remain
Posted On July 16, 2017 Dafydd Fell 0

The roots of the longstanding divisions that continue to haunt Taiwan’s political scene lie in contrasting understandings of the martial …