Taiwan Foundation for Democracy 結果共12筆

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun says heavyweight US lawmakers invited her to Washington, but she cannot name them. Visit planned for June 2026.

Mirror Daily reports that the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy funded KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s China visit, sparking debate over fund use. The foundation supports party activities promoting democracy and human rights, aligning with legislative representation.

The Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award celebrated its 20th year in Taipei, honoring the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association for its dedication to democracy and human rights. Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu emphasized the importance of safeguarding these universal values and pledged continued collaboration with global partners.

Taiwan retains Alexander Yui as U.S. representative after the U.S. rejects Hsu Szu-chien. Challenges in Taiwan-U.S. relations persist amid tariff disputes and past controversies.

Hsiao Hsu-tsen, CEO of the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, criticized Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council for its actions against a Chinese student group. Protests erupted at National Taiwan University, and the council plans an investigation.

Chinese students visiting Taiwan are encouraged to explore its democratic transformation, highlighting Taiwan’s peaceful shift to democracy. The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation facilitates cultural exchanges, with visits approved for seven Chinese universities.

Former President Tsai Ing-wen visits Europe, starting in the Czech Republic, to strengthen ties with democracies. She will speak at Forum 2000 on Taiwan’s democracy.

Taiwan Foundation for Democracy names retired professor Liao Dachi as new president. The board, chaired by Han Kuo-yu, also appointed Lu Yeh-chung as vice president.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) emphasizes respect for the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy’s (TFD) independent operation mechanism. Updates on the TFD board meeting and related controversies.

President Tsai Ing-wen presented the Asia Democracy and Human Rights Award to Amihan V. Abueva at a ceremony in Taipei. Abueva, the Regional Executive Director of the Child Rights Coalition Asia, was recognized for her advocacy against violence on children, including human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Tsai commended Abueva’s selflessness and bravery in creating a safer world for children and highlighted Taiwan’s efforts to incorporate international child rights standards into domestic law. Legislative Speaker You Si-kun emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to democracy and human rights, stating that the award reflects the country’s support for democratic values.

A civil alliance of local NGOs in Taiwan has launched a new moral code for reporting on Taiwanese elections. The code emphasizes fairness, accuracy, professional tones, respect for privacy, and media transparency. The initiative aims to enhance public trust in the media as elections approach. The alliance, consisting of Reporters Without Borders, Citizen Media Watch, and the Taiwan Media Watch Foundation, received widespread support from labor unions in the new media industry. The director of RSF Taipei Bureau highlighted the challenges faced by Taiwanese media, including political polarization and excessive commercialization. As the presidential campaigns intensify, more media organizations are expected to participate. The director of the Taiwan Media Watch Foundation emphasized the importance of press freedom in Taiwan’s democracy, warning of the negative impact manipulative activities could have on the democratic environment.

Former Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) deputy secretary-general Lin Fei-fan was reportedly given a position to become the deputy executive director of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), according to Huang Yang-ming, an Internet celebrity.