This book explores the intricate relationship between law and economic development in Taiwan after World War II, examining how legal reforms and institutions contributed to the island's remarkable economic growth. It analyzes the key legal and regulatory changes that shaped Taiwan's economic transformation, focusing on their impact on various sectors. The book also examines the role of political and social factors in shaping Taiwan's legal and economic development. It provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of Taiwan's legal system, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses. The authors offer insights into the lessons learned from Taiwan's experience, considering their implications for other developing economies.
This book explores the convergence of constitutional systems in East Asia, examining the similarities and differences in their legal frameworks and political practices. It analyzes the impact of globalization, regional integration, and domestic political dynamics on the evolution of constitutionalism in the region. The book also discusses the challenges and opportunities facing East Asian countries as they navigate the complexities of constitutional development in a rapidly changing global environment. It provides a comparative analysis of constitutional systems across various East Asian nations, highlighting key trends and patterns. The authors offer insights into the future of constitutionalism in East Asia, considering the implications for regional stability and cooperation.
This book provides a comprehensive examination of authoritarian legality in Asia, tracing its historical development and analyzing its impact on political and economic systems. It explores the diverse forms of authoritarian legality across different Asian countries, highlighting the unique characteristics and challenges they face. The book also examines the role of international influences and domestic political dynamics in shaping the evolution of authoritarian legal systems. It provides a comparative analysis of legal institutions, practices, and norms across different Asian nations. The authors offer insights into the potential for transition from authoritarian legality to more democratic legal systems, considering the implications for human rights, governance, and development.
This book critically examines the impact of China's economic and legal model on Western perceptions of law and development. It analyzes the so-called "Beijing Consensus," contrasting it with the Washington Consensus and exploring its implications for global governance. The book examines the influence of Chinese legal and economic practices on other developing countries, assessing their adoption and adaptation of Chinese models. It also explores the challenges and opportunities presented by China's rise for Western legal and economic thought. The authors offer insights into the future of global development, considering the implications of China's growing influence on international norms and institutions. The book provides a nuanced perspective on the complexities of development models and their impact on global governance.
This book delves into the complex economic relationship between China and democratic countries, analyzing the underlying tensions and potential for conflict. It examines the various dimensions of this conflict, including trade disputes, technological competition, and ideological differences. The authors explore the historical context of this rivalry, tracing its evolution from initial engagement to growing antagonism. The book also assesses the potential consequences of this conflict for global economic stability and international relations. It offers insights into the strategies employed by both sides and explores potential pathways for de-escalation and cooperation. Ultimately, it aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of this critical geopolitical challenge.
This book offers a comprehensive analysis of police transformation across various Asian regimes, examining the impact of political systems on policing practices. It explores the diverse experiences of different countries, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities they face in reforming their police forces. The book also examines the role of international influences and domestic political dynamics in shaping police reform efforts. It provides a comparative analysis of police structures, functions, and accountability mechanisms across different Asian nations. The authors offer insights into the future of policing in Asia, considering the implications for human rights, security, and governance.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of property and trust law in Taiwan, examining the legal framework governing ownership, transfer, and management of assets. It explores the historical development of these legal concepts in Taiwan, tracing their evolution from traditional practices to modern legal systems. The book also analyzes the impact of economic development and globalization on property and trust law in Taiwan. It provides a detailed analysis of relevant statutes, regulations, and judicial precedents. The authors offer insights into the practical application of property and trust law in Taiwan, considering the implications for business transactions, estate planning, and wealth management.
On behalf of Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region and its National Security Task Force the Hoover Institution held a Taiwan Roundtable Discussion on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm PT.
Taiwan is facing a potential constitutional crisis. In December 2024, Taiwan’s opposition-controlled legislature voted to impose a 2/3 supermajority quorum for the Constitutional Court to hear new cases. The legislature then voted down all the new nominees to the Court, leaving it with only 8 of members and unable to meet the new quorum requirement. The government has appealed to the Court to meet anyway and rule that the new amendments are unconstitutional.
In this discussion, three experts on Taiwan’s politics and judicial system discuss the factors leading up to this confrontation, the options facing the court, and the potential for deeper reforms to strengthen judicial independence in the face of a deepening confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties.
ABOUT THE PARTICIPANTS
Chien-Chih Lin is an associate research professor at Institutum Iurisprudentiae, Academia Sinica and an associate professor at the Graduate Institute of National Development, National Taiwan University. He received the LLM & JSD degrees from the University of Chicago. His academic interests focus on comparative constitutional law in Asia. Lin is the coauthor ofConstitutional Convergence in East Asia (2022) and Ultimate Economic Conflict between China and Democratic Countries (2022). His articles can be found in both peer-reviewed and student-edited law journals as well as edited volumes, including Oxford Handbook of Constitutional Law in Asia, American Journal of Comparative Law, and International Journal of Constitutional Law. He is the book review editor of International Journal of Constitutional Law.
Weitseng Chen is a faculty member at the National University of Singapore Faculty of Law, specializing in law and economic development, law and politics, and legal history in the context of Greater China. He has recently published several books, including Regime Type and Beyond: The Transformation of Police in Asia (CUP, 2023), Authoritarian Legality in Asia: Formation, Development and Transition (CUP, 2019), The Beijing Consensus? How China Has Changed the Western Ideas of Law and Economic Development (CUP, 2017), Property and Trust Law: Taiwan (with Yun-Chien Chang & Y. J. Wu, Kluwer, 2017), and Law and Economic Miracle: Interaction Between Taiwan’s Development and Economic Laws After WWII (in Chinese, 2000). Weitseng Chen earned his JSD from Yale Law School. Prior to joining NUS, he served as a Hewlett Fellow at Stanford’s Center for Democracy,Development, and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) and practiced as a corporate lawyer in the Greater China region with Davis Polk & Wardwell.
Kharis Templeman is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution and part of the Project on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific. Templeman is a political scientist (Ph.D. 2012, Michigan) with research interests in Taiwan politics, democratization, elections and election management, party system development, and politics and security issues in Pacific Asia.
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