Taiwan

All published articles with the tag "Taiwan".

Rights of people with disabilities in Taiwan: a work in progress

At the Taiwanese disability rights organization Eden Social Welfare Foundation, a wall is covered with principles covered by the UN Convention for Persons with Disabilities. Image: Saga Koberstein From/Utvecklingsmagasinet

Of: Saga Koberstein From

In Taiwan live redan over a million people with disabilities, and this year Taiwan is expected to become a super-aged society. Despite progress in legislation and increased awareness of the rights of people with disabilitiesar significant challenges remain.  

February 17, 2025, FUF-correspondents, Reportage

Key decision on death penalty in Taiwan

The court building that houses the Constitutional Court of Taiwan. The death penalty has long been debated in Taiwan, but this year the discussion has intensified when the Constitutional Court has to make a decisive decision. Photo: Saga Koberstein From/Utvecklingsmagasinet

Of: Saga Koberstein From

This year, a legal process has created discussions about whether or not the death penalty should be used in Taiwan. In September, the Constitutional Court's verdict finally came. The death penalty is maintained, but its exercise is limited. The reactions were not long in coming.

October 31, 2024, FUF-correspondents, Reportage

Therefore, China and Taiwan are in conflict - and the United States is involved

Tensions between China and Taiwan have reached new levels after the US state visit to Taiwan in August this year. A Chinese invasion of Taiwan looms, and if the US offers military assistance, this would mean an escalation of the conflict. Pictured: Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in August 2022. Photo: Makoto Lin. Source: Flickr.

Of: Elianne Kjellman

After US state visit to Taiwan in August, tensions between Taiwan, China and the United States have increased sharply. Many experts fear a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The subject has recently been mentioned frequently in the media, but the conflict can be difficult to understand. The development magazine explains the historical background to the conflict and US involvement in it.

October 28, 2022, Development magazine explains

A Successful Story of Regional Revitalization in Taiwan

Many people see rural areas as non-economical; however, the Taiwanese government has declared 2019 as Taiwan's Regional Revitalization Year to make a change. Photo: Pixabay

Of: Yi-Chia Chen

Regional revitalization is a concept originated from Japan in 2012. Since Taiwan is facing similar problems as Japan, the Taiwanese government also decides to adopt this concept to attract people to move to rural areas. Instead of focusing on redevelopment, revitalization comes to play an important role.

May 3, 2021, English, Long read, Magazine