Taipei Exhibition Shines Light on Resilience of Ukrainian Artists｜TaiwanPlus News
The video reports on a Taipei exhibition that places Ukrainian female artists at its center, using their work to illustrate the resilience and courage forged amid war. Curators and visitors alike emphasize how these creators transform personal trauma into powerful visual narratives, positioning art as both a form of resistance and a means of healing. The showcase highlights several key insights: Ukrainian artists employ gentle, introspective techniques to confront heavy realities; their pieces serve as therapeutic tools for communities scarred by conflict; and the event creates a platform for cross‑cultural dialogue, linking Taiwanese and Ukrainian experiences. Interactive installations invite children, including those from the Tung Seon program, to articulate their feelings through creative expression. Interview excerpts reveal the artists’ belief that “art is a form of power,” encouraging audiences to offer encouragement and emotional support. Organizers note that the exhibition’s design—spacious rooms, outdoor installations, and collaborative workshops—mirrors the openness the artists seek, fostering a shared space for reflection and solidarity. By bringing Ukrainian voices to a Taiwanese audience, the exhibition amplifies global awareness of the ongoing war, strengthens cultural ties between the two nations, and underscores the role of art in conflict resolution and community resilience.
Aging Locally: Inside a Taiwanese 'Dementia Village'｜TaiwanPlus News
The video profiles Pingxi, a mountainous district in northern Taiwan that has become a pioneering "dementia village." With more than one‑third of its residents over 65 and around 80 people diagnosed with dementia, the community has built a network of...
Flying Soon? Ticket Prices Are About To Surge
The video warns that Taiwan’s airline tickets are set to become more expensive as the government’s fuel surcharge policy takes effect next week. Airlines will raise the short‑haul surcharge from roughly NT$17 to NT$45 and the long‑haul surcharge from about NT$45...
Singapore Embraces 'Active Aging' With Older Residents Practicing Parkour｜TaiwanPlus News
A new wave of senior parkour is sweeping suburban Singapore, where grey‑haired residents like 69‑year‑old Betty Boon are leaping over fences and obstacles. The movement is part of the city‑state’s broader “active aging” push as it prepares to become a...
US Senators Tour Taiwan's Defense Innovation Hub｜TaiwanPlus News
U.S. Senators Gene Shaheen and John Curtis led a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), the island’s premier defense research hub, underscoring Washington’s growing security engagement with Taipei. The visit coincided with a briefing...
Taipei Fashion Week Runway Show Blends Sports, Fashion and Resilience｜TaiwanPlus News
Taipei Fashion Week’s latest runway, titled “Fighter,” turned the catwalk into a combat arena, showcasing the work of Berlin‑based Taiwanese designer Damu Huang. By dressing boxers in couture and staging the show like a bout, Huang fused athleticism with high...
Inside China’s Propaganda Campaign Targeting the Philippines | Correspondents
The video examines China’s coordinated propaganda offensive aimed at the Philippines, spotlighting how Beijing’s embassy has publicly vilified a Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson and other officials after they questioned China’s actions in the South China Sea. It explores the broader...
Taipei Cycle Show: Taiwan Eyes Expanding E-Bike Market｜TaiwanPlus News
The Taipei Cycle Show highlighted Taiwan’s strategic push to dominate the rapidly expanding e‑bike sector. With roughly 900 exhibitors, the exhibition placed electric‑assisted bicycles at the forefront, underscoring a $60 billion global market and Taiwan’s ambition to achieve full self‑sufficiency in...
Analysis: Taiwan To Skip WTO Meeting Over 'Province of China' Label｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan announced it will not attend the upcoming World Trade Organization ministerial meeting, marking the first boycott in 25 years. The decision follows the host nation, Cameroon, designating Taiwan as a “province of China,” a move the Taiwanese delegation says...
Lawmakers Fail To Agree on Special Defense Budget｜TaiwanPlus News
Legislators in Taiwan concluded a three‑day review of the island’s special defense budget without reaching agreement, underscoring political friction as Beijing’s military capabilities expand. The deadlock involves the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the opposition Kuomintang (KMT), and the Taiwan...
Taipei Expo Showcases How AI Can Alleviate Industry, Labor Shortages｜TaiwanPlus News
The Taipei AI Expo highlighted how artificial intelligence can be deployed across businesses and daily life to counter Taiwan’s chronic labor shortages. Organizers demonstrated AI tools that promise to boost productivity in manufacturing, services, and consumer applications. The event attracted...
Taiwan's Clothing and Drug Manufacturers Feel the Pinch From Iran War｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan’s garment and pharmaceutical manufacturers are feeling the financial strain caused by the war in the Middle East, the primary source of the island’s oil and gas imports. Escalating crude prices have pushed up the cost of packaging and other...
Beijing Protests After Break-In at Chinese Embassy in Tokyo｜TaiwanPlus News
A member of Japan's Self-Defense Forces entered the Chinese embassy in Tokyo, prompting a diplomatic stir. China has demanded that Japan guarantee the safety of its diplomatic missions and personnel. The incident sparked protests in Beijing, with officials accusing Japan...
