Taiwan Politicians Fight Like Kids on the Playground

Posted on by Eric Tsai

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

Sunflower Movement Leader Supports Mainland Chinese Student for Student Council President

Posted on by Eric Tsai

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

Two Sides to Taiwan’s Economic Choice With China

Posted on by Eric Tsai

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

KTF 2014 Indiegogo Launch

Posted on by Eric Tsai

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

#Talk4TW – Ada Chen

Posted on by Jenny Wang

The Taiwanese American community is closely-knit and Ada Chen is no stranger to that. After first being involved with the Rutgers Taiwanese American Student Association, she continuously found herself in the Taiwanese American community, even when she transferred to New York University.

Inside the Legislative Yuan with Democracy Tautin

Posted on by Jenny Wang

"Taiwan is my country, pure and simple. Whatever your race is, Taiwan, as a diverse society, has gained the love of all its people. They all identify themselves with the idea of Taiwan." - Wang Yung-Hsiang (王雲祥) of Democracy Tautin This past weekend, OFT drove down to Central Jersey to attend a talk hosted by Rutgers Taiwan … Continue reading Inside the Legislative Yuan with Democracy Tautin

#Art4TW – Say it with your nails

Posted on by Jenny Wang

While the Sunflower Movement was ongoing in Taiwan, I kept a close eye on the news and social media. I felt so proud of these students speaking up for that they believed in and for speaking up for the future of Taiwan. As I sat at home in the suburbs of NJ, I wanted to find … Continue reading #Art4TW – Say it with your nails