Matthias Messmer, a professor of political science, writes in the NZZ a very interesting article on the Distinguish between China and Taiwan. Here is a brief excerpt:
corruption, both in China and Taiwan in recent months a hot topic, generally by the media of both sides discussed in detail and not, as previously hushed up. Subject to reporting the other side, the thing is of course exploited with relish and productive to highlight the benefits of their own system. Comment the Chinese have always been given with preference to everything and everyone. Also in this case, there is one significant difference: While in Beijing are the highest authorities as inviolable, in Taipei, the criticism can also make an individual's own head of state. And it does it often with a satirical undertone: "Did A-Bian is really done wrong? "are those with a pitiful voice of Chen Shui-bian personally interviewed, who programmed the ringing of their mobile phone to a personalized sequence of original speeches of the President. Twenty years ago, such pulling your leg had also not led to a hefty prison sentence.
A really welcoming to open discussion culture and the thirst of the media to scandals have not done in recent times to that which is popular on the island of succession heels of politicians grossly exaggerated. On the occasion of parliamentary debates, such beatings live with a certain regularity be seen on television, not incidentally, to the delight of those who want to promote Taiwan's image abroad. The propaganda of Taiwan had in comparison to those on the mainland have always tried to portray itself in a good light. A lack of identity in the face of international isolation has contributed to the unfavorable your information on this situation. From a national pride that the big brother almost successfully disseminated with patriotic fervor and at all international platforms, on the island is hardly felt anything.
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