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Photos shine a light on Taiwan’s ‘betel nut beauties’ | CNN (www.cnn.com)
Constanze Han documented the lives of “betel nut beauties,” young women selling the addictive stimulant across Taiwan.
Taiwan will tear down all remaining statues of Chiang Kai-shek in public spaces (www.scmp.com)
DPP government says more than 760 statues of Chiang, who ruled the island for nearly three decades, will be swiftly removed.
Taipei Nightlife
Some people might not know where to go for night life activities so here is a non-exhaustive list....
Taiwan elects Lai Ching-te, from incumbent pro-sovereignty party, as president (www.theguardian.com)
Taiwan election: global leaders draw Beijing’s ire for congratulating new president (www.theguardian.com)
Taiwan's Election Under China's Shadow (www.dissentmagazine.org)
The Taiwanese civilians training for a Chinese invasion – video (www.theguardian.com)
Taiwan election: who are the candidates and what is at stake? (www.theguardian.com)
The Guardian view on Taiwan’s elections: applaud democracy in action | Editorial (www.theguardian.com)
Taiwan remains Asia’s only ‘open’ country, report says - Taipei Times (www.taipeitimes.com)
Who is Taiwanese? (www.themonthly.com.au)
Taiwan’s minority indigenous peoples are being used to refute mainland China’s claims on the island – but what does that mean for their recognition, land rights and identity?
Alliances in Taiwan’s parliament after 01/13
according to the polls the country will have 3 main parties in a hung parliament: DPP, KMT and as a minor but still relevant party, the TPP acting as kingmaker. Lai (DPP) will be elected president....
Chinese air force incursions into Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone week of September 11-18, 2023 (pbs.twimg.com)
Any good tailors in Taipei for minir reparations?
Looking for a tailor who can repair textiles. I have had the loop which holds the belt on a pair of my jeans come loose due to the thread breaking, as well as one of the buttons on a bag of mine break. Is there anywhere in Taipei I could get these repaired? I guess it shouldn’t be too difficult for someone who knows what...
In Chinese, Sodium is "鈉" (Nà). Is this because it's also the elemental symbol?
Or is this just a coincidence? Any other elements with the symbol as the full word?
Where to wash a scooter?
I haven’t washed my scooter in years. Can I just take it to a regular car wash?
Going to Taipei for an exchange semester, how do I find good and affordable housing?
I’m going on an exchange to Taiwan this fall, and am going to study at NTU. There are very affordable dorm rooms on campus, which I have applied to, but there is no guarantee of getting a room. Therefore I am looking into alternative solutions if necessary....
American trafficking victim back in Taiwan to find birth parents - Focus Taiwan (focustaiwan.tw)
How China is using folk religion to woo Taiwan (www.economist.com)
If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em: alien invaders incorporated into local cuisine (taiwanenglishnews.com)
Best way to learn about indigenous cultures from Taipei?
I will be visiting Taipei and would like to spend a day learning more about indigenous cultures. Is there a day trip that is recommended or a museum? I read that sometimes there are protests about tourists visiting indigenous areas so I don’t want to do anything that would make someone uncomfortable
Vote for 臺 over 台
It's silly, but I like the proper 臺灣 better than the lazy version 台灣. It looks more sophisticated and is more official. I vote for the title of the community to have the lazy 台 replaced with the beautiful 臺. Anyone else in? Much love....