free speech in Taiwan

Removal of “Chainsmoker Cat” Shows When Government Violates Free Speech in the Name of Anti-Drug Policies

Brian Hioe
An investigation launched by the Health Promotion Administration has resulted in the removal of the anime Chainsmoker Cat from streaming platform Bahamut Animation Crazy. This occurred after complaints by the John Tung Foundation, the Taiwan Anti-Smoking Alliance, and other groups that the anime promoted smoking...
August 2026EnglishFeaturedPoliticsSocial MovementsYouth Movements3 min read

Taiwan’s Air Is Indeed “Fresh And Sweet” Compared With That Of China

Yi Luo-ren
Not too long ago, at the graduation ceremony of the University of Maryland in America, a Chinese student graduating sang the praises of America, stating that American air was “fresh and sweet, and oddly luxurious.” This hurt the feelings of China’s netizens, leading to threats and demands that she apologize. What does this say about the differences between democratic societies and China?...
Brian HioeEnglishJune 2017Social MovementsYouth Movements4 min read