Coffee and Taiwan: Trends, Opportunities and Soft Power Potential
What does a £17.50 bag of Taiwanese coffee in London suggest about the potential soft power of Taiwan’s coffee industry?
Is Taiwan Overly Anxious About the US Election?
Passions run high in Taiwan over the US presidential election. But should the level of anxiety be this high for an election that most in Taiwan have no vote in?
Representing the Underrepresented at Taipei Pride 2020
This year, Taipei Pride Parade will have its first float to represent the queer Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community.
Taiwan’s College Campus Reacts to US Election
We interview students and faculty on a college campus in Taiwan to see how the Taiwanese public may be thinking about the US presidential election.
Golden Melody Awards 2020 – Best Mandarin Album
Finally our prediction for the Best Mandarin Album: will it be “Spaceman”, “Juvenile A”, or one of our secret Notable Exclusions?
Taiwan Fishing Fleet Catch Added to US Forced Labor List
The US listed Taiwan-caught fish as forced labor goods, which may force action to curb abuses on the Taiwanese fishing fleet, the world’s second largest.
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 But the live action version caricatured outdated orientalist values, a disservice to Chinese audiences.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.