Can Tax Authorities “Create” Law? Reflecting on the Tai Ji Men Case
Through “interpretation letters” and other tools, tax offices often try to rewrite the laws rather than just applying them—violating the principle of separation of powers. by Massimo Introvigne* *A paper presented at the webinar “16th Anniversary of the Supreme Court...
Academic Conference Discusses Taiwan’s “Fourth Industrial Revolution” and the Tai Ji Men Case
At the East Asian Society for the Scientific Study of Religion yearly meeting, a panel examined the problems caused by a “science without conscience” and an unjust tax system. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on July 26th, 2023....
How to Be a Good World Citizen and Fight for Justice: A Reflection on the Tai Ji Men Case
Fundamental principles of law were violated by Taiwan’s bureaucrats. Rectifying the injustice should always be possible. by Francesco Curto* *A paper presented at the webinar “16th Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Recognizing the Tai Ji Men as...
Tai Ji Men Is Innocent: Why Is It Treated as if It Were Guilty?
The question still resounds with no answer sixteen years after the Supreme Court of the Republic of China ruled that all accusations against Tai Ji Men were inconsistent. by Marco Respinti* *A message delivered introducing Tai Ji Men dizi’s testimonies at the webinar...