Taiwan Insight

Advancing the New Wave of the People Power in Taiwan: Justifying the Bluebird Action

18 June 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Alan H. Yang. In May 2024, up to 100,000 people protested on Qingdao East Road, Taipei, against amendments to the Act Governing the Legislative Yuan’s Power, arguing these changes could expand legislative authority and undermine democracy. The protests saw significant involvement from the younger generation and led to the “Bluebird Action,” which leveraged digital technology for mobilisation.

In the Shadow of the Sunflowers: The Bluebird Movement and the “China Factor”

17 June 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Brian Hioe. This article compares the Bluebird Movement to the 2014 Sunflower Movement, emphasizing how both large-scale protests were fundamentally driven by concerns over China’s influence rather than purely about domestic issues.

Taiwan politicians’ zero-sum mentality is the island democracy’s greatest burden

14 June 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Gunter Schubert. On May 20, Lai Ching-te became the fifth popularly elected president of the Republic of China, facing numerous challenges as Taiwan’s legislature’s lack of compromise hampers effective policymaking and risks paralysis. This article emphasizes the need for a culture of compromise and responsible political competition in Taiwan’s democracy.

More than the China Factor: Discussing Recent Legislature Protests through “Grandparents’ Topping-up Participation”

13 June 2024 Yu-Chen

Written by Dung-Shiu Yu. The Bluebird Movement in Taiwan, protesting against legislative reforms, has gained international attention. This article highlights a powerful display of intergenerational support and grassroots activism, the “grandparents’ topping-up participation.”

From Wild Lily to Bluebird: Tracing Taiwan’s Protests and Democratic Milestones

12 June 2024 Yu-Chen

Ｗritten by Min-Yuan Hung. This article explores the evolution of democracy in Taiwan through key protest movements, highlighting that protecting the democratic way of life is a critical motivation for citizen activism in Taiwan. This narrative is essential to the Bluebird Movement and should not be overlooked.

China’s Infrastructure Warfare Against Kinmen

7 June 2024 Chee-Hann Wu

Written by Ian Murphy. This article critically examines infrastructure warfare and its application to the China-Taiwan conflict. Particularly, China’s development of the China-Kinmen water pipeline and the proposed Kinmen-Xiamen Bridge project raise concerns about its use of infrastructure as a tool of political coercion.

Deviation or Continuation of Tsai’s Approach to Cross-Strait Relations? A few hints from President Lai’s Inaugural Address

6 June 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Dr Chieh-chi HSIEH. Based on President Lai Ching-Te’s inaugural speech, this article argues that Lai is likely to adopt a ‘passive responsiveness’ approach when engaging with the Chinese government in the next four years. This is a continuation of President Tsai’s strategy on cross-strait relations, only responding firmly when the circumstances are pertinent.

All-out Intimidation of Taiwan The Minute the New President Takes Office

5 June 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Chieh-Ting Yeh. This article analyses the fallacy logic of the narratives of international media on Taiwan-China relations, placing the onus on Taiwan to soothe China and avoid provocation. Democratic societies, it argues, should not let Beijing to have the power to unilaterally and arbitrarily impose red lines on Taiwan.

Navigating Tensions: China’s Naval Expansion and the Taiwan Strait

4 June 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Zhekai Li. This article analyses China’s naval expansion in the backdrop of President Lai’s inauguration. The author argues that the launch of China’s third aircraft carrier signifies a significant expansion of its naval capabilities and poses new challenge to the balance of power in the Taiwan Strait. The future of Taiwan rests on restraint by all parties more than ever.

Between the Lines of Lai Ching-te’s Inaugural Speech & Geopolitical-Domestics Aspects

3 June 2024 Adrian Chiu

Written by Raian Hossain. This article analyses President Lai’s speech from geopolitical and domestic perspectives, focusing on democracy as a roadmap for Taiwan, Lai’s vision for cross-Strait relations and domestic agendas for Taiwan. It concludes that despite being bolder than Tsai in 2016, the speech was very status quo-maintained driven.

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