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Explore how the historic election year impacts global politics and the critical role of media in a polarized world, featuring insights from leading journalists on democracy and technology challenges.

As Taiwan’s pivotal 2024 national election approaches, TVBS News is ramping up efforts to provide accurate and in-depth coverage. With an emphasis on vote counting accuracy and the dynamic nature of the three-way race, TVBS is set to deliver comprehensive insights into Taiwan’s political landscape and the impact of social media polarization.

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.

Professor Marko Skoric from the City University of Hong Kong delves into the complex relationship between emerging technologies and democracy at the CTeC Asia event. He warns against blaming technology solely for democratic challenges and emphasizes the role of leadership and wealth distribution.