Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu shares her experience with facing body dysmorphia, and how this reflects on Taiwan’s attitude toward the subject.
Is the 108 Curriculum good or bad for students? | Zoe Chen – Grade 8
Staff writer Zoe Chen discusses both the pros and cons of the national curriculum of Taiwan—the 108 curriculum.
Systemic racism against migrant workers in Taiwan | Chloe Hsu – Grade 11
Editor-in-Chief Chloe Hsu explains the systemic racism that migrant workers — who are mostly from Southeast Asia — have to face in Taiwan.
Formosa 900: My bike trip around Taiwan | Victor Lu – Gap Year
Cycling is my passion. It allows me to connect with others, trains my stamina, and is a way to relax and blow off steam. I always look forward to visiting new places on my bike, and one of my most exciting trips was biking around my beautiful homeland: Taiwan. When I...
Why Taiwanese students are not getting enough sleep | Charlotte Lin – Grade 10
According to the Children Welfare League Foundation, Taiwanese students sleep 6.9 hours a night on average when they should be sleeping at least eight hours every night. The reason why students stay up late is mainly due to heavy school work loads. To make matters...
5 best riverside bike paths in Taipei | Victor Lu – Grade 12
Senior staff writer and avid bike rider Victor Lu catalogs some of the best cycling paths along Taipei’s riverside.
Casual homophobia in Taiwan | Chloe Hsu – Grade 10
May 24, 2019 was the day Taiwan made history by becoming the first country in Asia to legalize same-sex marriage. This was proof that Taiwan is one of the most progressive countries in Asia, and also proof that same-sex marriage has broad support with the citizens....
What Taiwan should learn from its COVID-19 domestic outbreak | Victor Lu – Grade 12
Taiwan’s COVID-19 situation became a nightmare during the past few months. In mid May 2021, domestic cases boomed with most cases found in Taipei. Within a week, the capital suddenly became the worst-hit area of Taiwan. Cases emerged in other areas within a few weeks...
Problems with education in rural Taiwan | Victor Lu – Grade 11
Education helps people to get high paying jobs, become better citizens, and enjoy higher quality lifestyles. In 2015, the United Nations proposed 17 sustainable development goals, one of which is quality education. Although education plays a crucial role in society,...
Racism in Taiwan | Sidney Chen – Grade 9
Taiwan is known as a very foreign friendly country, and by “foreign” I mean white people. Taiwanese people love to see visitors around and welcome them. But when it comes to Southeast Asian or black people, many Taiwanese people give weird looks. This is ironic...
Do Taiwanese parents interfere too much in their kids’ lives? | Timothie Hsiao – Grade 11
There is no doubt that every parent loves their children. However, parents might be doing things that are unintentionally detrimental. Many Taiwanese parents tend to interfere heavily in their kids' lives and it is harming kids in different ways. Parents make kids...
4 reasons why living in the city is better than living in the countryside | Victor Lu – Grade 10
Finding a place to live is vital for people’s lives, and the places where people live are likely to influence their lifestyle. People choose differently based on their preferences when they select their living places. Indeed, most people’s living places can be divided...
Students shouldn’t freak out about test scores | Vera Huang – Grade 10
Test scores - something that students care about on a daily basis - scare students every time they are announced. Parents tell students all day long: “Work harder, your grades are not good at all”, “Are you even reviewing?” and all sorts of scolding. This creates a...
Things I’ve learned from volunteering in Pingtung | Victor Lu – Grade 11
Volunteering is worth it because it involves caring, loving, and sharing my time with others. This summer, I went to volunteer in a church in Pingtung for a week. The priest who runs it opens an after school program in his church. After I finished volunteering, I felt...
Black in Asia: Taipei Reading | TTT Editorial Staff
In 2020, much of the world is grappling with issues of racial justice, equality, and identity, and Taipei is no exception. Taipei Teen Tribune's mission is to allow writers to explore their city, country, and world in deeper and more meaningful ways than they...
Tour de Formosa: Fuhsing Grade 9 Bike Trip around Taiwan | Vera Huang – Grade 10
When it comes to outings and vacations, the first thing most Taiwanese people think of is going abroad, but they often forget that they’re actually missing out on an island that is unique in its own way - Taiwan. In summer 2020, my school, Fuhsing Junior High, put...
Taiwan must be ready for climate change | Timothie Hsiao – Grade 10
Climate change is the most profound problem in the world today, and all countries urgently need to work together to solve it. However, countries around the world are not putting enough effort into fighting against climate change, and the problem is getting more and...
Taiwan’s public health response to the coronavirus: a success story (so far…) | Vera Huang – Grade 9
The coronavirus, also known as the COVID-19, is going viral all over the world, crushing governments and making people panic. Taiwan, however, has done great containing the coronavirus with its public health services. Even though it sits near three of the world’s most...
