New Bloom
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New Bloom is an online magazine covering youth culture and politics in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific.
"Taiwanese Medtech Company Taidoc Fires Union Leaders, Steps Up Union Crackdown" by @ginollopez.bsky.social
Taiwanese Medtech Company Taidoc Fires Union Leaders, Steps Up Union Crackdown | New Bloom Magazine
Priminent Taiwanese medtech company Taidoc Technology Corporation has fired all leaders of its company-based union, all of whom are Filipino migrant workers in Taiwan. Such termination marks a major…
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February 11, 2026 at 7:08 AM
"Taiwanese Medtech Company Taidoc Fires Union Leaders, Steps Up Union Crackdown" by @ginollopez.bsky.social
"'Murder of the Century' Reflects Disturbing Trend in Representations of the White Terror" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
“Murder of the Century” Reflects Disturbing Trend in Representations of the White Terror | New Bloom Magazine
The movie Murder of the Century sparked controversy in society, after news broke that the film aimed to depict the Lin family massacre…
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February 10, 2026 at 8:08 AM
"'Murder of the Century' Reflects Disturbing Trend in Representations of the White Terror" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Tomorrow night! Join us for the latest Pen Club! This week, Olina is bringing some calligraphy and woodblock materials! Should be fun
February 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Tomorrow night! Join us for the latest Pen Club! This week, Olina is bringing some calligraphy and woodblock materials! Should be fun
"Pan-Blue Obstructionism Threatens US Arms Deals" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Pan-Blue Obstructionism Threatens US Arms Deals | New Bloom Magazine
US arms sales to Taiwan have been thrown into question due to the KMT’s continual refusal to approve defense procurement spending. The KMT, along with its ally, the TPP, has now voted down defense…
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February 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
"Pan-Blue Obstructionism Threatens US Arms Deals" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
"Appointment of China-Born TPP Legislator Causes Controversy" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Appointment of China-Born TPP Legislator Causes Controversy | New Bloom Magazine
The TPP seems set for controversy after the resignation of six legislators. This takes place as part of the TPP’s unique provision in its party charter that specifies that party list legislators serve...
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February 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
"Appointment of China-Born TPP Legislator Causes Controversy" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Daybreak, the space of New Bloom, is always in need of volunteers. If you have free time and you want to get involved, come out to hang out and have a drink and learn more about how the space works and what you can do to help.
February 8, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Daybreak, the space of New Bloom, is always in need of volunteers. If you have free time and you want to get involved, come out to hang out and have a drink and learn more about how the space works and what you can do to help.
It’s the Lunar New Year! And Valentine’s Day! To celebrate (or commiserate) join us at Daybreak for a fun and inclusive holiday bash on February 14!
February 8, 2026 at 3:17 AM
It’s the Lunar New Year! And Valentine’s Day! To celebrate (or commiserate) join us at Daybreak for a fun and inclusive holiday bash on February 14!
On Monday, join us for the second session of our five-part reading group on Taiwanese History 101!
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February 7, 2026 at 9:13 AM
On Monday, join us for the second session of our five-part reading group on Taiwanese History 101!
www.facebook.com/events/12469...
www.facebook.com/events/12469...
"Executive Yuan Refuses to Countersign KMT-Advanced Military Dependents' Villages Bill" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Executive Yuan Refuses to Countersign KMT-Advanced Military Dependents’ Villages Bill | New Bloom Magazine
Premier Cho Jung-tai to countersign legislation on military dependents’ villages yesterday. This is the second time in history that a premier of the Executive Yuan has refused to countersign…
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February 7, 2026 at 7:47 AM
"Executive Yuan Refuses to Countersign KMT-Advanced Military Dependents' Villages Bill" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
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Writing for #NoManIsAnIsland — the Taiwan arts and culture blog under the @newbloommag.net collective — I review #HEROHITO #冠軍之路, the recent documentary by Lungnan Isak Fangas recapping #TeamTaiwan 's 2024 #Premier12 championship win: nomanisanis.land/hero-hito-re... 🧋⚾
“HERO! HITO!” Recaps Taiwan’s 2024 Baseball Fervor, Indigenous Players’ Journeys - No Man Is An Island
Lungnan Isak Fangas’ documentary rewinds Taiwan’s rare athletic win on the international stage, though merely whispers the Indigenous heritage of championship athletes.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Writing for #NoManIsAnIsland — the Taiwan arts and culture blog under the @newbloommag.net collective — I review #HEROHITO #冠軍之路, the recent documentary by Lungnan Isak Fangas recapping #TeamTaiwan 's 2024 #Premier12 championship win: nomanisanis.land/hero-hito-re... 🧋⚾
Pen Club is an open invite for artists, illustrators, or anyone to sketch and hang over a drink.
This time Olina is bringing some calligraphy and woodblock materials. Should be fun!
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This time Olina is bringing some calligraphy and woodblock materials. Should be fun!
www.facebook.com/share/17yTwg...
February 6, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Pen Club is an open invite for artists, illustrators, or anyone to sketch and hang over a drink.
This time Olina is bringing some calligraphy and woodblock materials. Should be fun!
www.facebook.com/share/17yTwg...
This time Olina is bringing some calligraphy and woodblock materials. Should be fun!
www.facebook.com/share/17yTwg...
