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The 228 Massacre in Alishan: “All We Have Left are Ashes and Bones”
Mar 8

Mar 8 The 228 Massacre in Alishan: “All We Have Left are Ashes and Bones”

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

The Tsou people of Alishan talk about their families’ suffering during the 228 Massacre and White Terror period.

The 228 Massacre in Chiayi: "The Airport and Train Station Were Washed with Blood"
Mar 7

Mar 7 The 228 Massacre in Chiayi: "The Airport and Train Station Were Washed with Blood"

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

The families of 228 Massacre victims in Chiayi recount the losing battle of the local militias and the senseless violence that came afterwards.

The 228 Massacre in Keelung: "Thrown in the Water with His Hands Tied Up"
Mar 6

Mar 6 The 228 Massacre in Keelung: "Thrown in the Water with His Hands Tied Up"

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

Victims’ families in Keelung and Badu recount the horrors they witnessed during the 228 massacre.

The 228 Massacre in Taipei: “Forced Into a Car, Never to Return”
Mar 5

Mar 5 The 228 Massacre in Taipei: “Forced Into a Car, Never to Return”

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

Seven decades after the 228 Massacre, survivors and relatives in Taipei City and Taipei County recount their experience and anguish.

These are the Tyrants and Robber Barons of the 228 Massacre
Feb 28

Feb 28 These are the Tyrants and Robber Barons of the 228 Massacre

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

A year and a half before the 228 Massacre, the Chinese Nationalists were busy robbing Taiwan in broad daylight.

The Graveyard at the Center of Taiwan’s White Terror Period
Feb 27

Feb 27 The Graveyard at the Center of Taiwan’s White Terror Period

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

The graves of White Terror victims at Liuzhangli were forgotten for decades. Now, preserving the site has become surprisingly controversial.

Taiwanese In the Dark on Organ Donation
Feb 25

Feb 25 Taiwanese In the Dark on Organ Donation

The Taiwan Gazette
Events & Interviews, What's New

Two University of Toronto students surveyed almost 500 members of the Taiwanese public about organ donation. Many had no idea how to do it.

The City and the City: Migrant Workers Are Getting Pushed out of Shenzhen
Feb 22

Feb 22 The City and the City: Migrant Workers Are Getting Pushed out of Shenzhen

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

For migrant labourers in Shenzhen, living in an “urban village” is the only affordable option. But now even that is under threat.

What Happened to Taiwan’s Dream of an Asian Silicon Valley?
Feb 20

Feb 20 What Happened to Taiwan’s Dream of an Asian Silicon Valley?

The Taiwan Gazette
Events & Interviews

The “Asia Silicon Valley” plan was supposed to fix Taiwan’s brain drain problem, but critics say it’s not working.

How the Uyghurs Vanished From Daily Life in China
Jan 2

Jan 2 How the Uyghurs Vanished From Daily Life in China

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

Uyghur vendors were once a staple of cities all across China, now they’ve all but disappeared, says writer Fan Zhijie.

The Taiwanese Anime Film Making Everyone Weepy-eyed for their Childhoods
Dec 27

Dec 27 The Taiwanese Anime Film Making Everyone Weepy-eyed for their Childhoods

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

In this special discussion, five authors talk about the impact of “On Happiness Road” and its ability to transport viewers to another era.

How Kaohsiung Got Swept Up in the “Han Kuo-yu Wave”
Dec 18

Dec 18 How Kaohsiung Got Swept Up in the “Han Kuo-yu Wave”

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

Kaohsiung was supposed to be a DPP stronghold. So why did Kaohsiung residents plunk for the KMT’s Han Kuo-yu in this year’s election?

Between Migrant Workers and Local Taiwanese, There Is Music
Dec 13

Dec 13 Between Migrant Workers and Local Taiwanese, There Is Music

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

Made up of five migrant workers from Indonesia, boy band “The Mandalas” is using music to bridge the gap between local Taiwanese and the country’s growing South-east Asian community.

What's Beyond the Finish Line? Countdown for Macau’s Racing Greyhounds
Dec 12

Dec 12 What's Beyond the Finish Line? Countdown for Macau’s Racing Greyhounds

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

Macau’s greyhounds face an uncertain future as the city’s only legal dog-racing course shuts down.

The Tattoos Resurrecting Taiwan’s Forgotten War
Dec 10

Dec 10 The Tattoos Resurrecting Taiwan’s Forgotten War

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

Sixty-five years ago, these Korean War POWs were determined to be repatriated to the Republic of China on Taiwan. The price was a tattoo that proved their loyalty.

Spying on the Uyghurs: A First-Person Account from a Han Chinese Student
Dec 4

Dec 4 Spying on the Uyghurs: A First-Person Account from a Han Chinese Student

Initium Media (端傳媒)
Initium Media (端傳媒), Translations

Chinese students of Han ethnicity don’t worry about getting sent to re-education camps, they fear their Uyghur language teachers will one day disappear.

Marriage Equality Is on the March at the Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade
Nov 23

Nov 23 Marriage Equality Is on the March at the Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

With the upcoming marriage equality referendum on everyone’s mind, Pride Parade-goers were asked to “vote for the rainbow”.

