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2017/01/30 | Jules Quartly

Two Ends of the Celebrity Chef Spectrum in Taiwan

Famous foreign personalities like Jamie Oliver bring business expertise, but in the long run it is local master chefs like André Chiang who will carry the torch.

2017/02/08 | Dr. Willy Wo-Lap Lam

Beijing’s New Scorched-Earth Policy Against the Uighurs

The exacerbation of police state mechanisms has obviously failed to deter the growth of radicalism in the autonomous region

2017/02/16 | TNL Staff

INFOGRAPHIC: How Wide Does the Sky Lantern Clean-Up Need to Be?

The once annual event has now turned into a daily tourist attraction that harms the environment.

2017/02/27 | Sarah Karacs

Can Cantopop Make a Comeback?

'Cantopop culture is a very important part of Hong Kong identity. Over the past few years the so-called 'local conscious' has risen, but Cantopop has been in decline.'

2017/05/29 | Charukesi Ramadurai

The Uncertain Future of India’s ‘Land of Toys’

Channapatna’s wooden creations are on the brink of fading out in the next couple of decades.

2017/05/30 | Chen Ronghui

China's No-Name Models Wear 500 Dresses A Day

Showroom models embody fast fashion in China’s crowded wholesale markets.

2017/08/03 | Robert Lyons

China and the Future of Music Streaming

Given the improving IP environment, the adoption of subscription streaming, and robust mobile consumption, the music streaming landscape in China may offer a glimpse into the future.

2017/08/07 | Saigoneer

A Brief History of Vietnam's Curry

The roots of Vietnam’s curries, or cà ri, stretch across Asia back to the Indian subcontinent.

2017/12/31 | TNL Staff

TNL's Top Stories of 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, take a look back at some of TNL's best stories from Taiwan and around the region.

2018/02/15 | If Lin

INFOGRAPHIC: Your Guide to Fireworks in the Year of the Dog

Above all, don't bother filming them on your phone.

2020/07/06 | The Conversation

Rethinking K-pop Industry’s Silence During the Black Lives Matter Movement

The K-pop industry has generally tried to stay apolitical, but its expanding American fan base has encouraged some K-pop stars to express their support for the Black Lives Matter movement.

2020/07/07 | Nicholas Haggerty

Book Review: ‘Migrante’ Narrates the Exploitation of Taiwan’s Migrant Fishermen

Joe Henley has an anthropologist’s eye for interpersonal power dynamics, documenting the mistreatment of Taiwan’s migrant fishermen in his new novel, Migrante.

2020/07/10 | TNL Staff

Taiwan Film Festival in Australia Is Happening Now

Taiwan Film Festival in Australia is bringing 19 sensational titles to viewers who will be able to enjoy a taste of Taiwanese cinema from the comforts of their home.

2020/07/10 | every little d

Animal Crossing Movies May Be the Next Big Trend in Video Gaming

Beneath all the attention on eGamers and Twitch streams, there has been a rise in new professions within the gaming industry. In-game photographers, and video game directors are at the vanguard of the industries increasing focus on art.

2020/07/27 | TNL Staff

Taiwanese Indie Band Deca Joins Rolls With '2020 Canceled Tour'

Taiwan's music industry is in the doldrums because of Covid-19. But one indie band, Deca Joins, is taking the challenge as an opportunity to show the importance of live music.

2020/08/02 | Nicholas Haggerty

‘Taiwan in 100 Books’ Is Not Really About Taiwan

The observations will amuse those of the author's background. Everyone else can appreciate the book for what it is, drawing from it what they wish.

2020/08/14 | CJ Sheu

2020 Is Wild. 'Bacurau' Is Wilder.

'Bacurau' starts with a truckload of coffins spilled across the road and ends with a burial. It's a wild tale well told.

2020/08/26 | Bart Dashorst

Will the ‘Detention’ TV Adaptation Address Its Gender Problems?

The TV adaptation of 'Detention' is not just a sign of success, but an opportunity to address its troubling take on gender.