Southeast Asia's Douc Langurs: The Prettiest Primates You've Never Heard Of These 'mini-Santas' of Indochina are increasingly threatened. Let's appreciate their beauty. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2018
OPINION: No Consensus, Mass Confusion After Taiwan's Energy Referendums A survey shows Taiwanese went to the polls woefully misinformed of the country's energy policy. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2018
China Is Deploying 'Ocean E-Stations' in the Disputed South China Sea China may be expanding its surveillance state to its disputed claims in the South China Sea. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2018
OPINION: No Country Is Safe From the US-China Trade War The conflict between two tantrum-prone superpowers may leave no US ally unscathed. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2018
Taiwan News: Migrant Workers Protest Illegal 'Job-Buying' Brokerage Fees Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT. The News Lens · Dec 17, 2018
McKinsey Launches North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan The decision to base its North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan is a welcome fillip for the island's economy. The News Lens · Dec 15, 2018
The Role of US Christian Conservatives in Taiwan's LGBT Referendum Defeats Opponents of same-sex marriage studied a playbook provided by more experienced US church groups in how to counter pro-LGBT rights activism. The News Lens · Dec 14, 2018
PHOTO STORY: Bling, Bling, Who’s Calling at Taipei Fashion Week? Taipei Fashion Week dialed up the excitement with four days of runway shows and the hope is, this is the start of something big. The News Lens · Dec 14, 2018
China's Caging of Domestic Twitterati Ominous for Overseas Users One Twitter user said that using the social messaging service in China is now 'more dangerous than street demonstrations.' The News Lens · Dec 14, 2018
Meet Singapore's Next Leader, Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat The re-emergence of Heng Swee Keat as successor to Lee Hsien Loong as Singapore's leader could be viewed as a stopgap to the rise of Lee's son, Li Hongyi. The News Lens · Dec 13, 2018
CARTOON: China Gets Carried 'Huawei' in Tit-for-Tat Canadian Retaliation In the words of Bob Dylan, the story of tit-for-tat retaliation 'Couldn't help, but make me feel ashamed to live in a land where justice is a game.' The News Lens · Dec 13, 2018
ANALYSIS: Why the KMT’s Wang Jin-pyng Won Big at Local Polls Who will the KMT run for president in 2020, Chairman Wu Den-yih, former Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng, or another challenger candidate? The News Lens · Dec 13, 2018
REVIEW: ‘The Misused’ Highlights Taiwan’s Special Knack for Upcycling Two young Taiwanese designers plundered hardware stores to create contemporary homewares inspired by the predilection for grass-roots improvisation abundant in rural Taiwan. The News Lens · Dec 12, 2018
ANALYSIS: Taking the Measure of China's Meddling in Taiwan's Local Elections The real question is, which new strategies did China use ahead of the Nov. 24 polls, and to what extend were they successful? The News Lens · Dec 12, 2018
The News Lens · Dec 12, 2018 ANALYSIS: Taiwan's Diplomatic Struggle in Latin American As the potential of a KMT government in 2020 looms large in the thinking of Latin American governments loyal to Taipei, the US has an important role to play in the continuance of Taiwan's diplomatic presence in the region.
The News Lens · Dec 12, 2018 Taiwan News: Deportee Sun An-tso Questioned Over US Shooting Threats Your daily bulletin of Taiwan news, courtesy of ICRT.
The News Lens · Dec 11, 2018 OPINION: UK Media Missed Leap Forward in 'Golden Era' of China Trade Relations The UK was the guest of honor at the recent China International Import Expo in Shanghai, so why did the UK national press completely miss an opportunity to talk about it?
The News Lens · Dec 11, 2018 REVIEW: 'Default' Makes a Very Human Drama Out of a Korean Financial Crisis This Manichaean Korean melodrama befits its high-stakes real-life story.
The News Lens · Dec 11, 2018 OPINION: Here's How Taiwan Should Tweak the New Southbound Policy Taiwan's New Southbound Policy is bearing fruit, but could benefit from concrete proposals that map with partner countries' own development agendas.
The News Lens · Dec 10, 2018 Get to Know Vietnam's First Blind Television Broadcaster Born with visual impairments, 23-year-old Le Huong Giang can be seen regularly on Vietnamese TV.
The News Lens · Dec 10, 2018 Death by Drowning in Plastic on Taiwan's Beaches About 91% of the debris washing up on Taiwan’s beaches is plastic, which is not only unsightly, but also kills marine creatures and seeps into our food and water supplies
The News Lens · Dec 10, 2018 In South Korea, Corruption Knows No Gender An online survey shows that the downfall of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye has prompted voters to more intensely scrutinize their politicians, apparently regardless of their gender.
The News Lens · Dec 7, 2018 How Are South Koreans Reacting to the Country's 'Molka' Spycam Epidemic? A study shows differing attitudes among South Koreans towards the country's spate of secret filming.
The News Lens · Dec 7, 2018 'Red Flag River': How the Media Falsely Hypes Up Dubious PRC Threats Remember that story about China diverting water from Himalayan glaciers to Xinjiang? About that...
The News Lens · Dec 7, 2018 Golden Pin 2018: Global Influencers Say Sustainable Design Is Key to Success At Taiwan's annual Golden Pin Design Award forum, four renowned designers offered a checklist for using design to build sustainable societies.