"Will the CCP-KMT Forum Lead to an Eventual Cheng-Xi Meeting?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Will the CCP-KMT Forum Lead to an Eventual Cheng-Xi Meeting? | New Bloom Magazine
An exchange between the CCP and KMT, framed as paving the way for further cooperation between the two parties, was held earlier this week. This took the form of what was termed a think tank forum…
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February 5, 2026 at 4:52 AM
"Will the CCP-KMT Forum Lead to an Eventual Cheng-Xi Meeting?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
New Bloom is a signatory on this statement on the arrest last year of peaceful demonstrators protesting against Taiwan's complicity in Israeli supply chains
www.tahr.org.tw/news/3843
www.tahr.org.tw/news/3843
February 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM
New Bloom is a signatory on this statement on the arrest last year of peaceful demonstrators protesting against Taiwan's complicity in Israeli supply chains
www.tahr.org.tw/news/3843
www.tahr.org.tw/news/3843
Check out the latest New Bloom Substack! Featuring our round-up of recent and upcoming events and the latest articles
From Taipei, Taiwan: New Bloom Newsletter, February 4, 2026
PLA purge • Want Want TV • Zelenskyy calls out Taiwan • pension tension • The Purge • #CNNTaipei returns • Bi Gan’s Resurrection • Trans & Nonbinary Party • 女ㄕㄣ • LNY Party
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February 4, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Check out the latest New Bloom Substack! Featuring our round-up of recent and upcoming events and the latest articles
Tomorrow! Join us for the latest Creatives' Networking Night! For future networking nights, we will have featured talks. This time, New Bloom’s graphic designer PL will give an intro lesson to graphic design. The talk will be in English.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Tomorrow! Join us for the latest Creatives' Networking Night! For future networking nights, we will have featured talks. This time, New Bloom’s graphic designer PL will give an intro lesson to graphic design. The talk will be in English.
www.facebook.com/events/27793...
www.facebook.com/events/27793...
Next Monday! Join us for the second session of our five-part reading group on Taiwanese History 101!
www.facebook.com/events/16106...
www.facebook.com/events/16106...
February 3, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Next Monday! Join us for the second session of our five-part reading group on Taiwanese History 101!
www.facebook.com/events/16106...
www.facebook.com/events/16106...
Tonight! Join us for a talk on the situation in Minnesota followed by a full-group discussion on the implications of these events for activism rooted in areas outside the U.S.
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February 3, 2026 at 4:37 AM
Tonight! Join us for a talk on the situation in Minnesota followed by a full-group discussion on the implications of these events for activism rooted in areas outside the U.S.
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www.facebook.com/events/14041...
"KMT Again On the Offensive in the Legislature" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
KMT Again On the Offensive in the Legislature | New Bloom Magazine
The KMT and TPP advanced several controversial bills in the legislature last week, setting a precedent for what comes next in the new year. It should be clear that the KMT and TPP intend to continue…
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February 3, 2026 at 4:35 AM
"KMT Again On the Offensive in the Legislature" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
"Labor Policy From Lai Administration Criticized as Furthering Exploitation of Migrant Workers" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Labor Policy From Lai Administration Criticized as Furthering Exploitation of Migrant Workers | New Bloom Magazine
A new proposal by the Lai administration late last year would allow families with children to hire foreign caretakers to serve as nannies…
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February 2, 2026 at 4:19 AM
"Labor Policy From Lai Administration Criticized as Furthering Exploitation of Migrant Workers" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Tomorrow! Join us for the first session of our Taiwan History 101 reading group!
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www.facebook.com/events/16106...
February 1, 2026 at 8:55 AM
Tomorrow! Join us for the first session of our Taiwan History 101 reading group!
www.facebook.com/events/16106...
www.facebook.com/events/16106...
"Teachers Demonstrate Against Campus Incident Meetings" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Teachers Demonstrate Against Campus Incident Meetings | New Bloom Magazine
Hundreds of teachers demonstrated in late January against practices on campuses criticized as leading to the bullying and targeting of teachers. Specifically, the practice of the campus incident…
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February 1, 2026 at 8:53 AM
"Teachers Demonstrate Against Campus Incident Meetings" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Announcing 女ㄕㄣ feminization
A hybrid theatrical performance combining movement, clowning, and rope bondage, exploring the lived experiences and confusions surrounding the female body, gender, and queer life journeys.
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A hybrid theatrical performance combining movement, clowning, and rope bondage, exploring the lived experiences and confusions surrounding the female body, gender, and queer life journeys.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Announcing 女ㄕㄣ feminization
A hybrid theatrical performance combining movement, clowning, and rope bondage, exploring the lived experiences and confusions surrounding the female body, gender, and queer life journeys.
www.facebook.com/share/1D4xnL...
A hybrid theatrical performance combining movement, clowning, and rope bondage, exploring the lived experiences and confusions surrounding the female body, gender, and queer life journeys.
www.facebook.com/share/1D4xnL...
"Bi Gan’s 'Resurrection' is Cryptic and Beautiful" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Bi Gan’s “Resurrection” is Cryptic and Beautiful - No Man Is An Island
Cryptic and beautiful, Bi Gan’s Resurrection is a feast for the senses. If the plot of the movie is not as tightly compact as Bi’s previous efforts, there is more than enough to take in from Resurrect...
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January 31, 2026 at 12:27 AM
"Bi Gan’s 'Resurrection' is Cryptic and Beautiful" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
"Sand Erosion in Gongliao Criticized" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Sand Erosion in Gongliao Criticized | New Bloom Magazine
Environmentalists have criticized sand erosion in Gongliao, due to the construction of a heavy cargo pier for the No. 4 Nuclear Reactor in the 2000s…
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January 30, 2026 at 5:17 AM
"Sand Erosion in Gongliao Criticized" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
"Would Taiwan Ever Seek to Join Trump's 'Board for Peace'?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Would Taiwan Ever Seek to Join Trump’s “Board for Peace”? | New Bloom Magazine
Donald Trump’s “Board for Peace” presents an unusual diplomatic hurdle for Taiwan…
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January 29, 2026 at 4:25 AM
"Would Taiwan Ever Seek to Join Trump's 'Board for Peace'?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social