Why Are Taiwanese Students Choosing China for University?
Nov 19

Nov 19 Why Are Taiwanese Students Choosing China for University?

Initium Media (端傳媒)
Initium Media (端傳媒), Translations

Beijing is making it easier than ever for Taiwanese youth to study in China, but are students taking the bait?

They Used to Be Anti-Communist, But Now They Play to Beijing's Tune
Oct 25

Oct 25 They Used to Be Anti-Communist, But Now They Play to Beijing's Tune

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), Translations

The Concentric Patriotism Alliance has evolved from an anti-communist organization to become Taiwan’s most zealous supporter of unification.

Has the Taiwan Travel Act Shortened the Gap Between Taipei and Washington?
Oct 17

Oct 17 Has the Taiwan Travel Act Shortened the Gap Between Taipei and Washington?

Initium Media (端傳媒)
Initium Media (端傳媒), Translations

Chieh Chung says that the passing of the Taiwan Travel Act is not only a sign that Washington is dissatisfied with Beijing, but is also an attempt to break new ground on Taiwan-US relations.

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New Year's Eve Street 2025: A Festive Taiwanese Celebration in Toronto
Feb 27, 2025
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New Year's Eve Street 2025: A Festive Taiwanese Celebration in Toronto
Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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Distance to the truth – Reinvestigation of  migrant fisherman’s death in Indonesia, critical cross-border witness testifies
Apr 23, 2023
The Reporter (報導者)
Distance to the truth – Reinvestigation of migrant fisherman’s death in Indonesia, critical cross-border witness testifies
Apr 23, 2023
The Reporter (報導者)
Apr 23, 2023
The Reporter (報導者)
Bringing Home the Dead, From Taiwan to Vietnam
Apr 11, 2023
The Reporter (報導者)
Bringing Home the Dead, From Taiwan to Vietnam
Apr 11, 2023
The Reporter (報導者)
Apr 11, 2023
The Reporter (報導者)
Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Researching and Collaborating beyond Conventions: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 1)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Researching and Collaborating beyond Conventions: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 1)
Mar 27, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023
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Sep 17, 2024
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“I'm tired of explaining it, so I just identify myself as Asian”: Different identities of Hong Kongers in Canada
Sep 17, 2024
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Sep 17, 2024
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Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
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Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023
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No Final Goodbyes ── Pioneer of the Hong Kong “Lying Flat” Movement, Victoria Park Native Simon Lee, Passes Away
May 29, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)
No Final Goodbyes ── Pioneer of the Hong Kong “Lying Flat” Movement, Victoria Park Native Simon Lee, Passes Away
May 29, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)
May 29, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)
Taiwan’s Humanitarian Aid to Hongkongers Faces New Questions Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties
Oct 16, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
Taiwan’s Humanitarian Aid to Hongkongers Faces New Questions Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties
Oct 16, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
Oct 16, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
Be Water, Hong Kong: The Birth of the First Diasporic Hongkonger Magazine in Taiwan
Jul 1, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
Be Water, Hong Kong: The Birth of the First Diasporic Hongkonger Magazine in Taiwan
Jul 1, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
Jul 1, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
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Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Researching and Collaborating beyond Conventions: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 1)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Researching and Collaborating beyond Conventions: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 1)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Commentary / The Time is Up: Taiwanese Businessmen in China Facing the Centennial of the Chinese Communist Party
Feb 11, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)
Commentary / The Time is Up: Taiwanese Businessmen in China Facing the Centennial of the Chinese Communist Party
Feb 11, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)
Feb 11, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)
A Golden Horse Awards without China?
Mar 9, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
A Golden Horse Awards without China?
Mar 9, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
Mar 9, 2021
The Reporter (報導者)
On June 4 1989, They Were On Opposing Sides. Now, They Meet and Shake Hands
Jun 12, 2019
The Reporter (報導者)
On June 4 1989, They Were On Opposing Sides. Now, They Meet and Shake Hands
Jun 12, 2019
The Reporter (報導者)
Jun 12, 2019
The Reporter (報導者)
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Taiwan Extra and the Future of Sinophone Studies: Insights from Professor Howard Chiang
Apr 11, 2025
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Taiwan Extra and the Future of Sinophone Studies: Insights from Professor Howard Chiang
Apr 11, 2025
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Apr 11, 2025
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‘Sisters, Strangers, Friends: Queering the Political Discourse of Love’ A Talk with Ting Guo
Feb 5, 2025
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‘Sisters, Strangers, Friends: Queering the Political Discourse of Love’ A Talk with Ting Guo
Feb 5, 2025
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Feb 5, 2025
Taiwan Gazette
Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Researching and Collaborating beyond Conventions: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 1)
Mar 27, 2023
Taiwan Gazette
Researching and Collaborating beyond Conventions: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 1)
Mar 27, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023
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Between Western Theories and Asian Contexts: A Graduate Student Workshop with Minwoo Jung (Part 3)
Mar 6, 2023
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Between Western Theories and Asian Contexts: A Graduate Student Workshop with Minwoo Jung (Part 3)
Mar 6, 2023
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Mar 6, 2023
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