Transitional Justice in Taiwan: A First Step But Still a Long Way to Go
The recently passed bill is a step forward, but we should not lose sight of the bigger picture of what transitional justice truly represents in Taiwan.
Taiwanese Diabetes Management Startup Raises Series B: Health2Sync
With around 60 percent of the world’s diabetes patients living in Asia, there is an urgent need for advanced diabetes management and tracking services. Health2Sync, a startup headquartered in Taiwan, which provides a multifunctional mobile app for patients to track...
Lone Star Dreams: Taiwanese American Startup Accelerator STEEP!
An Austin, Texas based Taiwanese American accelerator is stepping up to extend both mentorship and monetary support to budding Taiwanese startups overseas.
Labor Law Amendments Rushed through the Committee while Protesters Blocked Streets Outside the Legislature
A day after protesters from labor rights groups staged a satirical religious style demonstration outside the Executive Yuan, DPP initiated their second attempt to pass the draft amendments to the Labor Standards Act through the Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene...
Photo Essay: Protesters Staged Sarcastic Religious Style Demonstration Against Labor Law Amendments
Over one hundred people took part in a satirical, religious style demonstration outside the Executive Yuan to protest against the draft amendments to the Labor Standards Act on Sunday afternoon, one day before DPP plans to stage another attempt to pass the draft...
Finding a Job in Taiwan as a Foreigner? Not So Fast
Our correspondent Emily Rolen faces first hand the difficulties of settling down in Taiwan, a worrying trend in a fast aging and shrinking population.
China’s Message with Lee Ming-che: Promote Democracy, Pay the Price
China is not only punishing Lee, but sending a message to discourage others from following in Lee’s steps in line with how harshly it treats its own people.
A Marriage of Technology and Craft: Alchema, Alchemy, and Alcohol
Taiwanese DIY cider making startup, Alchema, teamed up with one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars Alchemy last Saturday for a night of innovation and fun.
Awareness-Raising is Key to Successful Immigration Reform in Taiwan
If more Taiwanese citizens are made aware of the double standard in their laws, we will have more local support and a better chance at substantive reform.
Taoyuan, Taiwan’s Youngest City You’ve Never Heard Of
Find out what the youth is doing in Taoyuan, Taiwan’s fastest growing city. “I believe Taoyuan is the best place for youth, and that’s my vision.”
When Will Tsai Stop Being a People Pleaser and Legalize Marriage Equality?
Australia could soon become the world’s 25th country to legalize marriage equality after the result of its national postal survey shows that 61.6% of Australians support marriage equality. Australia’s prime minister Malcolm Turnbull showed his commitment to respect...
Taiwan’s Craft Beer Scene, Just Getting Started
There are now close to 30 private breweries in Taiwan. How did beer come about in Taiwan and what does the scene look like in Taiwan today?