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Ontological Entanglements: Indigenous Peoples and the Future of Taiwan

2 April 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Scott E. Simon. This article introduces and reflects on the author’s two IJTS Open Access Award-winning papers. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and writing, the author contributes to Taiwan Studies by addressing how indigeneity integrates Indigenous peoples into the state project of post-martial law in Taiwan while emphasizing the need to recognize both Taiwan and its Indigenous peoples as having distinct ontological existence of their own. He calls for an ontological commitment to self-determination amid growing geopolitical precarity.

Taiwan Insight–IJTS Special Issue on ‘IJTS Open Access Awards’

31 March 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Dr Ming-Yeh T. Rawnsley. This article is an introduction to the Taiwan Insight–IJTS Special Issue on IJTS Open Access Awards, an initiative recognising high-quality Taiwan-focused research by granting open-access status to the selected articles. This Special Issue showcases six award-winning articles, highlighting their contribution across multiple disciplines beyond Taiwan Studies.

The Death Penalty in Taiwan: An Overview and the Impact of 113-Hsien-Pan-8

14 March 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Szu-Yu (Suzy) Chen. This article provides an overview of Taiwan’s legal landscape of the death penalty, focusing on the Constitutional Court’s Judgment 113-Hsien-Pan-8 (2024), which upheld the constitutionality of the death penalty while imposing strict procedural restrictions. It examines the historical context, legal shifts, and the current impact of 113-Hsien-Pan-8, highlighting its influence on Taiwan’s death penalty practices and the ongoing debate.

Distance Between Goals and Actions: The Challenges of Implementing Legal Frameworks for Climate Change Adaptation in Taiwan

26 February 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Chien-Liang Lee. This article examines the evolution of Taiwan’s legal framework for climate change adaptation, identifying gaps between the current framework and the adaptation goals. It argues that the most critical missing link is the lack of robust normative connections between the various special administrative laws. It calls for more cohesive legal mechanisms to better connect multiple relevant sectors involved in climate adaptation actions.

Rukai Tribe’s Millet Farming: Indigenous Knowledge and Climate Change Adaptation Wisdom

24 February 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Tzu-Ming Liu. The article discusses how the Rukai tribe’s traditional millet intercropping system not only sustains their food security and cultural heritage but also serves as an effective adaptation strategy to climate change. It also critiques government policies and economic shifts that have neglected these Indigenous practices, leading to environmental injustice and increased vulnerability to extreme weather events.

Climate Change Adaptation in Taiwan: Empowerment Workers and Mental Health Challenges in Post-Morakot Reconstruction

21 February 2025 Yu-Chen

Written by Tzu-Ming Liu. Based on the author’s experience participating in reconstruction after the 2009 Morakot Typhoon, this article focuses on the role of disaster companions (empowerment workers) who connect disaster victims with external resources, highlighting the need for their mental health support for companions and strengthened communication with the government.

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