Jeff/傑夫
@jayfutw.bsky.social
(he/他)🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇹🇼🇺🇦🌱🐦🌻🍉
Former hospitality consultant in Taiwan
Trans rights are human rights!
Secular humanist, lefty, feminist, queer
Plantbased cooking, science, social justice, consistent anti-oppression
Keep Taiwan free! Resist!
Former hospitality consultant in Taiwan
Trans rights are human rights!
Secular humanist, lefty, feminist, queer
Plantbased cooking, science, social justice, consistent anti-oppression
Keep Taiwan free! Resist!
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Hong Kong is reeling over one of its worst fires in history.
Hong Kong national security police is busy going after critics.
Hong Kong national security police is busy going after critics.
Hong Kong national security police have reportedly arrested an ex-district councillor and a volunteer handling out supplies for victims of the deadly Tai Po fire for sedition. In full: buff.ly/TMzmpp1
Tai Po fire: Ex-local councillor and volunteer arrested for allegedly inciting hatred of gov't - reports | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
Hong Kong national security police have reportedly arrested an ex-district councillor and a volunteer handling out supplies for victims of the deadly Tai Po fire for sedition. Both are alleged to have...
buff.ly
December 1, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Hong Kong is reeling over one of its worst fires in history.
Hong Kong national security police is busy going after critics.
Hong Kong national security police is busy going after critics.
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Digital authoritarianism as a forced update.
Normal and great
> Microsoft triggered a viral furor when it revealed a Teams update to tell your company when you’re not at work. Now Google has done the same. Forget end-to-end encryption. A new Android update means your RCS and SMS texts are no longer private.
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
> Microsoft triggered a viral furor when it revealed a Teams update to tell your company when you’re not at work. Now Google has done the same. Forget end-to-end encryption. A new Android update means your RCS and SMS texts are no longer private.
www.forbes.com/sites/zakdof...
Google Starts Sharing All Your Text Messages With Your Employer
Warning — what happens on your Android phone, doesn’t stay on your Android phone.
www.forbes.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Digital authoritarianism as a forced update.
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A roundup of the goodness, and the ineptness of the Government being shown in HK now. Please read all the way to the end.
konggirlsocialist.ghost.io/untitled/
konggirlsocialist.ghost.io/untitled/
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The world sees a ferocious fire spreading across a Hong Kong high rise apartment block for 43 hours. I invite you to see Hong Kong as Hongkongers do, without the colonial bullshit.
In my humble and ...
konggirlsocialist.ghost.io
December 1, 2025 at 1:25 AM
A roundup of the goodness, and the ineptness of the Government being shown in HK now. Please read all the way to the end.
konggirlsocialist.ghost.io/untitled/
konggirlsocialist.ghost.io/untitled/
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"China’s relentless siege of traditionally US-backed Taiwan has moved beyond crude military pressure. Its efforts to... overthrow its pro-western, elected government—are augmented by spying, cyber-sabotage, mass surveillance and idiotic lies, conspiracies and disinformation."
China is bearing down on Taiwan – enabled by Trump’s weakness and vacillation | Simon Tisdall
The US hasn’t just left Ukraine vulnerable; it is also provoking Xi’s intensifying attitude towards what he considers a renegade province, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
"China’s relentless siege of traditionally US-backed Taiwan has moved beyond crude military pressure. Its efforts to... overthrow its pro-western, elected government—are augmented by spying, cyber-sabotage, mass surveillance and idiotic lies, conspiracies and disinformation."
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Trying to get the law changed so military people cannot declare allegiance to another power
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
Military disloyalty not free speech: DPP - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Trying to get the law changed so military people cannot declare allegiance to another power
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
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My latest column. I didn't make the title/lede. Musing on traditional industry. Taiwan is actually in a strange place economically, could be hit by economic declines from different angles simultaneously.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
Notes from Central Taiwan: Should Taiwan save traditional industries? - Taipei Times
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www.taipeitimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
My latest column. I didn't make the title/lede. Musing on traditional industry. Taiwan is actually in a strange place economically, could be hit by economic declines from different angles simultaneously.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
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Takaichi stays high at 75% approval
Was her statement on "survival-threatening situation" regarding Taiwan contingency appropriate?
