INVISIBLE NATION | 看不見的國家
Documentary about the presidency of Tsai Ing-wen & Taiwan's democracy

Directed by Vanessa Hope • 2023 • 85 min
Film in English and Mandarin | Free Adminission

Invisible Nation is a documentary film that follows Taiwan’s first female president, Tsai Ing-wen, as she addresses the complex issues of democracy, national identity, and diplomacy in a geopolitical context marked by tension with China and broader international pressures. Drawing on access to Tsai and her administration, the film traces Taiwan’s evolution into a functioning democracy, even as it faces diplomatic challenges and external pressures. With interviews, archival material, and contextual history, Invisible Nation presents both the achievements and obstacles that have shaped Taiwan’s recent journey. It offers viewers insight into what it means to maintain democratic institutions under the strain of global politics.

This event is part of Taiwan Week 2025 (October 13–17). Learn more about Taiwan Week.

All Taiwan Week events are sponsored by the Asian Studies Department. For inquiries, please contact asianstudies@pugetsound.edu.