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.
2021/01/29 |
Taiwan Mishandled a Hospital Outbreak During SARS. The Government Learned From It
Taiwan's government, having learned a painful lesson from the Hoping Hospital lockdown, is dealing with the cluster infection at the Taoyuan hospital cautiously in order to prevent the history from repeating itself.
2021/01/29 |
Why the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) Conflict Should Matter to Taiwan
The way that the world reacts to Azerbaijan’s attempt to recover Nagorno-Karabakh represents a test case for how the world might respond to a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
2021/01/28 |
Taiwan’s Largest Podcast Platform SoundOn Acquired by Singapore-Based Investment Firm
SoundOn is one of the biggest beneficiaries of Taiwan’s burgeoning podcast-listening population.
2021/01/28 |
Why an American Digital Nomad’s Tweet Sparked Outrage Among Indonesians
An American woman living in Bali during the pandemic angered the Indonesian public by seemingly inviting foreigners to the island despite a travel ban. Here are some of the factors that fueled the outrage.
2021/01/28 |
“Heaven on Fourth” Arrives in Taiwan Amid Controversy and Tragedy
Taiwanese artist Huang Po-Chih’s installation comes to Taipei’s Double Square Gallery as the latest contribution to the mythicization of Chinese American sex worker Song Yang.
2021/01/28 |
As China’s Gig Economy Booms, Concerns Grow Over Worker Protections
A Chinese food delivery worker set himself on fire to protest unpaid wages. With spotlight on their working conditions, China's gig workers are unlikely to get the legal aid to defend their rights.
2021/01/27 |
Siri Is Learning Taiwanese
Apple is hiring an engineer to program Siri to “speak” Taiwanese.
2021/01/27 |
Klook Defies Travel Slowdown, Raises US$200 Million Series E Funding
Travel booking startup Klook has raised a US$200 million Series E round to focus on staycations and digitize the tourism industry.
2021/01/27 |
From Victims To Villains: Singapore’s War on Drugs
Singapore’s War on Drugs posture has lasted for decades. It’s time for a different approach.
2021/01/27 |
Japan’s Hemp Business Wants To Distance Itself From Image of Narcotics
For centuries, hemp was grown across Japan and used in cuisine, clothing, and traditional rites. It suffered an image problem during the post-war years and has not fully recovered.
2021/01/26 |
Chinese-Australian Cartoonist Badiucao Walks a Fine Line To Avoid Being Politically Hijacked
Chinese dissident cartoonist Badiucao finds it increasingly difficult to make his voice heard in Australia.
2021/01/25 |
Singapore’s Government Says Workers Are Pulling Ahead. Here’s What They Won’t Say.
Last week, a Singapore government minister said that the wages of lower-income and median-income Singaporeans have increased in the last 10 years. But when we compare Singapore with other wealthy, advanced countries, the situation does not look so rosy.
2021/01/25 |
Beijing’s “Wolf Warriors” Score Own Goals
An online spat over the origins of kimchi shows the Chinese Communist Party has made people at home hungry for news of China’s dominance.
2021/01/22 |
Philippines: Armed Forces University Ban Canceled
The Philippine government has canceled a long standing agreement that barred armed forces from entering the country’s leading university, University of the Philippines.
2021/01/22 |
Plan for Digital ID Card Suspended Amid Controversy
A plan to issue digital identification cards in July was suspended until a special law has been established to govern the matter.
2021/01/22 |
Japan To Cancel Tokyo Olympics — Report
A member of Japan’s ruling coalition has said the Games will have to be canceled, according to a British newspaper. The Olympics is due to start in July, but 80% of the Japanese population are against hosting the event.
2021/01/21 |
Lost Hiking In Taiwan? Test Your Survival Skills
Test yourself to see if you know how to handle getting lost while hiking in Taiwan.