Why 'Common Law' Proposals by Taiwan's Anti-LGBT Groups Are Unconstitutional
Anti-LGBT groups in Taiwan are playing a word game to contradict the mandates of the courts, the Cabinet, and the people.
Taiwan News: Tsai Ing-wen Shoots Down Talk of Cross-Strait Peace Treaty
A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Board of Science and Technology Promote Innovation Sandbox Together to Demonstrate Government Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; MOEA Hosts “2018 Innovat
Directed by the Office of Science & Technology, Executive Yuan and hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the 2018 Innovation Sandbox Exchange Forum was hosted at NEO Studio, Taipei on October 3rd. Audrey Tang, Minister without Portfolio of the Executive Yuan, Zse-hong Tsai, Executive Secretary of the Office of Science & Technology, and Wellington L. Koo, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission were all invited to attend. The Forum hopes to make innovation sandbox an important mechanism amid a comprehensive innovation entrepreneurship environment, as well as a driving force for innovation development in Taiwan.
Taiwan's LGBT Pop Music Continues to Soar After 2018's Bitter Referendums
Taiwan's LGBT community can always turn to the country's deep Mandopop canon.
CARTOON: Voters Tasked with Cracking Marriage Equality Glass Ceiling
Voters must offer the government guidance on marriage equality.
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.
Out in Taiwan: Standing for Equality with Fashion Photographer Leslie Kee
As Pride approaches, world-famous fashion photographer Leslie Kee is casting Taiwan's LGBT community in its very best light.
INTERVIEW: Down and Dirty with Taipei Drag Star Magnolia La Manga
We talk to a Taiwan drag icon about 15 years at the heart of a vibrant scene, LGBT rights, performing with Jolin Tsai, and spreading the word to the next generation.
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.
OPINION: Same-Sex Marriage Quagmire Tests Taiwan’s Progressive Bona Fides
The Tsai administration's inaction on same-sex marriage puts Taiwan's diplomatic standing in peril.
Taiwan Hosts Forum on the Fight for Democracy in East Asia
Democracy in the region is facing an unprecedented set of challenges.
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!
A History of Harassment: Probing Indonesia's Anti-LGBT Campaign
A small legal victory does little to mask politically motivated oppression of Indonesia's LGBT community.
Social Media and the Future of Queer China
Chinese media's normalization of homosexuality in the wake of the Sina Weibo backlash only applies to those who fit Party-sanctioned identities.
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...
OPINION: Sina Weibo’s Gay Content U-Turn Was No Victory
Weibo failed to apologize for its ban on LGBT content and celebrating the reversal of its decision will do nothing to shake public apathy in China.
INDONESIA: Walking with Waria as LGBT Humiliation Accelerates in Aceh
The ongoing crackdown on expressions of LGBT identity in Indonesia has a painful human cost.
A Look into the Changhua Undiscovered
Did you know that Changhua is actually one of the first cities to have been developed in Taiwan?
INTERVIEW: Jay Lin on Taking Taiwanese Creative Content Overseas
Taiwan must improve its data curation and transparency if the Ministry of Culture is to succeed in its ambition to emulate the success of the Korean Wave.
South Korea's Slow Shift toward LGBT Tolerance
South Korean laws and attitudes towards LGBT rights are particularly conservative, but polls suggest attitudes are shifting.
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.
INDONESIA: Proposed Legal Code Could Lead to Further LGBT Repression
As long as the criminal code continues to target minority groups, Indonesia’s human rights crisis will only worsen.
OPINION: President Duterte's Same-sex Marriage Stance Flips and May Still Flop
The Philippine president's support for LGBT rights waxes and wanes, but his opposition to other minority rights groups remains consistent.
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!
Vietnam Follows Taiwan Among Asia's Most Progressive on LGBT Rights
The past decade has seen so many policy changes in favor of LGBT rights in Vietnam.
Malaysia, Indonesia Religious Groups Call for Starbucks Boycott over LGBT Support
Both Malaysia and Indonesia have seen a rise in religious conservatism in recent years.