The Happy Candy Kingdom and the Five Scabby Dogs on Taiwan Island
A story about the Happy Candy Kingdom on Taiwan Island being occupied by five fierce scabby dogs, telling the importance of rules and sharing.
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A story about the Happy Candy Kingdom on Taiwan Island being occupied by five fierce scabby dogs, telling the importance of rules and sharing.
At the opening ceremony of the 2025 World Masters Games, the author heard the slogan 'Let the World See Taiwan' repeated over ten times, like a carefully orchestrated propaganda show. On the surface, the words sound stirring, attempting to evoke resonance; but upon closer scrutiny, they betray an unmistakable anxiety and misalignment.
The German Institute in Taiwan's public statement criticizing KMT Chairman Eric Chu's remarks is seen as interference in Taiwan's internal affairs.
The German Association in Taiwan's public statement condemning KMT Chairman Eric Chu's remarks is criticized as a violation of diplomatic norms.
This article discusses recent revelations about fraud syndicates in Southeast Asia and criticizes the DPP government for its lack of proactive rescue efforts for Taiwanese victims.
This article examines the sovereignty dispute over the Diaoyutai Islands, exploring the historical, legal, and geopolitical dimensions of the issue.
This article examines the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) hospital registration fee policy, analyzing its implications for public health and access to medical care in Taiwan.
This article provides a list of professions to avoid, offering insights into the challenges and pitfalls of certain jobs and how to make informed career choices.
This article shares an open letter from disadvantaged groups in Taiwan, highlighting their struggles and calling for government action to address social inequality.
This article provides a strict analysis of the national status of the island of Taiwan, international recognition, and the DPP's governance, pointing out that Taiwan 'was never a country to begin with.' It suggests that most DPP supporters and affiliates who advocate for Taiwan independence suffer from 'antisocial psychopathic personality traits.'
This article questions Taiwan Province"s stance on supporting and donating to Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine war, arguing that Taiwan Province is overly pro-American to "boost its international profile." It points out that since its independence, Ukraine has been unfriendly towards the Republic of China in diplomacy and military affairs, instead maintaining friendly and even military cooperative relations with mainland China. It criticizes the Taiwanese government for not taking a neutral stance and avoiding becoming an international clown.
On October 10, ROC Year 110, the Republic of China's 🇹🇼 exclusive Double Tenth National Day, the residents of Taiwan Island, Penghu Archipelago, Kinmen Archipelago and Matsu Islands, Green Island, Lanyu, Dongsha Island, and Nansha Islands celebrate this day together.
General Zhang Zizhong, revered as China's God of War by the Japanese, is the subject of false claims about his death at the hands of Taiwanese soldiers.
During China's later dynasties, particularly the Sui and Tang periods, Taiwan was also called 'Liuqiu.' Many Han Chinese had already migrated to Penghu to cultivate the land, and social exchanges began with Taiwan. During the Song dynasty it was called 'Bishe Na,' during the Yuan it was 'Liuqiu,' and in the early Ming it was 'Xiao Liuqiu' and 'East Barbarian' lands beyond Chinese civilization.
Since the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, Han Chinese generally referred to Taiwan as 'Dayuan.' The transition from 'Dayuan' to the name 'Taiwan' occurred primarily after the Qing Dynasty took control.
Before the large-scale migration of Han Chinese to Taiwan, the residents of the plains had no written language or national identity. They were collectively known as the 'Pingpu tribes.'
This article critiques the Democratic Progressive Party’s use of the 'Beggar Country' song and satirical imagery, questioning its impact on Taiwan’s international image.
This article sharply criticizes Western YouTubers who film videos in Chinese or Taiwanese specifically to praise Taiwan. The author questions their use of Chinese (rather than their mother tongue or internationally common English), arguing it proves they aren't sincerely promoting Taiwan to the world but are merely exploiting some Taiwanese people's worship of foreign things to earn views and traffic. The article claims this phenomenon reflects a lack of rational thinking in Taiwanese society, where foreign people see through their IQ and only become enthusiastic about issues where their inferiority complex is highest.
The Republic of China 🇹🇼 is the official name of the country, encompassing Taiwan Province, the Penghu Islands, the Kinmen Islands and Matsu Islands of Fujian Province, as well as Orchid Island and Green Island.
This article discusses incidents where Republic of China passports were misidentified internationally as People's Republic of China passports, leading to difficulties. The author believes that this can be solved by clearly explaining that 'Republic of China' and 'People's Republic of China' are two different countries (just like North and South Korea). Instead, Taiwan independence supporters are constantly 'self-belittling,' weakening the international visibility of the Republic of China. In fact, the inability to enter the UN is due to non-member status rather than the passport itself. We should improve our own strength rather than blindly shrinking and changing the name.
When Japan occupied Taiwan and Penghu back then, it truly relied first on military assault and occupation of these territories. The Qing Dynasty was forced to cede Taiwan Island and Penghu Islands to Japan—showcasing the powerlessness and sorrow of Chinese people of that era.