Yes 55%
No 30%
How was the first meeting with Trump?
Approve 69%
Disapprove 18%
asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
Was her statement on "survival-threatening situation" regarding Taiwan contingency appropriate?
Yes 55%
No 30%
How was the first meeting with Trump?
Approve 69%
Disapprove 18%
asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
November 30, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Takaichi stays high at 75% approval
Was her statement on "survival-threatening situation" regarding Taiwan contingency appropriate?
Yes 55%
No 30%
How was the first meeting with Trump?
Approve 69%
Disapprove 18%
asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
Was her statement on "survival-threatening situation" regarding Taiwan contingency appropriate?
Yes 55%
No 30%
How was the first meeting with Trump?
Approve 69%
Disapprove 18%
asia.nikkei.com/politics/jap...
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The third installment of a brilliant series on northern Taipei's indigenous Kipatauw community. One very striking part of this account is how land issues destroyed this once-thriving community over a period of about a century.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
Taiwan in Time: Echoes of Kipatauw: Century of displacement and erasure - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The third installment of a brilliant series on northern Taipei's indigenous Kipatauw community. One very striking part of this account is how land issues destroyed this once-thriving community over a period of about a century.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
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How the fuck are these Yuri accounts still appearing?
Anyway, here’s a block list. Merry early Christmas.
Anyway, here’s a block list. Merry early Christmas.
December 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
How the fuck are these Yuri accounts still appearing?
Anyway, here’s a block list. Merry early Christmas.
Anyway, here’s a block list. Merry early Christmas.
These all look great, Chase! Although my Mandarin speaking and comprehension are more or less fluent (generally people don’t realize they’re speaking to a foreigner on calls), my writing ability is dismal and my reading skills are extremely limited.
December 1, 2025 at 1:29 AM
These all look great, Chase! Although my Mandarin speaking and comprehension are more or less fluent (generally people don’t realize they’re speaking to a foreigner on calls), my writing ability is dismal and my reading skills are extremely limited.
Small PLUR1BUS (Apple TV Series) Spoiler below:
Watching the most recent Pod Save America podcast, Max Fisher said he discusses why he thinks the PLUR1BUS series depicts what life under AI is/would be like and it makes so much sense.
Watching the most recent Pod Save America podcast, Max Fisher said he discusses why he thinks the PLUR1BUS series depicts what life under AI is/would be like and it makes so much sense.
November 30, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Small PLUR1BUS (Apple TV Series) Spoiler below:
Watching the most recent Pod Save America podcast, Max Fisher said he discusses why he thinks the PLUR1BUS series depicts what life under AI is/would be like and it makes so much sense.
Watching the most recent Pod Save America podcast, Max Fisher said he discusses why he thinks the PLUR1BUS series depicts what life under AI is/would be like and it makes so much sense.
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So why is the KMT trying to go hard on this issue now? I have no idea. Part of it is that the Lai administration seemed interested in making the issue of Chinese spouses of Taiwanese a battleground issue in the wake of the "Yaya in Taiwan" debacle
"Why Is the KMT Attempting to Fast-Track Allowing Chinese Nationals to Hold Public Office?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Why Is the KMT Attempting to Fast-Track Allowing Chinese Nationals to Hold Public Office? | New Bloom Magazine
The KMT courts controversy once again, with plans by the party to fast-track a bill that could allow PRC nationals to take up public office without giving up their original nationality…
newbloommag.net
November 29, 2025 at 4:49 AM
So why is the KMT trying to go hard on this issue now? I have no idea. Part of it is that the Lai administration seemed interested in making the issue of Chinese spouses of Taiwanese a battleground issue in the wake of the "Yaya in Taiwan" debacle
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This is Freddy Lim, lead singer of #Chthonic who served 2 terms in the #Taiwanese parliament before becoming the country's ambassador to #Finland. He talks about Taiwan's martial law history, road to democratization, CCP oppression, and music on #MetalheadPolitics! ghostisland.media/en/shows/met...
