2018/10/05 |
Taiwanese Fishing Vessels Fined, Suspended for Work Abuse, Shark Finning
Taiwan has acted to fine the owner and captain of a vessel involved in various labor abuses – and allegedly shark finning as well – though the punishments are unlikely to be viewed as much of a deterrent for others in the industry.
2019/01/31 |
Chinese Asylum Seekers Enter Taiwan After 125 Days Stranded in Taoyuan Airport
The two asylum seekers entered Taiwan late last night for 'professional exchanges.'
2018/12/06 |
Cabinet Says It Will Cancel Plan to Abolish Nuclear Energy by 2025
The DPP remains committed to phasing out nuclear power – but not by 2025.
2019/01/18 |
Taiwan Blasts China for Pressuring Apple, Amazon to Change Taiwan Designation
Taiwan slammed Beijing's 'brutal behaviors,' saying they show an 'evil intent' to diminish Taiwan's sovereignty.
2019/03/15 |
US Human Rights Report Flags Exploitation of Taiwan’s Migrant Workers
The report was released just after a protest against increased work hours for fishermen.
2018/08/31 |
New Zealand Accuses Taiwanese Fishing Vessel of Regulatory Breaches
Taiwan's distant water fishing industry just can't seem to get its act together.
2019/03/08 |
Has Tsai's New Southbound Policy Opened the Floodgates to Exploitation?
Recent cases of alleged labor abuse raise serious questions of whether the policy exploits by design.
2019/01/11 |
Su Tseng-chang Is Taiwan's New Premier as Lai's Cabinet Departs
Tsai Ing-wen has confirmed the appointment of Su, who served as Premier under Chen Shui-bian.
2019/03/08 |
Taiwan's High Seas Fishing Vessels Lost 13 Migrant Fishermen in February
Taiwan's Council of Agriculture says the country is ready for an upcoming European investigation. Two recent incidents say otherwise.
2018/12/20 |
Unpacking the Swift Chinese Netizen Clapback to Lil Pump's Racist Song
When Chinese netizens slide past censors to air their grievances, they're key cogs in a massive and well-oiled outrage machine.
2018/11/05 |
Migrant Workers Criticize Labor Ministry's Failure to Ban On-Site Factory Dorms
The Ministry of Labor wants to deduct employer hiring quotas by five for every worker who dies due to negligence, and by one for every injured worker.
2018/10/10 |
Taiwan Gathers to Repel China's 'Hard Power in Soft Power Glove'
Taiwanese officials and regional academics put forth responses to Chinese 'sharp power,' cyberattacks and 'fake news.'
2019/01/26 |
INTERVIEW: '10 Years Taiwan' Directors Dish on Taiwan's Future and Its Present
The News Lens caught up with '10 Years Taiwan' directors Lekal Sumi and Rina Tsou, who discussed what inspired them as directors and how Taiwan can avoid the film's dismal vision of the future.
2019/01/03 |
China Lands Chang'e 4 Spacecraft on Far Side of the Moon
The far side moon landing is the first such achievement in history.
2018/04/03 |
Lost at Sea? Taiwanese Fishery Regulation Faces Continued Scrutiny
As Taiwan’s fishing industry awaits a critical EU decision, nonprofits and NGOs call for assistance for migrant workers and improvements in deep sea regulation.
2018/03/12 |
Dancing to Break the Chain: Taiwan’s Foreign Caregivers Protest Sexual Abuse, Labor Standards
Migrant domestic workers gathered in Taipei Main Station on Sunday afternoon to fight for recognition under the Labor Standards Act, the abolition of the brokerage system, and an end to sexual harassment
2018/05/04 |
Taiwan Protests Ignite Calls for Centralized Labor, Fire Safety Regulations
In the aftermath of Saturday’s Chin Poon fire, workers’ rights and firefighter’s groups are demanding a streamlined approach to safety at industrial sites – and are calling on Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor to step up.
2018/07/11 |
Taiwan Spared Major Damage by Typhoon Maria
Labeled a Category 5 storm as recently as yesterday, Typhoon Maria weakened and turned north, relieving Taiwan of any major harm.