Predictions for Golden Melody Awards 2020 – Best Female Mandarin Singer
Our Best Female Mandarin Singer predictions for the Golden Melody Awards: Fish Leong’s The Sun Also Rises, vs. Waa Wei’s Hidden, Not Forgotten.
Predictions for Golden Melody Awards 2020 – Best Male Mandarin Singer
Spoilers ahead: our Golden Melody Awards predictions for Best Male Mandarin Singer. Wakin Chau or Wu Tsing-fong formerly of Sodagreen?
Mulan (1998) is Still a Film ‘Worth Fighting For’
Disney’s animated Mulan focused on finding oneself. But the live action version caricatured outdated orientalist values, a disservice to Chinese audiences.
Hong Kong: Understanding Beijing’s Strategic Objectives
What is motivating China’s increased grip on Hong Kong? To Beijing, it’s not a show of authoritarian power, but a reaction to Beijing’s deep-seated fears.
Taiwan: Learn From Israel
Why doesn’t the US offer the same support to Taiwan as it does to Israel? It’s pro-Israel advocacy in the US, and Israel’s commitment to its own defense, writes NTU Visiting Scholar Bill Sharp.
Taiwanese Debaters Clinch Historic Top Eight Position at WSDC Tournament
Founded only five years ago, the Taiwan Debate Union’s young debaters wins top eight at the WSDC world debate tournament.
End of an Epoch for Taiwan: The Life of Lee Teng-hui
Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan’s former president, was a microcosm of Taiwan’s 20th century history itself. He oversaw Taiwan’s most turbulent years. He was 97.
Employment Prospects for Foreign Graduates in Taiwan After COVID-19
COVID19 border controls left many foreign students stuck outside Taiwan. As they start to trickle back, many hope to remain in Taiwan after graduation.
SOAS Center of Taiwan Studies to Hold Free Virtual Summer School Event
The yearly event, which will be held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will feature a wide variety of Taiwan experts and highlight the school’s world-leading Taiwan studies program.
Taiwan Set to Host World’s Only Pride Rally on Stonewall Anniversary
Taipei will host an old school rally on Sunday to commemorate the first Pride parade and the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Is a Defiant Han Kuo-yu’s Hat Still in the Ring?
Despite being recalled as Kaohsiung mayor, Han’s actions over the past 10 days show that he has no intention of fading into the background.
‘We Cannot Get Married Here. But Our Life Is Here.’ Marriage Equality in Taiwan Is Not Equal
A legally settled family life remains out of reach for many cross-national same-sex couples in Taiwan denying Taiwanese citizens their rights under the constitution.