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Banned From WeChat: Huawei, ZTE, 'Amazing China' and 'Salted Fish'

Don't talk about Meng Wanzhou, don't talk about the US ban on ZTE, don't call Huawei a 'demon's mirror.'

The News Lens · Mar 4, 2019

4 Reasons Why China Is Still North Korea's Best Friend

Beijing's desire to assert sovereignty over Taiwan is a big part of its North Korea calculus.

The News Lens · Mar 4, 2019

Taiwan's Drive to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage Faces Legislative Opposition

A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.

The News Lens · Mar 4, 2019

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China’s ‘Little Pink’ Army Is Gearing Up to Invade the Internet

Take a moment to understand the '50 Cent Party,' the 'Little Pinks,' and China's influence merchants.

The News Lens · Mar 1, 2019

'Winnie the Pooh' vs. 'Tsai-englishit' Is the Difference Between China and Taiwan

A coffee shop chat about two recent controversies over speech targeting two very different leaders.

The News Lens · Mar 1, 2019

Hsieh Hsueh-hung: Taiwan's Communist Champion of Self-Determination

Remembering her life, her heroism during the 1947 uprising, and the legacy of the communist movement in Taiwan.

The News Lens · Mar 1, 2019

The 228 Incident Remains Etched Into Taiwan's Present and Its Future

Here's what Taiwanese lawmakers and thinkers are saying on the 72nd anniversary of the 228 Incident.

The News Lens · Feb 28, 2019

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Trump-Kim Summit Ends Abruptly With No Deal

The second summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un has ended without a deal.

The News Lens · Feb 28, 2019

Green Zen on Film at Taipei Fine Arts Museum's 'Post-Nature' Exhibition

'Contact Prints of Baileng Canal,' a Taiwanese documentary screening until Mar. 10, is 80 minutes of quiet meditation.

The News Lens · Feb 28, 2019

As Trump & Kim Meet, the Future of the Korean Peninsula Hangs in the Balance

The second Trump-Kim summit is bound to have serious implications for the future of diplomacy on the Korean peninsula.

The News Lens · Feb 28, 2019

Donald Trump & Kim Jong-un Meet Again in Vietnam. What Comes Next?

The two leaders met briefly ahead of a scheduled day of talks over North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

The News Lens · Feb 27, 2019

OPINION: Should Tsai Address US Congress? Let's Ask the People of Taiwan

The brunt of any consequences, positive or negative, to Tsai addressing US Congress would be felt by the people of Taiwan.

The News Lens · Feb 27, 2019

INDONESIA: Fighting Social Norms, Programs Guide Women Into STEM Fields

Women leaders share their experiences of advancing women's participation in STEM.

The News Lens · Feb 27, 2019

Taiwanese Video Game 'Devotion' Removed From Steam After Chinese Boycott

A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.

The News Lens · Feb 27, 2019

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The News Lens · Feb 26, 2019

OPINION: Newly Proposed Nuclear Referendums Mislead the Taiwanese Public

Huang Shih-hsiu's new nuclear power referendums contain vague, unrealistic language that fails to properly inform the people of Taiwan, writes Hsieh Pei-yi of Taiwan's Environmental Jurists Association.

The News Lens · Feb 26, 2019

Indonesia Has an Urgent Need for Political and Media Literacy Education

Indonesia, like much of the democratic world, suffers from bad actors damaging the country's political understanding.

The News Lens · Feb 26, 2019

'Dear Ex' Brings Taiwanese Cinema Back to Family Melodrama

The film 'Dear Ex' arrived in Taiwan along with the apparent rise of seemingly anachronistic values, writes Chan Shao-yi.

The News Lens · Feb 26, 2019

US Navy Sails Two Vessels Through Taiwan Strait, Pressuring Beijing

A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.

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The News Lens · Feb 25, 2019

PHILIPPINES: Why the People Are Losing Faith in Duterte's Economic Policies

Price hikes, rice liberalization, rising taxes and more have sparked concern over Rodrigo Duterte's economic policies. Could the worst be yet to come?

The News Lens · Feb 25, 2019

ANALYSIS: China and South Korea's THAAD Dispute May Be Set to Reignite

The US may see this week's summit with North Korea as the perfect time to bring the issue back to the table.

The News Lens · Feb 25, 2019

Taiwan Will Debate Its Nuclear Future Once Again Ahead of 2020 Elections

November's nuclear power referendum has only set the stage for political battles still to come.

The News Lens · Feb 25, 2019

Taiwan Game Developer 'Deeply Sorry' for Comparing Xi Jinping and Winnie the Pooh

A daily breakdown of Taiwan's top stories and why they matter.

The News Lens · Feb 22, 2019

OPINION: The False Promise of a Taiwan-China Cross-Strait Peace Treaty

For Beijing, forging a peace deal with Taipei is like making a promise with its fingers crossed.

The News Lens · Feb 22, 2019

PHILIPPINES: The Dark Message Behind Maria Ressa's Cyber Libel Arrest

'They wanted me to go through being arrested,' Ressa says. 'They wanted me to feel their power.'

The News Lens · Feb 22, 2019

Statue of Chiang Kai-shek Defaced at Taipei's National Chengchi University

A group called 'Shot for Democracy' claimed responsibility for the early-morning act of vandalism.

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