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Between Tradition and Identity: Struggles of Indigenous LGBTQ+ People in Taiwan
Taiwan is celebrated as a pioneer for LGBTQ+ rights in Asia, yet Indigenous queer and transgender individuals often encounter deep-seated cultural taboos within their communities. In many of Taiwan's 17 recognized Indigenous groups, traditional attire and strict gender roles serve as core markers of cultural preservation against historical assimilation.
Analysis: What a Democrat Sweep in Congress Means for Trump's Foreign Policy
Published 11/04/2026 17:33 By John Su/Tiffany Wong Democrats have regained control of both chambers of the US Congress in midterm elections, presenting a challenge for Republican President Donald Trump's last two years in office. TaiwanPlus speaks to Council on Foreign Relations Fellow David Sacks to learn more about what Democratic control of Congress could mean for Taiwan-related bills, and how Trump's foreign policy might take shape as domestic policies face headwinds.
Analysis: What TSMC’s Q3 Earnings Reveal About the AI Boom
TSMC’s revenue outlook for the fourth quarter beat analyst expectations by quite a bit. Why is that? DAN NYSTEDT, RESEARCH ANALYST TRIORIENT INVESTMENTS: "Demand is very high, which I think everybody knows AI. The whole megatrend is going pretty much as TSMC has been forecasting for quite a while now. And you've heard from other companies as well.
TSMC Eyes Texas Expansion, Reports Record Q3 Profit
Published 10/15/2026 19:15 Updated 10/15/2026 19:18 By John Su/Ai Chi TSMC reported record third-quarter net profit of approximately US$23.6 billion, up nearly 69% year on year, as demand for AI chips continues to drive growth. Chair and CEO C.C. Wei confirmed the company is evaluating a potential expansion into Texas, beyond its existing operations in Arizona. US TSMC Semiconductors Microchips Technology Texas U.S.-Taiwan Ties Republic of China Tech United States USA Chip
Tsai Ing-wen Highlights Taiwan’s Tech and Security Ties During US Visit
Published 10/09/2026 14:00 Updated 10/09/2026 14:18 By John Su/Ai Chi Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting the US for the first time since leaving office, meeting former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and speaking at Stanford University about Taiwan’s semiconductor strengths and role in the global AI supply chain. Her visit also highlighted growing Taiwan-US cooperation in technology and security amid rising tensions across the Taiwan Strait.
Protest Erupts Over Alleged Police Misconduct in Taipei Gay Bar Raid
Protestors and LGBTQ+ rights activists marched through what’s supposed to be Taipei’s queer-friendly neighborhood... voicing their anger after a rare police raid at a local gay bar over the weekend. Police! Police! 52 people were taken into custody at the Commander D gay bar in Wanhua District on suspicion of sex offenses... after several complaints about potential minors entering the establishment. It also comes after eight spot checks in recent weeks.
Feature: Entertainer ECHO Lee Shares How To Beatbox
How does a beatboxer turn the human voice into a full musical performance? Taiwan’s ECHO Lee shares some of his techniques with TaiwanPlus reporter Sandy Chi. Watch the full episode of Zoom In Zoom Out here: https://youtu.be/9VRMbNIkBe4?si=DVILNbbzKhW4caqy
Anniversary of Taiwan's 921 Quake Marked by Nationwide Mobile Alarm Drill
At exactly 9:21 AM on September 21st, a presidential emergency alert is sent to people’s phones across the country... but this time, the message is not warning of imminent disaster. Instead, it marks the anniversary of the magnitude 7.3 Jiji Earthquake that shook central Taiwan’s Nantou county 27 years ago. On September 21st, 1999, more than 2,400 people were killed ... A hundred thousand buildings toppled... and over 11 billion US dollars in damage was recorded.
Taiwan Hosts International Rescue Teams for Annual Earthquake Drill
Published 09/18/2026 19:33 By John Su/Fuhua Hung/Irene Lin To commemorate the devastating 1999 Jiji Earthquake and test Taiwan's emergency response capabilities, the 2026 National Disaster Prevention Day drill was held in Taitung. Simulating a catastrophic magnitude 7.3 earthquake, local firefighters joined forces with search and rescue teams from six other nations, including Indo-Pacific partners Fiji and the Philippines.
