In an interview yesterday, Puma Shen said that Taiwan is trying to maintain the status quo across the Taiwan Straits. He said that China is seeking to invade Taiwan, but Taiwan is not seeking to invade China. Taiwan is trying to maintain peace and the status quo.

Now we just need China to do the same. www.reuters.com/world/china/...

Omg. Taiwan called China's "fishwife's gutter talk ⁠is ​boring in the extreme". 😂 www.reuters.com/world/china/...

South Korea is going to set a higher minimum wage for low‑paid migrant workers like shipbuilding workers, to push up foreign worker wages in order to protect the wage levels of South Korean workers. Taiwan should do the same to protect Taiwan's workers. www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/g...

South Korea is using the Iran war to accelerate its transition into renewable energy and to move towards greater energy self-sufficiency on safer energy sources. Taiwan needs to do the same. 韓國正利用伊朗戰爭，加速推動再生能源轉型，並透過更安全的能源來邁向更高的能源自給率。台灣也必須這麼做。 www.cnbc.com/2026/04/16/i...

So happy for Hungary! www.theguardian.com/world/2026/a...

Taiwan is not part of and is not ruled by China. And no matter what a dictator says, it doesn't change the reality of things. Of course a warmonger who wants to colonize another country will say that that country is the "culprit in undermining peace". www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

In part 2 of this new article, I write that Taiwan's wages are higher than China and housing prices are lower, giving Taiwanese higher purchasing powers. Work hours are also shorter. For younger workers and parents, Taiwan's work benefits are better too. ketagalanmedia.com/2026/03/16/a...

In part 2 of this new article, I write that Taiwan's wages are higher than China and housing prices are lower, giving Taiwanese higher purchasing powers. Work hours are also shorter. For younger workers and parents, Taiwan's work benefits are better too. ketagalanmedia.com/2026/03/16/a...

In this new article, I write that while China's first-tier cities create the illusion that China is doing economically better because of its shiny buildings, China's workers on the whole still earn lower wages than Taiwan and incomes are more unequal. ketagalanmedia.com/2026/03/16/a...

In this new article, I write that while China's first-tier cities create the illusion that China is doing economically better because of its shiny buildings, China's workers on the whole still earn lower wages than Taiwan and incomes are more unequal. ketagalanmedia.com/2026/03/16/a...

Another happy weekend with partner's nephews

In the Iran war, Americans recognize the current US regime as 'bad' for unilaterally starting a war, but why do some of them not recognize the oppressive Iranian regime as 'bad', and even try to legitimize it, to delegitimize US's attacks? Chanced upon this helpful study. /1

In the Iran war, Americans recognize the current US regime as 'bad' for unilaterally starting a war, but why do some of them not recognize the oppressive Iranian regime as 'bad', and even try to legitimize it, to delegitimize US's attacks? Chanced upon this helpful study. /1

While human rights are universal, the reality is that our perception of human rights are shaped by the existence and security of institutional protections or lack of, or in plain terms, whether we have the luxury and comfort of democratic and rights-based protection or not.

Whether we support or oppose the war against Iran, do we necessarily accept some form of oppression? Where there's no global system to guarantee human rights globally to all peoples, does this mean the practice of human rights cannot be universal? Some questions in THREAD. 👇🤷

Whether we support or oppose the war against Iran, do we necessarily accept some form of oppression? Where there's no global system to guarantee human rights globally to all peoples, does this mean the practice of human rights cannot be universal? Some questions in THREAD. 👇🤷

On the conflict in Iran, it feels conflicting. On the one hand, many Iranians support it because they are finally rid of a regime which has been oppressing & committing atrocities against them—US/Israel's attacks against the Iranian regime conversely protects the Iranian people.

On the conflict in Iran, it feels conflicting. On the one hand, many Iranians support it because they are finally rid of a regime which has been oppressing & committing atrocities against them—US/Israel's attacks against the Iranian regime conversely protects the Iranian people.

