2016/05/27 |
Mining the Art of Taiwan: Calls for Taroko Gorge Protection
Taroko Gorge is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in Taiwan, but Asia Cement’s mining in the region has sparked controversies for years. As the new director of EPA recently announced that the mines should be banned by 2017, whether Asia Cement will leave Taroko Gorge or not remains a question.
2016/05/25 |
[UPDATE] Four-Year-Old Girl Killed in Random Attack in Taipei
Prosecutors have charged Wang Ching-yu, 33, with murder and have sought the death penalty.
2016/05/19 |
Lesbian Couple Criticized for Crowdfunding Wedding
A Taiwanese lesbian couple has been crowdfunding their wedding expenses that has led to a series of criticism on the Internet. While some think the couple is taking advantage of their identity, gender equality activists have been defending their intention.
2016/05/18 |
Uber Stumbling in Asia?
Despite Uber's rapid growth in Asia, a powerful Chinese rival in Didi has emerged and tension between Uber and its drivers is now on the rise.
2016/05/18 |
Taiwan Independent Music Rocking International Audience
From May 18 to May 26, “Hello Taiwan,” a music event featuring several Taiwanese independent musicians including Paramount and Dwagie, will be held in several major cities in the US. In recent years, the success of Taiwanese independent music has impressed international music enthusiasts and Taiwanese artists have become regulars in many well-known international music festivals.
2016/05/17 |
Ban on Indonesian Domestic Workers Posing Threat to Taiwan's Aging Society
Taiwan’s aging society relies highly on domestic workers from Indonesia. However, Indonesian officials are restricting their citizens from working as laborers without professional skills overseas and may pose as a threat to the long-term care system in Taiwan.