AI Powers Aquaculture and Livestock Farming at Taiwan Smart Agriweek
Taiwan Smart Agriweek 2026 showcases AI-driven solutions for smarter and more sustainable farming. Taiwanese exhibitors are highlighting technologies for aquaculture and livestock management that improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Group Sees Promise in Tech as Aid for Caregivers to Older Adults
Published 09/06/2026 15:15 Updated 09/06/2026 15:34 By John Su/John Van Trieste The Garden of Hope Foundation sees promise in a range of new inventions that it believes could make the difficult profession of caring for senior citizens less of a burden.
New Taipei Shows Readiness for Extreme Hot Weather
The New Taipei City Government has put on a day of drills to simulate how various agencies respond to heat-related emergencies. The exercise tested coordination during a compound heat disaster, when 40 degree temperatures are recorded over three consecutive days.
Heavy Rain Triggers Landslides and Evacuations in Southern Taiwan
An excavator works to save this collapsed retaining wall in southern Taiwan’s Pingtung County... where there’s been three landslides over the past few days of nonstop rainfall... Some residents are evacuating... afraid further landslides might bury their homes. PINGTUNG RESIDENT: "We’ve lived here for around 20 years. This is the first time the retaining wall’s collapsed. We’re evacuating to a hotel along with our pets." Brought by a low-pressure system and strengthening southwestern monsoon...
Aid Arrives in Nepal-Tibet Disaster Zone With Further Flooding Possible
Published 08/28/2026 12:47 Updated 08/28/2026 12:55 By John Su/John Van Trieste Rescuers search for survivors of Wednesday's flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, when a massive section of glacier collapsed sending walls of water and mud rushing through valleys. The confirmed death toll stands at close to 400 and well over 1,000 people remain missing.
At Least 150 Dead, Hundreds Missing in Landslide on Nepal-Tibet Border
Published 08/27/2026 13:05 Updated 08/27/2026 13:32 By John Su/John Van Trieste A landslide in the border area between Nepal and Tibet meet has left at least 150 people dead with hundreds more, many of them foreign tourists and pilgrims, still missing amid the devastation. Nepal Landslide Disaster: Rescue Efforts and Aftermath REPORTER: Rescue workers escort a survivor to safety. One more person accounted for. Over 150 people are confirmed dead so far.
More Rain Forecast for Taiwan's Flood-Damaged South
Relentless rains continue to batter Taiwan, forcing school and work closures and hundreds of thousands of dollars of agricultural damage. With more rain forecast, regions around the country are juggling recovery, mitigation and preparation.
New Japanese Trains for Taiwan High Speed Rail System Arrive
Taiwan welcomed its new Japan-made N700ST trains over the weekend, as the first of 12 trainsets arrived in Kaohsiung. The new trains are expected to improve the passenger experience while reducing energy consumption.
US Tariffs Pose Opportunity for Taiwan's Emerging Drone Sector
Published 08/14/2026 15:25 Updated 08/14/2026 15:30 By John Su/Lily LaMattina New US tariffs are hitting Taiwan’s emerging drone industry. But as concerns grow over Chinese-made technology, Taiwanese manufacturers see a chance to gain ground in the US market and build a “non-red” supply chain. REPORTER: Taiwan’s emerging drone industry is facing a new challenge. The Trump administration has announced new tariffs on drone imports, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly China.
Han Kuang 2026: Preparing for Defense in Depth and Protracted Combat
Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang Exercise entered its eighth day, with units focusing on what the defense ministry calls the “deep defense and protracted combat” phase of a conflict. Rather than concentrating solely on repelling an amphibious assault, troops are training for a multilayered defense that could continue across urban areas and other parts of Taiwan in the event of an invasion.
Taiwan Simulates Internet Disruption During Wartime Scenario
Central Taiwan has undergone an internet slowdown as part of a simulated wartime scenario as the annual Han Kuang military exercise enters its second week. The test was part of Taiwan’s urban resilience exercise, designed to strengthen the country’s ability to respond to a potential crisis.
