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Excellent piece
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
International law has never cared about Taiwan. Now the f...
Few here worry about the erosion of democratic norms after Venezuela. They know what little concern the world shows for Taiwan is down to its semiconductor dominance
observer.co.uk
January 10, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Excellent piece
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
observer.co.uk/news/interna...
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Headline speaks for itself
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
Fertility rate falls to lowest globally - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
January 10, 2026 at 2:23 AM
Headline speaks for itself
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
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It's important to understand what this means. It means that all of us who love Taiwan and express concern for it are wasting our breath because the government itself is permitting Taiwan to commit suicide rather than altering its political economy so that it can continue to function.
Ministry of interior announces that Taiwan has become a super aged society
January 10, 2026 at 1:25 AM
It's important to understand what this means. It means that all of us who love Taiwan and express concern for it are wasting our breath because the government itself is permitting Taiwan to commit suicide rather than altering its political economy so that it can continue to function.
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Ministry of interior announces that Taiwan has become a super aged society
January 9, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Ministry of interior announces that Taiwan has become a super aged society
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Brazil succeeded in holding coup plotters accountable. "If — when the glass has been swept away & the trials are over — those who empowered, guided, mobilized, and legitimized [the riots] are never held to account, then... the conditions for repetition remain intact.” jacobin.com/2026/01/janu...
What Brazil’s January 8 Can Teach Us About January 6
In 2021, the January 6 Capitol attack exposed deep connections between the US state and far-right groups. When something similar happened in Brazil in 2023, it prompted a national attempt to reform th...
jacobin.com
January 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Brazil succeeded in holding coup plotters accountable. "If — when the glass has been swept away & the trials are over — those who empowered, guided, mobilized, and legitimized [the riots] are never held to account, then... the conditions for repetition remain intact.” jacobin.com/2026/01/janu...
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5 years ago, there was a bloody, lawless, and deadly attack on our nation’s Capitol. A group of criminal thugs broke out in riots and stormed our Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election at the direction of the President of the United States.
January 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
5 years ago, there was a bloody, lawless, and deadly attack on our nation’s Capitol. A group of criminal thugs broke out in riots and stormed our Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of a free and fair election at the direction of the President of the United States.
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National Museum of Taiwan History's "Taiwan Overseas" database gives instant access to documents on Taiwan provided by institutions from all over the world.
taiwanoverseas.nmth.gov.tw/en
taiwanoverseas.nmth.gov.tw/en
January 6, 2026 at 6:08 AM
National Museum of Taiwan History's "Taiwan Overseas" database gives instant access to documents on Taiwan provided by institutions from all over the world.
taiwanoverseas.nmth.gov.tw/en
taiwanoverseas.nmth.gov.tw/en
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Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
January 4, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Zelensky on Venezuela:
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
“About Venezuela? How should I respond to that? Well, what can I say? If… If it is possible to act with dictators like this, it means the United States knows what to do next. Thank you”
Omg I love it.
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Trump is trying to distract us from the Epstein files by launching a military invasion from the same golf resort that trafficked children to Epstein.
January 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Trump is trying to distract us from the Epstein files by launching a military invasion from the same golf resort that trafficked children to Epstein.
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1/ All the noise today, remember....
Trump's attack on Caracas has no bearing on PRC plans to annex Taiwan.
Kidnapping Maduro will not give a green light to PRC to kidnap Lai.
PRC doesn't give a shit about int'l law, under which Taiwan is not part of China. It has already occupied two nations...
Trump's attack on Caracas has no bearing on PRC plans to annex Taiwan.
Kidnapping Maduro will not give a green light to PRC to kidnap Lai.
PRC doesn't give a shit about int'l law, under which Taiwan is not part of China. It has already occupied two nations...
January 3, 2026 at 11:09 PM
1/ All the noise today, remember....
Trump's attack on Caracas has no bearing on PRC plans to annex Taiwan.
Kidnapping Maduro will not give a green light to PRC to kidnap Lai.
PRC doesn't give a shit about int'l law, under which Taiwan is not part of China. It has already occupied two nations...
Trump's attack on Caracas has no bearing on PRC plans to annex Taiwan.
Kidnapping Maduro will not give a green light to PRC to kidnap Lai.
PRC doesn't give a shit about int'l law, under which Taiwan is not part of China. It has already occupied two nations...
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Taiwan is a Country. 🇹🇼
January 2, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Taiwan is a Country. 🇹🇼
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The pro-China parties can't even bring themselves to condemn PRC intimidation.
The DPP’s motion to condemn China’s Justice Mission 2025 military exercise near Taiwan fails after a 46-56 vote this morning due to KMT and TPP opposition.
January 2, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The pro-China parties can't even bring themselves to condemn PRC intimidation.
