自由線 FREEDOM LINE(第一期)

Freedom Line (自由線) is a newly launched e-newsletter (Issue 01, December 2025) dedicated to reporting on human rights and democratic developments in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, China, and globally. Born from the necessity to preserve truth when silence becomes the norm, the publication serves as a vital link for those resisting authoritarianism.

This inaugural issue features profound insights from prominent activists and scholars:

Lee Ming-che highlights the crucial need for human rights education, urging Taiwanese society to learn from its own history of resisting authoritarian rule to recognize and combat the everyday realities of Chinese ideological invasion.

Tseng Chien-yuan argues that democratic Taiwan and communist China are inherently incompatible, asserting that Taiwan's ultimate security relies on actively facilitating China's transition into a democratic nation.

A dedicated column on prisoners of conscience sheds light on the severe persecution of dissidents, specifically focusing on the harrowing experiences, torture, and unwavering courage of Chinese human rights lawyer Ding Jiaxi.

A guest writer provides a comprehensive overview of human rights advocacy movements across the broader Chinese region, clarifying their distinctions from Taiwan's specific geopolitical struggles.

Ultimately, Freedom Line acts as a resolute call to safeguard hard-won freedoms and continuously monitor human rights abuses.