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New Bloom is an online magazine covering youth culture and politics in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific.
Join us next week for a talk and fundraiser for climate disaster victims in Taiwan and the Philippines! This will feature a talk by climate activist Krishna Ariola and Indigenous activist Jing-Jie Chen Temelalj Kazangjilan from Taiwan
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"'As the Water Flows' Is a Warm Family Drama With Whiffs of 'Eat Drink Man Woman'" by
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“As the Water Flows” Is a Warm Family Drama With Whiffs of “Eat Drink Man Woman” - No Man Is An Island
Set in Yunnan, "As the Water Flows" offers a view across three generations of a family with humanistic warmth and strong character acting
https://nomanisanis.land/as-the-water-flows-review/
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Tomorrow! Join us for a pop-up bake sale fundraiser for Palestine! Featuring: 🍪 Bake sale 👖 Thrift shop 🎟️ Raffle 👕 🇵🇸'Free Palestine' t-shirts
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"China Steps Up Efforts Targeting Taiwanese Abroad?" by
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China Steps Up Efforts Targeting Taiwanese Abroad? | New Bloom Magazine
It proves notable that, according to the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC), the number of Taiwanese detained by China has tripled this year. This follows up on previous statements by the MAC that nine…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/11/07/tw-china-target/
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"Comments by New KMT Chair Justify Russia's Invasion of Ukraine as Defensive in Nature" by
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Comments by New KMT Chair Justify Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine as Defensive in Nature | New Bloom Magazine
Comments by newly elected KMT party chair Cheng Li-wun have led to outrage, in an unusual case of the KMT foraying into the matter of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In an interview with…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/11/06/cheng-putin-comment/
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Join us for language exchange at DAYBREAK tomorrow, with English teacher Belle! We will be discussing climate change
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"Ruptures and Splits: Challenges to Recall Group Solidarity" by Aleksandrs Gross
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Ruptures and Splits: Challenges to Recall Group Solidarity | New Bloom Magazine
Thousands of strangers island-wide worked together with remarkable efficiency so that the Great Recall Movement would succeed. Despite its failure to recall any of the targeted politicians from office...
https://newbloommag.net/2025/11/05/recall-group-ruptures/
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The next Pen Club is tonight!
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"Proposal Calls for Humane Euthanasia at Animal Shelters" by
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Proposal Calls for Humane Euthanasia at Animal Shelters | New Bloom Magazine
A new proposal calls for the implementation of humane euthanasia at animal shelters in Taiwan…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/11/04/euthanasia-proposal/
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"China Targets Taiwanese Companies With Claim They Assist Psychological Warfare Efforts" by
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China Targets Taiwanese Companies With Claim They Assist Psychological Warfare Efforts | New Bloom Magazine
Five Taiwanese companies have been singled out by Chinese state-run media with allegations that they work together with the military in conducting psychological warfare operations targeting China.
https://newbloommag.net/2025/11/03/china-tw-companies-psychological/
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"Environmental Impact Assessment Process Criticized By Civil Society Groups" by
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Environmental Impact Assessment Process Criticized By Civil Society Groups | New Bloom Magazine
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in Taiwan has come under criticism from civil groups recently on several fronts. These criticisms generally revolve around the view that the EIA…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/11/02/eia-process-criticized/
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Here is our calendar for November. More will be announced and additionally some events are not up yet until we work out the details. See you all soon!
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"Lai Tries to Play Israel Card to Appeal to MAGA Republicans" by
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Lai Tries to Play Israel Card to Appeal to MAGA Republicans | New Bloom Magazine
In recent comments, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te claimed that Taiwan is a model for Taiwan in terms of defending itself from Chinese threats…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/11/01/lai-israel-maga/
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"Arrest of Illegal Migrant Work Brokers Points to Systemic Issues" by
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Arrest of Illegal Migrant Work Brokers Points to Systemic Issues | New Bloom Magazine
The National Immigration Agency has announced that it has dismantled a labor ring led by a Taiwanese man, surnamed Hung, and his Indonesian wife…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/29/illegal-migrant-work-brokers/
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Language exchange is back! Following the disaster of Typhoon Ragasa in Guangfu, the destructive landslide in Xindian, and the overflow of the barrier lake in Taroko Gorge, let’s engage in a discussion about climate change.
