Since the self-immolation of publisher Nylon Cheng (鄭南榕) 35 years ago, Taiwan has evolved from a country constrained by strict anti-sedition laws into a global frontrunner in freedom of speech, but nevertheless, challenges remain in terms of upholding such rights.
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