Taiwan

In this article, a feminist reading of Chinese mythology and culture, a fat, red, moustachio'd dragon with yellow wings sits in front of a pale yellow background with clouds. It opens and closes its eye whilst waving at the audience and breathing fire.

Women of the Red Dragon: Chinese Mythology as a Catalyst for Feminism

Emily Diaz, DePaul University

The possibilities of using Chinese mythology to reclaim feminine power in a world of “submissive” Chinese women.…

February 9, 2024

In an article about flight options, an illustration by June Le

Take a Flight to Nowhere: How Taiwan Is Adapting to the Pandemic

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

A Taiwanese airline has curated a new experience for those who still want to travel during the pandemic — flights that come right back to the same airport.…

August 15, 2020

What You Need to Know about Taiwan’s First LGBTQ+ Movie

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

'Your Name Engraved Herein' shows that even though love should be equal, it isn’t always easy.…

July 8, 2019

What the Suicide of Author Lin Yi Han Can Teach Us About Mental Health

Jessie Yang, The University of Hong Kong

The author behind ‘The First Paradise of Fang Siqi,’ a novel that Han described as ‘a young girl falling in love with her rapist,’ has sent shockwaves through Taiwanese society.…

May 19, 2017

A Condensed History of Taiwanese Cinema