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Taiwan in throes of birth crisis, can't even get surrogacy and assisted reproduction bills passed. Ridiculous.
Ex-TPP chairman Ko Wen-je visits party caucuses to urge passage of bill to assist reproduction – Focus Taiwan: ‘It was the first time that Ko, […], appeared at the Legislative Yuan since being released on NT$70 million (US$2.3 million) bail in September 2025 in a corruption case.’
Ex-TPP chairman urges passage of bill to assist reproduction - Focus Taiwan
Ko Wen‑je (柯文哲), the former chairman of the opposition Taiwan People's Party (TPP), visited lawmakers of different parties Friday to push for the passage of an amendment to the Assisted Reproduction A...
focustaiwan.tw
January 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Taiwan in throes of birth crisis, can't even get surrogacy and assisted reproduction bills passed. Ridiculous.
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President Lai's New Year's Day Speech, English text
english.president.gov.tw/News/7067
english.president.gov.tw/News/7067
News releases
Office of the President Republic of China(Taiwan)
english.president.gov.tw
January 1, 2026 at 3:35 AM
President Lai's New Year's Day Speech, English text
english.president.gov.tw/News/7067
english.president.gov.tw/News/7067
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When Trump’s Term Is Finally Up, We Must Burn His Legacy to the Ground - Esquire
December 30, 2025 at 10:16 PM
When Trump’s Term Is Finally Up, We Must Burn His Legacy to the Ground - Esquire
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For a growing swath of US households, economic pressures have hit like a punishingly stiff wind.
Many Americans are heading into 2026 worse off, and their financial game plans have shifted. https://cnn.it/4aDHtoj
Many Americans are heading into 2026 worse off, and their financial game plans have shifted. https://cnn.it/4aDHtoj
December 31, 2025 at 3:30 PM
For a growing swath of US households, economic pressures have hit like a punishingly stiff wind.
Many Americans are heading into 2026 worse off, and their financial game plans have shifted. https://cnn.it/4aDHtoj
Many Americans are heading into 2026 worse off, and their financial game plans have shifted. https://cnn.it/4aDHtoj
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They really cut $1 Trillion from Medicaid then put $50 billion back and think we’re all too dumb to notice
December 31, 2025 at 2:36 AM
They really cut $1 Trillion from Medicaid then put $50 billion back and think we’re all too dumb to notice
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Asia Nikkei reviews the year.
asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
Taiwan's DPP-KMT fight to spill into 2026 as political rift deepens
Defense spending and local elections among key tests in coming year
asia.nikkei.com
December 31, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Asia Nikkei reviews the year.
asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/tai...
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Wondering where you can find the best views of the Taipei 101 fireworks? In this blog, we will share a list of the best views of the Taipei 101 fireworks on New Year’s Eve. These places are also great locations to take photos of Taipei in general. taiwantravelblog.com/the-best-vie...
The Best Views of the Taipei 101 (Best Places to see New Year’s Fireworks) 欣賞101煙火的最佳地點
Wondering where you can find the best glimpse of the Taipei 101 fireworks? In this blog, we will share a list of the best views of Taipei 101 and therefore the best places to see the fireworks on New ...
taiwantravelblog.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Wondering where you can find the best views of the Taipei 101 fireworks? In this blog, we will share a list of the best views of the Taipei 101 fireworks on New Year’s Eve. These places are also great locations to take photos of Taipei in general. taiwantravelblog.com/the-best-vie...
One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
Opinion | One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt
www.nytimes.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:11 AM
One of America’s Most Successful Experiments Is Coming to a Shuddering Halt www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/o...
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The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is Tuesday, March 3rd in 2026, but many places around Taiwan have already begun festivities. Check out this guide for a map and list of lantern festival activities all over Taiwan! taiwantravelblog.com/taiwan-lante...
2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival Guide 台灣元宵節指南, A Complete List of Events in Taiwan
The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is an exciting time when many cities and counties in Taiwan put on colorful displays of lanterns for visitors to enjoy. There are usually lanterns in all the big cities ...
taiwantravelblog.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
The Lantern Festival in Taiwan is Tuesday, March 3rd in 2026, but many places around Taiwan have already begun festivities. Check out this guide for a map and list of lantern festival activities all over Taiwan! taiwantravelblog.com/taiwan-lante...
In One Year, Trump’s War on Immigration Alters the Face of America www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Year 1 of Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: ICE Raids, Deportations and Protests
The crackdown and detentions swept from one coast to the other: day laborers in Los Angeles, a flower seller in Chicago, immigrants in New York courtrooms.
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
In One Year, Trump’s War on Immigration Alters the Face of America www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Tiny Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/w...
The Tiny Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud
www.nytimes.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:58 AM
The Tiny Japanese Island on the Front Lines of China’s Feud www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/w...