William Yang

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William Yang is a Taiwanese journalist based in Taipei, Taiwan. A graduate of Temple University's Master of Journalism program, his work has appeared in BuzzFeed News, the Guardian, the Independent, South China Morning Post and Deutsche Welle.

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2019/06/26 | William Yang

"My Hope Has Been Reignited" – Hong Kong's Youth Reflect on Protests

Following weeks of record-breaking turnouts at anti-extradition bill protests in Hong Kong, one protest ended with thousands of protesters throwing eggs at the police headquarters while drawing graffiti on the walls as the government continued to ignore their demands. William Yang was on the ground in Hong Kong speaking to protesters as 2 million took to the streets.

2019/02/14 | William Yang

#MeTooUyghur: The Mystery of a Uyghur Musician Triggers an Online Campaign

While the international community debates the authenticity of a video of Uyghur musician Abdurehim Heyit, an exiled Uyghur in Finland kicks off a new online campaign demanding Beijing to release more evidence of the millions of others who are reportedly detained in Xinjiang’s re-education camps.

2018/01/01 | William Yang

PHOTO STORY: The Decline of Taipei's Shaoxing Community

A unique piece of Taipei is preserved forever through the lens before being buried forever.

2017/12/29 | William Yang

PHOTO STORY: Tainan's Architecture is Something Special

Tainan's focus on preserving its traditional Taiwanese architecture is a beacon of hope in an ocean of soulless modernity.