REVEALED: 20 - The Real Truth

Taiwan’s Minimum Wage is One of the Lowest In Its League

Taiwan is a wealthy country. Its recently instituted minimum wage hike does not compare favorably with its international counterparts.

The News Lens · Feb 9, 2022

Movement to Lower Taiwan’s Voting Age to 18 Gains Momentum

Public support for lowering the voting age in Taiwan has largely fallen along party lines.

The News Lens · Feb 9, 2022

US Approves Deal To Boost Taiwan Defense Systems

The US$100 million arms deal is meant to help Taiwan “sustain, maintain, and improve” its air-defense missiles in the face of pressure from China, a U.S. defense agency said.

The News Lens · Feb 8, 2022

With Each Ending, a Beginning: Hellos and Goodbyes in a Taipei Winter

As winter plays host to an arriving spring, what are the seasonal experiences Taipei residents enjoy?

The News Lens · Jan 31, 2022

China’s Financial Diplomacy Wins Influence in Central Asian Countries

Even though its position in central Asian countries has evolved quite successfully, China still faces obstacles such as nationalism and political elites’ distrust of Beijing.

The News Lens · Jan 28, 2022

New Species Found in Embattled Greater Mekong

The share of people living in cities across the five middle-income countries in the Greater Mekong has roughly doubled since 1970, pushing species to the brink of survival.

The News Lens · Jan 27, 2022

The Restoration of Democracy in Honduras Isn’t About China — Or Taiwan

Pundits tend to interpret the victory of any leftwing political force in Latin America as a geopolitical triumph for China — and so an existential threat to Taiwan. But this myopic and self-defeating perspective doesn’t hold up under scrutiny.

The News Lens · Jan 26, 2022

Myanmar Tumbles Into the Abyss

The Myanmar army’s capacity to consolidate its rule appears more fragile than ever, with so many new armed groups now taking up to the fight to the military regime and its representatives.

The News Lens · Jan 26, 2022

Typhoon Exposes Biodiversity Haven Palawan’s Vulnerability — And Resilience

Experts say the storm-damaged forests can recover — if they aren’t disturbed by human incursions, fires, or additional storms.

The News Lens · Jan 25, 2022

The Relationships in ‘Heart’ Are Authentically Messy

‘Heart’ is an enthralling exploration of filmmaker intimacy, desire, and ethics.

The News Lens · Jan 24, 2022