All tagged Mainland Chinese students

On War and Love During COVID-19: An Interview with Chien-ting Lin (Part 2)

The Taiwan Gazette interviews Taiwan-based cultural studies scholar Chien-ting Lin to discuss how Taiwan’s treatment of Mainland Chinese students (lusheng) during COVID-19 can be understood in terms of war and love. Divided into two parts, this interview is the fourth piece of our special series: Lusheng in Taiwan: Contradictions and Anticipations.

On War and Love During COVID-19: An Interview with Chien-ting Lin (Part 1)

The Taiwan Gazette interviews Taiwan-based cultural studies scholar Chien-ting Lin to discuss how Taiwan’s treatment of Mainland Chinese students (lusheng) during COVID-19 can be understood in terms of war and love. Divided into two parts, this interview is the fourth piece of our special series: Lusheng in Taiwan: Contradictions and Anticipations.

From Taiwan to Hong Kong, The Lives of Mainland Chinese Nationals: ‘Representing’ vs. ‘Being Represented’

Pei is a Mainland Chinese student who has studied in both Taiwan and Hong Kong. How is she “represented” in debates in different places? What are her insights on identity politics, nationalism, and populism? Introducing the third piece of our special series: Lusheng in Taiwan: Contradictions and Anticipations.

Seeing Cross-Strait Relations Through "Lusheng" Policies: A Decade-Long Perspective

2021 marks the tenth anniversary of Mainland Chinese students (lusheng) pursuing degrees at Taiwan's higher education institutions. However, in fall 2021 China’s Ministry of Education will suspend their enrolment. How might we address the changing political economy that shapes and contests policies for lusheng? What will become of these students? Introducing the second piece of our special series: Lusheng in Taiwan: Contradictions and Anticipations.