US Congress Includes Taiwan Assurance Act in US$2.3 Trillion Spending Bill The U.S. Congress has approved a US$2.3 trillion spending package, which includes the Taiwan Assurance Act. The News Lens · Dec 23, 2020
How China’s State Serves the Party Despite the vast and ongoing challenges through 2020 because of Covid-19, the Chinese Communist Party has never looked more dominant. The News Lens · Dec 23, 2020
Taiwan Reports First Domestic Covid-19 Case Since April Health Minister Chen Shih-chung announced today the first domestically-acquired case of Covid-19 in Taiwan since April 12. The News Lens · Dec 22, 2020
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Thailand Urges Tight Virus Controls for Big Holiday Celebrations Thai government officials are mulling over new measures to contain the spread of the pandemic in the wake of a surge in cases among migrant workers. Tourism operators are bracing for an atypical holiday season and a slow recovery ahead. The News Lens · Dec 22, 2020
Basic Income Is an Investment in Taiwan’s Most Valuable Asset Basic income is an investment in Taiwan’s most critical and valuable resource: its people. The News Lens · Dec 21, 2020
Food Sustainability in Taipei, One Neighborhood at a Time — Starting in Nanjichang Two decades ago, a village chief in Taipei set up the city's first food bank to redistribute unused or unwanted food to those in need in the community. As people are becoming more conscious of food sustainability, he is looking to spread the revolution of “continuous food” across Taipei. The News Lens · Dec 21, 2020
Runners Gear up for the Taipei Marathon Amid Covid-19 Runners are finding solace training during a pandemic, and are humbled and excited to race on Sunday. The News Lens · Dec 18, 2020
ASEAN in the Driver’s Seat in the South China Sea After decade-long disputes, what can we expect to see in South China Sea in the upcoming year? The News Lens · Dec 18, 2020
GOG Backtracks on Releasing ‘Devotion,’ Gamers Up in Arms GOG announced yesterday that Devotion, first removed in February, will return to the platform, but it is no longer the case. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2020
Taiwan’s Proposed Bills To Regulate Online Content Stir Outrage Taiwan's government announced plans to regulate content on streaming and social media platforms. The opposition Kuomintang suggested they limit freedom of speech and introduce censorship. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2020
Was ‘Your Name Engraved Herein’ a Missed Opportunity To Discover LGBTQ Talent? 'Your Name Engraved Herein' has catapulted Edward Chen and Tseng Jing-hua to a new level of fame, but this also may be a missed opportunity for gay representation in Taiwanese film. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2020
Chinese Diplomats’ Aggressive Twitter Strategy on Display in Australia Dispute China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian's tweet might seem to gain traction, but researchers say it is a result of China's attempt “to create an illusion of popular backing.” The News Lens · Dec 17, 2020
UBI as a Voucher: The Case Against Universal Basic Income UBI promises more choice, but it doesn't allow people to change the terms on which choices are offered. Taken with the particularities of Taiwan's financial system, UBI may not be an idea well-suited for the country. The News Lens · Dec 16, 2020
The News Lens · Dec 16, 2020 Japan’s ‘Bonenkai’ Celebrations Canceled Due To Coronavirus ‘Bonenkai’ is a highly popular year-end event in Japanese work culture. But in 2020, coronavirus has forced companies to cancel these “forget the year parties.”
The News Lens · Dec 15, 2020 ICC Rejects Uyghur Plea for Investigation of China Despite calls from exiled Uyghurs, International Criminal Court prosecutors say they will not investigate China’s crackdowns against the Uyghur minority.
The News Lens · Dec 14, 2020 Did US Election Polls Fail Again? What’s often missing from discussions of the reliability of polls is the social atmosphere in the United States and polling methodology.
The News Lens · Dec 14, 2020 Indonesia: Police Arrest Top Militant Linked To Bali Bombings Indonesian police have arrested a senior leader of the al-Qaida-linked extremist group which carried out the 2002 Bali bombings. The militant was also believed to be involved in other deadly attacks.
The News Lens · Dec 11, 2020 Cyberpunk 2077 Accused of Insulting China, but Not Banned While some Chinese netizens lashed out at the game for not recognizing Taiwan as a part of China, few wanted it to be banned.
The News Lens · Dec 11, 2020 A Symbol of Pandemics Conquered Paraded Through Taipei In celebration of his birthday, a palanquin of the Qingshan King was taken on a tour to inspect and give blessings to the city.
The News Lens · Dec 11, 2020 China Limits Travel by Some US Officials To Hong Kong China is restricting travel by some U.S. officials to Hong Kong after the U.S. imposed sanctions and a travel ban on 14 Chinese officials.
The News Lens · Dec 11, 2020 Human Rights Day: Taiwan’s Democratization Gives Hope To 4.2 Billion Under Authoritarian Rule While Taiwan may be an example of successful democratization, the authoritarianism that its people experienced decades ago is on the rise today.
The News Lens · Dec 10, 2020 North Korea Faces One of Its Toughest Winters North Koreans are in for a tough winter, with the Covid-19 pandemic, severe food shortages, and the lack of heating options.
The News Lens · Dec 9, 2020 How Taiwan’s Overseas Tour Leaders Are Weathering Covid-19 Taiwan’s overseas travel industry has all but collapsed during Covid-19. Two tour group leaders discuss how they’ve adjusted.
The News Lens · Dec 9, 2020 Hong Kong Police Arrest Eight Over ‘Unauthorized’ Protest Eight Hong Kong activists in connection with a protest on July 1 have been arrested for defying a rally ban and violating the newly-imposed national security law.