Self-Determination

Several Hundred Demonstrate in Solidarity for Myanmar in New Taipei

Brian Hioe
A solidarity rally for Myanmar was held today in Little Myanmar in Zhonghe, which is located in New Taipei. The march began on Huaxin Street at 10:00 AM, passed through several streets in Little Myanmar, and proceeded to a small park outside of the Hwa Hsia University of Technology, at which point the rally ended promptly at 10:30 AM...
EnglishFebruary 2021Self-DeterminationSocial MovementsYouth Movements6 min read

Calls to Distinguish the National Emblem from the KMT Party Logo Retread Familiar Territory

Brian Hioe
The KMT’s party logo and its similarity to the national emblem has again become an object of political contestation. Last week, the Legislative Yuan passed a resolution calling for the Ministry of Interior to investigate the possibility of changing the national emblem. The Ministry of the Interior is required to produce a report on the matter within two months to report to the Internal Administration Committee of the Legislative Yuan...
EnglishFebruary 2021Self-DeterminationSocial Movements7 min read

Despite Further Arrests, Continued Silence in Taiwan Regarding Hong Kong Twelve

Brian Hioe
A political crackdown against pro-democracy figures continues in Hong Kong. In the latest series of arrests, earlier this month, eleven individuals were arrested in connection to the Hong Kong “Twelve”, twelve young Hongkongers that were arrested by the Chinese coast guard last August after attempting to flee to Taiwan by speedboat, then held in Shenzhen...
EnglishJanuary 2021Self-DeterminationSocial MovementsYouth Movements7 min read