Autor

David Demes

Taiwan: Why the death penalty remains in place

In an eagerly awaited decision, Taiwan's Constitutional Court ruled that the death penalty will remain in place, albeit limited to particularly serious crimes. Activists who had been campaigning for its abolition for decades expressed their disappointment.

Von David Demes

Taiwan: Warum die Todesstrafe vorerst nicht abgeschafft wird

Die Todesstrafe bleibt bestehen, ihre Anwendung solle aber auf besonders schwere Fälle beschränkt werden. Das entschied Taiwans Verfassungsgericht in einem mit Spannung erwarteten Urteil. Aktivistinnen und Aktivisten, die sich seit Jahrzehnten für eine Abschaffung einsetzen, zeigten sich enttäuscht.

Von David Demes

Taiwan Strait: How Beijing and Taipei react to the German ships

After much uncertainty about how the operation would be carried out, two German warships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday – under the watchful eye of the Chinese Navy. Taiwan sees the passage as a sign of international solidarity, while China speaks of a provocation.

Von David Demes

Olympia-Fazit: Warum Taiwans Medaillen einen bitteren Beigeschmack haben

Taiwan wird in der internationalen Arena häufig von China isoliert. Auch bei den Olympischen Spielen darf das Land nur als „Chinesisch Taipeh“ antreten. Die Schmutzkampagne gegen eine Athletin und die willkürliche Behandlung taiwanischer Fans können die Freude über den Medaillenspiegel aber nur kurz trüben.

Von David Demes

Olympic summary: Why Taiwan's medals have a bitter aftertaste

Taiwan is often isolated from China on the international stage. Even at the Olympic Games, the country is only allowed to compete as "Chinese Taipei." However, the smear campaign against one of its athletes and the arbitrary treatment of Taiwanese fans can only briefly spoil the joy over the medal table.

Von David Demes

IPAC Summit: What surprise the host had in store

MPs from 24 countries met for the first time this week in Taipei for the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC). Surprisingly, the host country, Taiwan, was also announced to be joining the alliance.

Von David Demes

Security: Why Taiwan keeps calm despite Trump's war scenarios

Taiwan's new foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, keeps his cool despite Donald Trump's unsettling remarks. This is not least because there are signals that the country is closing ranks with the EU. The country also wants to gain more global partners through economic integration.

Von David Demes