All Hands Taiwan Aims to Help Foreign Professionals, One Event at a Time
On paper, Taiwan is an extremely attractive destination for expatriates. So why do so many arriving expats in Taiwan struggle to find employment outside of working as English teachers?
Can the KMT Reclaim the Legislature in the 2020 Taiwan Elections?
Taiwan’s January elections are just around the corner. Can the DPP hold their majority, can the KMT reclaim control, or will third parties dash both their hopes?
Taiwan’s LGBT Cinema Thrives as It Celebrates Marriage Equality
Taiwan’s LGBT-themed arts, culture and cinema continues to blossom in the wake of May’s historic same-sex marriage law, writes the CEO of LGBT-focused streaming service GagaOOLala.
Over 200,000 Celebrate Equality as Taiwan Hosts Asia’s Largest Pride Parade
Organizers said over 200,000 people attended Saturday’s LGBT Pride parade in Taipei, held months after Taiwan became the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
New Immigrant Languages Added to List of Required Languages in Primary Schools – Why are Some Parents Up In Arms?
The 2019 curriculum guidelines for Taiwanese elementary schools have been expanded to include seven Southeast Asian languages, the mother tongues of many recent migrants to Taiwan, on the list of required courses. The initiative, a world first, has come under fire from some parents.
Combatting China’s Encroaching Influence in Taiwan: Interview with Karen Yu
We interview DPP Legislator Karen Yu on the Foreign Influence Transparency Act, aimed at tackling infiltration of China’s agenda in Taiwan.
Reagan’s Memo and its Prequel on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Reagan’s memo and the prequel in his note continue to direct US policy and assure Taiwan. In turn, Taiwan remains obligated to give assurances about transforming its military for new asymmetric warfare to deter and defend against China’s growing threat.
Taiwan’s New Box Office Hit ‘Detention’
Set in Taiwan’s White Terror period, the film “Detention” was adapted from the survival horror video game of the same name. It grossed over NT$100 million in its first week in theaters. What has made it such a big draw?
A Preliminary Assessment of the Taiwanese Public’s Views on Diplomatic Recognition
Taiwanese perceptions of maintaining diplomatic recognition are influenced by views of China and concerns about aid requests from recognizing countries, with little variation by party. However, party identification largely explains who the public blames for recent diplomatic losses.
Will Taiwan’s Inequality Hinder Its Digital Transformation?
Taiwan has been able to develop the economic potential of its digital sector, such as by attracting international digital companies to invest. But are there adequate plans to address the social aspects? Does the population as a whole in Taiwan also have adequate access to not only digital tools, but the digital skills and social circumstances necessary to benefit from Taiwan’s digital plan?
New Strategies Needed to Counter Taiwan’s Proposed Abortion Referendum
A national referendum to ban abortion in Taiwan after the eighth week of pregnancy was recently proposed by Christian group Shofar Community Alliance. This sparked debate, along with disbelief and outrage, in civil society and among medical professionals.
Is There a ‘Domino Effect’ Behind China Poaching Taiwan’s Diplomatic Allies?
The diplomatic relationship between Taiwan and the Solomon Islands has come to an end, while Kiribati is the second nation in the Pacific to break ties with Taiwan in less than one week. However, is this evidence of a “domino effect” of Pacific countries choosing to break ties with Taipei and cozy up to Beijing?