Heads of Cooking Oil Companies Apologize After Tainted Products Scandal
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Alan Lu Publish Date - 07/25/2026
US Prepares New Tariffs on Taiwan and Others as Global 10% Levy Expires - TaiwanPlus
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Lily LaMattina Publish Date - 07/23/2026 Taiwan could face fresh US tariffs by Friday as the Trump administration prepares new trade measures after a 10% global tariff is set to expire. A planned Section 301 investigation into forced labor practices involving 60 trading partners, including Taiwan, could lead to additional tariffs of 10% or 12.5%.
Exclusive: Hudson Institute’s Kenneth Weinstein on US-Japan-Taiwan Security
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Alec MacDonald/Reece Ayers Publish Date - 07/21/2026
New Lithuanian PM Seeks Closer China Ties, Putting Taiwan Partnership on Edge
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Tiffany Wong Publish Date - 07/15/2026 New Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius is seeking to improve ties with China to the same level as those of other EU member states.
Carcinogen-Tainted Oil Sparks Food Safety Crisis in Taiwan
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Irene Lin Publish Date - 07/07/2026 A major food safety crisis has hit Taiwan after 1,300 tons of commercial cooking oil supplied by Central Union Oil Corporation was found to contain excessive levels of Benzopyrene (BaP), a Group 1 carcinogen. The contaminated batch, which tested for up to four times the legal safety limit, has made it into retail stores and school lunch networks across Taipei, New Taipei, and Taichung.
Analysis: China Expands Patrols East of Taiwan
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Justin Wu/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 07/06/2026
3D-Printed Recycled Structures Help Support Coral Growth in Penghu
A team of researchers from National Cheng Kung University are recycling oyster shells and dead coral into material to be used in 3D-printed structures that provide a foundation for coral to grow and a habitat for fish. Their technology is being advertised as a new form of ecotourism on the islands of Penghu in the Taiwan Strait.
Nantou in Central Taiwan Drills for Earthquake-Triggered Invasion Scenario
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 07/03/2026 Central Taiwan's mountainous Nantou County has conducted a closed-door resilience exercise. It simulated a worst-case scenario in which a major earthquake is seized upon by China as an opportunity to launch a blockade, cyberattacks, a disinformation campaign and finally an invasion.
Analysis: Taiwan Excluded from RIMPAC 2026 - TaiwanPlus
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Alan Lu Publish Date - 07/02/2026 The biennial RIMPAC 2026 exercises are underway in Hawaii with a record number of participating nations. Taiwan remains excluded from the world's largest international maritime exercise. TaiwanPlus spoke with Daniel Leaf, retired deputy commander of the US Pacific Command, about this year's drills and their broader geopolitical implications. Military drills US RIMPAC Taiwan Republic of China United States USA Military
Military Fortifies Roads to Airports and Beaches on Day Four of Drills
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 06/25/2026 Taiwan's armed forces focused on defending critical infrastructure and potential invasion routes on the fourth day of this week's nationwide combat readiness drills. In northern Taiwan, troops established defensive positions along key roads leading to the country's largest international airport while forces in the south drilled at a beach considered a potential landing site for an invasion.
Analysis: US Congressional Report Highlights Taiwan Defense Issues, China Threat - TaiwanPlus
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 06/11/2026
Analysis: Huang Kuo-chang's Appeal to US Over Six Assurances
The head of the opposition Taiwan People's Party, Huang Kuo-chang, has written an open letter urging the US Congress to formally codify the Reagan-era Six Assurances in law. To find out why Huang might have made this appeal, and why now, TaiwanPlus spoke with political science professor Wang Hung-jen from National Cheng Kung University. KMT TPP Huang Kuo-chang Cheng Li-wun Six Assurances USArmsSale US Six Assurances REPORTER: Why do you think Huang Kuo-chang sent the letter?
Marchers Call for Stronger Defense Amid China Tensions
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 05/24/2026 Taipei saw thousands take to the streets as more than 60 civic groups rallied in support of increased military spending and arms purchases, amid growing pressure from China.
Why Russia Backs Beijing on Taiwan
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Cadence Quaranta Publish Date - 05/21/2026
Xi Welcomes Trump, Says Taiwan Is Most Important Issue in US-China Ties
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Scott Huang/Cadence Quaranta Publish Date - 05/14/2026
Defensive Drills: Why Taiwan's Civilians Aren't Waiting for Diplomacy
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Lery Hiciano Publish Date - 05/12/2026 As world leaders prepare for Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to meet in Beijing, civilians in Taiwan are taking their defense into their own hands. From airsoft maneuvers to battlefield first aid, private civil defense groups report growing participation ever since China's 2022 military drills.
