Alan Lu

Alan Lu

The Phantom Of The Opera: 2020 Broadway Tour – TaiwanThe Phantom Of The Opera: 2020 Broadway Tour – Taiwan

The Phantom Of The Opera: 2020 Broadway Tour – Taiwan

With the COVID-19 pandemic largely under control within the country, the world-famous West End / Broadway musical “The Phantom of…

5 years ago
President For Life? Referendum Backs Extension Of Putin’s PresidencyPresident For Life? Referendum Backs Extension Of Putin’s Presidency

President For Life? Referendum Backs Extension Of Putin’s Presidency

Russian President Vladimir Putin was the beneficiary of a more than satisfying result in the nation's recent referendum; one seen…

5 years ago
The 2020 Kaohsiung Mayoral By-Election: What You Need To KnowThe 2020 Kaohsiung Mayoral By-Election: What You Need To Know

The 2020 Kaohsiung Mayoral By-Election: What You Need To Know

When former Kaohsiung mayor Han Guo-yu stepped down last month after losing a recall election on June 6th, many political…

5 years ago
New Swine Flu Strain In China A Worldwide Health ConcernNew Swine Flu Strain In China A Worldwide Health Concern

New Swine Flu Strain In China A Worldwide Health Concern

With the COVID-19 pandemic still causing death and misery around the world, people are now having to face up to…

5 years ago
Philippines Journalist Maria Ressa, ‘Cyber Libel’ & President DutertePhilippines Journalist Maria Ressa, ‘Cyber Libel’ & President Duterte

Philippines Journalist Maria Ressa, ‘Cyber Libel’ & President Duterte

When famed Philippines journalist Maria Ressa was arrested and accused of committing “cyber libel” few thought she would ever be…

5 years ago
Controversy Over Diaoyutai Islands Remains UnresolvedControversy Over Diaoyutai Islands Remains Unresolved

Controversy Over Diaoyutai Islands Remains Unresolved

The Council of Yilan officially renamed the Diaoyutai Islands “Toucheng Diaoyutai” on June 11th, 2020, arguing that the Diaoyutai Islands…

5 years ago
Honduras President, Wife Struck By COVID-19Honduras President, Wife Struck By COVID-19

Honduras President, Wife Struck By COVID-19

The president of one of Taiwan's 15 remaining diplomatic allies has contracted coronavirus. Honduras, a nation in Central America with…

5 years ago
North Korea Destroys North-South Liaison OfficeNorth Korea Destroys North-South Liaison Office

North Korea Destroys North-South Liaison Office

Earlier today, June 16th, North Korean authorities blew up its liaison office with the South in the border town of…

5 years ago
Kaohsiung’s D-Day Vote Removes Mayor Han Kuo-yuKaohsiung’s D-Day Vote Removes Mayor Han Kuo-yu

Kaohsiung’s D-Day Vote Removes Mayor Han Kuo-yu

June 6th was a huge day for the Taiwanese people, especially so for the people of Kaohsiung. It was the…

5 years ago
Trump Takes On Twitter For ‘Working For The Left’Trump Takes On Twitter For ‘Working For The Left’

Trump Takes On Twitter For ‘Working For The Left’

US president Donald Trump has blasted Twitter for censoring his political tweets, claiming that Twitter as an influential social media…

5 years ago
#VivaTaiwan The Latest Term To Hurt Chinese Feelings#VivaTaiwan The Latest Term To Hurt Chinese Feelings

#VivaTaiwan The Latest Term To Hurt Chinese Feelings

China this week warned the Brazilian House of Representatives not to congratulate President Tsai Ing-wen over her inauguration. On May…

5 years ago