Taiwanese Music and the World: Interview with FireEX
They’re not like anyone else. They are FireEX (滅火器), an indie band that has become a symbol for youth empowerment and activism in Taiwan.
Soft, Plastic, Love: Taiwan Uniquely
Each week, we tell you just three things from Taiwan. It’s a quick and unique way to connect with the society and culture of this quirky and cozy little spot in Asia.
The Witches of Beitou: Folklore, History, and Taiwanese Superheroes
The online comic “Pataauw: The Witches of Beitou” follows seven girls living in Taipei–ordinary cosmopolitan ladies, except that each of them carries indigenous ancient powers.
A New Beginning in Taiwan
Chieh-Ting Yeh is the co-founder of Ketagalan Media. After working in think tanks and political parties in London and Taipei, he earned his law degree from Harvard. He has been a long time thinker of Taiwan's history, politics, and nationalism. He is currently...
台灣與世界再接軌—小說、電影,金屬樂
文化是一個國家在國際社群尋求身份認同時重要的工具之一,近來隨著美國文化在亞洲的影響力一點點崩解,對於在國際上被孤立、主權不被承認的台灣而言,無疑開啟了新契機。
A Gay Pastor in Taiwan Bridging LGBT and Christian Communities
Taiwan’s Christian community has been more vocal and visible than ever in the past 18 months, as the topic of marriage equality continues to be at the center of social discussion. Making up roughly 4.5% of the total population, the conservative factions within the...
Taiwanese Music on the World Stage: Mia Yen and Taiwanese Waves
In the summer of 2016, some 4,500 people in New York were introduced to Taiwanese music, possible because of Ms. Mia Min Yen, the founder and organizer of Taiwanese Waves.
為台灣揮拍:看莊吉生將網球與台灣融入生活中
身為台裔美國人的莊吉生,一直以來都想用網球幫助台灣。在台灣待了幾年後,他不僅更能欣賞台灣文化,也更希望能用他的世界排名增加台灣在國際的能見度。
回顧台灣婚姻平權的漫長之路
即使同性婚姻合法化,運動也不會就此停止。唯有繼續發聲,才能使同志被看見、聽見。他相信,若能有更多理性的討論,將會有效幫助同志面對在台灣的反對聲音。
Plastico: Turning Plastic Bags Into Lifestyle Goods
Plastico, whose recycled plastic vessels were selected for the Golden Pin Concept award this year, has already garnered a strong online community with its concept.
Hard Cider & Hardware: How Taiwanese Startup Alchema is Making it in America
When asked what Taiwan looks like in the eyes of Americans, Chang says potential customers have a limited scope of what the country he calls his home entails.
What is Left of Taiwan After Panama? A Lot
That Taiwan upholds its belief in the values of freedom and democracy is already recognised by the like-minded groups, particularly the non-governmental agencies, in the international community.