Julia Chien
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Julia Chien is a freelance writer and translator based in Taipei. She also DJs and makes electronic music under the name 味王 Wèi Wáng.
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Tales of Taiwan's Comic Artists: Persecution, Isolation and Endless Talent
Oppressed under martial law and underappreciated in their native land, Taiwan's comic artists still managed to leave their mark on the minds of millions across Asia.
Taiwan's Arts Scene Left Bereft by Foreign Talent Law
The passage of the Act Governing Recruitment and Employment of Foreign Professionals is a missed opportunity to resolve problems involving unpaid foreign artists coming to Taiwan as part of cultural exchanges. If the government is serious about galvanizing Taiwan's cultural economy, a focused discussion that addresses problems with the country's tax system is required, writes Julia Chien.