​在這篇新文章的第二部分，我比較了台灣與中國的薪資，結果顯示在扣除房租與房貸後，台灣的薪資條件依然較為優渥。 對年輕勞工而言，受惠於較佳的特休與國定假日福利，台灣的工作環境也相對較好。 然而，台灣仍有進一步改善的空間，例如提升南部地區與低所得勞工的薪資；同時，也應透過保障全體勞工享有更多天數的有薪假，來強化對資深勞工的社會保障。 www.thenewslens.com/article/265016

​在這篇新文章的第二部分，我比較了台灣與中國的薪資，結果顯示在扣除房租與房貸後，台灣的薪資條件依然較為優渥。 對年輕勞工而言，受惠於較佳的特休與國定假日福利，台灣的工作環境也相對較好。 然而，台灣仍有進一步改善的空間，例如提升南部地區與低所得勞工的薪資；同時，也應透過保障全體勞工享有更多天數的有薪假，來強化對資深勞工的社會保障。 www.thenewslens.com/article/265016

​在這篇新文章中，我指出，儘管大眾常見的影像總是展示中國嶄新的高樓大廈，但如果我們比較實際的生活條件與薪資，台灣直轄市的整體薪資依然高於中國的一線城市，且中國高低收入者之間的薪資差距也更為懸殊。 儘管如此，台灣在某些方面仍有改進的空間，例如提高部分低薪產業的薪資，以及提升社會新鮮人的平均起薪。此外，在近期經濟下行之前，中國近年來的薪資成長速度快於台灣，因此台灣應該進一步提高薪資水準，以免被中國迎頭趕上。 www.thenewslens.com/article/265014

​在這篇新文章中，我指出，儘管大眾常見的影像總是展示中國嶄新的高樓大廈，但如果我們比較實際的生活條件與薪資，台灣直轄市的整體薪資依然高於中國的一線城市，且中國高低收入者之間的薪資差距也更為懸殊。 儘管如此，台灣在某些方面仍有改進的空間，例如提高部分低薪產業的薪資，以及提升社會新鮮人的平均起薪。此外，在近期經濟下行之前，中國近年來的薪資成長速度快於台灣，因此台灣應該進一步提高薪資水準，以免被中國迎頭趕上。 www.thenewslens.com/article/265014

我最近在 Rti 中央廣播電臺 的一篇報導中受訪： "來自新加坡的薪資倡議者鄞義林也說，台灣過度經濟及科技導向，卻忘了人文跟藝術的價值，他解釋：『(原音)人要有創新、有新想法，在科技上商業模式要變通，這些都需要藝術概念。我們只用錢跟利潤來考慮我們的社會，我們就低估了研究、教育，低估了很多讓高科技創新發展很基本的社會研究，給他們很低的薪資，忽略了可以使我們經濟轉型的很重要的培育。』" www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&p...

Sunset from Taiwan's Kaohsiung Green Park today. 今天高雄果嶺自然公園的夕陽。

我接受了央廣的專訪，討論台灣的薪資現況，以及如何透過提升薪資來造福中低收入族群，藉此保障台灣人的基本生活水準，並進一步刺激經濟成長。 www.rti.org.tw/news?uid=3&p...

Xi Jinping vs Zhang Youxia

If China takes Taiwan and US can no longer act as a counterweight to China, China will create a sphere of influence in Asia in its image, and Asian countries will lose their autonomy. This is why it's so important to prevent Taiwan's fall, and guard against China's expansionism.

China says several dozen countries support its military drills to encircle and threaten Taiwan. China uses brute force and appeals to authoritarian leaders to try to make its false claim over Taiwan real, because it has no legitimate claim. China's actions only causes it to lose credibility.

Previously I've focused on writing about Taiwan's wages, but I've recently also commented on China's threats and Taiwan's sovereignty. I created a short comic using Gemini to explain how Taiwan's wage issues are linked to Taiwan's sovereignty in my perception, and why caring about them is important.

Previously I've focused on writing about Taiwan's wages, but I've recently also commented on China's threats and Taiwan's sovereignty. I created a short comic using Gemini to explain how Taiwan's wage issues are linked to Taiwan's sovereignty in my perception, and why caring about them is important.

​過去我主要專注於撰寫關於台灣薪資議題的文章，但最近我也開始針對中國威脅與台灣主權發表評論。 ​或許有人會好奇為什麼，所以我利用 Gemini 製作了一則短篇漫畫，來解釋在我看來，台灣的薪資議題是如何與主權息息相關，以及為什麼關注這些議題至關重要。

China just announced military drills today to encircle Taiwan. On TikTok, China sells pretty images of its cities to convince people globally of its development. But in reality, China is rehearsing conducting a blockade around Taiwan to use it as a pretext to take over Taiwan.

