Stories about Taiwan (ROC) from May, 2024
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.