November 30, 2025 at 2:08 AM
This is Freddy Lim, lead singer of #Chthonic who served 2 terms in the #Taiwanese parliament before becoming the country's ambassador to #Finland. He talks about Taiwan's martial law history, road to democratization, CCP oppression, and music on #MetalheadPolitics! ghostisland.media/en/shows/met...
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A bit watered down language in the editorial process, but here I am in today's Taipei Times discussing place names and Indigenous name rectification. I could probably write at least three or four times the length and still just scratch the surface on this
www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
Names can tell us more of Taiwan’s whole story - Taipei Times
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www.taipeitimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A bit watered down language in the editorial process, but here I am in today's Taipei Times discussing place names and Indigenous name rectification. I could probably write at least three or four times the length and still just scratch the surface on this
www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/editori...
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Americans are starting to see through the garbage. Even some in Trump’s own camp are questioning his madness. It’s time to double down and fight back—hard.
This Black Friday, become a TNR member for 50% off and help us fight back.
trib.al/C59DSFu
This Black Friday, become a TNR member for 50% off and help us fight back.
trib.al/C59DSFu
There’s No Doubt About It: The Great MAGA Crack-Up Has Begun
Every single prominent member of the Trump administration has had a very, very bad week.
trib.al
November 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Americans are starting to see through the garbage. Even some in Trump’s own camp are questioning his madness. It’s time to double down and fight back—hard.
This Black Friday, become a TNR member for 50% off and help us fight back.
trib.al/C59DSFu
This Black Friday, become a TNR member for 50% off and help us fight back.
trib.al/C59DSFu
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“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
Make Money Not War: Trump’s Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine
The Kremlin pitched the White House on peace through business. To Europe’s dismay, the president and his envoy are on board.
www.wsj.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:44 AM
“In days after Alaska, a European intel agency distributed a hard-copy report in an envelope to some of the continent’s most senior national security officials, who were shocked by the contents: Inside were details of the commercial and economic plans the Trump admin had been pursuing with Russia.”
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No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
November 29, 2025 at 1:02 AM
No one will stop me from defending our freedoms.
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Six Indiana state senators who have refused to go along with Trump’s redistricting scheme have been subjected to swatting incidents. This is mob rule and it has to end.
November 29, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Six Indiana state senators who have refused to go along with Trump’s redistricting scheme have been subjected to swatting incidents. This is mob rule and it has to end.
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No accountability in only-patriots-to-blame Hong Kong.
The HK authorities arrested a student on sedition charges because he made a petition asking the government to 1) ensure accommodation for displaced residents; 2) setup independent investigation; 3) review construction supervision system 4) probe regulatory neglect.
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
hongkongfp.com/2025/11/30/h...
HK man arrested for alleged sedition in relation to fatal Tai Po blaze
A HK man has been arrested on suspicion of sedition in relation to the fatal Tai Po fire, according to local media reports, citing unnamed sources.
hongkongfp.com
November 29, 2025 at 5:04 PM
No accountability in only-patriots-to-blame Hong Kong.
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Paintings by Skyler Chen, from Taipei Biennial 2025
(Painting descriptions and info in reply below)
(Painting descriptions and info in reply below)
November 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Paintings by Skyler Chen, from Taipei Biennial 2025
(Painting descriptions and info in reply below)
(Painting descriptions and info in reply below)
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An astute analysis by @donovan-smith.bsky.social of how President Lai cleverly publicized his proposed US$40 billion special defense budget and maneuvered the KMT and TPP into a potentially tricky political corner. Lai maximized a bad hand very well in my view.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
Donovan’s Deep Dives: President Lai’s big bucks defense budget blitz - Taipei Times
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www.taipeitimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 6:53 AM
An astute analysis by @donovan-smith.bsky.social of how President Lai cleverly publicized his proposed US$40 billion special defense budget and maneuvered the KMT and TPP into a potentially tricky political corner. Lai maximized a bad hand very well in my view.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...