Indonesia's Presidential Election Can Define the Country's Geopolitical Future The next Indonesian president must put forth a strong and robust geopolitical strategy. The News Lens · Apr 8, 2019
What You Need to Know About Studying Abroad in Taiwan Are you considering studying abroad in Taiwan? Here's a quick guide to what you need to know. The News Lens · Apr 5, 2019
INTERVIEW: Meredith Huang's Journey From Sunflower Activism to Political Power Meredith Huang entered the Legislative Yuan in March 2014 as an ardent activist bearing two speakers and a microphone. Five years later, she's a NPP city councilor. The News Lens · Apr 4, 2019
Has Taiwan's Sunflower Movement Had a Wider International Effect? Taiwan's 2014 Sunflower Movement has also influenced the country's diplomatic strategy. The News Lens · Apr 3, 2019
The KMT Paradox: The Anti-Communist Party or the 'One China' Party? Chiang Kai-shek once called communism 'a disease of the heart.' Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu now describes Taiwan and China as partners in an 'arranged marriage' who are now 'madly in love.' The News Lens · Apr 2, 2019
Explaining the Rumors About Taiwan's Planned F-16 Purchase From the US Answering some common questions on Taiwan's request to purchase F-16V fighter jets from the United States. The News Lens · Apr 1, 2019
INTERVIEW: Tobie Openshaw on Taiwan's Sunflowers, Indigenous Rights & Democracy Videographer Tobie Openshaw on how his experiences in early adulthood shaped his life, his memories of the Sunflower Movement, and his ever-expanding list of projects. The News Lens · Mar 29, 2019
OPINION: Taiwan Must Be Recognized for Its Global Health Efforts Taiwan has been an invaluable member of the global health community despite its exclusion from the WHO. The News Lens · Mar 29, 2019
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Graphics to Explain Taiwan's Childbirth Incentives Deciding to have children doesn't have to be expensive in Taiwan. The News Lens · Mar 28, 2019
China's Belt and Road Runs Wild From London to Kampala Two major projects in the UK and Uganda have locals worried they will lose control over their cities. The News Lens · Mar 28, 2019
President Tsai Calls for US Support of Taiwan in Address to Heritage Foundation Tsai Ing-wen, speaking to the conservative Heritage Foundation, said Taiwan needs US support to maintain its democracy and avoid the 'Hong Kong model' amid threats of Chinese influence and interference. The News Lens · Mar 28, 2019
Banned From WeChat: #MeToo Considered a Threat by Chinese Authorities The global #MeToo campaign is consistently censored on WeChat in China. The News Lens · Mar 27, 2019
DPP and KMT Presidential Controversies Reveal Depth of Party Factionalism Both of Taiwan's major political parties face contentious presidential primaries in the coming months. The News Lens · Mar 27, 2019
INDONESIA: Which Candidates Are Running on Islamic Identity? Candidates for legislative office in Indonesia's upcoming elections seem hesitant to latch onto polarizing religious rhetoric. The News Lens · Mar 27, 2019
The News Lens · Mar 27, 2019 ANALYSIS: Bringing Transitional Justice to the Youth of Cambodia Cambodia's young people are connecting digitally to the history of the murderous Khmer Rouge.
The News Lens · Mar 26, 2019 Taiwan's Pursuit of Happiness: Can We Trust the World Happiness Report? Taiwan is ranked as the happiest country in East Asia, but the jury is out on what that actually means.
The News Lens · Mar 26, 2019 How Rich Is Taiwan Anyway? Analyzing the Economy Under Tsai Ing-wen A peek inside Taiwan's economic performance during the Tsai Ing-wen administration.
The News Lens · Mar 26, 2019 China Cuts Nearly 2 Minutes of LGBT Content From Bohemian Rhapsody Moviegoers were left confused by censorship in the Chinese release of Bohemian Rhapsody.
The News Lens · Mar 25, 2019 Southeast Asian Workers Rally to Protest Sexual Abuse, Poor Labor Standards Migrant workers gathered at Taipei Main Station on Sunday to protest the third-party brokerage system, sexual harassment of female workers, and the government's inaction in affirming human rights for Southeast Asian workers.
The News Lens · Mar 25, 2019 Daguan Residents Remain Threatened Despite Temporary Halt to Demolition A temporary halt to the demolition of Daguan Community, a military dependents village in New Taipei, has not answered the question of what comes next for its residents.
The News Lens · Mar 25, 2019 MALAYSIA: Women's Day Organizers Probed for Sedition After Controversy At least seven Women's Day march organizers in Malaysia were told by police they could face sanctions for possible violations of the Sedition Act and Peaceful Assembly Act.
The News Lens · Mar 22, 2019 INTERVIEW: Ian Rowen on the Sunflower Movement and Youth Activism in Taiwan Ian Rowen looks back on Taiwan's Sunflower Movement, five years after helping share the occupation of the Legislative Yuan with an international audience.
The News Lens · Mar 22, 2019 At Least 47 Killed, 90 Injured in Chemical Explosion in Eastern China Dozens remain in critical condition following a massive blast at a pesticide plant in Jiangsu province.
The News Lens · Mar 22, 2019 Taiwan Has Implemented Stricter Visa Rules for Vietnamese Tourists Taiwan re-opened its Kuan Hung visa program for Vietnamese nationals this week, but the rules have been tightened following a high-profile case of missing Vietnamese tourists.
The News Lens · Mar 21, 2019 China-Somalia Fishing Deal Could Create a Surge in Pirate Attacks A fishing deal between China and the Somali government could prove disastrous for regional stability.