John Shufelt
@johnshufelt.bsky.social
Historian, retired faculty, Tunghai University, Taiwan. From NJ, long-time resident and citizen of Taiwan. Co-editor, Notes of Travel in Formosa, 1874-1875 (2012, 2013).
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As we mark the beginning of #Ramadan, WCK teams in Lebanon and Gaza are distributing hot meals and boxes of culturally appropriate, halal-certified staples to local communities. The kits contain enough food for about 55 meals. (1/2)
February 27, 2025 at 10:31 PM
As we mark the beginning of #Ramadan, WCK teams in Lebanon and Gaza are distributing hot meals and boxes of culturally appropriate, halal-certified staples to local communities. The kits contain enough food for about 55 meals. (1/2)
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Denali National Park. Six million acres of land and North America's tallest peak - 20,310 feet. The aboriginal homeland of five Northern Athabascan Indian groups.
I have not yet had the chance to visit but hope to someday!
I have not yet had the chance to visit but hope to someday!
January 29, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Denali National Park. Six million acres of land and North America's tallest peak - 20,310 feet. The aboriginal homeland of five Northern Athabascan Indian groups.
I have not yet had the chance to visit but hope to someday!
I have not yet had the chance to visit but hope to someday!
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January 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Trump announces the U.S. will be placing tariffs on all semi-conductors and pharmaceuticals imported from 🇹🇼Taiwan.
For those who believe Trump will defeat China and save Taiwan，u need to understand Trump‘s goal is to squeeze clean value of Taiwan before sold it out to China.
For those who believe Trump will defeat China and save Taiwan，u need to understand Trump‘s goal is to squeeze clean value of Taiwan before sold it out to China.
January 28, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Trump announces the U.S. will be placing tariffs on all semi-conductors and pharmaceuticals imported from 🇹🇼Taiwan.
For those who believe Trump will defeat China and save Taiwan，u need to understand Trump‘s goal is to squeeze clean value of Taiwan before sold it out to China.
For those who believe Trump will defeat China and save Taiwan，u need to understand Trump‘s goal is to squeeze clean value of Taiwan before sold it out to China.
No name bridge, Dongqi Road / 東七路 / Heping District, Taichung / 台中市，和平區 / May 13, 2024.
January 13, 2025 at 12:38 AM
No name bridge, Dongqi Road / 東七路 / Heping District, Taichung / 台中市，和平區 / May 13, 2024.
Climate scientist Peter Kalmus's reflections on the LA fires is worth a read. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/o...
Opinion | As a Climate Scientist, I Knew It Was Time to Leave Los Angeles (Gift Article)
After the Bobcat fire, the area no longer felt safe.
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January 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Climate scientist Peter Kalmus's reflections on the LA fires is worth a read. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/10/o...
Today's photo. Approach to Taoyuan Airport / 桃園機場 aboard Tiger Air from Osaka, July 23, 2024.
January 12, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Today's photo. Approach to Taoyuan Airport / 桃園機場 aboard Tiger Air from Osaka, July 23, 2024.
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Births continue to fall. Record low, population declined.
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As I noted....
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As I noted....
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Notes from Central Taiwan: Demographic crisis or deterrent to China? - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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January 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Births continue to fall. Record low, population declined.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
As I noted....
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
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As I noted....
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Today's photo. Nantou, Zhongliao Township (I think!), central Taiwan / 南投縣，中寮鄉。 Nov 7, 2024.
January 10, 2025 at 5:01 AM
Today's photo. Nantou, Zhongliao Township (I think!), central Taiwan / 南投縣，中寮鄉。 Nov 7, 2024.
Hutou Hill, Puli Township, Nantou County, Taiwan -- panning south to west. 虎頭山，埔里鎮，南投縣。 There a geological marker at the base of the hill claiming this is the center of the island. Video taken, Dec 17, 2024.
January 9, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Hutou Hill, Puli Township, Nantou County, Taiwan -- panning south to west. 虎頭山，埔里鎮，南投縣。 There a geological marker at the base of the hill claiming this is the center of the island. Video taken, Dec 17, 2024.
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A pretty mushroom from my first hike of the year! #fungifriends
January 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
A pretty mushroom from my first hike of the year! #fungifriends
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The Washington Wizards hosted one of the more unusual promotions in the NBA: Hoops & Hounds night.
