Taiwan civil society

This month marks the 35th anniversary of Taiwan’s Wild Lily Movement. Student activism has been a continuing force for democracy in Taiwan in the years since.

Chiang Min-yen, a non-resident fellow at the Taiwan Economic Democracy Union, joins The Diplomat to discuss the concerns over the bill, the China factor, and what comes next. 

The public perception of the Sunflower Movement within Taiwan varies markedly across different demographics and political viewpoints.

Taiwan’s earthquake preparedness comes from decades of regulation and work in building structural and societal resilience. It must do the same in preparation for a potential conflict with China.

Taiwan bears the brunt of foreign information manipulation from China. In response, it has embraced transparency and civic participation.

Taiwan’s new government must encourage civil society groups to visit Ukraine and learn from the country's recent experience.

Short of a drastic overhaul, Tsai Ing-wen’s administration must gain a firmer understanding of vulnerabilities in the domestic information environment.