Taiwan: A Digital Democracy in China's Shadow
One Country, Two Systems? No Way! say the youth of Taiwan. But China under President Xi Jinping wants more than ever to bring the island of Taiwan back into the fold, just like Hong Kong. Can the burgeoning democracy on China’s doorstep, driven by digital technology, resist the Middle Kingdom’s advances? To China Taiwan is a breakaway province that must return to the fold. To its 24 million inhabitants it is a sovereign state with its own constitution and democratically elected leaders. Now that Hong Kong has been brought into line, Taiwan remains determined to stand up as a vibrant, young democracy. But it won't be easy. Since the Sunflower Movement in 2014 when the young came out to prevent an economic agreement with China, citizen groups have been fighting for the transparency of institutions.
Directed by Alain Lewkowicz · Written by Alain Lewkowicz
Where to Watch
Streaming
Cast
- Kai-Shek Chiang Self (archive footage)
- Shu-kai Chou Self -Foreign Minister - Taiwan
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Mao Zedong Self (archive footage) -
Xi Jinping Self (archive footage) -
Joseph Wu Self (Taiwan foreign minister) - Tsai Ing-wen Self (archive footage)
Make it a double feature
1h 49m together
Taiwan: A Digital Democracy in China's Shadow
Hong Kong: Retrocession Generation
Both from Alain Lewkowicz.
