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As Taiwan’s birth rate falls, universities shut down one after the other

The World's Global Classroom

Due to Taiwan’s falling birth rate, enrollment at many universities and colleges has been declining for years, forcing many higher education institutions to shut their doors or merge with other universities. Since 2014, 15 colleges and universities have closed in Taiwan.

New discoveries shed light on some of the earliest humans to settle in Taiwan

Sacred Nation

Facing an escalating threat from China, Taiwan could head into a constitutional crisis

Politics

Taiwan’s new president is facing a political minefield

Global Politics
Students cheer on speakers during a gathering to mark the first anniversary of student groups stormed the parliament in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

10 years ago, the Sunflower Movement pushed Taiwan away from China

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A close race in Taiwan could decide whether it prioritizes sovereignty or closer ties with China

Elections

Taiwan votes in a general election on Saturday. The top issue on the ballot is the island’s relationship with China, with stakes that could affect the whole Asia Pacific. 

Seafood Congee, as presented in the Taiwanese cookbook Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories from the Island Nation.

A new book explores Taiwan’s culinary identity

Books

The culinary contributions of Taiwan are often overshadowed by other cuisine from the region, especially China. Now, a new cookbook highlights some of the ingredients and flavors that make Taiwanese cooking unique.

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‘It’s time that we face the issue’: #MeToo movement gains momentum in Taiwan

#MeToo

Although the movement began within political parties, it’s since spread to many other sectors of society such as entertainment and academia. And in some cases, there’s even been a backlash.  

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Taiwan’s political parties beset by sexual harassment allegations

#MeToo

Taiwan is having a #MeToo reckoning about sexual harassment in politics, several years after other parts of the world. Despite the relatively high number of women in public office, many instances of sexual harassment in the political scene have been ignored or covered up.

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou waves as Ma leaves for China, at Taoyuan International Airport in Taoyuan City, northern Taiwan, Monday, March 27, 2023.

Former Taiwanese president makes historic visit to China

As the former president heads to China, Taiwan’s current president, Tsai Ing-Wen, is heading to the Americas this week. The diplomatic trips come as voters prepare for this year’s presidential campaigns. 

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