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.
2021/06/02 |
How Taiwan’s Cram Schools Have Struggled to Adapt
When Taiwan went on semi-lockdown, many cram schools moved to remote learning. The process, many teachers report, has not been as smooth as it could have been.
2021/04/15 |
Two More Taiwan’s Indigenous Languages Available On Wikipedia
Atayal and Seediq joined the Sakizaya language in the growing ranks of Indigenous languages that have become available in the online encyclopedia.
2021/02/26 |
A Rural Taiwanese School Cycles To Stay Alive
A primary school in Yunlin, one of Taiwan’s poorest counties, fights to stay open as Taiwan’s population shrinks.
2021/02/24 |
With Confucius Institutes Shuttering Across US, Can Taiwanese Teachers Fill the Gap?
Taiwanese teachers of Mandarin are in high demand in the U.S., but opinions vary over whether they can fill the gap left by Chinese teachers.
2021/02/23 |
For Better Relations with India, Taiwan Must Support Indian Students
Supporting Indian students in Taiwan is key to the broader success of India-Taiwan relations and the New Southbound Policy. There is more the Taiwanese government can do.
2021/02/11 |
Taipei American School Students Plan Economics Hackathon
EconHacks is a 24-hour online financial literacy hackathon organized by students at the Taipei American School. It will be held across the world beginning at 12 p.m. Taipei time on February 13.
2021/01/29 |
Taiwan Can Reclaim Its Place as a Center of Mandarin Education
The decline in American students in China is a unique opportunity for Taiwan to reclaim its place as a center for Chinese language studies and organically deepen relations with its most important ally.
2020/12/02 |
Taipei American School Students Develop Effective At-Home Viral Test Kits
Students from the Taipei American School iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machines) team have recently created a diagnostic test that can be adapted to any viral infection.
2020/11/16 |
International Students Can Stem Decline Facing Asian Universities
East Asian universities face a long-term demographic crisis, risking gains in competitiveness made over recent years. Attracting students from abroad may be the solution.
2020/08/28 |
The Pay in Taiwan Is Too Damn Low
Taiwan’s minimum wage is not just lower than the international standard. Its rate of growth has lagged.
2020/08/03 |
Taiwan Debate Team Scores Historic Result at International Championship
Team Taiwan placed 11th after making it to the quarterfinals at the 2020 World Schools Debating Championships.
2020/06/23 |
Are We Ready for Higher Education to Go Remote?
Graduating from college while taking remote classes was not just a drain. It made clear the transformative power of campus life.
2020/06/01 |
On US College Campuses, Student Groups Call for Closure of Beijing-Funded Confucius Institutes
An open letter from two major U.S. college political organizations has called for the closure of Confucius Institutes, citing the threat the institutes pose to academic freedom.
2020/04/13 |
OPINION: Recent Death Penalty Execution Undermines Taiwan's International Reputation
A recent execution threatens Taiwan's international goodwill efforts during Covid-19.
2020/03/24 |
Singapore Bucks Virus Trend as Schools Reopen
Facing the prospect of economic crisis, Singapore re-opens its schools.
2019/12/18 |
What Chinese Citizens Think of China's Social Credit System
Contrary to what many in the West think, many Chinese citizens appreciate the social credit system for instilling a sense security and certainty in the society.
2019/12/11 |
The Disparity in Asia's Education Systems Will Limit Regional Development
While East Asia countries top education performance, Southeast Asia is struggling to catch up. An aging population and gap with Southeast Asia might mark down the whole region.