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

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.

3/ Tinatin Khidasheli, Chairperson of @IdeaCivic, describes how democratic language has been used to justify legislation targeting civil society in Georgia, showing how repression can appear deceptively legitimate.

2/ Martin Hála, the founder and director at @sinopsiscz, spoke about how early engagement with China seemed promising to the Czech public, but unfolded through scandals and fraudulent activities.

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-livestream Register here: dtl.tw/registration0112

📅 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/registration0112

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.

🇹🇼 Legislator @pumashen will respond by translating these international experiences into Taiwan’s context — exploring how democratic institutions and civic resilience can be strengthened ahead of 2027.

🇨🇿 Martin Hála leads the China-focused think tank, @sinopsiscz, in the Czech Republic, where a new law criminalizes the promotion of communist ideology. He will share how the Czech Republic uses legal reforms and civic action to counter extremist ideology and foreign influence.

🇬🇪 Tinatin Khidasheli, former Georgian Defense Minister and head of @IdeaCivic, brings first‑hand experience from a country where elections, laws, and media were gradually used to hollow out democratic institutions — without coups or martial law.

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. 🧵

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 ⬇️

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.