Mindy Lu

Mindy Lu

While majoring in International Relations at National Taiwan University, Mindy spends her extracurricular time in a volunteering club as a mentor in remote areas of Taiwan. She is interested in outdoor activities and interacting with people from all walks of life. She will be covering Area Guides and conducting interviews for The Taiwan Times.
Five Stimulus Vouchers Available To All! … almostFive Stimulus Vouchers Available To All! … almost

Five Stimulus Vouchers Available To All! … almost

As the COVID-19 pandemic has begun to wind down in Taiwan, and the country slowly starts to get back on…

5 years ago
The 2020 Taipei Film Festival – Coming Soon!The 2020 Taipei Film Festival – Coming Soon!

The 2020 Taipei Film Festival – Coming Soon!

Taking place from June 25th to July 11th, the 2020 Taipei Film Festival (TFF) is ready to impress film fans…

5 years ago
The Bold, The Corrupt, And The Beautiful – An Insight Into Modern Taiwanese CultureThe Bold, The Corrupt, And The Beautiful – An Insight Into Modern Taiwanese Culture

The Bold, The Corrupt, And The Beautiful – An Insight Into Modern Taiwanese Culture

Editor's Note: In the first of a series of pieces looking at Taiwanese culture through its movies, Mindy Lu will…

5 years ago
Taiwan Through Japanese Eyes – Pt II – COVID-19 & WHOTaiwan Through Japanese Eyes – Pt II – COVID-19 & WHO

Taiwan Through Japanese Eyes – Pt II – COVID-19 & WHO

Continuing from her piece yesterday, Mindy asked her Japanese interviewees in Taiwan a few more questions - on subjects including…

5 years ago
Taiwan Through Japanese Eyes – Pt. I – Mangoes & 3CTaiwan Through Japanese Eyes – Pt. I – Mangoes & 3C

Taiwan Through Japanese Eyes – Pt. I – Mangoes & 3C

Editor's note: On the back of her widely read piece earlier this month on just how Taiwan is viewed through…

5 years ago
Taiwan Through Malaysian Eyes & Vice-VersaTaiwan Through Malaysian Eyes & Vice-Versa

Taiwan Through Malaysian Eyes & Vice-Versa

Editor's note: Late last month statistics available through Taiwan's Ministry of Labor (MOL) indicated that for the first time the…

5 years ago
Yiwen On Taiwan / Malaysia Virus ResponsesYiwen On Taiwan / Malaysia Virus Responses

Yiwen On Taiwan / Malaysia Virus Responses

... it really stresses me out that people here keep stockpiling necessities such as napkins, eggs, and meat. Daily supplies…

5 years ago
It Was Then I Felt Discriminated Against: AbbeyIt Was Then I Felt Discriminated Against: Abbey

It Was Then I Felt Discriminated Against: Abbey

For instance, I once slightly cleared my throat on a bus in Paris during my travels, and was given dirty…

5 years ago
Christine On Coronavirus – A Medical Student’s TakeChristine On Coronavirus – A Medical Student’s Take

Christine On Coronavirus – A Medical Student’s Take

our negative pressure isolation rooms, medical staff, and medical equipment are all limited

5 years ago
Tiffany Gives Her Views On Living Under COVID-19Tiffany Gives Her Views On Living Under COVID-19

Tiffany Gives Her Views On Living Under COVID-19

Born in Taiwan, Tiffany Ren moved to the United States after middle school. She is a junior in a college…

5 years ago
Clementine On Living Under the COVID-19 PandemicClementine On Living Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Clementine On Living Under the COVID-19 Pandemic

Whilst spending her days as a senior student majoring in English at National Chengchi University, Clementine Lai is also an…

5 years ago