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Taiwan: The Land of Polynesian Origins

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This cartoon is set in an “Iran War Briefing Room,” satirizing how different political forces shift…

On the left, the bulldog represents the United States. By saying, “Without congressional authorization, this is not a war, only a…

This cartoon is set in an “Iran War Briefing Room,” satirizing how different political forces shift…

On the left, the bulldog represents the United States. By saying, “Without congressional authorization, this is not a war, only a…

窮西流流壞電腦，朋友回流，落雨落到要買衫@8月

平靜咗兩個月，呢個8月，波濤洶湧。希望能平安渡過。

This cartoon, blending humor with a sense of confinement, perfectly encapsulates the modern parable…

This scene mainly satirizes the contradiction between party lines and political mobilization.

A Little Help Getting Started with Mandarin

The lighting scheme and palette together give your fantasy cartoon a vivid rhythm: corruption…

This cartoon uses exaggerated satire to criticize corruption and fraud in Taiwan. The Frog King stands on a map of the island, holding a…

Six Centimeters

And so I begin my third year in Taipei, preparing for a new school year and a new baby.

The Geography of Sweetness: A Sensory Guide to Taiwan’s Legendary Dessert Parlors

From the icy crunch of brown sugar shave-ice to the silken warmth of artisanal tofu puddings: Why Taiwan’s dessert culture is the ultimate…

Taipei’s Vegetarian Heroes: What Motivates Taipei’s Vegetarian Restaurant Laobans?

Plant based diets seem to benefit human health¹, environmental health², and the wellbeing of animals in many ways. For this reason, it…

從黑金到淨零：7 月 16 日的侯硐環境課，照見瑞芳下一段轉型

這個訊號之所以有意思，在於侯硐不是一張空白的「綠色景點」明信片。它曾因煤而興，如今保存礦業遺構、老礦工記憶，也承受觀光集中、交通承載與聚落高齡化等現實。當「淨零」這個看似宏大的政策詞彙走進煤礦聚落，真正值得觀察的不是口號，而是地方能否把過去的產業代價、今天的生活需要與未來的旅遊方…

Why Bike-Sharing Works in Taiwan but Struggles in Vancouver

According to The Bike Share Dilemma launched by HUB cycling, I noticed how rental bikes can be an issue for Vancouver. Having witnessed…

三貂嶺生態友善隧道怎麼去？先看懂 7 月最新停場公告、預約規則與交通重點

對瑞芳在地旅遊來說，這件事很有代表性。九份、侯硐、深澳多半可以到了再調整；三貂嶺則是另一種節奏。它的魅力在於舊鐵道隧道、鏡面水池、山谷微氣候與低碳路線，但也因為空間有限、生態敏感、聯外條件特殊，規則比一般景點明確得多。若只帶著「搭火車去走走」的想像出發，很容易在入口前才發現自己少…

訂位系統比較 2026｜Eatsy vs Inline/Oddle/iCHEF/EZTABLE/VibeAI 一張表

台灣餐廳訂位系統有 6 個主要選擇，各自定位完全不同：有的主打連鎖、有的是 POS 附屬、有的是新興 AI 玩家。「最適合」不是看品牌大小，是看你的店況。

We Saw It Coming: Engineering Taiwan’s Web3 Infrastructure Fifteen Years in Advance

We saw it coming fifteen years ago.

Week Two Part 2: Sweetness in Living, not in Desserts

When I grabbed my now familiar, sweet, refreshing black tea box to enjoy with lunch, and sat down at the international but English-speaking…

Week Two: Trading Posts

This week has been about finding my way, both in and out of the lab

The Margin Call: Inside Taiwan’s TSMC Leverage Bet

In early 2026, a family in Hsinchu did what tens of thousands of Taiwanese households have quietly done over the past two years: they took…

Choosing a Restaurant Reservation System in Taiwan (2026): Usage-Based vs Monthly

Taiwan’s restaurant reservation tools split into two billing logics: monthly subscription and usage-based. For small and independent…

DRAM Crossroads: The AI Boom, the Legacy Trap, and the Survival Guide for Taiwanese Chipmakers

The memory market is sending mixed signals that have tech analysts arguing in circles. On one hand, traditional DDR4 prices are skidding…

Into the Swarm: Standing Inside 鹽水蜂炮, Taiwan’s Wildest Fireworks Festival

One night a year in a little Tainan town, tens of thousands of rockets are fired point-blank into an armoured crowd — for luck, and for the…

【Taiwanese culture】Is Taiwan’s Fertility Rate the Lowest in the World?

Taiwan No.1? — Who Is Not Having Children?

