Linda van der Horst

Linda van der Horst holds a Master’s degree in Modern Chinese Studies from the University of Oxford and has spent considerable time living in Taiwan and China. She is currently training to be a lawyer

The new journalism outfit that is shaking up Hong Kong’s establishment media

Launched in the wake of the city’s Occupy protests, Hong Kong Free Press aims to “shine a light in dark places”.

By Linda van der Horst

/ 28 Sep 2015

China’s leftover women: an interview with Leta Hong Fincher

Chinese women face a resurgent crisis of gender inequality, argues Leta Hong Fincher in her new book Leftover Women. She talks to openDemocracy about the future of feminism under socialist neoliberalism.

By Linda van der Horst and En Liang Khong

/ 21 Apr 2014

Occupying the Taiwanese parliament

This could be the last straw that broke the camel’s back.

By Linda van der Horst

/ 21 Mar 2014

No confidence: protests over land grabbing in Taiwan

The ongoing protests in Taiwan over the land grabbing of rural farmland by the government have experienced a recent, rapid escalation. The Taiwanese government’s current reactive policy-making is providing a masterclass in disastrous public relations.

By Linda van der Horst

/ 21 Aug 2013

The veil of secrecy: abuse in the Taiwanese military

This month has seen up to 250,000 Taiwanese protesters demand greater military transparency. Pressure on the Taiwanese government to investigate the problem of abuse within the military is reaching a critical point.

By Linda van der Horst

/ 6 Aug 2013