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Taiwan Could Have the World's Biggest Brain Drain by 2021

One U.K.-based consultancy predicts that by 2021 Taiwan will have the world's biggest talent deficit

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

Jakarta's Ex-Governor Will Be a Target in Jail, Family Warns

The jailing of Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, a Christian, on blasphemy charges in Muslim-majority Indonesia has shocked the nation.

By Nicola Smith

China's Isolation of Taiwan Poses Risks For Global Health

Chen Chien-jen, himself a renowned epidemiologist, says China's obsession with isolating Taiwan poses grave risks for global disease management

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

China's Stance on Taiwan and the WHO Is Potentially Deadly

Taiwan's absence from global health policy-making bodies could create a dangerous public health risk for East Asia and beyond, experts warn

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

Taiwan to Teach Children How to Spot Fake News

Taiwan's first Digital Minister and self-described “civic hacker" speaks to TIME

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

China Confirms It's Holding Missing Taiwanese Rights Activist

Chinese authorities confirmed that Lee Ming-che had been detained for allegedly threatening national security

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

Taiwan's Need for Chinese Students 'Leading to Censorship'

Local media report that at least 80 out of 157 universities may have compromised their academic independence

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

Martin Scorsese's Silence Is a Win for Taiwan but Producers Are Worried About a China Backlash

While investors from neighboring China are making major inroads in Hollywood, Taiwan is fighting to make its own mark on the global movie scene

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

Want to Make Some Money in Taiwan? Report Your Uber Driver to the Police

More than 1 million people in Taiwan have downloaded the ride-hailing app, but the government is cracking down

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

Trump's Doubting of 'One China' Sparks Hope and Fear in Taiwan

More U.S. recognition could bring benefits to Taiwan, but the island will also suffer the brunt of Beijing's wrath

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

China Is Using Tourism to Hit Taiwan Where It Really Hurts

Beijing has succeeded in globally isolating Taiwan. Now it's trying to cut off the economically vital flow of mainland visitors

By Nicola Smith / Taipei

Taiwanese Compete to Design New Flag for Tokyo Olympics

"Taiwan is functioning as an independent state whatever China says"

By Nicola Smith / Taipei
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