Effective Parliamentarism and the Tai Ji Men Case

Effective Parliamentarism and the Tai Ji Men Case

The Tai Ji Men case is a distressing example of Taiwan’s failure to live up to its democratic promises. by Donald Westbrook* *A paper presented at the hybrid seminar “Effective Parliamentarism and the Tai Ji Men Case,” organized by CESNUR and Human Rights Without...
Advocacy for Tai Ji Men at the IRF Summit 2022

Advocacy for Tai Ji Men at the IRF Summit 2022

Several events presented the Tai Ji Men case in connection with one of the world’s largest freedom of religion events. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on July 8th, 2022. Summit co-chairs Sam Brownback and Katrina Lantos Swett at the...
The Tai Ji Men Case at the European Academy of Religion

The Tai Ji Men Case at the European Academy of Religion

At one of the largest European gatherings of scholars of religion, academics and dizi discussed the situation in Taiwan. by Daniela Bovolenta An article already published in Bitter Winter on July 7th, 2022. Massimo Introvigne at the Taiwan session in...
Calling for a Solution of the Tai Ji Men Case

Calling for a Solution of the Tai Ji Men Case

Tai Ji Men was among the victims of the 1996 crackdown on those religious movements that were accused of not having supported the ruling party in the presidential elections, the last act of Taiwan’s post-authoritarian repression of independent spiritual groups. While...