Taiwan
The Signs and Symbols of Asia’s New Democracy Movement
As Southeast Asian countries sink further into authoritarianism, young people are fighting back with coded language.
Scientists Find 20 Million-Year-Old Giant Predatory Nightmare Worm
Trace fossils reveal an “life and death struggle between predator and prey” that played in what is now Taiwan.
Trump Gives Taiwan Parting Gift on ‘Huge Day’
In a move pleasing Taipei, the Trump administration made a last-minute show of Washington’s deepening ties with the Asian democracy.
Why There Was Nothing ‘Third World’ About the Capitol Hill Rioting
The "third world" was always a figment of "first world" imagination. As the term fell further from grace last week, experts tell us why we should be wary of flinging it around without understanding its true meaning.
COVID-19 Strain Found in UK Now Detected Across Asia
The mutant strain has now been found in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia.
Taiwan Reports First Local COVID Case in 253 Days
An unmasked foreign pilot has been blamed for breaking Taiwan’s impressive run.
This Intimate Love Story Reflects Just How Far Taiwan Has Come On LGBTQ Rights
‘Your Name Engraved Herein’ drops on Netflix on Dec. 23, just a little over a year after Taiwan became the first in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.
Man Fined $3,500 For Leaving Quarantine Room For 8 Seconds
Having successfully fended off COVID-19, Taiwan is taking no chances.
If Taiwan Calls, Will Biden Answer? A Pro-Trump Democracy Braces for Uncertainty
Why Taiwan is fretting about a Biden administration.
China Is Creating a Watch List of ‘Stubborn Taiwan Separatists’
Beijing has vowed to punish those pushing for formal independence for the self-ruled island.
Single People Can Now Find Love While Speed Dating on a Flight to Nowhere
“Fly out alone, return as a couple,” EVA Air's promo goes.
Taiwan Now Holds the Record for Longest Streak With No Local COVID Cases
Taiwan controlled the outbreak since April and has had zero local cases for 200 days.