Society
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...
Japanese anime and fashion in Taiwan | Ryan Yu – Grade 8
People do crazy things for anime, like when a man married an anime hologram. Anime is incredibly popular, especially in Taiwan, and has become a lifestyle for many people. It has spread Japanese culture and has changed fashion, especially in some groups in Taiwan....
Taiwan Pride Parade 2019 | Taipei Teen Tribune Staff
On October 26th, Taipei hosted the annual Taiwan LGBT Pride Parade. Taipei Teen Tribune writers were on site to interview participants, observe the event, and report on their experience. Why Pride matters Theresa Liao Taiwan is the first Asian country to legalize gay...
Taiwan’s claw machine phenomenon | Irene Lin – Grade 12
Machines are often programmed to make winning nearly impossible Arcade stores are often open 24 hours and don’t require workers Low entry requirements have drawn rookies into the arcade business Claw machine stores have recently begun to dominate the streets in Taiwan, drawing passers-by in to try their luck. By spending a measly ten dollars, […]
Why we should all be worried about global warming | Carson Hu – Grade 12
Sea levels have been constantly rising since the year 1000 Island countries are vanishing from the world map Increases in ocean temperatures give typhoons more chances to develop Over the past 200 years global warming has become one of the most serious threats to human society. Dramatic increases of average temperature have already started to harm […]
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