Outreach for Taiwan has partnered up with the community and artist, Liu Tsung-Jung (劉宗榮), to promote Taiwan's situation through Artwork. Below are the postcards and all descriptions were provided by Ketty Chen. For more information, please contact us. "Illuminating Darkness" Sunflowers sprung on the floor of the Legislative Yuan. This painting is artist Liu Tsung-jung’s interpretation … Continue reading Liu Tsung-Jung (劉宗榮) – Postcards
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Does Taiwan (or the world) Need Nuclear Energy or not?
As the protest on Taiwan's Fourth Nuclear Power Plant in Lungmen, New Taipei, continues on (starting from 2011), one of the biggest talks is whether or not Taiwan even needs nuclear energy. This is a topic debated by not just Taiwan, but all over the world. World known organization, TED, held such a debate in 2010. Remember, the topic of whether or not nuclear energy is needed in Taiwan is just one aspect of the construction of the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant.
2014 Columbia University Taiwan Democracy Panel Talk
On April 17, 2014, Columbia University's Taiwanese American Students Association (TASA) and Hong Kong Students and Scholars Society (HKSSS) joined together to host a panel talk about Taiwan's Sunflower Movement and it's implications to Hong Kong. OFT came to attend this talk and had the opportunity to hear from three great panelists.
“Tales of Taiwan: Civil Movements” at Rutgers University
On Sunday, March 30, Outreach for Taiwan hosted our first workshop at Rutgers University in junction with Rutgers' Taiwanese American Student Association. Since Eric and I both graduated from Rutgers University and were also active executive members of TASA not so long ago, we completely understood the mentality and mindset of what students in TASA … Continue reading “Tales of Taiwan: Civil Movements” at Rutgers University
Why is Taiwan Important?
Taiwan is important to our U.S. interests, and our values: Taiwan is a young, self-governing democracy in Asia. Taiwan is one of our strongest allies, and our 10th largest trading partner. Most of the world's laptops, LCD screens, computer chips, and more come from Taiwan's companies. The 23 million democratic people living … Continue reading Why is Taiwan Important?
What We Do
Taiwan, a shining beacon of democracy in the East Asia region, is a country that struggles for self-determination. The scars from Taiwan's turbulent history has not held her back from becoming one of Asia's 4 Economic Tigers, from having a rich culture, or from excelling in healthcare, humanitarian causes, and much more. However, these scars have … Continue reading What We Do
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