Doublethink Lab

Our new study finds that active TikTok users in Taiwan are more likely to align with Beijing-leaning narratives on cross-strait relations and domestic politics. 🧵 medium.com/doublethinklab…

5/ Full event recordings: Mandarin: dtl.tw/before2027-rec… English: dtl.tw/before2027-rec…

4/Taiwanese legislator, @pumashen, translated these experiences for Taiwan and highlighted the value of comparing lessons across countries through dialogue and projects like the China Index.

1/ At Before 2027: A Memorandum to Taiwan from Georgia and the Czech Republic, speakers emphasized that authoritarian influence rarely comes from one direction — and requires constant questioning of power, narratives, and intent.

⏰ Happening tonight: What Taiwan can learn from Georgia & the Czech Republic to strengthen democracy ahead of 2027. Registration closes at noon, but you can still catch it live on YouTube! Watch here: dtl.tw/before2027-liv… Register here: dtl.tw/registration01…

📅 Jan 12, 2026 | 19:00–21:00 (doors open 18:30) 📍 National Chengchi University 🌐 English w/ Mandarin interpretation 🎥 Public, livestreamed Seats are limited — register here: dtl.tw/registration01…

Moderated by Doublethink Lab CEO and co-founder @TTCATz, the conversation will focus on practical approaches to safeguarding democracy, countering undue influence, and preparing for challenges ahead.

Before 2027: what can Taiwan learn from countries that have faced sustained authoritarian pressure? Doublethink Lab is hosting a public discussion with speakers from Georgia, the Czech Republic, and Taiwan on defending democracy under pressure. 🧵

4/4 As @thecfhk's @frances_hui warns, time is running out. Defending journalism, democracy, and free speech must come with real consequences for repression. #FreeJimmyLai

DTL stands with @thecfhk in urging @POTUS & Congress to act on #JimmyLai’s case. At 78, the pro-democracy activist remains imprisoned for defending freedom. As Hong Kongers continue to unjustly suffer under the NSL, international pressure has never been more crucial.

Great analysis by @yangjianli001 that aligns with a pattern we’ve documented in the China Index: deeper PRC exposure often comes with alignment on Beijing’s positions, including the One China Principle. 70% of measured countries support it. dtl.tw/nr

Read more about projects supported through the China Index Regional Event Fund: lnkd.in/g6GmNunG @CSR_Institute @Sriparnapathak @ExpertForum_RO @demchronicles @celios_id

Delighted to share a recap of how our partners have been doing to support a more nuanced understanding of PRC influence. Showing students in India exploring Chinese influence operations & a UK parliamentary roundtable on safeguarding academic freedom, to name a few Link below ⬇️

Why is Xiaohongshu being banned in Taiwan? As @doublethinklab researcher Eric Hsu explains, the issues stem from the Chinese platform's lack of a communication channel with Taiwan's government.

Timely interview with our CEO @TTCATz amid Japan–PRC tensions. He breaks down what the #ChinaIndex reveals about PRC influence in East Asia and its attempts to shape how people see events and history to influence outcomes without force. dtl.tw/h6ra22

It was a privilege to host our Ukrainian partners last week. Even in the middle of a full-scale war, they continue sharing hard-earned lessons to help Taiwan prepare for hybrid threats and strengthen its readiness.