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A detailed update of Taiwan's great recall campaign (大罷免) by Frozen Garlic. It's the first time Taiwan has had such a large recall campaign so it could produce some interesting results
"In short, I don’t think it is impossible that the DPP could find itself with a majority in the legislature in November."
https://frozengarlic.wordpress.com/2025/04/25/the-continuing-recall-saga/
#Taiwan #politics #KMT #DPP #TPP #election #BluebirdMovement #台灣 #政治 #青鳥行動 #民進黨 #國民黨
Thailand's lèse-majesté law creates a democratic contradiction: the most important law remains beyond academic discussion
"Without academic freedom to discuss, analyze, and critique Section 112, constitutional development in Thailand faces a fundamental impasse."
https://112watch.org/how-lese-majeste-laws-create-a-constitutional-blind-spot/
📎Also note that J. Michael Cole has a book about Taiwan coming out in September 2025
J. Michael Cole's missive on Taiwan's political turmoil. Civil society is united in its fight against a disloyal opposition
"...most Taiwanese, whether they vote blue or green (or white), are united in the values, mores, and political freedoms that buttress their country — Taiwan or the Republic of China — and how this distinguishes their society from the People’s Republic of China."
https://open.substack.com/pub/jmichaelcole/p/taiwan-in-stormy-waters
Taiwanese Bookshelves events in Australia — a conversation with Dr. Paelabang Danapan, to explore the rich history of Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples
In Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne 7-9 May 2025
https://www.taiwanfilmfestival.org.au/paelabangdanapan
#Taiwan #TaiwanStudies #Indigenous #Australia #ANU #unimelb #museum #台灣
Explore the rich history of Taiwanese Indigenous Peoples with Dr. Paelabang Danapan. The discussion will examine the significance of both written and spoken Indigenous languages, examining how these forms of expression have shaped and preserved their stories, traditions, and identities.
China's police have started using forced confessions broadcast on TV again after a break of several years. In a recent case the forced confessions of three Filipinos living in China were broadcast. The case may be a form of hostage diplomacy with Beijing seeking to pressure Manila over Chinese nationals arrested on spying charges in the Philippines
https://safeguarddefenders.com/en/publications/scripted-and-staged
The latest issue of the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs is dedicated to discussing how Taiwan can defend itself against China's increasing military threats
📎 Taiwan will send a delegation to the funeral of Pope Francis although the exact details have not been announced
It is very likely that the delegation will include former vice president and premier Chen Chien-jen (陳建仁). He is a devout Catholic and a Knight of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre. He met with Pope Francis on several occasions
Taiwan's government paid tribute to Pope Francis following his death on Monday and said it will send a special envoy to attend his funeral, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
After Pope John Paul II died in 2005, President Chen Shui-bian (陳水扁) traveled to the Vatican to attend the funeral. It was a significant diplomatic achievement at the time and required the cooperation of the Italian government
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2005/04/09/2003249710
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