Chinese Communist Party

The KMT’s Criticisms of the Tsai Administration’s Voucher Program Reflect Desperation

Brian Hioe
An unusual political controversy as of late has been regarding a stimulus coupon that the Tsai administration intends to distribute in order to promote spending. The coupons, which are available for purchase for 1,000 NT, are worth 3,000 NT and can be used at businesses such as night markets, department stores, salons, bookstores, restaurants, and other locations. The KMT has honed in on this program as a means of attacking the Tsai administration... Read More
EnglishJune 2020Politics0 Comments 05 min read

Travel Restrictions on International Students, Cash Rewards for Visa Overstayers Questioned

Brian Hioe
With the COVID-19 situation under control in Taiwan, restrictions on mass gatherings have been lifted and government authorities are attempting to encourage domestic travel. However, with the prospect of opening up borders again to international travel, as some countries in the region are considering doing, questions have been raised regarding current restrictions on international travel mandated by the government... Read More
EnglishJune 2020Politics0 Comments 06 min read

The Aesthetics of the Coronavirus in Taiwan

Brian Hioe
With much international praise of Taiwan’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, in avoiding expansive lockdown measures and avoiding domestic transmission of the coronavirus, a major factor in Taiwan’s successes has been the ability of the government and society to communicate information about measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. As such, examining the aesthetics of the COVID-19 pandemic in Taiwanese society may be instructive... Read More
ArtArts and CultureEnglishMay 20200 Comments 09 min read

Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Taiwan Hold Steady, With Fifteen Days of No Domestic Transmission

Brian Hioe
The Centers for Disease Control reported no new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, with today marking the 15th consecutive day in which there were no cases of domestic transmission of COVID-19. Taiwan has had a total of 429 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with six deaths to date, and 290 individuals now released from quarantine... Read More
April 2020EnglishPolitics0 Comments 06 min read