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Taiwan’s Political Culture As Expressed in an Absurd Ad

Brian Hioe

As old political slogans and tropes lose their cache, viral fame has become the coin of the realm for politicians and politically-minded comedians alike.

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10 Misconceptions About Raising the Minimum Wage in Taiwan

Roy Ngerng

Don’t believe the fearmongers. A low minimum wage is a political choice, not an economic necessity.

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On Taiwan’s Mount Zion, Memories of KMT Oppression Are Essential To Religious Mythology

Jordyn Haime

Mount Zion, a Protestant pilgrimage site and religious community of around 300 deep in the mountains of southern Taiwan, has an origin story deeply entangled with history and politics.

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The Origins of Taiwan’s Jewish Community

Jordyn Haime

In the early days of establishing a communal presence in Taiwan, Jews faced both reluctance toward religious inclusion and a Saudi intervention.

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Taiwan’s Wages Are So Low Because Business Profits Are Too High

Roy Ngerng

It is time for Taiwan to restore balance in the economy by lifting the minimum wage significantly. If the government does not do so, it is like asking workers to sacrifice as they struggle to afford the cost of living.

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A Belated Fight With Covid-19 Offers Taiwan an Opportunity To Build a More Equal Society

TNL Feature

Covid-19 has increased economic inequality and racial discrimination. Will Taiwan address these problems?

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