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

Dafydd Fell ()

Journal of Current Chinese Affairs - China aktuell, 2010, vol. 39, issue 2, 187-201

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Taiwan; democracy; political parties; elections/voting; cross-Strait relations (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-07
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