Tenured professor-researcher

15 years of teaching and research into the political development of Chinese-speaking societies

Numerous missions and long stays (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan)

30 years of knowledge of Taiwanese politics and society

Expertise on Taiwanese political development

Expertise on Asia (political and societal issues)

Long-time acquaintance of the President of the National Human Rights Commission and several members

Lessons on the Taiwan/China democratisation processes

Commitment to abolitionism