2017/11/30 |
China Tightens Grip in Xinjiang amid Belt and Road
Comprehensive control of 'stability' in Xinjiang has become a heightened strategic imperative with the launch of China's Belt and Road initiative.
2017/11/29 |
Singapore further Squeezes Freedoms with Jolovan Wham Trials
Kirsten Hans spells out the innocuity of Jolovan Wham's allegedly illegal activities and the risk a creeping crackdown on freedoms poses to the future of Singapore.
2020/11/13 | Sponsored
Taiwan Sets First Creative Content Fest Dedicated to All Modes of Creativity
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic might have paralyzed global travel but that has not stopped Taiwan from flexing its muscles and putting its film and entertainment content on the world stage.
2017/11/29 |
Cheng Hsing-tse: Finally Free from Death Row's Shadow
Cheng Hsing-tse reflects on a decade living with the prospect of imminent execution after his exoneration and liberation from death row.
2017/11/29 |
Lee Ming-che's Sentence Chills Taiwan NGOs
Lee Ming-che's sentencing to five years in prison in China for the crime of 'subversion' has had a marked chilling effect on the actions and communications of Taiwan's NGOs. The case also suggests Taiwan's wider population faces an insidious dilemma: whether or not to self-censor.
2020/11/13 | Sponsored
TAICCA Initiatives Help Taiwanese Content Ride Cultural Wave to Global Distribution
In July, TAICCA initiated the First Mile program, linking publishers, scriptwriters, and investors for the Print-to-Screen Adaptation Content Development Plan to boost TV and film production in Taiwan. The program extends to the 2020 Taiwan Creative Content Fest.
2017/11/27 |
OPINION: Hanyu Pinyin Should Not Be Political, Kaohsiung
Eryk Smith rails against the unconventional spellings that plague Taiwan's southern streets.
2017/11/26 |
South Korea Knows Shockingly Little about the North
Given the urgent demand for North Korean expertise, why are potential treasure-troves of information being ignored?
2018/10/05 | Sponsored
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Board of Science and Technology Promote Innovation Sandbox Together to Demonstrate Government Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; MOEA Hosts “2018 Innovat
Directed by the Office of Science & Technology, Executive Yuan and hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the 2018 Innovation Sandbox Exchange Forum was hosted at NEO Studio, Taipei on October 3rd. Audrey Tang, Minister without Portfolio of the Executive Yuan, Zse-hong Tsai, Executive Secretary of the Office of Science & Technology, and Wellington L. Koo, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission were all invited to attend. The Forum hopes to make innovation sandbox an important mechanism amid a comprehensive innovation entrepreneurship environment, as well as a driving force for innovation development in Taiwan.
2017/11/24 |
Yes, 'Death by Overwork' Is a Real Thing in Taiwan
Taiwan may experience death by overwork on similar levels as in Japan.
2017/11/24 |
CARTOON: The Public Calls for 'Justice'
Tens of thousands of Taiwanese citizens signed a petition to introduce flogging as a punishment for some crimes. Is this a serious proposal or a frustrated mob venting their anger?
2016/05/06 | Sponsored
Tired of all the Secret Spots in Taiwan? Come Broaden Your Horizons!
Since the trial operation of the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum began, the daily free admission of 1,000 visitors has increased to 1,750 visitors. The number was even bumped up to 5,000 visitors during spring break...
2017/11/23 |
The Migrant's Hometown
A Taiwanese and an Indonesian family reconnect in the Javanese countryside.
2017/11/22 |
Is the 'Zero Car Growth' Policy Uniquely Singaporean?
While cities across Asia are struggling to cope with rising car ownership, Singapore has quietly capped its automotive growth.
2017/11/22 |
Don't Let Taiwan Draw the Short Straw on Sustainability
Regulating single-use straws would put Taiwan on the map for having advanced environmental policy ahead of any other country in the region.
2017/11/21 |
Has Taiwan’s ESL Market Hit a Tipping Point?
Taiwan's English industry is hitting a barrier — a lack of kids.
2017/11/17 |
Behold the Sea Goddess: Matsu Worship, Tourism and Cross-Strait Relations
Long banned, worship of Matsu is making a comeback in China under official auspices.
2017/11/16 |
Can We Pull Taiwan Out of Its Identity Crisis?
Taiwan aspires to be the global innovation hub of Asia while driving globally-minded talent away with low salaries and conservative work cultures. How can current globally-minded talent battle disillusionment?
2017/11/16 |
For Six Countries, Facebook's ‘Explore Feed’ Experiment Taking Its Toll on Media, NGOs and Political Groups
This experiment has drastically reduced the number of visitors and engagements of Facebook pages.
2017/11/14 |
Taiwan Cannot Develop Renewable Energy While Secretly Subsidizing Fossil Fuels
Taiwan's government claims that they eliminated electricity subsidies, but they really just hid them from public scrutiny.
2017/11/14 |
Goodbye Confucius, Hello Matzu: Is Taiwan Becoming a Chinese-Language Education Hub?
Taiwan's political environment is making it more attractive for international students.
2017/11/14 |
Global Climate Summit Dominated by Budget Cuts, Red Tape
Many grants promised to countries to help combat climate change have been swapped out for loans.