This scenario transforms geopolitical tension into a form of allegorical humor: the alliance…

This cartoon uses anthropomorphic animals and treaty references to contrast formal military alliances with a character who feels…

兩個藝術季怎麼玩？2026水金九夏季活動時間、亮點與交通一次看

2026年夏天，如果只把瑞芳行程排成「瑞芳車站轉車、逛九份老街、吃芋圓、回台北」，可能會錯過今年最值得觀察的兩項活動。

Are Taiwan–Japan Relations Changing?

On July 2, a post containing allegations appeared on PTT’s Gossiping board. It claimed that Taiwan–Japan relations had been excellent early…

在美食之都嘉義漫遊，我餓到吃了兩份早餐

踏入文化路夜巿，哇，這人潮，大甲媽出巡？

🇹🇼 Taipei | Some scenery from Taipei

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《DIP VISION》｜【主權：一種有組織的偽善？】

作者為政治大學外交學系學生

Everyone Told Me Not to Go to Taiwan. Then I Spent Six Months There All Alone.

An engineering internship became a six-month journey of fear, friendship, and discovering Taiwan beyond the headlines.

與談｜民事訴訟敗訴者負擔律師費用制度研討會 Symposium on the Loser-Pays Rule for Attorney Fees in Civil Litigation

台北律師公會與臺灣律師學院於2026年6月30日共同舉辦【民事訴訟敗訴者負擔律師費用制度研討會】，由國立中正大學周廷翰助理教授發表專題演講，並由本所謝良駿主持律師、臺灣高等法院陳君鳳法官、國立成功大學邵靖惠教授、陳鵬光律師及陳巧宜律師擔任與談人。

7 Days in Taiwan Itinerary: Taipei, Jiufen & Taichung Travel Guide — Jobless Diary

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Where to Stay in Taiwan: Best Hotels for Every Budget — Jobless Diary

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The Hidden History Behind Tainan’s Stone Panels That Remember

At Anping Fort in Tainan, ten stone relief panels walk visitors through four hundred years of Taiwan, China’s history — from Dutch ships to…

Kaohsiung: Taiwan’s Second City and First Port (Part 2)

A harbour cruise, a Qing fort, and the old British consulate at Takow, followed by a return to the Lotus Pond.

端午嘉義小旅行，訂錯旅館無沖涼，嚴格控制開支@6月

6月初高雄迎來連場暴雨，約等於香港黃雨，落落停停，持續了幾天。自從搬來高雄之後，第一次遭遇持續這麼久大雨，舊時通常一天就會放晴。不過說是落雨，也是對流雨，兩三個鐘，停一停，出個太陽，再落。

2026 Youth Travel with students of FJCU in Yuli, Hualien

Exploring the valley through young eyes: Where academic insight meets the heartbeat of local life in Yuli, Hualien.

New Front Opened: Clash over Waters East of Taiwan

Over the course of this month, Beijing has intensified its maritime presence in the waters east of Taiwan. This behaviour comes in response…

Using “heatstroke” as a metaphor, the entire cartoon warns that if political fervor strays from the…

This satirical cartoon uses the distinct, swirling post-impressionist style reminiscent of Van Gogh to depict a complex geopolitical…

Choke Points

Everyone talks about choke points. The Strait of Hormuz was always there and occasionally mentioned as a theoretical issue — until we…

Gua bao! ❤

We take a look at gua bao today. Yeap, that’s it.

One sight of a Herbarium-Taiwan and the UK-臺英植物標本館見聞(1)

Hi, I’m Tzu-Li, about a year out from getting my master degree in Life Science, currently navigating a gap year and dealing with my…

This image distills complex international political issues into a striking visual, enabling readers…

This cartoon uses satire and anthropomorphic animals to portray competing narratives and strategic anxieties surrounding the waters near…

I Hated Boba Tea the First Time I Tried It. Now I Can’t Stop Drinking It.

Confessions of a Recovering Bobaholic

Attending the five-day Rotary International Convention in Taipei, Taiwan, was an unforgettable…

Moving Beyond Numbers: Real Stories of Impact

The Cats of Taiwan

My Spiritual Pilgrimage (with cats)

The Mesmerizing Rock Formations at Taiwan’s Yehliu Geopark

During my tour of Taipei’s beautiful coastline, we made a stop at Yehliu Geopark.

Global Cinderellas

Sembari merevisi draf akhir tesis (yang bikin merasa, wah pembimbing saya sayang betul dengan saya — dan sangat detil, semoga saya bisa…

Stepping into the Palace Wedding of the Movie Double Happiness: The Crimson Pillars, Secret…

A Contemporary Dragon Palace Nestled on Mount Jiantan — The Ultimate Encounter of Eastern Aesthetics and Sovereign Hospitality

The Legend of Timeless Luxury: Where History and Modernity Intersect at Regent Taipei, the…

Decades of Elegance in the Zhongshan District — A Journey into Taipei’s Cultural Fabric and World-Class Hospitality

A Ray Dalio Perspective on the Iran War

“War has collateral consequences.” — The Lonely Realist