2020/12/29 |
Does Universal Basic Income Have a Home in Taiwan?
Is Taiwan's stability during the pandemic an occasion to think big?
2020/12/29 |
How American Pork Could Lead To Wider US Trade Deal With Export Powerhouse Taiwan
Taiwanese officials will lift a longstanding ban on U.S. pork imports to open talks on a free trade deal with its second biggest trading partner.
2020/12/28 |
Taiwan to Regulate China’s State-Affiliated Publications After Children’s Book Controversy
Taiwan’s government plans to amend legislation to make it clear that companies must apply for approval before publishing books associated with the Chinese Communist Party and People’s Liberation Army.
2020/12/28 |
Taipei’s Vegetarian and Vegan Food Culture
An American who started the first full vegan restaurant in Taipei wants everyone to take their first step to save the planet by enjoying plant-based food.
2020/12/25 |
China Launches Anti-Monopoly Probe Into Alibaba
The probe comes just after an IPO into Ant Group, an Alibaba subsidiary, was halted by Beijing. China said it was cracking down on companies that it could consider monopolies.
2020/12/24 |
Singapore’s Government Wants a Conversation on ‘Women Development.’ Here’s What They Don’t Want to Talk About.
It’s one thing to boost “women development” — a term with echoes of a “lean in” mentality that places the onus on women to work even harder to succeed in environments predominantly catering to men — but quite another to truly challenge the patriarchy and live up to feminist principles.
2020/12/24 |
Hong Kong Legislator Reflects on Pro-Democracy Struggle as He Seeks Asylum
Baggio Leung, a former Hong Kong legislator seeking asylum in the United States, feels pessimistic about Hong Kong's short-term future, but said he believes Hong Kongers will one day win their city back.
2020/12/23 |
Celebrating Christmas and Pluralism as an Indonesian Minority
Christmas in Indonesia this year arrives as pluralism and tolerance in the country are under attack.
2020/12/23 |
US Congress Includes Taiwan Assurance Act in US$2.3 Trillion Spending Bill
The U.S. Congress has approved a US$2.3 trillion spending package, which includes the Taiwan Assurance Act.
2020/12/23 |
How China’s State Serves the Party
Despite the vast and ongoing challenges through 2020 because of Covid-19, the Chinese Communist Party has never looked more dominant.
2020/12/22 |
Taiwan Reports First Domestic Covid-19 Case Since April
Health Minister Chen Shih-chung announced today the first domestically-acquired case of Covid-19 in Taiwan since April 12.
2020/12/22 |
Thailand Urges Tight Virus Controls for Big Holiday Celebrations
Thai government officials are mulling over new measures to contain the spread of the pandemic in the wake of a surge in cases among migrant workers. Tourism operators are bracing for an atypical holiday season and a slow recovery ahead.
2020/12/21 |
Basic Income Is an Investment in Taiwan’s Most Valuable Asset
Basic income is an investment in Taiwan’s most critical and valuable resource: its people.
2020/12/21 |
Food Sustainability in Taipei, One Neighborhood at a Time — Starting in Nanjichang
Two decades ago, a village chief in Taipei set up the city's first food bank to redistribute unused or unwanted food to those in need in the community. As people are becoming more conscious of food sustainability, he is looking to spread the revolution of “continuous food” across Taipei.
2020/12/18 |
Runners Gear up for the Taipei Marathon Amid Covid-19
Runners are finding solace training during a pandemic, and are humbled and excited to race on Sunday.
2020/12/18 |
ASEAN in the Driver’s Seat in the South China Sea
After decade-long disputes, what can we expect to see in South China Sea in the upcoming year?
2020/12/17 |
GOG Backtracks on Releasing ‘Devotion,’ Gamers Up in Arms
GOG announced yesterday that Devotion, first removed in February, will return to the platform, but it is no longer the case.
2020/12/17 |
Taiwan’s Proposed Bills To Regulate Online Content Stir Outrage
Taiwan's government announced plans to regulate content on streaming and social media platforms. The opposition Kuomintang suggested they limit freedom of speech and introduce censorship.