From Mount Zion to Tai Ji Men: Freedom of Religion or Belief Issues in Taiwan
The Tai Ji Men case and the persecution of the New Testament Church: how state control over religion has evolved—but not disappeared. by Massimo Introvigne* *Introduction to the session “Freedom of Religion Issues in Taiwan and the Tai Ji Men Case” of the CESNUR 2025...
Why “Bitter Winter” Signed the Taiwan Shadow Report on the Two UN Covenants
Civil society has a watchdog role in checking whether government commitments to uphold human rights are taken seriously. In Taiwan, the Tai Ji Men case is a crucial test. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented via video at the webinar “Shadow Report on the Fourth...
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 5. Appendix: Brief Introduction to the Tai Ji Men Tax Case
“Bitter Winter” readers are familiar with the case. It is relevant for the Shadow Report, too. by Bitter Winter Article 5 of 5. Read article 1, article 2, article 3, and article 4. An article already published in Bitter Winter on October 17th,...
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 4. Article 15 ICESCR: Cultural Rights
Discriminating against traditional organizations through taxes, the government restricts the right to participate in cultural life. by Bitter Winter Article 4 of 5. Read article 1, article 2, and article 3. An article already published in Bitter Winter on October...