中文內容

近年來，威權國家將其影響力伸展到國界之外，不僅對身在海外的本國公民構成風險，也危及其他國家境內的個人。值得注意的例子之一，是許多旅居海外的台灣人，在國籍或稅務紀錄上因政治上的「一中原則」而被標示為「中國人」，或將台灣列為「中國的一個省份」。這類看似例行的行政作業，實際上可能使個人暴露在被威權政體鎖定與打壓的風險之中。

李明哲先生正是威權國家跨國鎮壓對個人影響的具體例子。他於 2017 年至 2022 年間因被控「顛覆國家政權罪」而遭中國監禁五年，返台後持續投入非政府組織工作，推動民主與人權。他的經歷突顯了威權國家跨境行動對個人自由與安全的直接後果，也說明了在國際間持續為民主價值發聲與倡議的重要性。

在這場演講中，李明哲先生將分享他的親身經歷與觀察，說明威權國家的跨國鎮壓如何在全球範圍內侵蝕與破壞人權。他的案例同時顯示，當政治壓力與各國的行政決策交織在一起時，海外社群所面臨的風險如何被進一步放大。

English Content

In recent years, authoritarian states have extended their influence beyond national borders, posing risks not only to their own citizens abroad but also to individuals in other countries. A notable example involves many overseas Taiwanese being labeled as Chinese, or Taiwan as a province of China, in nationality or tax records due to the political “One China Principle.” Such administrative actions, though seemingly routine, can place individuals at risk of authoritarian targeting.

Mr. Lee Ming-che exemplifies the human impact of transnational repression. Imprisoned in China from 2017 to 2022 on charges of “subversion of state power,” he has since returned to Taiwan and actively engaged with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to promote democracy and human rights. His experience underscores the direct consequences of authoritarian cross-border actions and highlights the importance of international advocacy for democratic values.

In this speech, Mr. Lee will share his personal experiences and observations, illustrating how authoritarian states’ transnational repression undermines human rights globally. His case also demonstrates the broader risks faced by overseas communities, particularly when political pressures intersect with administrative decisions in host countries.

李明哲 (中文)

跨國鎮壓對個人造成影響的典型案例。他於 2017 年至 2022 年間因被控「顛覆國家政權」而遭中國監禁；返台後，他持續投入非政府組織工作，推動民主與人權。他的經歷凸顯了威權政體跨境行動所帶來的直接後果，也顯示國際間民主倡議的重要性。

Lee Ming-che (English)

Lee Ming-che exemplifies the human impact of transnational repression. Imprisoned in China from 2017 to 2022 on charges of “subversion of state power,” he has since returned to Taiwan and actively engaged with Non-Governmental Organizations to promote democracy and human rights. His experience underscores the direct consequences of authoritarian cross-border actions and highlights the importance of international advocacy for democratic values.