The Tai Ji Men Case: A Violation of Logic and Law

The Tai Ji Men Case: A Violation of Logic and Law

The Supreme Court of a democratic country like Taiwan is the ultimate voice of justice. Yet, the National Taxation Bureau (NTB) ignored its ruling while pretending to act democratically. by Marco Respinti* *Conclusions of the webinar “The Tai Ji Men Case: Tragedy and...
The Kafkaesque World of the Tai Ji Men Case

The Kafkaesque World of the Tai Ji Men Case

2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Kafka’s “The Trial.” This book’s essence resonates profoundly with the experience of Tai Ji Men. by Massimo Introvigne* *Introduction to the webinar “The Tai Ji Men Case: Tragedy and Triumph,” co-organized by CESNUR and Human Rights...
“Spiritual Fraud” and the 2007 Tai Ji Men Decision

“Spiritual Fraud” and the 2007 Tai Ji Men Decision

Taiwan’s Supreme Court decided that Tai Ji Men’s activities were not fraudulent. It was an important contribution to the international case law on the possibility of “spiritual fraud.” by Rosita Šorytė* *A paper presented at the event “The 18th Anniversary of the...
The 2007 Tai Ji Men Decision, the Tax Bills, and the ICCPR

The 2007 Tai Ji Men Decision, the Tax Bills, and the ICCPR

By ignoring the 2007 Supreme Court verdict, Taiwanese tax authorities violated Article 14 of the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the event “The 18th Anniversary of the Acquittal: A Forum...