Ian Chen
@ianchen.bsky.social
A Taiwan- and UK-educated filmmaker and university filmmaking instructor based in Taiwan.
For those who have come to Taipei for the Master Game, I’m awfully ashamed for simply everything.
May 18, 2025 at 2:14 AM
For those who have come to Taipei for the Master Game, I’m awfully ashamed for simply everything.
‘I can’t keep up.’ — This cracks me up!
Trump's changing tariffs causes panic buying and paralysis
The rapid change of Trump's tariff policy has shoppers wondering if they should stock up or just wait this out.
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April 13, 2025 at 3:06 PM
‘I can’t keep up.’ — This cracks me up!
I am one of ‘these people.’ Kkk.
‘[T]hey're walking around with their phones completely naked, moving through the concrete and the spills and the dust with no case, no screen protector, nothing. I know some of these people.’
‘[T]hey're walking around with their phones completely naked, moving through the concrete and the spills and the dust with no case, no screen protector, nothing. I know some of these people.’
Is it finally safe to ditch your phone case? I put it to the test
With smartphones tougher than ever, a new wave of phone minimalists say cases are for cowards. I joined the case-free cult, called the experts and braced for the sound of broken glass.
www.bbc.com
April 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I am one of ‘these people.’ Kkk.
‘[T]hey're walking around with their phones completely naked, moving through the concrete and the spills and the dust with no case, no screen protector, nothing. I know some of these people.’
‘[T]hey're walking around with their phones completely naked, moving through the concrete and the spills and the dust with no case, no screen protector, nothing. I know some of these people.’
「好像我永遠都在『不適合談政治』的身份裡」—因為這樣，那些人才能確保你不會危及他們支持的對象，他們才能確保現在和一直以來享受的地位和控制你的能力，得以永遠屹立不倒。要遂行險惡的企圖，只需要不斷誦念「君君，臣臣，父父，子子⋯⋯」，並且強迫沒有拒絕能力的人—例如坐在教室裏面的兒童和青少年—加入行列並恐嚇他不得離開。這是儒教的精髓。
April 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
「好像我永遠都在『不適合談政治』的身份裡」—因為這樣，那些人才能確保你不會危及他們支持的對象，他們才能確保現在和一直以來享受的地位和控制你的能力，得以永遠屹立不倒。要遂行險惡的企圖，只需要不斷誦念「君君，臣臣，父父，子子⋯⋯」，並且強迫沒有拒絕能力的人—例如坐在教室裏面的兒童和青少年—加入行列並恐嚇他不得離開。這是儒教的精髓。
These lost babies had paid for the ignorance and arrogance of their so-called parents for the last time with their lives. Meanwhile, there are adults working around the clock to ensure more children are en route on the highway.
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Measles outbreak in west Texas worsens due to vaccine scepticism
With two measles deaths - both children - in the state, officials struggle to convince communities to vaccinate.
www.bbc.com
April 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
These lost babies had paid for the ignorance and arrogance of their so-called parents for the last time with their lives. Meanwhile, there are adults working around the clock to ensure more children are en route on the highway.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
So glad to know London hasn't changed—at oollll!
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The 10 Things Londoners Absolutely HATE! (ESL Listening Practice)
YouTube video by Unlock English with Hannah
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April 10, 2025 at 6:21 AM
So glad to know London hasn't changed—at oollll!
youtu.be/KbDqa10B2N8
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By all means, Mr President, by all means, and we'll find out what happens.
President Donald Trump said he told the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which has pledged to build new factories in the United States, it would pay a tax of up to 100% if it didn't build its plants in the country reut.rs/3REAeBx
Trump says he told TSMC it would pay 100% tax if it doesn't build in US
President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he told the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which has pledged to build new factories in the United States, it would pay a tax of up to 100% if it did not build its plants in the country.
reut.rs
April 10, 2025 at 5:00 AM
By all means, Mr President, by all means, and we'll find out what happens.
I’m wondering if there’s any merit to Trump tariffs and what would be a scenario where they ended up benefiting—to whatever extent—the world trade order. Anyone?
April 9, 2025 at 11:13 PM
I’m wondering if there’s any merit to Trump tariffs and what would be a scenario where they ended up benefiting—to whatever extent—the world trade order. Anyone?