When People Disappear in China, They Also Disappear on WeChat
When Ye Jianming, former chairman of CEFC China Energy, disappeared, censors got to work scrubbing his name from WeChat.
Taiwan Takes Centerstage in Global Fight Against 'Fake News'
Taiwan is a genuine global leader when it comes to promoting media literacy and civic tech solutions to the problem of disinformation.
2019 APEC the SMEA of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Hosts Innovation Sandbox Forum
We are looking forward that through "2019 Innovation Sandbox Forum", by the mutual agitate between the representatives of experts from various countries, we could enhance the understanding of all walks of life about innovation sandbox, and continue to spread the concept and spirit of innovative experiments, promote the application and development of smart technology, thus bringing a more convenient life for the people.
China’s ‘Little Pink’ Army Is Gearing Up to Invade the Internet
Take a moment to understand the '50 Cent Party,' the 'Little Pinks,' and China's influence merchants.
McKinsey Launches North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan
The decision to base its North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan is a welcome fillip for the island's economy.
Open Innovative Sandbox! The government creates the field for experimenting innovative applications, and invites the experts, business owners, and civil community to create the future of smart life
Facing the impacts that technological innovation might bring on the industries, how should the government coordinate among the existing business owners, new players, and the consumers, update the current laws, and create a three-way win? What kind of “warm power” does Taiwan have to build a better and more convenient life for its people, and raise the international publicity at the same time?
Can China Really Build a Research Station on the Moon?
One small step for man... one giant leap for 3D printers.
INTERVIEW: Htin Kyaw Aye on Opening Myanmar to Data Transparency
As freedoms come under threat in Myanmar, various civic tech groups are trying to promote the importance of collecting, sharing and using data to get to the truth.
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.
Countering Suppression via Open Source: Lessons from Tibet and China
A civil servant with the Tibetan government in exile and a Chinese dissident talk about the role civic tech and open source plays in defending their communities from CCP hacking.
How Chinese Crypto Money Laundering Networks Enable Mexican Drug Cartels
A US Border Patrol chief says Mexican cartels have boosted their reliance on Chinese crypto money laundering networks.
The News Lens Completes Series C Funding Round, Welcomes Key Strategic Investors
The new funding will contribute to brand restructuring, technical development and international expansion.
Chinese Internet Users React After Authorities Target Citizens for Using VPNs
Netizens are worried after authorities fined a Guangdong resident for using a VPN.
Banned From WeChat: Huawei, ZTE, 'Amazing China' and 'Salted Fish'
Don't talk about Meng Wanzhou, don't talk about the US ban on ZTE, don't call Huawei a 'demon's mirror.'
Taiwan's Government Encourages Innovation through Creative Events, Regulatory Sandbox.
Taiwan’s government encourages enterprises to think out of the box and break through the restrictions on innovation. At the same time, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration promoted their innovative regulatory sandbox through creative ways at the natural gourmet banquet.
OPINION: Taiwan Needs to Keep Up With the Libra Bandwagon
Facebook is on the cusp of launching its cryptocurrency Libra, and Taiwan should prepare for it.
Chinese Internet Users Weigh In on Google's 'Dragonfly' Project
Some Chinese netizens are unimpressed and perfectly happy to keep using their VPNs.
Carrefour Brings Back the Good Old Days
Changing an industry is a step-by-step process. First we identify our customers’ problems and then improve on them. We keep improving our service because we really care about our customers’ needs. What we want is to bring back that ‘good old day’ feeling when you shop with your family in our stores.
Chinese Netizens Had a Field Day Over That Huawei Propaganda Video
Huawei has denied any involvement in the making of the video. Probably for the best.
OPINION: Taiwan Should Treat Huawei as a National Security Threat
Huawei's low-cost economic benefits are no longer sufficient for Taiwan to overlook the security risks it poses.
Think You Know Chiayi? Check Out These Fun Facts!
How much do you know about Chiayi? Let's get to know Chiayi with the city's historical and geographic background along with some fun facts!
China's Bitcoin Mining Supremacy Is Scaring US Companies & Regulators
The Trump administration is using trade war tariffs to go after manufacturers of Chinese crypto mining equipment.
Reddit Users Hit Back at US$150m Tencent Investment With Censorship Memes
Reddit users are voicing their opposition to Chinese-style censorship with memes.