Stories about Taiwan (ROC)
Taiwan’s presence in Somaliland: Interview with Ambassador Allen Lou
Taiwan and Somaliland, two unrecognized states, form a unique diplomatic partnership based on democratic values, countering China's influence in Africa through sustainable development initiatives and mutual recognition of sovereignty.
Making documentaries for select audiences: Interview with Nepali filmmaker Rajan Kathet
To understand the challenges and joys of documentary filmmaking — a rare profession in Nepal — Global Voices spoke to Rajan Kathet, a Kathmandu-based filmmaker.
Pacific leaders’ statement removes Taiwan reference after China complaint
China intervened in the annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), insisting Pacific leaders remove any mention of Taiwan from their communique on the forum.
Taiwan embraces Olympic gold medal boxer Lin Yu-ting amid unwarranted gender controversy
Amid unwarranted gender controversy, an online bullying campaign, and transphobic smears, gold-medal-winning Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting has become a symbol for Taiwan.
Interview with Korean-Ukrainian podcaster Oleksandr Shyn about Taiwan's linguistic landscape
Taiwan is an extremely diverse society when it comes to languages. Global Voices interviewed Oleksandr Shyn, a Korean-Ukrainian podcaster who focuses on the island's linguistic landscape.
Taiwan struggles to combat Chinese influence in its generative AI tools
Taiwan released TAIDE, a Taiwan-centric generative AI bot, in April 2024, to address cultural and political bias and security risks, like industrial espionage, cyber-attacks and propaganda, associated with imported AIs.
Attack on pro-Palestinian activist in Taiwan undermines Israel's image on the island
Since the outbreak of the war in Gaza, Taiwan has seen several civic initiatives calling for an alternative discussion of events in Gaza.
China’s legal warfare on Taiwan separatists: The death penalty and absentia trials
Critics believe the guidelines will have a chilling effect and deter ordinary Taiwanese from expressing pro-independent views. Additionally, fewer Taiwanese tourists will travel to China and Hong Kong.
Polish-Taiwanese cultural bridges: An interview with translator Wei-Yun Lin-Górecka
Taiwan and Poland are distant geographically and culturally, yet share a long history of bilateral relations, as Lin Wei-Yun Górecka, a Taiwan based translator and researcher explains to Global Voices.
Keeping the memory of Beijing's 1989 Tiananmen Massacre alive in Taiwan
June 4, 2024 marks the 35th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen massacre of pro-democracy protestors in China.Today Taiwan remains the last Chinese-speaking society where public commemorations can take place to commemorate it.
Africans remain largely invisible in Taiwan
In Taiwan, Africa remains largely invisible, so when Africa Day is marked annually on May 25, it offers a rare occasion for African cultures to be celebrated, albeit for just one day.
Bubble tea: A Taiwanese sip that evolved into a global sensation
"Its highly customizable nature not only lends itself to creativity but allows room for adaptation to meet the tastes of its audience worldwide."
Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te welcomed by supporters, as new leader faces domestic strife and Beijing sabre-rattling
Lai stressed his government would “neither yield, nor provoke,” but “maintain the status quo.”
Taiwan International Documentary Festival honors Myanmar filmmakers
Taipei hosted in May the 14th edition of the Taiwan Independent Documentary Festival showcasing over 200 movies with a focus on Myanmar, Ukraine, and Taiwan’s own history of documentary filmmaking.
Taiwan balances complex identity tensions at presidential inauguration
May 20th marked the inauguration of the 8th President of the Republic of China in Taiwan, Lai Ching-te in a ceremony showcasing how Taiwan has reshaped its national narrative.
Forging bonds: People-to-People diplomacy between Taiwan and Somaliland
As traditional diplomatic norms face challenges, Taiwan and Somaliland, two states not recognized by the UN and a majority of countries, are pioneering a unique approach toward international relations.
Translating Taiwanese queer sci-fi literature into Spanish: Interview with Alberto Poza Poyatos
Taiwanese literature is finally getting international recognition after being often presented as a branch of Chinese literature in global events. Today Global voices interviews a Spanish translator of this literature.
Cat lovers boost tourism in Taiwan village as feline residents revive once-flourishing mining town
A once-thriving coal mining town in Taiwan has reinvented itself as a tourist attraction and home to over 100 feline residents.
Unpacking pro-Palestinian activism in Taiwan: Interview with Aurora Chang
To understand what motivates fewTaiwanese to speak for Palestine, Global Voices spoke to Aurora Chang, a Taiwanese human rights activist involved in the coordinating of solidarity movements with Palestine.
Taiwan's language diversity in danger of erosion
As a country that experienced successive waves of colonization imposed on a diverse Indigenous population, Taiwan is a multilingual society but power relations among languages are far from equal.
Deep historical links complicate Taiwan's relationship with Myanmar
To unpack a complex relationship between Myanmar and Taiwan, Global Voices interviewed Taiwan-based Will Yang, a seasoned Taiwanese journalist preparing a documentary movie on the two countries.
