Lolita Reimagined: Fang Si-Chi’s Voice in the Story of Sexual Violence

Written by Yixin Xu. This article argues that the novel Fang Si-Chi’s First Love Paradise can be considered a significant contribution to the #MeToo movement and a literary counterpoint to Vladimir Nabokov’s Lolita. It highlights the novel’s unique perspective by focusing on the victim’s experience of sexual abuse and the complexities of her emotional response. The author emphasises how the novel challenges the romanticized portrayal of the predator in Lolita and exposes the devastating reality of sexual violence.

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Fists of Identity: How Martial Arts Reflect the Complex Ties Between Taiwan and China

Written by Mark Gerard Murphy. This article reflects on the intersection of Chinese martial arts and nationalism in both Taiwan and Mainland China. It demonstrates how martial arts were closely tied to nationalist sentiments in different periods of history of both, but each followed distinct paths of development that reflected their respective cultural pride and national identity.

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“Chinese Taipei” or “Team Taiwan”? Exploring Sport and National Identity in Contemporary Taiwan

Written by Daniel Yu-Kuei Sun. This article explores the usage of two terms representing Taiwan’s national team, “Team Chinese Taipei” or “Team Chunghwa” and “Team Taiwan”. It observes a gradual shift in traditional media outlets and social media platforms to use the latter. This identity was best articulate in baseball as it is a uniquely Taiwanese sport with marginal presence in Mainland China.

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Olympics Continue to Serve as a Stand-in for Identity Contestation

Written by Brian Hioe. This article explores the way in which the Olympics served as a stand-in for contestation about national identity in Taiwan. It compares the 2024 Olympics in Paris with previous Olympics, in response to the national referendum in 2018 on the name of Taiwan’s Olympic team and growing support for the status quo and progressive political values among young people.

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Political Implication of Olympic Formula for Taiwanese Spectators in the Stands

Written by Junwei Yu. This article highlights the political implication of the Olympic Formula of Chinese Taipei for Taiwanese spectators in the stand. The IOC regulations for spectators are relatively vague and that allow different handling of Taiwanese fans in various Olympics and sports events. This article reviews these incidents amidst increasingly assertive Taiwanese identity.

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Taiwan in the Olympics: From ROC to Chinese Taipei

Written by Marcus P. Chu. This article reviews Taiwan’s journey of participation in the Olympics, from the representation of the ROC to Chinese Taipei. It highlights the Nagoya Resolution and Lausanne Agreement as fundamental to Taiwan’s participation. Such a formula is challenged by recent ongoing demands for name rectification, which raises questions about Taiwan’s future in the Olympics.

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Establishing a Digital Bill of Rights: Towards a Rule of Law Foundation Upholding Freedom and Democracy in The Digital Age 

Written by Grace Huang. The Judicial Reform Foundation of Taiwan is leading the development of a Digital Bill of Rights to protect people’s rights in an era of increasing surveillance and data exploitation. This Bill comprises ten articles addressing various aspects of digital rights and governance, aiming to empower citizens, regulate AI and data usage, and ensure democratic values remain central in shaping our digital future.

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Rethinking Data Sovereignty: From Regulating to Facilitating Utilisation

Written by Kai-Chih Chang. This article explores the evolving global data landscape and the challenges of data sovereignty. Although traditional notions of state jurisdiction over data remain relevant, the borderless nature of the internet necessitates a new regulatory framework that balances the needs and interests of businesses, governments, and other stakeholders to realise the multifaceted value of data in driving economic growth and innovation.

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Navigating data sovereignty: lessons for Taiwan

Written by Zach Meyers. The concept of data sovereignty presents challenges for Taiwan, which relies heavily on open digital trade. While Taiwan’s Personal Data Protection Act allows cross-border data transfers with some restrictions, it still faces difficulties in asserting its standards due to its smaller market size and reliance on larger economies. To navigate these challenges, Taiwan may benefit from supporting multilateral data standards and strengthening its role as a key tech partner globally.

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Taiwan’s Internet Governance: A Democratic Framework for Multistakeholder Participation and Global Connectivity 

Written by Anthony Lee. This article explores Taiwan’s Internet governance model, underlining its commitment to democratic principles and multistakeholder participation. Taiwan’s success in this area will depend on confronting challenges such as adapting to emerging technologies, ensuring privacy protection, and navigating geopolitical pressures while upholding democratic values and fostering international partnerships.

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The Most Critical Resilience Questions of Them All: Taiwan’s Undersea Cables  

Written by Charles Mok and Dr Kenny Huang. This article examines Taiwan’s critical reliance on its undersea cable system for digital resilience in the face of potential blockades and disruptions. It emphasises the need for Taiwan to enhance its strategy by expanding partnerships to position itself as a regional “transfer station” for digital traffic while fostering investment and cross-sector collaboration to strengthen its connectivity infrastructure.

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