democracy

During my holiday, I watched all three policy presentations and one debate for the 2020 Taiwan elections. I've been following Taiwanese politics for many years, mostly just for the excitement and entertainment. However, from last year's mayoral elections to my current close attention, I've discovered many interesting things and had some thoughts to share…

Lately, aside from venting, I haven't written any commentary articles in a long time. It's not that I have nothing to say, but I feel that many things are no longer worth mentioning. My blog was recently "verified" in China; the tightening of policies and regulations in recent years is obvious, from the initial mandatory registration to mobile phone verification…

I've been watching Taiwanese political talk shows every day lately and have come to some realizations, which I'd like to share. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Kuomintang (KMT) are indeed locked in a fierce struggle. The KMT is like a fallen royal family, embroiled in internal power struggles, while the DPP is like a street thug, resorting to all sorts of underhanded tactics. No wonder a force like Ko Wen-je, a "white force," can rise to prominence; it's a pity his political…

I've recently become obsessed with Taiwanese political talk shows, watching them every day like a drama series. Taiwan is a place with extremely extreme politics, and the media's stances are very clear-cut, with blue, green, and even neutral white camps. Even programs that claim to be neutral show obvious biases. And within the blue and green camps, there are further divisions…