Esprit journal's April issue examines Taiwan as 'archipelago of possibilities' through multiple perspectives
The April 2026 edition of Esprit includes a feature titled "Taiwan, the archipelago of possibilities," curated by Jean-Yves Heurtebise from Sun Yat Sen University. This dossier examines Taiwan as an example of democracy, civil society, cultural innovation, and technological advancement. Heurtebise posits that Taiwan challenges the notion that authoritarianism is necessary for Chinese modernity. Contributions comprise insights from Tanguy Lepesant on Taiwan's strategic significance, Paul Jobin on the semiconductor sector, Vincent Rollet on the nation’s COVID-19 measures, Gwennaël Gaffric on modern literature, and Corrado Neri on immersive technologies. Heurtebise also notes Taiwan reflects Europe’s strategic uncertainties. Additionally, the issue features an editorial by Anne-Lorraine Bujon and discussions on civilization concepts and the Epstein affair. It was highlighted in RFI's Idées magazine on April 19, 2026.
Key facts
- Esprit journal's April 2026 issue features dossier "Taiwan, the archipelago of possibilities"
- Dossier coordinated by Jean-Yves Heurtebise of Sun Yat Sen University
- Taiwan presented as combining democracy, civil society, cultural creativity, and technological innovation
- Multiple expert contributions analyze strategic, economic, pandemic response, literary, and technological aspects
- Heurtebise argues Taiwan counters notion that Chinese modernity must be authoritarian
- Dossier suggests Taiwan serves as mirror for Europe's strategic hesitations
- Issue includes editorial by Anne-Lorraine Bujon on war information
- Featured in RFI's Idées magazine on April 19, 2026
Entities
Artists
- Jean-Yves Heurtebise
- Pierre-Edouard Deldique
- Anne-Lorraine Bujon
- Tanguy Lepesant
- Paul Jobin
- Vincent Rollet
- Gwennaël Gaffric
- Corrado Neri
- Lim Giong
- Dungi Sapor
- Tjaka
- Jieh
Institutions
- Esprit
- RFI
- Sun Yat Sen University
- Idées magazine
Locations
- Taiwan
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Europe