James Baron
Fisherman’s Friend? Film Festival Documentary Fails To Lift Lid on Industry Abuses
The films on migrant workers at the Taipei International Labor Film Festival represent progress. But their unrealized artistic and political potential makes their flaws all the more disappointing.
OPINION: Taiwan's 'Buhaoyisi Culture' Falls Victim to a Dickensian Curse
Empty words, false contrition: Is Taiwan, the island of ‘buhaoyisi,’ the embodiment of Uriah Heep?
OPINION: China's New 'Softy Power' Could Spell Trouble for Taiwan
Chinese emissaries are emerging as world leaders in the field of simulated falling down and whinging.
'Heartbreaking': Taiwan's Salvadorans Express Anger and Frustration at Diplomatic Rupture
Salvadorans in Taiwan reflect on their president's decision to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing.
Moroccan Chef Brings Taste of Marrakesh to Taipei
A Moroccan native makes his way in Taipei by making mouths water.
End of the Road: Will Taiwan Pick Up Britain's Tab in Guatemala?
As Guatemala goes to the polls over a border dispute with Belize, Taiwan's economic diplomacy with one of its few remaining diplomatic allies comes into question.
FEATURE: Small Town Taiwan to Hollywood: Xiluo Theater and the Lin Family Odyssey
An abandoned Japanese-era theater has a curious connection to the global film industry.
Taiwan's Female Athletes Still Fighting Institutionalized Sexism
'Almost 50 years after Chi Cheng was subjected to crude sexual objectification in Taiwan's media, there is little to suggest the narrative has progressed that much.'
Business as Usual for Chinese Panamanians Despite Taiwan Rupture
A local historian sheds light on a history of disenfranchisement.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Taipei has a Glue Sniffing Problem
'Most people are completely unaware that this is even an issue. I know this because I have seen flagrant sniffers in the middle of busy thoroughfares, their heads buried in larger carrier bags as oblivious hordes jostled around them.'