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"The Last Safe Space?: Taiwan’s Fragile Role in Asia’s Shrinking Civic Space" by Antonio Prokscha
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The Last Safe Space?: Taiwan’s Fragile Role in Asia’s Shrinking Civic Space | New Bloom Magazine
As governments across East and Southeast Asia tighten restrictions on activism and association, civic space is rapidly shrinking. Leah Lin, founder of the Asia Citizen Future Association…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/29/acfa-interview/
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This Pen Club we are watching some hand drawn animated films for those interested!
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Join us for a talk next month on the media landscape in Central Europe amidst political shifts with Dr. Martin Štefek!
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Check out the latest New Bloom Substack! Read our round-up of our most recent articles and upcoming events!
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From Taipei, Taiwan: The 2025/10/29 New Bloom Newsletter
Viruses and vaccines update • Lai, Lai, Lai • KMT chair race • Taiwan Pride’s anti-trans controversy • CCP everywhere • even in TIME magazine • EVA Airways death • rise of the religious right
https://newbloom.substack.com/p/from-taipei-taiwan-the-20251029-new
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"Pan-Blue Camp Criticized Over African Swine Fever Outbreak" by
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Pan-Blue Camp Criticized Over African Swine Fever Outbreak | New Bloom Magazine
The African Swine Fever has entered Taiwan, with cases confirmed after inspections of dead pigs at a farm in Taichung. The Taiwanese government has stated that it will report the cases to the World…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/28/asf-outbreak/
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🍉 𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐀 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐑 🕊️ Daybreak Cafe, Wanhua Nov 8 2025, 12-8 pm (free entry) On top of the bake sale and the thrift shop, we’re having a raffle! Win unique services and classes from skilled members of our community.
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Join us for an introduction to yoga for all tomorrow night!
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"Time Magazine Calls for Appeasement on Taiwan in the Name of Peace" by
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Time Magazine Calls for Appeasement on Taiwan in the Name of Peace | New Bloom Magazine
A recent trio of articles in Time Magazine has led to backlash in Taiwan, particularly seeing as the three articles frame current Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te as being dangerously pro-independence...
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/27/time-appeasement-articles/
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"'Obedience' Provides Insightful Look at Hong Kong’s Garbage Collectors" by
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“Obedience” Provides Insightful Look at Hong Kong’s Garbage Collectors - No Man Is An Island
Fly-on-the-wall documentary “Obedience” turns the lives of Hong Kong’s elderly garbage collectors into quiet and balanced poetry
https://nomanisanis.land/obedience-review/
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"Hong Kong’s 'Queerpanorama' Is Uneven and Mysterious but Beautifully Shot" by
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Hong Kong’s “Queerpanorama” Is Uneven and Mysterious but Beautifully Shot - No Man Is An Island
Indie Hong Kong film "Queerpanorama" explores an unnamed protagonist's identity amidst echoes of the city’s 2019 pro-democracy protests
https://nomanisanis.land/queerpanorama-review/
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The Trans March after-party at DAYBREAK is tonight!
15 days ago
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"Keeping Taiwan’s Internet Free: Inside the Open Culture Foundation’s Fight for Transparency and Rights" by Antonio Prokscha
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Keeping Taiwan’s Internet Free: Inside the Open Culture Foundation’s Fight for Transparency and Rights | New Bloom Magazine
Taiwan’s democracy is increasingly defined by what happens online. As cyberattacks, surveillance, and opaque data practices test the boundaries of digital freedom, the Open Culture Foundation (OCF)…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/24/ocf-interview/
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"KMT Continues to Lean into Medigen Skepticism" by
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KMT Continues to Lean into Medigen Skepticism | New Bloom Magazine
Taiwan’s domestically developed and manufactured COVID-19 vaccine, Medigen, continues to be contested in a partisan fashion. This can be observed in a recent announcement by the Taichung city…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/23/kmt-medigen-taichung-ban/
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"'National Security is Often Used as an Excuse': Amnesty’s E-Ling Chiu on Taiwan’s Stalled Human Rights Reforms" by Antonio Prokscha
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“National Security is Often Used as an Excuse”: Amnesty’s E-Ling Chiu on Taiwan’s Stalled Human Rights Reforms | New Bloom Magazine
Taiwan is often celebrated as one of Asia’s most vibrant democracies. Yet behind its progressive image, death penalty, stalled refugee protections, and labor exploitation tell a more complicated story...
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/22/chiu-eling-interview/
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"Ma Chih-wei Case Sets Precedents for Cases of China Funding Political Candidates in Taiwan" by
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Ma Chih-wei Case Sets Precedents for Cases of China Funding Political Candidates in Taiwan | New Bloom Magazine
The Taiwan High Court has sentenced Ma Chih-wei, formerly an independent legislative candidate, to two years and eight months in jail on charges of accepting Chinese funding for her election bid.
