A lot of the foreign journalists live in a bubble and are part of the deep green extreme bubble
I’m not meaning being pro-independence, which to be honest, who isn’t. Or preferring the dpp to kmt
I mean being dyed in the wool dpp lovers and spouting the most extreme viewpoints. Stuff which is relatively fringe in mainstream Taiwan seems to be disproportionately common in the Taiwan Englishsphere, especially on twitter
It’s starting to seem more standard to slag foreigners who happen to like the DPP. It’s a free country.
I don’t see why you would think that, nobody said that at all
I’m seeing a lot of it.
I’m not tbh
How many foreign correspondents are reporting about how many french fries one gets in a happy meal in taiwan, and for what price?
Of course they are reporting about china. even taiwan doesnt report the actual problems here, so how could the foreign media catch up?
Only NGO type organizations are doing anything to report real problems here. And those are WAAAAAAY under reported as is. otherwise, obviously china is the big ticket media option. You know this.
What news institutions are talking detailed and ongoing about taiwans huge narcotic issues, horrible health care quality, finding new underground explosion risks like Kaohsiung and so on? Brief mentions, if any, and onto car accidents, lawsuits, political retards, celebrities, and prices of things. then repeat. Crappy stats about lesser issues. Thank god the foreign media isnt copying taiwans!
It’s well known that the dpp throws weight around to push their narrative in the international press.
I’ve heard that from a few journalists
Yes, and? what government doesnt? Internationally, what is more important: China taking over or NHI losing money? I would argue your claim that when the CKMT is in power they dont report enough about the issues. In.fact theyvhave historically praised the Chinese KMT for easing tensions whilst selling out Taiwan to china further in an inevitable unification (if they maintained their power).
Don’t think it’s normal tbh for democratic governments to behave that way.
Seems normal to me. but if you are saying you dont think it is good. I agree. But what should a government with an existential threat to it’s people do? Taiwan has, so far, played quite peacefully in its attempt for respect and recognition.
I don’t think that democratic leaders only give access to journalists that follow the prescribed narrative
Something that trump would do I guess
But the dpp have been very clever with this
I heard that after the FT broke the Pelosi trip before the government, they lost access to Tsai and the government. To make it up, they had to write a puff piece on Tsai , saying what a great leader she is (apparently)
Ok, but that all says nothing factual nor evident. A country like Taiwan facing war from a monster must be clever. using.our muscle is a retarded move.
I agree freedom of the press is absolutely paramount, and interviews should be given to all sides.
What has it got to do with existential threats . This is the same logic that has made people dislike them
‘ I can do whatever I want, I’m always moral, because I’m defending Taiwan’
Honestly I don’t know many developed countries where the government acts this way towards the media
You just said trump did lol. I agree governments should interview with all sides. but strategically, it would be suicidal for Tsai to do interviews with say CCP mouth peices.
Although I lean green due to the china issue being the biggest for me. Im not a big supporter of the party in general.
DPP have had to tread carefully with the media being funded by China in instances. It’s a tricky subject as free press is important but when an enemy nation is funding media, it becomes a very tricky situation. Although we aren’t currently at war in the sense of there are military conflicts. It’s not unusual for war time governments to behave this way.
I’m talking about mainstream news outlets.
I don’t see much justification for this behavior
Yeah I mean everyone is in unison on the China issue. The kmt is fucking shit
I don’t really get what point you are making about the media. I don’t think the ruling party should be throwing their weight around (ask around) to journalists to push their party narratives in the international press. In fact I think it stinks
And it has nothing to do with threats from China
Is this for certain or speculative? I’ve not heard of this
I think the justification is clear. I agree it is sad it is needed. If china fucked off, it wouldnt be needed, and we could have normal conversations about media. but the reality is that China is going around the globe poaching our friends and allies and Taiwan needs to fight back. the fact we fight back by saying we are a free, loving, democracy blah blah that just wants respect and recognition isnt really too much to ask. Quite frankly, taiwan hahas been quite docile considering the situation.
Or, is it? How would you you fight the oppressors narrative peacefully?
to this I agree.
but it does have to with china. just because they also use it for their own political gain doesnt negate the facts of what china is doing.