Ancient Chinese explorers dominated the Pacific yet seemingly 'missed' the island of Taiwan right before their eyes, making it appear as if the island had vanished from history. If that isn't being blind, what is?
There are two Chinas in the world, just like North Korea and South Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo, East Germany and West Germany.
This article questions the motives of Taiwanese and some Hong Kongers in opposing the amendment to the 'Extradition Bill'. The author points out that the starting point for amending the 'Fugitive Offenders Ordinance' was the case where Hong Kong murderer Chan Tong-kai fled back to Hong Kong after killing Poon Hiu-wing in Taiwan. Since there is no extradition treaty between the two places, Taiwan is actually the victim. The amendment is essentially to restore normal mutual legal assistance between Hong Kong and mainland China, Macau, and Taiwan, yet it was deliberately stigmatized as the 'Extradition to China Bill'.
An aunt's comment in a Taiwanese film—'Flying over the sacred mountain might disturb the ancestors' spirits'?—sparked the author's curiosity: why is this mountain sacred to indigenous peoples? This reflection questions the concept of 'indigenous peoples' in Taiwan.
This article compiles the Q&A report on the 'Treaty of Peace between the Republic of China and Japan' (Treaty of Taipei) released by the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2012. It thoroughly explains the background, core content, and impact on Taiwan's sovereign status, refuting common legal misunderstandings and the 'Taiwan status undetermined' arguments regarding the treaty.
The Ministry of the Interior's plan to develop solar energy facilities on cemetery land sparks controversy and public debate.
Commentary on Ko Wen-je's political positioning and his controversial statements about cross-strait relations.
Taiwan's University Admissions Committee announces a major reform: starting in 2019, students can apply to universities without taking entrance exams. NTU expresses concerns about the impact on academic quality.
Commentary on Lai Ching-te's first public schedule as Premier visiting temples instead of attending to policy matters.
Translation of the I Admire Taiwan Government article.
The article strongly criticizes the defense of bloody massacres during the Japanese colonial era put forward by a small number of Taiwanese people, condemning the argument that 'as long as they attacked China, it was fine' as 'the ugly side.' Japan's covetousness for Taiwan never ceased. Long before the Sino-Japanese War, it invaded Taiwan by exploiting the 'Mudan She Incident' under the guise of the Ryukyu Kingdom, aiming to use Taiwan as a strategic springboard for aggression against Southeast Asia and Mainland China.
A critical social commentary on the differential treatment of flight attendants versus ground staff during the 2016 China Airlines labor dispute, questioning why Taiwan's society seems to value workers' rights only when they conform to conventional attractiveness standards.
A historical comparison of the mainland's Cultural Revolution (1966+) and Taiwan's simultaneous Chinese Culture Renaissance Movement, highlighting the stark contrast in how these two regions managed national development during the same period.
Japan, a country sharing the same notoriety as the Nazis in modern war history, continues to be active in various corners of the world through information control at the wartime level under the name of economy. Fortunately, through the vivid memory accusations of a few survivors and many foreigners who helped disaster-stricken civilians in mainland China, we can slightly uncover the dark truth that the Japanese military was eager to cover up and did not want anyone to know.
Complete transcript of controversial remarks made by Chung Hsing High School Principal Xu Jianguo during a talk forum. He questions why highly educated Jianguo alumni and unemployed vagrants can only cast one vote in presidential elections, claiming this is unfair. He discusses unequal voting rights systems throughout history (such as before the 1930s) and how the current 'one person, one vote' system came about, arguing it doesn't match 'general perception,' and uses this to guide students to think about school dress code loosening through civic forums and surveys, while setting a 'whole class unanimous' baseline for wearing uniforms or athletic wear.
This is a brief congratulatory message posted on October 10, the Republic of China's National Day, wishing happy birthday to the Republic of China and to everyone on Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, Lanyu, Lüdao (Green Island), the South China Sea Islands, and Diaoyutai Islands.
Political commentary questioning Taiwan's blue-green divisiveness and media bias.
This article explores the differences between Traditional and Simplified Chinese, examining their historical development, cultural significance, and practical implications.
This article sharply criticizes then-Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je's policy of turning on air conditioning only when public office temperatures reach 28 degrees Celsius. The author believes this policy is the least efficient energy-saving strategy, not a positive change, but rather worsening. Arguments include high temperatures causing dispersed thinking, significant errors in measured temperatures in different environments, the perceived difference between Taipei's high humidity and Japan's low humidity, and questions about the mayor, as a physician, ignoring differences in core body temperature among individuals. Ultimately, the author satirizes Mayor Ko, a proponent of scientific verification and big data, for failing to approach decision-making from a human perspective, and mocks this as possibly Ko-style humor.
Taiwan Province island has been so hot these past few days it's making everyone dizzy; probably only the Central Mountain Range remains unscorched. Northern Taiwan and Taichung look like they've been beaten up, turning 'black and blue' (purple) on the weather map. Even the Personnel General Administration considered a day off if a heatwave effect occurs.