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.
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Why Do People Commemorate a Social Movement Event? Taiwan’s Sunflower Movement at its Tenth Anniversary
Written by Ming-sho Ho. This article examines the commemorative events held to mark the tenth anniversary of the Sunflower Movement in March 2024. It highlights the significance of these events to reassert the core values and demands, give voice to the participants and establish the movement’s contemporary relevance.
The Sunflower and Umbrella Movements: Ten Years On
Written by Adrian Chiu. This special issue presents a brilliant line-up of scholars and observers of the two movements which provides insights and perspectives to analyse and reflect on the tenth anniversary of the Sunflower and Umbrella Movements. This introductory piece briefly sets the scene for their excellent analysis by reviewing some of the significant political changes both internationally and domestically.
Han Kuo-yu – Taiwan’s only populist?
Written by Frédéric Krumbein. Han Guo-yu is arguably the most definitive example of a populist in Taiwan. This article reviews his quick rise and fall and the media narratives of him and reflects on whether Taiwan is a hard place for populists to succeed.
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