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For Some in Hong Kong, the Next Step Should Be Independence
Jun 19

Jun 19 For Some in Hong Kong, the Next Step Should Be Independence

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

Writer Patrick Cheng speaks to his peers about the kind of political future they want for Hong Kong. For some, it’s all about declaring independence.

Simon Lau: Say Hello to China's New Model for Controlling Hong Kong
Jun 18

Jun 18 Simon Lau: Say Hello to China's New Model for Controlling Hong Kong

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

Writer Simon Lau Sai Leung says the extradition bill is the nail in the coffin for Hong Kong’s autonomy under "One Country, Two Systems."

In Taiwan, Even Farming Needs to Be High-Tech
Jun 13

Jun 13 In Taiwan, Even Farming Needs to Be High-Tech

The Taiwan Gazette
Events & Interviews, The Taiwan Gazette

With an increase of extreme weather due to climate change, the need for food security in Taiwan is more pressing than ever. Could new technologies help defend Taiwanese agriculture?

On June 4 1989, They Were On Opposing Sides. Now, They Meet and Shake Hands
Jun 12

Jun 12 On June 4 1989, They Were On Opposing Sides. Now, They Meet and Shake Hands

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

They were on opposing sides during the Tiananmen Square protests. One was a PLA soldier, the other a pro-democracy advocate. Fate arranged for them to meet in Taipei, 30 years later.

As Taiwan Marches Towards Populism, Japan Gets a Sense of Deja Vu
Jun 11

Jun 11 As Taiwan Marches Towards Populism, Japan Gets a Sense of Deja Vu

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

Veteran journalist Nojima Tsuyoshi says Japan paid more attention to the 2018 local elections in Taiwan than any other. He gives three reasons why Taiwan’s populist wave will have a big impact on Taiwan-Japan relations.

Nathan Batto: Taiwan's 2018 Election Was About Local Issues, Not China
Jun 10

Jun 10 Nathan Batto: Taiwan's 2018 Election Was About Local Issues, Not China

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

One of Taiwan's most astute political watchers dissects the results of the 2018 local elections.

Louder than Bombs: The Photo Negatives Exposing the Truth of the Tiananmen Square Protests
May 31

May 31 Louder than Bombs: The Photo Negatives Exposing the Truth of the Tiananmen Square Protests

The Reporter (報導者)
The Reporter (報導者), What's New

The Reporter interviews legendary Chinese photographer Xu Yong, a witness to the Tiananmen Square protests of 1989, and the author of the new photobook Negative/Scan.

Meet the Taiwanese Reporter who Spent 40 Days at the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests
May 30

May 30 Meet the Taiwanese Reporter who Spent 40 Days at the 1989 Tiananmen Square Protests

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

Veteran photo-journalist Hsieh San-tai received his political education during the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989. Thirty years later, he’s finally ready to show his images to the public.

Taiwan's Unjust and Uncivilized Referendum on Same-sex Marriage
May 17

May 17 Taiwan's Unjust and Uncivilized Referendum on Same-sex Marriage

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

Chen Mei-hua says Taiwan's 2018 referendum questions on same-sex marriage and gender equity were unconstitutional.

Fear Stifles Discussion for Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan
May 17

May 17 Fear Stifles Discussion for Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan

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

Chen Si-hao says the Christian church strangled the same-sex marriage debate in Taiwan. Do LGBTQ groups have any hope of clawing back the discussion space?

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.

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“Taiwan Travelogue” with Lin King: Seeing Taiwanese Literature through Translation
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Book Launch: Spent Bullets with Terao Tetsuya – The Hidden Cost of the Taiwanese Dream
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The Taiwanese Public Debates Security: Political Polarization and Deterrence (A Conversation with Professor Alastair Iain Johnston)
December 14, 2025
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New Year's Eve Street 2025: A Festive Taiwanese Celebration in Toronto
February 27, 2025
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Contextualizing Diasporic Feelings Through Literature and Art: Conversations with Sheung-King and JeeMin Kim
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“I'm tired of explaining it, so I just identify myself as Asian”: Different identities of Hong Kongers in Canada
September 17, 2024
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September 6, 2024
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"Without community, we are powerless": Fostering a Hong Kong Community in Toronto
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Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
March 27, 2023
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Placemaking and Border-crossing in Asia: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 2)
March 27, 2023
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March 27, 2023
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Researching and Collaborating beyond Conventions: A Graduate Student Workshop with Jeffrey Hou (Part 1)
March 27, 2023
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March 27, 2023
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Commentary / The Time is Up: Taiwanese Businessmen in China Facing the Centennial of the Chinese Communist Party
February 11, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)
Commentary / The Time is Up: Taiwanese Businessmen in China Facing the Centennial of the Chinese Communist Party
February 11, 2022
The Reporter (報導者)

Taiwanese businessmen in China have enjoyed the spoils of China’s economic reform and political development after Tiananmen. Doing business in China could be risky, however. It is easily affected by the profound instability of business-political relationship in China, the shifting balance of global power, and other factors. As the Chinese Communist Party celebrated its centennial in 2021, what might be the fate of Taiwanese businessmen in China?

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February 11, 2022
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A Passport And A City: The Hong Kong Families Holding onto the BNO Scheme 
July 1, 2021
Initium Media (端傳媒)
A Passport And A City: The Hong Kong Families Holding onto the BNO Scheme 
July 1, 2021
Initium Media (端傳媒)

On July 1, 2020, the UK announced the expansion of rights for BNO passport holders, arguing that the Hong Kong National Security Law is a “clear and serious” violation of the Sino-British Joint Declaration. For Hongkongers born before 1997, the BNO now offers a new "escape" route. What can the BNO inform us about the formation of Hongkonger identities and the geohistorical entanglements between Hong Kong, the UK, and China?

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June 2, 2026
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June 2, 2026
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