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How Indigenous peoples in Taiwan continue to reclaim their lands rights despite 400 years of colonisation

  • Yi-shiuan Yayut Chen,

Indigenous peoples in Taiwan have survived 400 years of colonialisation and continue to thrive while asserting their land rights.

INTRODUCTION: Taiwan – Re-articulations of Politics and Culture in a Marginal State

  • Dr Craig Smith,

This edition offers a compelling purview of the change and continuity that has defined and redefined Taiwan in its marginal state.

Indonesia’s Missing Foreign Policy Debate

  • Yohanes Sulaiman,

Indonesia’s presidential candidates have had little to say on foreign policy. But whoever is sworn-in will face a very challenging international environment.

Unveiling ‘colour-blind’ ideology: the reality of Indigenous identity in China

  • Dr Dak Lhagyal,

China’s Indigeneity denialism positions majority Han culture as the default and, in doing so, marginalises Indigenous identities.

Political Packaging in Taiwan: The Case of Ko Wen-je (柯文哲)

  • Dr Liping Du,

Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) is a master at building an image of himself as a political ‘outsider’ and an iconic leader.