YouBike vs. oBike: why oBike failed | Leo Lin – Grade 7
YouBike and oBike are both companies that do the same job - rent bikes to people who can’t afford their own bikes. But why did oBike fail to do its job while YouBike succeeded? Background oBike was founded in February 2017 by Shi Yi and Edward Chen from Singapore....
Taipei MRT vs. public buses – why the MRT is better | Victor Lu – Grade 9
In modern times in Taipei, transportation systems are well developed, and they extend in all directions. People can travel around the city efficiently and easily. MRT and buses are both public transportation systems in Taipei, moreover, they are the most popular ones....
Taipei Fine Arts Museum – July 2019 Exhibitions
Recently a few Taipei Teen Tribune writers visited Taipei's famous Fine Arts Museum. They took the time to review some of their favorite exhibits. If you have the chance, head up to the museum near Yuanshan MRT Station for some amazing exposure to the arts. "Cold...
The rise of convenience stores | Tiger Yang – Grade 10
In 2014, the number of convenience stores in Taipei reached over 10,000 One of the main reasons for the success of convenience stores is their management structure Convenience stores do a great job at being indispensable to people’s daily lives On the streets of Taipei City, the density of convenience stores is beyond imagination; there […]
How Trump’s presidency could affect Taiwan: Brian Tu – Grade 9
If Trump raises import tariffs and makes deals with US companies to move factories back to America, this could lower Taiwan’s trade income. As long as America is making money, Trump will likely continue selling arms to Taiwan. However, Trump may use Taiwan as a bargaining chip in a deal with China. The American people […]
Bike Taiwan – Biking the Northern-Cross Highway: Tiger Yang, Grade 9
Driving is always a good way to travel, but most people just rush through their journey. Imagine slowing down the pace and enjoying everything around you: the warmth of the sunlight, the rush of the air, and the staggering beauty of the scenery. Cycling is by far the best opportunity for such an amazing experience. […]
5 Reasons to Join Biology Club | Kevin Chen – Grade 11
Have you ever actually seen and made contact with animals, plants when learning about nature? If you haven’t had the opportunity in your everyday life, you should join the biology club. Here’s why: 1. Caring for animals that you are fond of For those who are not allowed to keep pets or go near them, […]
News Media in Taiwan: Tiger Yang – Grade 10
The most basic job for news media is to provide important facts to the public. However, it seems like Taiwanese media is doing a fairly good job going the opposite way. Here is some evidence exposing the darker side of media in Taiwan. 1. Too Much Emphasis on Entertainment Despite the fact that there are […]
An Interview With Andrew Chu – Advice to High School Students : Tricia Liao – Grade 10
Andrew Chu, a final year student at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, was supposed to finish his last year of study this year. Instead, he suspended his studies and got a job at Gogoro – the famous scooter and battery company. For most Asian students, finding a job after graduating from university isn’t easy, […]
Comparing H&M and Forever 21: Tricia Liao – Grade 9
There have been many discount clothing stores opening in Taipei recently. Choosing the better store to shop at can save your time, and also can help you find the best products. Customers and this critic prefer H&M to Forever21. According to http://www.newbrandanalytics.com, H&M’s items were rated at 86% positive, while Forever21 received only 65%, which […]
New school, new life: Kevin Chen – Grade 10
As we get older we enter an environment where we learn to not only study, but also to have fun — this is high school. School is now a blank slate; new friends and new schedule, it all starts from zero again. At the end of junior high, we have an important test to judge […]
5 important periods in Taiwan’s history Carson Hu – Grade 9
Taiwan is one of the richest countries in Asia. It has a strong and active economy. More than twenty million people live on the island that sits off the shore of China. To really understand Taiwan though, you need to know about the history of the island. 1. Koxinga kicks out the Dutch In the […]
Testing in Taiwan: Irene Lin – Grade 10
Tests are often used in our education system; they aren’t only used to tell how much we’ve learned but also to decide which schools we can attend. Testing has become one of students’ daily tasks and concerns. Many commentators claim that by taking so many tests students only learn things are put into tests, so […]
5 things you didn’t know about cram schools in Taiwan: Hanna Hsu – Grade 8
There are many cram schools in Taiwan. Families often send their kids there. Still, you may never know that these five things happen at cram schools. 1. You have to stay there for hours Parents send their kids to cram schools because parents don’t have time to pick them up when they finish regular school. […]
Subjects they should teach in Taiwanese high schools: Raymond Hu – Grade 12
Taiwanese high schools are hell, made to make teenagers suffer. Students can do almost nothing they enjoy and have very little break time. Teachers teach topics that are not beneficial to students’ futures. High school has become a place to fulfill the government’s so-called “education requirements”. This needs to change. First, students should choose the […]
Should Taiwan use nuclear power? – Tiger Yang, Grade 8
Nuclear power in Taiwan is a hot-button issue. Here is a well-developed and important perspective by Tiger Yang.
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