Opinion
Children on the Run: Queer Reorientation in Hirokazu Koreeda’s Kaibutsu
Through its use of nature imageries and vast landscapes, Kaibutsu evokes a reorientation of queer identities for the two innocent boys Minato and Yori .
Can China-Philippines Tensions Lead to Regional Conflict?
This collision between a Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply boat, along with previous incidents, escalates tensions between China and the Philippines and poses a risk for regional conflict in the disputed South China Sea.
Taiwan and India：Strategizing the Relations
India has been regarded as one of the major partner countries under Taiwan’s New Southbound Policy. From the Indian perspective, prospects of India-Taiwan relations have never been better. Immense potential in these bilateral relations needs to be developed further.
‘The Boy and the Heron’ Is Dazzling, If Somewhat Unhinged
A young boy learns through adventures in a fantastical Studio Ghibli world that grief can’t be escaped. The arbitrary worldbuilding is part of the point.
Myanmar’s Military Reaches Into Migrant Pockets
Recent orders issued by Myanmar’s junta will result in higher costs and lower disposable income for migrant workers.
Phihong Technology Selected to Support Shell Groups Global EV Charging Expansion
Phihong Technology, a global supplier of power products and EV charging stations, has been selected by Shell, one of the world's largest oil and gas companies, to support their continued expansion into the global EV charging market.
Survey: South Korea’s LGBT Community Faces a Hurdled Road to Same-Sex Equality
A recent survey showed broad opposition to same-sex marriage in South Korea, with age and political affiliation playing a role and the lasting power of Protestants in the country.
Branagh’s Poirot Finally Shines in ‘A Haunting in Venice’
A Haunting in Venice elevates well-worn genre tropes with exceptional casting and filmmaking flair to create a satisfying experience.
New Southbound Policy: The Role of the Yushan Forum
Yushan Forum fills a critical gap in generating fresh foreign policy ideas and implementing the same, and thereby serves as a strategic platform to get a wholesome perspective from the New Southbound Policy countries.
Consumer Price Should Be the Only Determinant of Minimum Wage
Taiwan's minimum wage has become a key issue in the presidential election.Instead of using indicators such as per capita GDP, household consumption, and profits to determine minimum wage, research shows that faster wage growth boosts the macroeconomic environment and firm profitability.