2019/01/21 |
Serial Misogynist: The Dangers of Duterte's Tyrannical Crusade Against Women
Rodrigo Duterte lords over a society where, from the Presidential Palace to the streets of Manila, misogyny and violence against women run rampant.
2019/05/15 |
Thailand's 'Can Do' Bar, Run by Sex Workers, Stands for Workers' Rights and Dignity
A bar in Chiang Mai, Thailand which is collectively owned by sex workers is pushing for human dignity and rights for workers throughout the country.
2018/02/21 | Sponsored
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.
2016/10/12 |
How India Views the U.S. President Elections
Which candidate would be best for the future of Indo-American relations? An expert shares his views.
2022/07/15 |
Dignity at the Margins: Exploring Kosovo Through a Taiwanese Lens
Like Taiwan, Kosovo is a partially recognized country—but what does that mean for everyday life? When statehood falls into question, the mundane becomes less so.
2017/01/25 | Sponsored
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.
2021/06/11 |
Lost Dreams of FamilyMart
Convenience stores were once a path to Taiwan’s middle class and a sign of economic transition to a service economy. But today a budding filmmaker’s experience working at FamilyMart reflects a stagnancy that haunts a generation.
2016/05/20 | Sponsored
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!
2018/09/07 |
Closing the Gate on Ghost Month: 7 Facts You Should Know
As Ghost Month comes to a close, here are 7 lesser known facts about the 7th lunar month.
2019/09/09 |
How Should Taiwan Fix Its Broken Conscription System?
Under China's increasing military threats, Taiwan's current conscription system only requires draftees to serve for 4 months without any substantial training. How would Taiwan respond to conflicts with an undertrained military?
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...
2018/10/29 |
Know Your Rights: What to Do If You Get Into a Car Accident in Taiwan
Call 110 and file a report with the police, no matter the severity of the accident.
2019/09/19 |
Who Is Annette Lu and Why Is She Running for Taiwan's President?
Annette Lu (呂秀蓮) declared her run for Taiwan's 2020 presidential election just minutes before Terry Gou dropped out of the race, a decision that shocked the Taiwanese media and public. Who is she and why is she joining the presidential race now?
2016/04/25 | Sponsored
A Look into the Changhua Undiscovered
Did you know that Changhua is actually one of the first cities to have been developed in Taiwan?
2019/02/04 |
OPINION: EVA Air's Recent Scandals Are Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Taiwanese airlines have a long and sordid history of sexism and mistreatment of employees.
2021/04/20 |
Taiwan’s Unsuccessful Transformation
Are Taiwanese nationalism and democratization to blame for a lackluster economy? This is the main argument of Chu Wan-wen’s ‘Taiwan’s Unsuccessful Transformation: Democratization and Economic Development’.
2016/04/15 | Sponsored
Travel Taichung Differently! 10 Creative Attractions Linking Space and Humanity
Located in central Taiwan, Taichung is the perfect city for a mini-trip due to its convenient location and pleasant weather.
Artqpie CMP Block Museum of Arts More... Dali Totoro Bus Stop Feng Chia Night Market Freedom Men Art Apartments Green Ray Jukui House National Taichung Theater Natural Way Six Arts Cultural Rainbow Military Community Taichung Taichung Metropolitan Park The painted Meiren Village Tunghai Arts Street Yizhong Street Zhongxin Market
2019/01/03 |
By the Numbers: The Challenges to Building Trust Between Taiwan and China
The data shows an alarming partisan disparity in Taiwanese views on cross-Strait relations.
2019/03/19 |
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.
2016/04/07 | Sponsored
Tired of the Same Old Tourist Attractions? Take a Trip to Hsinchu and Experience the Authentic Hakka Life
Here are some fun facts about the Hsinchu Hakka culture for you to learn as you travel through the city!
2019/07/03 |
OPINION: EVA Air and the Sad State of Taiwanese Corporate Culture
Let's talk about how the EVA management reflects Taiwan's corporate culture.
2019/04/17 |
Taipei Trash and Recycling: A Quick and Easy Guide
Wondering how Taiwan's garbage and recycling systems really work? Look no further.
2016/03/25 | Sponsored
You Think You Know Yilan? See If You Can Answer These Five Questions
As someone who loves visiting Yilan, do you really know the city? Why don’t you start by seeing if you can answer these five questions.
2020/11/03 |
Who’s Taiwanese?
There is also no better symbol of Taiwanese sovereignty than its move to disassociate citizenship from Chineseness.
2019/03/18 |
Solomon Islands May Be Considering a Diplomatic Switch From Taiwan to China
Prime Minister Rick Hou’s political party has said it will review Solomon Islands relations with Taiwan if elected, raising the possibility of a switch to China.