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/21/ma-sentence-funding/
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"2025 Taiwan Pride Controversy Deepens, Further Doubts Raised Over TWRCAA’s Stance on Transgender and Sexual Rights" by
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2025 Taiwan Pride Controversy Deepens, Further Doubts Raised Over TWRCAA’s Stance on Transgender and Sexual Rights | New Bloom Magazine
With the 23rd Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade set to take place in Taipei this Saturday, new developments have cast further doubts as to whether the Taiwan Rainbow Civil Action Association (TWRCAA…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/20/tw-pride-controversy/
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"'Turning Point Taiwan' Memorial Turns Violent as Religious Right Gains Momentum in Taiwan" by
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“Turning Point Taiwan” Memorial Turns Violent as Religious Right Gains Momentum in Taiwan | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/19/charlie-kirk-protest-tw/
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"Despite Accusations of Being China-Backed, Cheng Li-wun Wins KMT Party Chair Elections" by
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Despite Accusations of Being China-Backed, Cheng Li-wun Wins KMT Party Chair Elections | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/18/cheng-kmt-victory/
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"EVA Flight Attendant Death Should Prompt Discussion of Labor Conditions" by
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EVA Flight Attendant Death Should Prompt Discussion of Labor Conditions | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/17/eva-death-labor/
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"China Issues Bounties Against Purported Taiwanese Hackers Yet Again" by
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China Issues Bounties Against Purported Taiwanese Hackers Yet Again | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/16/china-hacker-bounties/
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"Artists Carry Out Guerrilla Art Installation in Bangkok Art and Culture Center to Resist Chinese Censorship" by
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Artists Carry Out Guerrilla Art Installation in Bangkok Art and Culture Center to Resist Chinese Censorship | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/14/bacc-guerrilla-art/
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Please share this explainer article on the Taiwan Pride controversy this year so that all participants can know what they are walking into~ Proud of so many Taiwanese LGBTQ+ organizations coming out in support of intra-movement solidarity and against any nefarious attempts to split us apart ❤
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'2025 Taiwan Pride Controversy Explained: LGBTQ+ Community Speaks Out Against Transphobia and Contempt for Sexual Rights" by
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2025 Taiwan Pride Controversy Explained: LGBTQ+ Community Speaks Out Against Transphobia and Contempt for Sexual Rights | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/14/2025-pride-controversy/
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Join us for board game night tomorrow at 7 PM!
www.facebook.com/events/13309...
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"Chinese Interference Allegations Break Out in KMT Chair Race" by
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Chinese Interference Allegations Break Out in KMT Chair Race | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/13/kmt-chair-interference/
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"Parties Indicate Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session" by
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Parties Indicate Legislative Priorities for Upcoming Session | New Bloom Magazine
The major political parties represented in the legislature, the DPP, KMT, and TPP, have indicated their priorities for the upcoming legislative session…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/12/kmt-dpp-legislative-priorities/
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Some more updates from our Palestine Monthly Mutual Aid Initiative
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"Holger Chen Investigated Over Call to Behead Lai" by
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Holger Chen Investigated Over Call to Behead Lai | New Bloom Magazine
Streamer and influencer Holger Chen is currently under investigation for calling for President Lai Ching-te’s decapitation during a livestream…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/11/holger-chen-lai-threat/
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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
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"Lai Ching-Te Emphasizes Economy, Defense in National Day Address" by
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Lai Ching-Te Emphasizes Economy, Defense in National Day Address | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/10/lai-2025-national-day/
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Check out the latest updates from our Palestine Monthly Mutual Aid Initiative!
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You can still sign up here!
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about 1 month ago
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"Why Would Lai Claim that Trump Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for Resolving Cross-Strait Tensions?" by
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Why Would Lai Claim that Trump Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for Resolving Cross-Strait Tensions? | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/09/lai-trump-nobel-peace-prize/
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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!
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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
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From Taipei, Taiwan: The 2025/10/08 New Bloom Newsletter
Mata’ian information and assistance • a Giant misstep • a scandal in Meinong • Teachers’ Day • bargaining chips • Trans March After Party • liberation Yoga • anti-nationalist day
https://newbloom.substack.com/p/from-taipei-taiwan-the-20251008-new
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"Two Years On, Vigil for Gaza Held in Liberty Plaza" by
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Two Years On, Vigil for Gaza Held in Liberty Plaza | New Bloom Magazine
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…
https://newbloommag.net/2025/10/07/gaza-vigil-two-years/
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