Charting Taiwan
Taiwanese Exports Sluggish in 1st Half of 2019, Some Exports to US Bucking the Trend, Doubling in Volume
Analyzing Taiwan’s exports statistics for the first half of 2019, CommonWealth Magazine discovered that exports by value began to decline month by month since late 2018. Yet for certain products – computers, computer parts and handsets – exports to the United States bucked the downward trend.
Partnering with McDonald’s and PX Mart
Morinaga Milk Caramel McFlurries Set Sales Records in Taiwan, Sales Top NT$1M per Day
For the first time in its 58-year history in Taiwan, Morinaga Milk Caramel has teamed up with other brands, creating a summer sensation. The company’s Japanese general manager, interviewed for the first time in Taiwan, was amazed yet sober in his response, noting the spectacular sales while cautioning against waiting for sales to dip before thinking about changing. He partnered with McDonald’s and PX Mart to introduce distinctive products tailored to different conditions, making consumers fall in love with them all over again.
49 Days In, Protests Evolving
Hong Kong: A City on the Brink
Protests against a controversial extradition bill in Hong Kong that began on June 9 have evolved over 49 days into something more. Annie Zhang, the founder of social media platform “Matters” and former chief executive editor of Hong Kong-based Initium Media, analyzes why the protests in Hong Kong have changed in focus and where they may be heading.
49 Days In, Protests Evolving
From 'Be Water' to 'Liberate Hong Kong' - The Evolution of the Protest Slogans
As more fiery slogans and phrases replace the “Be Water,” “no blood,” and “no divisions” sentiments seen in previous weeks, many people sense that the movement will soon arrive at a critical juncture.
Taiwanese Folk Art Paper Funeral Offerings on Display in France
Paper creations often seen at Taiwanese funerals carry blessings for the dead, but the taboos associated with them can keep people away. Why have these traditional crafts appeared twice in recent years in museums in Paris and led French visitors to marvel at how “romantic” they are?