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...
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 3. How Taiwan Violates Article 11 ICESCR
The enforcement of tax bills consistently intrudes on citizens’ lives and unduly restricts fundamental human rights. by Bitter Winter Article 3 of 5. Read article 1 and article 2. An article already published in Bitter Winter on October 15th, 2025. Tax...
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 2. Article 11 ICESCR: Right to an Adequate Standard of Living
The dysfunctional Taiwanese tax system constantly violates taxpayers’ rights and the Covenant. by Bitter Winter Article 2 of 5. Read article 1. An article already published in Bitter Winter on October 14th, 2025. Tax propaganda in Taiwan: a “tax promotion bus” in...
Taiwan and the Two Covenants: A Shadow Report. 1. Article 2: Equal Rights
Taiwan made the two United Nations covenants on human rights part of its domestic legislation. But is it respecting them? by Bitter Winter Article 1 of 5 An article already published in Bitter Winter on October 13th, 2025. The Control Yuan, the supervisory branch of...