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Taiwan’s Democracy: Towards a Liberal Democracy or Authoritarianism?

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This paper examines how Taiwan moved from being viewed as a model Asian democracy to one allegedly suffering from democratic reversal. The reasons for the declining domestic and international reputation of Taiwan’s democracy are discussed. Lastly, some key political challenges facing Taiwan’s democracy are outlined.

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  • Dafydd Fell, 2010. "Taiwan’s Democracy: Towards a Liberal Democracy or Authoritarianism?," Journal of Current Chinese Affairs - China aktuell, Institute of Asian Studies, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Hamburg, vol. 39(2), pages 187-201.
    • Handle: RePEc:gig:chaktu:v:39:y:2010:i:2:p:187-201
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    1. Baohui Zhang, 2010. "Chinese Foreign Policy in Transition: Trends and Implications," Journal of Current Chinese Affairs - China aktuell, Institute of Asian Studies, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Hamburg, vol. 39(2), pages 39-68.
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    1. Ming-sho Ho, 2010. "Understanding the Trajectory of Social Movements in Taiwan (1980-2010)," Journal of Current Chinese Affairs - China aktuell, Institute of Asian Studies, GIGA German Institute of Global and Area Studies, Hamburg, vol. 39(3), pages 3-22.

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