Taiwan’s democracy continues to flourish despite the overshadowing influence of China

The Communist Party of China is not the primary threat to democracy in Asia; however, the preservation of Taiwan’s democracy is of particular significance.

China’s Influence in Asia

The rise of a non-democratic major power in Asia, along with its economic and diplomatic support, could potentially have some impact on the development of political systems in the region. However, the current trend of democratic decline and authoritarian strengthening in Asia is primarily driven by internal political and socioeconomic conflicts, rather than being solely attributed to the influence of China.

Taiwan’s Democracy

Taiwan is the jewel in the crown of the wave of democratisation that swept across the region after the Cold War. The best thing for Taiwan’s democracy is generally sober management of cross-Strait relations by all stakeholders, with a view to preserving the status quo for as long…