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Dadaocheng In Taipei: Taiwan’s Poster Child Of ReinventionDadaocheng In Taipei: Taiwan’s Poster Child Of Reinvention

Dadaocheng In Taipei: Taiwan’s Poster Child Of Reinvention

When considering the most historical place in Taipei, or talking about a place both young and old love to go,…

4 years ago
Burmese In Taiwan To Hold Demo Saturday Morning To Protest CoupBurmese In Taiwan To Hold Demo Saturday Morning To Protest Coup

Burmese In Taiwan To Hold Demo Saturday Morning To Protest Coup

Following the February 1st military takeover in Myanmar that has seen the nation's military (Tatmadaw) depose the ruling National League…

4 years ago
Dutch Firm Mammoet To Open Taichung Office To Aid In Taiwan’s Renewables DriveDutch Firm Mammoet To Open Taichung Office To Aid In Taiwan’s Renewables Drive

Dutch Firm Mammoet To Open Taichung Office To Aid In Taiwan’s Renewables Drive

On the back of the rapid expansion of Dutch firm Mammoet’s business in Taiwan with joint venture partner Giant Heavy…

4 years ago
Taoyuan COVID Cluster Leads To Cancellation Of Central Taiwan Lantern FestivalTaoyuan COVID Cluster Leads To Cancellation Of Central Taiwan Lantern Festival

Taoyuan COVID Cluster Leads To Cancellation Of Central Taiwan Lantern Festival

In the wake of Taiwan's first COVID-19 cluster of the year, and the first significant case of domestic transmissions in…

4 years ago
A Day In The Life Of A Homeless Person: “The Homey Homeless” Exhibition – TaichungA Day In The Life Of A Homeless Person: “The Homey Homeless” Exhibition – Taichung

A Day In The Life Of A Homeless Person: “The Homey Homeless” Exhibition – Taichung

How do you define the Homeless? What is a day in a homeless person's life like?  You may think the…

4 years ago
Is Public Transportation As Eco-Friendly As People Think?Is Public Transportation As Eco-Friendly As People Think?

Is Public Transportation As Eco-Friendly As People Think?

People generally believe that public transportation is more environmentally friendly if compared to personal use of automobiles or scooters. Governments…

4 years ago
Kaohsiung Celebrates 100th Anniversary – A Personal TakeKaohsiung Celebrates 100th Anniversary – A Personal Take

Kaohsiung Celebrates 100th Anniversary – A Personal Take

In the last week of 2020, light beams shooting in all directions and a variety of splendid light shows illuminated…

4 years ago
Taichung’s New MRT – Will Be Worth The Wait ….. We ThinkTaichung’s New MRT – Will Be Worth The Wait ….. We Think

Taichung’s New MRT – Will Be Worth The Wait ….. We Think

The Taichung MRT was originally expected to open to traffic on December 19th, but trial operations were recently publicly suspended…

4 years ago
Solitude, Alienation, & End of the World? – “APOCALYPSE of Film Festival”Solitude, Alienation, & End of the World? – “APOCALYPSE of Film Festival”

Solitude, Alienation, & End of the World? – “APOCALYPSE of Film Festival”

Solitude, Alienation, the End of the World? —— “APOCALYPSE of Film Festival” responds to the times 2020 is finally coming…

4 years ago
Follow Drone Laws Or Face $1.5 Mil. Fine Taichung Reminds HobbyistsFollow Drone Laws Or Face $1.5 Mil. Fine Taichung Reminds Hobbyists

Follow Drone Laws Or Face $1.5 Mil. Fine Taichung Reminds Hobbyists

People violating drone use management rules in Taiwan can be fined up to 1.5 million New Taiwan dollars (US$53,300). Civil…

4 years ago