Director General David Cheng-Wei Wu and Mrs. Wu Attended Sydney Screening of “Life’s Good” in Memory of Prof. Chwei-Liang Chiou, Taiwan’s Democracy Advocate
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To commemorate Professor Chwei-Liang Chiou, a pioneer in promoting Taiwan’s democracy abroad, the Taiwanese Institution of Australasia and Macquarie University co-hosted a screening of Life’s Good on October 30 at Macquarie University’s Sydney campus, with remarks by Professor Julian Droogan and moderation by Professor Mayfen Kuo.
Directed by Lih-Kuei Chen, the documentary took three years to complete and traces Professor Chiou’s lifelong dedication to democracy—from Taiwan’s martial-law era to his decades of civic engagement in Australia. Through his personal letters and reflections, the film portrays his deep belief in freedom, social participation, and the democratic values that connect Taiwan and Australia.
In his remarks, Director General Wu highlighted that the people of Taiwan are the true authors of their nation’s history, and that civil society has always been a key force in advancing democracy. He described Professor Chiou, who called himself a “stubborn democrat,” as someone whose legacy continues to inspire the defense and renewal of Taiwan’s democratic spirit.
