The 22nd anniversary of the death of “Rose Boy” was commemorated in China, while the media coverage of an empowering song named after him attracted criticism for downplaying its progressive message.
Lee Ming-che, a rights activist in Taiwan, disappeared on a visit to China in 2017 and was later charged with “subversion of state power.” He is back in Taiwan and just gave his first public comments on his ordeal.
Same-sex marriage has been legal in Taiwan since 2019, but true equality has not yet been achieved. Social organizations and legislators are collaborating to make changes happen.
Under pressure from Beijing, the World Health Organization has denied Taiwan even observer status at every World Health Assembly since 2017.
The visit of six U.S. lawmakers to Taiwan follows earlier rumors of an intended visit by U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi — which was postponed because she tested positive for COVID.
While Beijing continues to impose strict lockdown measures in an attempt to maintain its COVID-zero policy, Taiwan is beginning to shift toward living with the virus.
“The status quo feels safe, but I’m not sure it’s what people actually want.”
After Russian forces invaded Ukraine in late February, talk in Taiwan of extending the conscription period of its citizens — from four months to one year — became elevated in official discourse.
The computer-generated art of Wu Che-Yu