As protesters in Hong Kong brave tear gas, pepper spray, and police brutality in the Occupy Central Movement, the people of Taiwan are reminded of the Sunflower Movement that swept through their nation only six months earlier. In both movements, the demonstrators seek to protect their democracy by challenging an agreement or political reform that … Continue reading Hong Kong Faces Same Fear and Danger as Taiwan
We have an exciting week coming up! If you're in the area, please join us! Taiwan Aloud - Wednesday 9/10 Featuring The Hsu-nami and two bands from Taiwan, Manic Sheep and Olivia. Come out for a night of fun music and rock out with Hsu-Nami! Also, get a chance to find out why Taiwan matters … Continue reading A Big Week
Today marks the 51st anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr's "I Have A Dream" speech - it was a speech about civil rights, a speech about freedom, a speech about being recognized. Although it may seem a bit of a stretch, while reading the excerpt of his speech, certain sentences stuck out to me, and … Continue reading We Have a Dream
No matter which country I go, there seems to always be animosity between two opposing political parties: Democrats vs Republicans (USA), Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) vs Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). In the United States, talking politics is usually frowned upon in workplaces in order to prevent disputes amongst colleagues. Election night is a six hour long blockbuster movie, … Continue reading Taiwan Politicians Fight Like Kids on the Playground
Tamkang University (淡江大學) student council will be holding their student council meeting mid-September. Among the names on the ballot for student council president is a student from Mainland China, candidate Tsai Bo Yi (蔡博藝). This sparked a huge debate about whether having a Mainland Chinese candidate should be allowed. Student leader of the Sunflower Movement, … Continue reading Sunflower Movement Leader Supports Mainland Chinese Student for Student Council President
This week, Wall Street Journal released an article titled: Taiwan Leaves Itself Behind . In it, the author outlines Taiwan's losing its edge by not signing a free service and trade agreement with China. The article condemns Taiwan for letting the opportunity of the Cross Strait Service and Trade Agreement (CSSTA) slip away due to the … Continue reading Two Sides to Taiwan’s Economic Choice With China
What do YOU know about Taiwan? I think Taiwan is related in someway to China, I'm not sure how. A lot of things are manufactured from there. I don't know Taiwan. Today we launch our Indiegogo campaign to fundraise for this year's Keep Taiwan Free Rally. We hope to raise $3000 from this … Continue reading KTF 2014 Indiegogo Launch
Outreach for Taiwan hit the streets of NYC and literally outreached for Taiwan this past weekend.
2013 was an unique year because not only was there a Taiwan Week - a series of events everyday of the week leading up to the 2013 Keep Taiwan Free Rally - but that there was even a march leading up to the rally on rally day! On rally day, a huge crowd, consisting of … Continue reading Keep Taiwan Free Rally 2013
Check out our recap video of 2012 Taiwan Week filled with music, food and plenty of fun. Ending the week with Keep Taiwan Free Rally in Time Square!
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