National Center of Photography Opens With ‘Hold the Mirror up To His Gaze’ “Hold the Mirror up to His Gaze” explores the “first page of Taiwan’s photography” in the mid-20th century. The News Lens · Mar 25, 2021
Chinese Diplomat’s Rhetoric in US Talks Creates Moneymaking Opportunities After the U.S.-China meeting in Alaska, Chinese merchandisers are feeding a wave of nationalism that the talks inspired. The News Lens · Mar 25, 2021
Four Inconspicuous Restaurants That Need No Name To Shine These small restaurants in Taipei may not have a gorgeous look, but they have been serving the same dishes for decades — and locals love them for their simplicity. The News Lens · Mar 24, 2021
Taiwan Has Raised Health Insurance Premiums. What Reforms Are Next? Patrick Ng speaks on how the country’s healthcare system will be and should be reformed after the pandemic. The News Lens · Mar 23, 2021
Belgium Stuck With AstraZeneca Jabs — and Why That Matters for Taiwan The task of reassuring the public that AstraZeneca vaccines were safe was not easy. Officials in Belgium and Taiwan have met the challenge. The News Lens · Mar 22, 2021
The Clubhouse Challenge To Digital Authoritarianism in Thailand Clubhouse seems to pose a threat to the Thai government, allowing protesters to discuss sensitive topics, including the monarchy. Authorities are threatening to block access to it after a surge in popularity. The News Lens · Mar 22, 2021
Taiwan Is Not Immune Problems of misogyny and xenophobia are, unfortunately, global. In this light, instead of evaluating the Atlanta shootings as an incident with causes rooted in distant American racial politics, we should not overlook these ideas present in Taiwan. The News Lens · Mar 19, 2021
Taiwan To Start Inoculations With AstraZeneca’s Vaccine as Early as Next Week Chen said medical workers are the first group to be vaccinated, and around 60,000 are in line to receive the jab. The News Lens · Mar 19, 2021
Hidden in Plain Sight: Secret Spots in Taipei’s Most Popular Places Here are some secret spots in Taipei's most popular areas you have probably never stopped by. The News Lens · Mar 19, 2021
Reactivating Controversial Nuclear Site Not an Option: Tsai The controversy over Taiwan's fourth nuclear power plant resurfaced due to a construction plan for a liquified natural gas terminal. The News Lens · Mar 18, 2021
An Interview With a Blogger Who Connects Myanmar and Hong Kong’s Dream for Democracy “I believe what has happened in Myanmar would echo in the minds of many Hongkongers, because our rights, our freedom, our hope for the future are also being deprived by similar institutionalized state violence.” The News Lens · Mar 18, 2021
Hostility Towards Trandgender Influencer Chiang Chia-Wen Is Unacceptable A transgender influencer's pregnancy claim ignited a debate over medical ethics, harassment by journalists, and cancel culture. The News Lens · Mar 18, 2021
Atlanta Shootings Reflect Discrimination of Massage Parlor Workers, Re-enact Imperial Violence A gunman killed eight people in the Atlanta area Tuesday night, seeming to target Asian American women and sex workers. This incident echoes imperial violence and ongoing struggles of the Asian American migrant worker community. The News Lens · Mar 18, 2021
No Saviors, No Satisfaction in ‘Promising Young Woman’ — and Why That’s a Good thing ‘Promising Young Woman’ offers up no simple answers or victories, rather the sad reality in which there is no justice without acknowledging harm. The Oscar nominated thriller is an entertaining take on a time old tale. The News Lens · Mar 17, 2021
The News Lens · Mar 17, 2021 Can US and Japan Push Back Against China in Indo-Pacific? The U.S.-Japan joint statement on China’s “destabilizing behavior” underlines the importance the Biden administration places on peace, stability, and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.
The News Lens · Mar 16, 2021 IOC Turns Down Calls for Boycott of Beijing Olympics The IOC chief opposes a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, saying it only hurts athletes.
The News Lens · Mar 16, 2021 How Well Does Taiwan Support People With Disabilities? Taiwan's medical establishment views the disabled body as something that needs to be fixed, and this discourages people with disabilities from participating in society.
The News Lens · Mar 16, 2021 ‘In The Weeds’ Zoe Lee Wins “Best Show Host” Zoe Lee, a lawyer and host of a podcast called “In The Weeds” on cannabis and its legal status in Taiwan, won “Best Show Host” at the inaugural KKBOX Podcast Awards. Her sights are fixed on the long game.
The News Lens · Mar 15, 2021 Reports: At Least 39 Killed as Myanmar Imposes Martial Law in Yangon Suburb At least 39 demonstrators were reportedly killed in Yangon’s Hlaingthaya area.
The News Lens · Mar 13, 2021 With Vaccines in Hand, What’s Next for Taiwan’s Covid-19 Response? Patrick Ng speaks on what may be the final stages of Taiwan’s pandemic response — and how the healthcare system will be irrevocably changed.
The News Lens · Mar 12, 2021 Is Taiwan’s Water Too Cheap? Currently, Taiwanese people enjoy the cheapest water in Asia, with NT$9.2 charged per unit on average.
The News Lens · Mar 12, 2021 The Tibetan National Uprising Day and China’s Tibet Dilemma This March marks the 62nd anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day. It’s also an occasion to question the intentions behind the PRC’s policies.
The News Lens · Mar 12, 2021 What’s up With Singapore’s Response To the Myanmar Coup? The Singaporean government has denounced Myanmar’s armed forces for using lethal weapons against protesters, but it is unlikely to take action against the military leaders.
The News Lens · Mar 12, 2021 Will Myanmar’s Coup Help China Influence ASEAN? China is adapting to the situation in Myanmar by making good with the military government, but ASEAN’s quiet diplomacy is likely to prevent a surge in Chinese regional influence.
The News Lens · Mar 11, 2021 Fukushima 10 Years On Few earthquakes leave scars in the environment and society that are felt 10 years on. Not, however, for the disaster that struck Fukushima on March 11, 2011.