This paper discusses the parties and websites of two distinct political movements that influenced the course of modern Taiwanese history, Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party).and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Abstract This paper explains that the official websites of these two major Taiwanese political parties display different approaches to the independence issue, as well as to Taiwanese history and culture; the tone of writing, content, and design layout of these websites also distinguishes the attitudes of these opposing political parties. The author points out that the Kuomintang enjoys the honor of being the most well-established and historically popular political party on the island of Taiwan. The paper states that the DPP website is extremely derisive toward the Kuomintang, accusing the latter of being "authoritarian"; therefore, in addition to creating a sense of being an ?underdog,? the DPP seeks to establish itself as the main opposing force to the well-established Kuomintang.
From the Paper "The Kuomintang website emphasizes the party's inception as a "revolutionary" party in the early twentieth century and traces the evolution of party politics since 1912. By tracing the development of Taiwanese political history vis-?-vis the role of the Kuomintang, the website effectively merges the interests of Taiwan with the interests of the party. The Kuomintang depicts the history of the nation as a struggle for democracy in the face of immense opposition not only from mainland China but also from invading forces. The website makes no mention of the support of the international community or its role in the future of Taiwan's identity as a nation."
Abstract This paper examines how the dispute of Taiwan has been an issue of concern for the overall international community as it is affecting the stability of the region and how the results of the recently held elections in Taiwan has further created tensions as the Taiwanese public has given a clear indication of their desire for independence by placing the DPP in the government. It focuses on the issue of China's response to the results of the elections and the policies it will now adopt to deal with the situation. China still refuses to accept the independent position of Taiwan and is considering making use of military coercion, provided Taiwan declares its independence. It shows how the issue of Taiwan provides a favorable ground to China for the demonstration of its military might but how the support of the United States and a change in the policies of the Bush administration has forced the Chinese officials to soften their attitude towards Taiwan, at least for the time being.
From the Paper "The Chinese government fears that with a shift from an authoritarian government to a democratic administration in Taiwan, the possibility of foreign intrusions in Taiwan will increase and so will in Mainland China. It claims that maintaining strict control over Taiwan and its political activities is important for the protection of China's national interest and autonomy. China has always maintained a policy of considering Taiwan as a part of China and has treated the Taiwanese government as a subunit of overall Chinese governmental setup. It considers Taiwan as a betrayer territory, which should be controlled through military power if necessary. Conquest and reunification of Taiwan with China has always been one of the primary objectives of the Chinese governments."
Tags: military, coercion, independence, bush, administration, united, states, government
Abstract The paper discusses English law surrounding the right to free speech in relation to public order offences. It focuses on the judgements handed down in the case of "Redmond Bate v DPP". The paper also goes on to examine the effect of the Human Rights Act 2000 on free speech.
From the Paper "It is possible to say that English law does not tolerate the freedom to demonstrate when and where members of the public want to. The Public Order Act 1936 was enacted to give the police varying powers to control public processions or public demonstrations. These new powers were deemed necessary because at a common law level a march or procession on a public highway is regarded as prima facie lawful. Section 3 of this new act gave the police powers to impose conditions the organisers of the procession. This was allowed if the officer in question felt that this course of action was necessary in order to maintain the preservation of public order. The Public Order Act 1986 extended the powers of the 1936 act and gave the police an even greater ability to impose conditions on organisers of marches. "
Abstract The paper describes how the island of Taiwan has long been a territory under some form of Chinese rule. The paper relates that the current political turmoil between China and Taiwan has its roots in the Chinese civil war in the early part of the last century. The paper notes the American support of an independent Taiwan that ensured it did not fall to the Communists. The paper shows how the solution to the difficulties between Mainland China and Taiwan is not a political one, but an economic and commercial one.
From the Paper "The cross-strait relationship between China and Taiwan has been a point of geo-political concern since the end of World War II following the removal of Japanese colonial control when the Island experienced a brief period of political independence. This period was short-lived since only a few years later the island was inundated with Chiang Kaishek's Nationalist troops fleeing Mainland China and Mao Zedong's Communist troops. While the island of Taiwan has been variously claimed and ignored by Chinese dynasties throughout history, it was not until it was used as a place of refuge for the Goumingtang, or the Nationalists as they are known in English, that it morphed into a long-term point of contention for China and a line in the sand, as it were, for Western democracy and a buffer against Communist dominance in the region."