Adoptee Seeks To Reclaim Taiwanese Citizenship
The video follows a Taiwanese-born woman adopted abroad who is now fighting to restore her Taiwanese citizenship and learn her biological mother’s identity. She discovered that on October 12, 1983, the Taiwanese authorities abruptly canceled her adoption without confirming the child’s...
Taiwan Eyes Agentic AI for Government Use｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan is actively evaluating agentic artificial intelligence, specifically the open‑source OpenClaw platform, for integration into government operations. Officials from the Digital Ministry say the technology could augment public‑service efficiency while raising national‑security questions. OpenClaw, described by NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang as the...
K-Pop Supergroup BTS Returns to the Stage｜TaiwanPlus News
South Korea’s flagship boy band BTS returned to the stage Saturday, ending a four‑year pause for mandatory military service. The group opened a live‑streamed concert in Seoul, highlighted by drones spelling their name over the city’s skyline and silhouettes projected...
Retired Seniors in Taiwan Take Up Esports, Social Media Influencing｜TaiwanPlus News
In Taiwan, where one in five citizens is now 65 or older, a surprising trend is emerging: retirees are turning to PC gaming and esports, many becoming live streamers and social media influencers. Gaming platforms report a noticeable uptick in...
Taiwan and UK Team Up on Advanced Scientific and Tech Partnerships｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan and the United Kingdom have deepened their collaboration under the UK‑Taiwan Innovative Industries programme, a joint initiative launched in 2018 and supported by the UK Science and Technology Network and Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute. The partnership focuses on...
Concerns over Semiconductor Materials Amid Iran War Disruptions｜TaiwanPlus News
Prices for key semiconductor materials have jumped amid the Middle East war, stoking concern in Taiwan where supplies of high-temperature metals used in third-generation equipment have spiked sharply. Gallium prices have risen 123% since the start of 2025, and oil...
Analysis: Why Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Have Decreased｜TaiwanPlus News
Chinese military sorties near Taiwan have fallen recently, analysts in the video say, reflecting a mix of strategic recalibration and political calculation rather than a single cause. Contributing factors include Beijing’s sensitivity to possible US-Taiwan meetings, broader regional risks tied...
Explainer: Middle East Conflict's Impact on Taiwan's Energy Situation｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan imports about 96% of its energy, relying on the Middle East for roughly 70% of its oil and on Qatar for about 30% of its natural gas—fuel that supplies over half of the island’s electricity and a large share...
US Adds Taiwan to Forced Labor Trade Investigation List｜TaiwanPlus News
The US has launched a new round of trade investigations under Section 301 targeting 60 economies for alleged failures to curb imports made with forced labor, and Taiwan is among those listed. The probes, announced as temporary 10% global tariffs...
Traffic Light Rules in Taiwan Give Mixed Signals
Taiwan is changing its pedestrian traffic signals after widespread confusion over a running green figure that flashes in the final seconds of the walk phase. Many pedestrians interpret the running figure as a cue to hurry across, though it is...
How China's New Ethnic Unity Law Could Affect Taiwan｜TaiwanPlus News
China’s top legislature has approved a new Ethnic Unity Law designed to assimilate the country’s 55 recognized minority groups under a singular national identity and criminalize actions deemed to undermine ethnic unity. The law imposes duties on all Chinese to...
Parties Debate Whether To Remove Taiwan Lawmaker With Chinese Citizenship｜TaiwanPlus News
Last month Chinese-born Li Zhenling, a Taiwan People’s Party lawmaker who holds a Taiwanese passport and says she has lived in Taiwan for over 30 years, took office—prompting a legal and political dispute over her eligibility. Taiwan’s laws ban dual...
Translating Novels: A Conversation with Anthony Marra and Ching-Chun Shih｜Zoom In Zoom Out
The Zoom In Zoom Out interview brings together Anthony Marra, author of the historical novel Mercury Pictures Presents, and his longtime Mandarin translator Ching‑jun Shih to discuss the book’s debut in Taiwan. Marra explains the novel’s sweep—from wartime Italy to Hollywood’s studio system—while Shih...
Analysis: How Rising Energy Costs From US War in Iran Could Impact Taiwan｜TaiwanPlus News
The video examines how the United States’ escalating conflict with Iran is driving global energy prices higher and what that surge means for Taiwan’s economy. Analysts focus on the vulnerability of Taiwan’s energy‑intensive industries—particularly chemicals, cement, steel and other heavy...
Analysis: Taipei Backs US Trade Deal Amid Trump Tariff Uncertainty｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan is pressing ahead with ratifying its trade pact with the United States despite lingering uncertainty after President Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs were struck down. Economist Dachrahn Wu notes that key semiconductor shipments remain insulated, but warns that reopening negotiations...
Taiwan Weighs Impact of US Tariff Ruling on Trade Deal | TaiwanPlus News
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s authority to impose sweeping global tariffs has thrown the newly signed U.S–Taiwan trade agreement into uncertainty. The ruling follows the Court’s finding that the so‑called “Liberation Day” tariffs violated...
Taiwan Stock Market Celebrates Record Gains Before Lunar New Year｜TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan’s stock market marked a celebratory closing ceremony on the eve of the Lunar New Year, highlighting record‑setting gains that have propelled the island’s equity universe into global prominence. By the end of 2023 the total market capitalization topped roughly $3.2 trillion,...