China launched the 'Justice Mission' military drills today to encircle and threaten Taiwan. But Taiwan has its own 'Justice League' to defend Taiwan from China's threats! (I created these posters using Gemini.) 中國今天發起了「正義使命」軍事演習，企圖包圍並威脅台灣。但台灣也有屬於自己的「正義聯盟」來抵禦中國的威脅，守護台灣！（這些海報是我用 Gemini 製作的。）

中國又再對台發動軍演。。。

面對台灣當前的政治氛圍，我們真的急需讓情緒降溫，開始互相傾聽。 ​現在，不同立場間的對話往往充滿了火藥味，這讓我們更難靜下心來聽見對方的聲音。我利用 Gemini 創作了這兩篇漫畫，是希望能提醒我們自己：傾聽彼此的觀點有多麼重要。 ​如果我們持續內鬥，只會讓中共網軍有機可乘，利用我們的語言來攻擊彼此、製造不信任，進而分化並削弱台灣。我們真的需要找到方法去同理彼此的立場，並尋求共識，這樣才能共同強化台灣的韌性，並改善大家的生活。

中國又再對台發動軍演。。。

面對台灣當前的政治氛圍，我們真的急需讓情緒降溫，開始互相傾聽。 ​現在，不同立場間的對話往往充滿了火藥味，這讓我們更難靜下心來聽見對方的聲音。我利用 Gemini 創作了這兩篇漫畫，是希望能提醒我們自己：傾聽彼此的觀點有多麼重要。 ​如果我們持續內鬥，只會讓中共網軍有機可乘，利用我們的語言來攻擊彼此、製造不信任，進而分化並削弱台灣。我們真的需要找到方法去同理彼此的立場，並尋求共識，這樣才能共同強化台灣的韌性，並改善大家的生活。

I hope what VP Hsiao Bi-khim says is heeded! "Speaking about Friday's indiscriminate attacks near two Taipei metro stations, Hsiao said, they once again highlighted "lingering social anxiety in Taiwan and the need to repair and strengthen the social safety net." focustaiwan.tw/politics/202...

"Multiple Taiwanese businesspeople have said that the Chinese government is pressuring KMT lawmakers to stop Taiwan’s NT$1.25 trillion (US$39.6 billion) special defense budget and national security law amendments via go-betweens in the business community." www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...

Taiwan's opposition parties are calling President Lai Ching-te a dictator. I created a short comic to explain why they are doing so. Of note, the opposition parties are pro-China and have been acting on China's behalf, to try to pass chaotic laws, in order to destabilize Taiwan.

I spoke to TaiwanPlus about why Taiwan's income inequality is high, its impact on society & politics & the need to raise minimum wage faster—because of the risk that disenfranchisement among a segment of voters can lead to distrust with government & weaken Taiwan's defense. youtu.be/zadDKg2KUlY?...

A quick note that while China rejects the San Francisco Peace Treaty, it however considers the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation to be valid (against international norms), and China uses them to claim Taiwan (and Okinawa, if it wants). More on the specific text in this infographic below: 👇

China wants to sign a 'peace treaty' in order to get Taiwan to 'surrender' to China, so that China can claim to be the successor to ROC, and take Taiwan. ROC was the government in China before moving to Taiwan, and China desperately wants the successorship. www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...

China is demanding Japan acknowledge the Cairo/Potsdam Declarations, but these documents not only allow China to use force against Taiwan, but also on Japan. This is why a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency. SEE HOW CHINA MAY START A CONFLICT based on these documents:

I spoke with Radio Taiwan International about Taiwan's low wages and rising cost of living, and how it is a national security concern. www.rti.org.tw/en/programne...

Glad to speak to CNN about Taiwan's low-wage situation: "Taiwan’s economy has seen exceptional growth in recent years – and booming profits among tech businesses – average workers & employees in other sectors have been mostly left out, widening the income disparity." edition.cnn.com/2025/11/28/e...

I've created posters to fight China's propaganda: 1) China's claims over Taiwan have no legal basis. 2) China has a history of misinterpreting and violating international agreements for its own territorial expansion. 3) A simpler version explaining Taiwan's independence.

Thing about pro-CCP people is they try to persuade you by preying on what they think are your fears, but when you insist on using logic, it falls apart and they then resort to calling you names or labeling you as evasive or illogical, even as it is they who display these traits.

As someone who faced political persecution before, it is clear China/CCP's actions against Puma Shen is blatant persecution, and I admire him for continuing to stand up for what is right & his love for Taiwan. For all intents & purposes, Taiwan is an independent country,.. 1/ x.com/josephwutw/s...