(CNA, Taipei, 17th) Pro-Taiwan independence groups held a forum today to review the policy implementation and challenges of the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) decade in power, hoping to build consensus on future actions. Scholars suggested that to overcome the predicament of a minority government, Taiwan must face its constitutional crisis, increase communication with society, and recognize that in the next decade of US-China confrontation, Taiwan's voice and status will derive from its technological and economic strength. The 'Decade 2016-2026: A General Review of the Pro-Taiwan Administration' forum was jointly organized by the World United Formosans for Independence, Taiwan Association for National Security, Modern Culture Foundation, and several other organizations. Professor Hsueh Hua-yuan, president of the Taiwan Association of University Professors, pointed out that China's rise has increased the difficulty for Taiwan to exist as a sovereign and independent nation internationally. However, he noted that since the era of former President Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan held its first direct presidential election in 1996 and became a free country, with its freedom and democracy indicators remaining advanced in Asia. Yet, the fundamental values of Taiwan's democratic constitution have not been deeply rooted and face difficulties in deepening. Regarding the challenge of a minority government, Hsueh stated that freedom of speech and misinformation in the new era have created internal tensions. Combined with Taiwan's failure to grasp the fundamental values of democratic constitutionalism, the constitutional crisis continues and worsens, highlighting a severe lack of checks and balances and defense mechanisms. Economically, despite government policies and high economic growth, the country faces issues of corporate disparity and income distribution. Chen Nan-tien, chairman of the World United Formosans for Independence, stated that in the next decade, Taiwan must have the