Civic Efforts Fostering Rule of Law: Judicial Reform Foundation’s 2024 Recap and 2025 Aspirations  

Written by Cheng-Ching Lin and Grace Huang. The Judicial Reform Foundation (JRF) unites dedicated allies from Taiwan’s civil society to advance judicial reform. This article highlights their efforts and achievements in 2024, as well as their outlook for 2025. Despite the challenges posed by political turmoil in parliament, JRF remains committed to fostering public engagement, rebuilding trust in democratic governance, and upholding the rule of law.

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Building a Regional NGO Hub in Taiwan

Written by Robert Wang. Over the past two years, with the support of AIT and MOFA as well as local NGOs, a Taiwan NGO alliance has successfully initiated a Fellowship Program to provide training for young NGO activists in the region and to create an NGO support network in Asia. It is important that this program be continued and expanded in order to strengthen civil societies and bolster democracies in the region.

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The Smoking Gun of Democratic Backsliding? The 2024 Amendment to the Constitutional Court Procedure Act in Taiwan 

Written by Shih-An Wang. This article examines the 2024 amendment to the Constitutional Court Procedure Act from the perspective of democratic backsliding. The author argues that the amendment demonstrates an alarming political attempt to undermine the Constitutional Court’s integrity and advocates for greater levels of public oversight to halt the derogation of democracy. 

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Making History but Not as One Chooses: The Trump Administration and Challenges for US Taiwan Policy in an Era of Difficult Deterrence

Written by Jacques deLisle. Amidst the focus on potential radical impact under the second Trump administration, this article examines some fundamental trends and challenges in US-Taiwan relations and US-China-Taiwan dynamics. The longstanding US policy of strategic ambiguity is becoming increasingly harder to hold and Taiwan’s capacity to navigate is waning. 

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Turmoil at Home for Taiwan in 2024

Written by Dr Chieh-chi HSIEH. This article examines the domestic political turmoil in Taiwan in 2024, including corruption scandals for all three main parties and ongoing confrontation in the Legislature. However, it argues that these challenges have demonstrated the resilience of Taiwan’s democracy based on the evidence of its institutions, leadership and people.

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Taiwan in 2024: Geopolitical Uncertainties

Written by Dr Chieh-chi HSIEH. This article argues that the path dependencies of the Taiwanese, US, Japanese, and South Korean governments encountered a change of political leadership in 2024, which created some uncertainties for Taiwan in 2025. They are compounded by the conservative stance of President Lai Ching-te towards President Trump since the latter’s election.

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Taiwan in South Asia: Engagement, Opportunities & Constraints

Written by Raian Hossain. This article examines Taiwan’s relations and engagement in South Asia, with reference to the cases of India and Bangladesh. It argues that Taiwan has great potential in the region. Taiwan should strategise to interact with different South Asian countries based on their own merit and limitations and find areas of mutual interest to increase its regional footprint.

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Teaching Instruction Manual of Safe Cycling in Taiwan: A Critical Discourse Analysis

Written by Yi-Ting Lu. This article introduces and examines the “Safe Cycling” manual for school teachers and parents in Taiwan. The author argues that while it emphasises cyclists’ responsibilities, the manual neglects children’s unique needs and perceptions. It is recommended that future revisions should empower children and foster a positive image of cyclists to enhance safety.

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Professional Sports in Taiwan: Business Structure and Co-governance Mismatch in Technology 

Written by Yi-Yen Lim, Jui-Jan Chan and Chan-Yuan Wong. This article analyses the challenges and opportunities facing professional sports in Taiwan. Unlike Western models, Taiwanese teams heavily rely on corporate sponsorships and government support, leading to a mismatch between technology push and industry demand. The authors argue that granting more autonomy to teams and fans in technology adoption could foster a more independent and vibrant sports culture. The article focuses on the case of the Uni-Lions baseball team, highlighting its unique business structure and sustainability challenges.

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The TaiwanPlus Controversy: Press Freedom, Political Influence, and the 2024 U.S. Election Coverage 

Written by Chiaoning Su. This article examines the reporting controversy faced by TaiwanPlus, a government-funded English-language news platform in Taiwan, following the U.S. election. It highlights how Taiwan’s coverage of the U.S. election goes beyond geopolitical and economic considerations to address issues of press freedom. The article emphasizes the need for Taiwan’s public media to reinforce its independence and create a better environment for press freedom.

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