Taipei Residents Divided Over Rising Rodent Sightings
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Irene Lin Publish Date - 05/08/2026 Taipei is gripped by a heated debate over a purported surge in its rodent population. While viral videos fuel online anxiety, some residents and vendors claim the issue is not new and has been overblown, while others say there have indeed been more sightings in the past few months.
President Lai Visits African Ally Eswatini After Original Trip Delayed
Reporter/Provider - John Su/John Van Trieste Publish Date - 05/03/2026 President Lai Ching-te has visited Taiwan's African ally Eswatini. Taipei says Beijing attempted to block Lai's original trip in April, but Taiwan won't back down when it comes to global engagement. Taipei Lai Ching-te Eswatini President Taiwan Strengthening Ties: President Lai Visits Eswatini REPORTER: President Lai Ching-te greets the King of Eswatini, Mswati III Saturday.
Film Initiative Seeks To Bridge Generational Knowledge Gap on Authoritarian Era
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Irene Lin Publish Date - 04/27/2026 Students and filmmakers in Taiwan are moving beyond history textbooks to confront the country’s authoritarian past. It comes amid growing interest in the period of autocratic rule known as the White Terror. Organizers are calling for government support to make public and campus screenings of these educational films free. Festival Film University Professor Student Democracy White Terror Republic of China Documentary Movie
US Proposes Bill That Could Provide Taiwan With $500M in Military Aid
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Alan Lu Publish Date - 04/24/2026
US Senators Tour Taiwan's Defense Innovation Hub
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Alan Lu Publish Date - 03/31/2026
Taiwanese Fire Dancer Hopes To Bring Her Flames of Passion to the World
Reporter/Provider - John Su/Justin Wu/Isabel Wang/Sandy Chi Publish Date - 03/19/2026
Topical Steroid Withdrawal: An Emerging Challenge in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Conflicts of Interest The authors declare no conflicts of interest. References 1 and , “The Effect of Topically Applied Compound F in Selected Dermatoses,” Journal of Investigative Dermatology 19, no. 2 (1952): 101–102. 2, , , et al., “Adverse Effects of Topical Corticosteroids in Paediatric Eczema: Australasian Consensus Statement,” Australasian Journal of Dermatology 56, no. 4 (2015): 241–251. 3 and , “Steroid Addiction,” International Journal of Dermatology 18, no. 1 (1979): 23–31.
Expression of JAK/STAT signalling in bullous pemphigoid
John Su MBBS, MEpi, MA, MSt, FRACP, FACD Department of Dermatology, Eastern Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Dermatology, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Population Health, MCRI, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Search for more papers by this author
Wigs and Alopecia Areata: Psychosocial Impact and Economic Considerations
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The Psychology of Atopic Dermatitis
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Tax update: concessional treatment for carbon credits
On 6 March 2023, the Federal Government released its Exposure Draft for the Treasury Laws Amendment (Measures for Future Bills) Bill 2023: Tax accounting for primary producer registered emissions units. This is another important step to enact the suite of targeted changes to corporate tax flagged in our March 2022 Australian Federal Budget analysis. Who can benefit from these rules?
Myocarditis Cases Reported After mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccination in the US From December 2020 to August 2021
Key Points Question What is the risk of myocarditis after mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccination in the US? Findings In this descriptive study of 1626 cases of myocarditis in a national passive reporting system, the crude reporting rates within 7 days after vaccination exceeded the expected rates across multiple age and sex strata.
Pharmacist recommendations regarding topical steroid use may contradict the standard of care in atopic dermatitis: An international, cross-sectional study
To the Editor: Although patients commonly seek advice from pharmacists on atopic dermatitis (AD) management, 1 Cheong J.Y.V. Hie S.L. Koh E.W. de Souza N.N.A. Koh M.J. Impact of pharmacists' counseling on caregiver's knowledge in the management of pediatric atopic dermatitis. Pediatr Dermatol. 2019; 36: 105-109 pharmacists' engagement with AD care has been little studied.
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