Wizards players loved the idea when they were told about it before Sunday’s game.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
Wizards players loved the idea when they were told about it before Sunday’s game.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
January 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Washington Wizards hosted one of the more unusual promotions in the NBA: Hoops & Hounds night.
Wizards players loved the idea when they were told about it before Sunday’s game.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
Wizards players loved the idea when they were told about it before Sunday’s game.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/604...
如意吊橋 / Ruyi Footbridge / 嘉義縣阿里山鄉豐山村 / Alishan Township, Chiayi County
January 8, 2025 at 1:27 AM
如意吊橋 / Ruyi Footbridge / 嘉義縣阿里山鄉豐山村 / Alishan Township, Chiayi County
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"World Central Kitchen is pausing operations in Gaza at this time."
November 30, 2024 at 5:03 PM
"World Central Kitchen is pausing operations in Gaza at this time."
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⚡️Taiwan’s former president urges US to prioritize aiding Ukraine over Taiwan, Politico reports.
"A Ukrainian victory will serve as the most effective deterrent to future aggression," former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said during the Halifax International Security Forum.
"A Ukrainian victory will serve as the most effective deterrent to future aggression," former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said during the Halifax International Security Forum.
Taiwan’s former president urges US to prioritize aiding Ukraine over Taiwan, Politico reports
"A Ukrainian victory will serve as the most effective deterrent to future aggression," former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said during the Halifax International Security Forum on Nov. 23.
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November 24, 2024 at 5:10 AM
⚡️Taiwan’s former president urges US to prioritize aiding Ukraine over Taiwan, Politico reports.
"A Ukrainian victory will serve as the most effective deterrent to future aggression," former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said during the Halifax International Security Forum.
"A Ukrainian victory will serve as the most effective deterrent to future aggression," former Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said during the Halifax International Security Forum.
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China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te's upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments by Taiwan and regional security officials.
China could launch military drills near Taiwan over president's Pacific visit
President Lai Ching-te will start a visit to diplomatic allies in the Pacific on Saturday, and was also planning stops in Hawaii and possibly the U.S. territory of Guam.
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November 27, 2024 at 1:08 PM
China is likely to launch military drills in the coming days near Taiwan, using President Lai Ching-te's upcoming trip to the Pacific and scheduled U.S. transit as a pretext, according to assessments by Taiwan and regional security officials.
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TAIWAN #1!!!!
November 24, 2024 at 1:04 PM
TAIWAN #1!!!!
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Bluesky just hit 23 million users. That's the population of Taiwan. Welcome to Taiwan
November 27, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Bluesky just hit 23 million users. That's the population of Taiwan. Welcome to Taiwan
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Lai stopover in Hawaii
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Lai’s Guam, Hawaii stops confirmed - Taipei Times
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November 28, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Lai stopover in Hawaii
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A particularly vibrant red maple down the street. I haven’t been in N. America for autumn colors for decades and hadn’t remembered how beautiful these trees could be.
November 29, 2024 at 1:39 AM
A particularly vibrant red maple down the street. I haven’t been in N. America for autumn colors for decades and hadn’t remembered how beautiful these trees could be.
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Types of Galaxies and Large objects in Universe.
November 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Types of Galaxies and Large objects in Universe.
Enjoying a (mostly) plant-based Thanksgiving in NJ. Wishing all peace and contentment.
November 28, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Enjoying a (mostly) plant-based Thanksgiving in NJ. Wishing all peace and contentment.
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EU to target Chinese firms with asset freezes and visa bans for aiding Russia In Ukraine – RFE/RL: ‘part of a proposed 15th sanctions package recently put forward by Brussels that aims to target six China-based companies’
EU To Target Chinese Firms With Asset Freezes, Visa Bans For Aiding Russia In Ukraine
The European Union has proposed for the first time to target Chinese companies and individuals with visa bans and asset freezes over their dealings with Russian firms linked to Moscow’s war effort in ...
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November 25, 2024 at 4:49 PM
EU to target Chinese firms with asset freezes and visa bans for aiding Russia In Ukraine – RFE/RL: ‘part of a proposed 15th sanctions package recently put forward by Brussels that aims to target six China-based companies’