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New Bloom is an online magazine covering youth culture and politics in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific.
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Joined June 2014
We are launching the New Bloom Newsletter on Substack today! If you want to know the latest political events in Taiwan, engage with the New Bloom community online, and keep up with what we are doing at DAYBREAK, our newsletter is for you. https://t.co/B73HTYDLpo
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"'Turning Point Taiwan' Memorial Turns Violent as Religious Right Gains Momentum in Taiwan" by Yo-Ling Chen https://t.co/gzqCf3PXh3
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Yesterday morning during a memorial event entitled “Love, Faith, Courage: A Memorial for Charlie Kirk in Taiwan” organized by the Formosa Republican Association (FRA, 福和會) and co-organized by the…
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"Despite Accusations of Being China-Backed, Cheng Li-wun Wins KMT Party Chair Elections" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/jKHDuqp28n
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Cheng Li-wun has won the KMT chair election. Cheng has already received a phone call congratulating her from outgoing KMT chair Eric Chu. Cheng presented a clear lead over her primary competitor…
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"EVA Flight Attendant Death Should Prompt Discussion of Labor Conditions" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/KhG2iM9uMu
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An EVA flight attendance has died after reportedly being made to work despite feeling ill while on a flight between Milan and Taipei in September. The leader of the cabin crew reportedly did not…
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"China Issues Bounties Against Purported Taiwanese Hackers Yet Again" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/V97wu5doHI
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China has again issued bounties for members of the Taiwanese military. This time, China has issued cash rewards for information on eighteen members of what it claims to be members of a “psychological…
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"Artists Carry Out Guerrilla Art Installation in Bangkok Art and Culture Center to Resist Chinese Censorship" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/RrWqTNG1B5
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In July of this year, an exhibition in the Bangkok Art and Culture Center (BACC) was censored at the behest of Chinese authorities. The exhibition was titled “Constellation of Complicity: Visualising…
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Interesting primer from @newbloommag on current controversies in the LGBT+ movement in #Taiwan & how the #UK and #US discourse on trans people is raising tensions:
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This past week, controversy erupted throughout Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ community after it was discovered that the Administrative and Public Relations Director of this year’s Taiwan Pride march posted on her…
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'2025 Taiwan Pride Controversy Explained: LGBTQ+ Community Speaks Out Against Transphobia and Contempt for Sexual Rights" by Yo-Ling Chen https://t.co/pSEh6cysxi
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This past week, controversy erupted throughout Taiwan’s LGBTQ+ community after it was discovered that the Administrative and Public Relations Director of this year’s Taiwan Pride march posted on her…
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"Chinese Interference Allegations Break Out in KMT Chair Race" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/oAzDnnQEO4
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Unusual allegations have broken out in the KMT chair race. Specifically, deep blue political commentator Jaw Shaw-kong has alleged Chinese interference in the race, taking place through online…
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"Parties Indicate Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/9XzbCXgipJ
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The major political parties represented in the legislature, the DPP, KMT, and TPP, have indicated their priorities for the upcoming legislative session…
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"Holger Chen Investigated Over Call to Behead Lai" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/fPYeIUXvC6
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Streamer and influencer Holger Chen is currently under investigation for calling for President Lai Ching-te’s decapitation during a livestream…
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Later this month! Yoga for all! 60 minute practice followed by conversation + Q/A around the roots of Yoga as a collective liberation movement https://t.co/d7dNZS10lk
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"Lai Ching-Te Emphasizes Economy, Defense in National Day Address" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/Hk6z94EyO0
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In his National Day address, President Lai Ching-te focused to an unusual extent on the economy. Cross-strait issues were brought up, but only near the tail end of the speech…
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"Why Would Lai Claim that Trump Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for Resolving Cross-Strait Tensions?" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/Z2IOSLMHGK
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In a recent interview, President Lai Ching-te raised eyebrows with a claim that US president Donald Trump would “surely win the Nobel Peace Prize” if he were able to convince Chinese President Xi…
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Check out the latest updates from our Palestine Monthly Mutual Aid Initiative! https://t.co/Mp27uejUw8 You can still sign up here! https://t.co/dp7HYxbnGV
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Join us on Saturday night to commemorate 10,000 years of the ROC, as part of our Anti-Nationalist National Day party! https://t.co/lqwQpBReai
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Check out the latest New Bloom Substack! We review efforts to help Hualien after the collapse of a barrier lake, our latest articles, and our upcoming Anti-Nationalist National Day party on Saturday https://t.co/06XUr3NskB
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"Two Years On, Vigil for Gaza Held in Liberty Plaza" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/nNRdeH0ZIG
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A vigil for Palestine was held in Liberty Plaza in Taipei today, on the second anniversary of the attacks conducted by Hamas on October 7th, 2023. After the attacks, the Israeli government began an…
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"New York Times Op-Ed Calls for Appeasement in the Name of Peace, While Disregarding Non-American Agency" by @brianhioe
https://t.co/CEdrk0O397
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A recent op-ed in the New York Times by Jennifer Kavanaugh blames Taiwan for stoking aggression against China and suggests that Donald Trump engage in dealmaking to solve the issue…
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