Even though Singapore decriminalized consensual intercourse between men, the situation of LGBTQ communities is not so rosy across East Asia. On November 29th, Singapore’s parliament decided to repeal a law banning homosexual sexual intercourse. This came after Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong, announced such a policy move back in August. While, on the surface,… Continue reading Singapore’s repeal of ‘anti-gay’ legislation and the colonial history of anti-LGBTQ laws in Asia
Welcome to the 35th issue of the #CEEasia Briefing. In this issue we dissect the following topics: Hungary’s response to China’s overseas police service stations South Korea’s arms sales to Europe Taiwan-Czech-Ukraine Forum in Taipei If you like what you see, please forward this message to your friends and colleagues who can subscribe here. Do you need… Continue reading CEEasia Briefing #35: Hungary’s response to China’s overseas police service stations, South Korea’s arms sales to Europe, Taiwan-Czech-Ukraine Forum in Taipei
In the tight race for Taipei’s mayor post, chances are high that the great-grandson of former authoritarian leader Chiang Kai-Shek will take it. Women adore him for his dashing looks, the opposition fiercely criticizes his political opportunism and lack of political devotion and skills, and KMT voters regard him as not the most favored but… Continue reading Who will be Taipei’s next mayor? Kinship politics in Taiwan’s local elections
This report presents some of the most noteworthy findings regarding Cross-Strait relations from a public opinion survey conducted online in Taiwan and China. In Taiwan, the survey was conducted between April and June 2022 with a research sample of 1,350 respondents representative of the general population based on the quotas of gender, age (18-65 years),… Continue reading Destined for conflict? Taiwanese and Chinese public opinions on Cross-Strait relations
Taiwan is considered to be one of the most progressive countries in Asia, but it has no asylum law. Due to its precarious political status and complicated relationship with China, there are serious concerns. However, what makes the situation direr is the lack of a discussion on the issue in Taiwanese society. What do the… Continue reading Taiwan needs a discussion on asylum law
