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Taiwan’s Beacon of Democracy: A Contrast to Hong Kong’s Descent

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Taiwan’s Beacon of Democracy: A Contrast to Hong Kong’s Descent
Supporters of Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) display a placard during a rally in Taipei, Taiwan, on Jan. 10, 2020, ahead of the Jan. 11 presidential and parliamentary elections. Sam Yeh/AFP
Edward Chin
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In mid-May, I embarked on a brief yet impactful visit to Taiwan to cover the World Hong Kong Forum, organized by my team in Taipei, and to attend the inauguration of Taiwan’s president and vice president. This event, occurring once every four years, was a highlight in Taiwan.

Edward Chin
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Edward Chin was formerly country head of a UK publicly listed hedge fund, the largest of its kind measured by asset under management. Outside the hedge funds space, Chin is the convenor of the 2047 Hong Kong Monitor and a senior adviser of Reporters Without Borders. Chin studied speech communication at the University of Minnesota and received his MBA from the University of Toronto.
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