Daphne K. Lee

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Daphne K. Lee is a New York-based journalist covering food and culture. Shes a former editor at The News Lens International.

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2019/11/25 | Daphne K. Lee

Massive Victory for Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Parties in Local Elections

After six months of protests, a record-breaking voter turnout in Hong Kong’s local elections led to a sweeping victory for the pro-democracy camp.

2019/11/21 | Daphne K. Lee

‘Detention’: A Clichéd Salute to Freedom

“Detention” is a bold attempt to explore a sensitive topic but fails to achieve much beyond scratching the surface with its clichéd plot and didactic screenplay.

2019/11/19 | Daphne K. Lee

China Says Hong Kong Courts Have No Authority Over Face Mask Ban's Constitutionality

China's top legislature slammed Hong Kong's High Court ruling that the anti-mask law was unconstitutional.

2019/10/26 | Daphne K. Lee

Taiwan Celebrates Marriage Equality With Landmark Pride Parade

170,000 marched in Taiwan's landmark Pride parade today celebrating the country's achievement in legalizing same-sex marriage.

2019/10/08 | Daphne K. Lee

‘Weathering With You’ Is a Boring, Repetitive Cinematic Delight

Makoto Shinkai's 'Weathering With You' is a cinematic delight that also disappoints.

2019/10/05 | Daphne K. Lee

Face Mask Ban Will Only Push Hongkongers to Revolution

The Hong Kong government's face mask ban will only push the city into further chaos, as exemplified in other countries like France and Ukraine.

2019/10/01 | Daphne K. Lee

Hong Kong Police Shot Protester for the First Time on China's National Day

Hong Kong police fire the first live round at a young protester today during China's National Day.

2019/09/30 | Daphne K. Lee

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Movement Inspires 100,000 to Rally in Taipei

100,000 attended the anti-authoritarianism rally in Taipei to support Hong Kong despite heavy rain.

2019/09/16 | Daphne K. Lee

BREAKING: Solomon Islands Officially Cuts Ties With Taiwan

The Solomon Islands cabinet has voted to cut ties from Taiwan today just hours after Taiwanese government officials arrived at the island.

2019/09/14 | Daphne K. Lee

Oslo Freedom Forum Calls for Hong Kong-Taiwan Unity Against Tyranny

The 2019 Oslo Freedom Forum in Taipei focused on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement among discussions of media freedom and authoritarian regimes around the world.

2019/09/04 | Daphne K. Lee

Hong Kong Withdraws Extradition Bill, Other Protest Demands Unanswered

Hong Kong executive leader Carrie Lam announced a complete withdrawal of the much debated extradition bill, but left four out of the five protester demands unanswered.

2019/08/12 | Daphne K. Lee

BREAKING: NPP Chairman Chiu Hsien-chih Resigns

Following Freddy Lim's departure from the NPP and accusations against Kawlo Iyun Pacidal, NPP Chairman Chiu Hsien-chih (邱顯智) resigned today.

2019/08/08 | Daphne K. Lee

Hong Kong's Civil Resilience Shines Through a 'Stargazing Night'

Hongkongers had a night off from the protests and put on a spectacular light show together.

2019/08/01 | Daphne K. Lee

Freddy Lim Leaves NPP to Run as Independent

Freddy Lim leaves New Power Party to run as an independent and to support President Tsai Ing-wen in her re-election.

2019/07/29 | Daphne K. Lee

Beijing Condemns Protester Violence While Praising Hong Kong Police and Government

Beijing strongly condemns protester violence in Hong Kong and stresses the priority to restore peace in the city.

2019/05/11 | Daphne K. Lee

How Will Hong Kong's Controversial Extradition Bill Impact Taiwan?

While Taiwan looks to Hong Kong as a cautionary tale of 'one country, two systems,' its own lack of a refugee law is coming under scrutiny.

2019/04/27 | Daphne K. Lee

AIT Deems Taiwan 'Unfriendly for Innovators' Due to Uber Controversy

The American Institute in Taiwan penned a strongly worded letter opposing government plans to institute new rules which would affect Uber services in Taiwan.