2022/05/21 |
“Now I Walk My Own”: Kao Chia-yu’s Path, Part 2
Kao Chia-yu frames her rise as that of a self-made actor against established forces. The story begins in her college years. This is the second part of a three-part essay on Kao and the world that made her.
2022/04/25 |
“Princess in the Attic”: Kao Chia-yu’s Path
Kao Chia-yu, one of Taiwan’s highest profile political leaders, is a constant subject of sensationalist media attention. What hasn’t been explored in depth is her background, values, and how she came to her position. This is the first part of a three part essay on Kao and the world that made her.
2021/11/04 |
Michelle Wu Becomes Boston’s First Asian American Mayor in Historic Election
A combination of big picture changes in Boston along with personal talent have propelled Michelle Wu to the mayor’s office.
2021/06/11 |
Lost Dreams of FamilyMart
Convenience stores were once a path to Taiwan’s middle class and a sign of economic transition to a service economy. But today a budding filmmaker’s experience working at FamilyMart reflects a stagnancy that haunts a generation.
2021/05/17 |
Coming Home to a Place I’ve Never Lived
On being grounded not in the dead wood of the doorframe but the rich soil of earth.
2021/04/21 |
How a Student Movement Gave Birth to Postcards of Taiwan’s Past
The postcards of Little Grass Art Academy, on the surface tributes to an older, colonial, or authoritarian Taiwan, can be traced to a radical student movement.
2021/03/03 |
For “Subtle Taiwanese Traits,” Seeing Taiwan Anew Starts Within the Community
Arising from disillusionment with the Subtle Asian Traits Facebook group, Subtle Taiwanese Traits has been a fertile and sometimes contentious ground for defining what it means to be Taiwanese today.
2020/12/18 |
Runners Gear up for the Taipei Marathon Amid Covid-19
Runners are finding solace training during a pandemic, and are humbled and excited to race on Sunday.
2020/11/26 |
What Can We Learn From Taiwan’s Quarantine Experience?
A study from Academia Sinica adds to our understanding of the psychological burdens of quarantine.
2020/11/06 |
How Taiwanese International Students Are Making This Semester Normal
Life in Taiwan has continued apace during the pandemic. But for Taiwanese international students, this time has been an opportunity to redefine their idea of normal.