by The Debrief | Aug 25, 2014 | News Update, The Debrief
The Ting Hsin International Group, a Taiwanese food conglomerate that owns the largest instant noodle brand in China, is buying Taiwan cable operator CNS, which the Want Want Group almost bought in 2012 amidst protests.
by The Debrief | Aug 19, 2014 | Debrief Podcast, The Debrief
This week we look at oil in Libya, police militarization in Ferguson Missouri, and another splinter group from the Sunflower Movement. Common themes include social unrest that is deeply rooted in race and a feeling of powerlessness over the economy…
by The Debrief | Aug 17, 2014 | News Update, The Debrief
Formoshock Society’s Yoshi Liu has often differed with Lin Fei-fan and Chen Wei-ting; Liu’s goal is primarily Taiwanese nationalism and national security, while Lin and Chen emphasize procedural justice and civil rights…
by The Debrief | Jul 22, 2014 | The Debrief
China and Japan continuing to increase their international presence, anti-Israel sentiment in Taiwan over the Gaza conflict, and one year after the Dapu, Miaoli land expropriation incident.
by The Debrief | Jul 1, 2014 | The Debrief
China’s top Taiwan affairs official Zhang Zhijun visits Taiwan amidst protests, Hong Kong voters turn out to participate in a referendum and large scale street protests, renewed conflict in Iraq, and deforestation in Indonesia.