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Singapore: A Poor Man's Country in Rich Man's Clothes

Labor Day makes for a good time to dive into why Singapore remains one of the world's most unequal countries.

The News Lens · May 1, 2019

Taiwan's 2020 DPP Primary Puts Tsai Ing-wen and Party Unity Under Pressure

The DPP primary has devolved into a slugfest over procedure and party identity.

The News Lens · Apr 30, 2019

Sarah Elago, the Youngest Lawmaker in the Philippines, Challenges Duterte's Boys Club

The youngest lawmaker in the 17th Congress of the Philippines is taking her party's fight for justice to the streets.

The News Lens · Apr 30, 2019

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Taiwan and Philippines Indigenous Groups Find Solidarity in Opposing China

A delegation of Taiwanese indigenous peoples recently traveled to the Philippines, where they joined in the growing indigenous opposition to a China-funded irrigation project.

The News Lens · Apr 29, 2019

The Maoist Guerrillas of the Philippines Are Now Pointing Their Guns at China

The New People's Army and affiliated communist groups in the Philippines have no love for the modern-day Chinese Communist Party.

The News Lens · Apr 29, 2019

AIT Deems Taiwan 'Unfriendly for Innovators' Due to Uber Controversy

The American Institute in Taiwan penned a strongly worded letter opposing government plans to institute new rules which would affect Uber services in Taiwan.

The News Lens · Apr 27, 2019

What Do Burkina Faso and eSwatini Tell Us About Taiwanese Diplomacy?

Taiwan lost one sub-Saharan African ally in 2018, but it's gripping tightly onto another.

The News Lens · Apr 26, 2019

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The 'Taiwan Model' of Adopting Human Rights Treaties Without UN Membership

Taiwan has earned plaudits for domesticated human rights reforms, but NGOs accuse successive administrations of failing to keep promises to do more.

The News Lens · Apr 25, 2019

OPINION: A Lack of Language Fluency Cannot Become a Basis of Identity

The controversy surrounding Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has parallels to opposition to Taiwan's plans to become a bilingual nation by 2030.

The News Lens · Apr 24, 2019

PHILIPPINES: Killing of 14 Farmers Highlights Duterte's Counterinsurgency Plans

The deaths of 14 farmers at the hands of Philippine police point to a wider counterinsurgency strategy which has struck rural communities with fear and outrage.

The News Lens · Apr 23, 2019

Taiwan's Trump? Foxconn's Terry Gou Wants to 'Make the ROC Great Again'

Comparisons between Terry Gou and Donald Trump go far deeper than their similar taste in headwear.

The News Lens · Apr 22, 2019

Taiwan's Uber Drivers Protest Against Plan to Tighten Regulations

Uber drivers say the proposed 'Uber Clause' would force the ride-sharing giant out of business in Taiwan.

The News Lens · Apr 22, 2019

INTERVIEW: Joshua Samuel Brown on His Ongoing Love Affair With Taiwan

'Josambro' chatted with TNL's Cat Thomas ahead of an April 25 book reading in Taipei of 'Formosa Moon,' co-authored with Stephanie Huffman.

The News Lens · Apr 19, 2019

Terry Gou Invokes Sea Goddess Mazu, Announces Run for President

The Foxconn founder and chairman threw his hat into the KMT presidential primary yesterday.

The News Lens · Apr 18, 2019

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The News Lens · Apr 18, 2019

ANALYSIS: Tracking Disinformation, Trust and Security in Taiwan

Taiwan's battle against disinformation opens the door to familiar questions about the importance of freedom vs. security.

The News Lens · Apr 17, 2019

Taiwan's Military Announces Its Newest Defense Program: 'Surrender Food'

'This might work,' quipped one Chinese internet user, 'because PLA soldiers might die from laughing too hard.'

The News Lens · Apr 17, 2019

Taipei Trash and Recycling: A Quick and Easy Guide

Wondering how Taiwan's garbage and recycling systems really work? Look no further.

The News Lens · Apr 16, 2019

OPINION: Hong Kong Shows Taiwan the True Importance of Sovereignty

Hong Kong's loss of sovereignty has hurt its housing market. Observers in Taiwan should take notice.

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The News Lens · Apr 16, 2019

China Has Embedded Global Lending Institutions in Its Belt and Road Initiative

China's Belt and Road Initiative ensnares lending institutions not just in Asia, but around the world.

The News Lens · Apr 15, 2019

Indonesia Is Making Progress Towards Disabled-Friendly Elections

Indonesia has made an effort to make its 2019 presidential election the friendliest ever for disabled voters.

The News Lens · Apr 11, 2019

How Did 7-Eleven Come to Rule the Streets of Taiwan?

An inside look at how the convenience store chain began operating like a government agency.

The News Lens · Apr 11, 2019

The Ultimate Guide to Taipei's Urban Nomad Opening Freakout

Get your dancing shoes on for Taipei’s best-loved festival of all that is weird and wonderful: The Urban Nomad Opening Freakout. Here's all the info on the festival including the timetable, music clips and top tips.

The News Lens · Apr 10, 2019

OPINION: Taiwan’s Traditional Thinking Hinders Its Plans for Economic Innovation

Taiwan wants to leap into the future of global tech innovation. It must start by addressing questions over the legacy of its authoritarian past.

The News Lens · Apr 9, 2019

London Sculpture Saga Keeps China's Bullying of Taiwan in the Spotlight

When China attempts to limit Taiwan's international space, it shows the rest of the world the mechanisms of the CCP's hostility.

The News Lens · Apr 9, 2019

OPINION: Is Han Kuo-yu the KMT's Best Choice in Taiwan's 2020 Election?

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