2017/05/31 |
Emirates’ Uniform the Latest Target for Chinese Interference in Taiwan
The Dubai-based airline was ‘instructed’ by the Chinese government to ask their Taiwanese crew members to remove the Taiwan flag pin from their uniforms.
2017/05/31 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: Lesbian App Shut in China; Crackdown on Tibet Internet after Self-Immolations; Emirates Sparks Controversy over Taiwan Flag
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/05/26 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: Philippines Troops Storm City; Forbidden City Broadcast; Hong Kong Seeks Non-Chinese Students; AlphaGo Wins Again
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/05/25 |
Re-Imagining the Formosan Flag: Taiwan's First Appeal for International Help
'The difference between the two tigers is hidden in their eyes; the obverse side has undilated pupils while the reverse has dilated ones. Researchers believe this contrast is a metaphor for day and night, symbolizing constant vigilance.'
2017/05/25 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan; Jakarta Suicide Bombing Kills 5; Duterte Mulls Nationwide Martial Law
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/05/24 |
PHOTO STORY: Taiwan Reacts to Landmark Gay Marriage Ruling
Moments before and after Taiwan's top court rules in favor of gay marriage.
2017/05/24 |
OPINION: Time for Taiwan Lawmakers to Act on Gay Marriage Now
'I hope the government and my fellow legislators can face this issue directly and fearlessly, rather than avoid it.'
2017/05/24 |
Breaking: Taiwan Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
Gay rights supporters in Taiwan are celebrating today after the Constitutional Court said banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
2017/05/24 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: Chinese Student Apologizes after US Speech; Martial Law in Southern Philippines; Taiwan Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/05/23 |
Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan: The Rocky Road to Equality
Taiwan holds its breath as it awaits the verdict of the Constitutional Court hearing on same-sex marriage tomorrow.
2017/05/23 |
Q&A: Pi Square, the Taiwan Startup Rendering Animations in Real-Time
'Years ago, people didn’t understand why we wanted to do this. Now everyone wants to do it and we have it. Animators can render their images in real time and they are in high quality.'
2017/05/23 |
WeChat 'Red Envelopes' Scandalize a Student Election in Sydney
Worlds collide: A university election in Australia was marred by allegations of bribery involving a Chinese student and a popular WeChat feature.
2017/05/23 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: 141 Arrested for ‘Gay Sex Party’ in Indonesia; Thailand Bomb Blast; China Locks Up Japanese ‘Spies’
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/05/22 |
ASIA NEWS BITES: China’s CIA Takedown; Duterte Says Xi Threatened War; 150th Tibetan Self-Immolation
A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.
2017/05/20 |
CARTOON: Tough Times Ahead for Tsai in Year Two
President Tsai and the DPP are struggling to shake poor approval ratings despite Taiwan’s strong economic performance.
2017/05/20 |
PHOTO STORY: Protesters at Liberty Square Call for China to Release Taiwan Activist
A photo story of the Lee Ming-che Protest at Liberty Square on May 19.
2017/05/19 |
INFOGRAPHIC: Taiwan’s Cities are One Giant Heat Sink
If you want to keep cool in Taiwan, start growing some rice or fish.