The 2014 protests have also influenced the country’s diplomatic strategy.

Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2019/04/03
By: Yung Lin

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It has been five years since the 2014 Sunflower Movement occurred in Taiwan. In the discourse of social movement, the Sunflower Movement’s effect on domestic politics and society are broadly seen. However, there is less discussion on its international effect.

The Sunflower Movement’s international effect should be discussed as it provides a new perspective to look at Taiwan’s vibrant social power and Taiwan’s diplomacy practices. Though limited framework analyzing the Sunflower Movement’s international effect in social movement theory, this article aims to contextualize the Sunflower Movement’s international effect in public diplomacy practices in order to define a new structure of relations between Taiwan’s society and its diplomacy.    [FULL  STORY]