Freedom of speech is a beautiful thing. From ranting about clueless politicians and their laughable policies to bad-mouthing that arrogant waiter and his lacklustre service, we Westerners have gotten very used to the idea of speaking our minds for better or for worse. However, in Taiwan, freedom of speech isn’t so free after all. Despite being one of the few true democracies in Asia, speaking your mind can have severe financial consequences, and you might even find yourself in prison for it! Whether it’s simply stating facts or childish name-calling, defamation and public humiliation are considered criminal offences in Taiwan! So, before you drop an unfavourable comment on this article,…