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I-fan Lin

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Born, raised, and educated in Taiwan. I write about current Taiwan issues and events as well as the Taiwanese blogosphere.

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26 July 2012

UK: Taiwan Flag Disappears from London Olympics Street Display

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Taiwanese are wondering where their country's national flag went, after it disappeared from a display on Regent Street in London. All other national flags are still hanging to welcome representatives to this summer's Games from across the world.

20 July 2012

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Mongolia: Documenting Wild Snow Leopard Cubs

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Snow leopards are rare and very elusive. A team of scientists from the Snow Leopard Trust has been conducting a long term study on the big cats and recently shared some of their observations.

1 June 2012

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Taiwan: Flying Fish Season on Orchid Island

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Every spring, when the flying fish are carried to Taiwan by the Kuroshio Current, Tao fishermen from Orchid Island are waiting for them. In fact, Tao culture is very much connected with the flying fish season.

24 May 2012

Taiwan: When News is Sold to the Chinese Government

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In recent years, more and more Taiwanese media workers have been worried that press freedom has been eroding. In addition to the "embedded marketing" practice which cloaks advertising as news, the mainland China government has extended influence on the Taiwan public sphere through news industry acquisitions.

16 May 2012

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Taiwan: Could the Future Be Nuclear-Free?

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Inspired by the shutting down of all nuclear power plants in Japan since May 5, 2012, for thorough security checks, the people of Taiwan have started discussing the possibility of moving towards a nuclear-free Taiwan.

11 May 2012

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Taiwan: Indigenous Tao People's 30 Year Nuclear ‘Nightmare’

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After Japan's Fukushima nuclear accident last year, more and more Taiwanese have started to become aware of the problems caused by nuclear power plants. One of the most serious issues is nuclear waste on Orchid Island, where the Tao people have lived for generations.

6 April 2012

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Taiwan: A Family's Forced Eviction Casts Shadow on Urban Renewal Act

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The outraging eviction of Wang family executed by Taipei City government showed the public how fragile citizens' private rights is in front of the urban renewal projects. More and more public opinions urged for the revision of the current Urban Renewal Act.

3 April 2012

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Taiwan: Protect Homeowners Against Forced Demolition

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About 400 people gathered to protect one Taipei family against eviction by the police. A controversial urban renewal project has made the Wang's house part of the government sanctioned renewal zone, which allows the government to forcibly expel citizens from their own house when 75% of their neighbors agree to sell their land to the developer.

29 February 2012

Taiwan: Say No to Ractopamine Tainted American Meat

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Ractopamine, a leanness-enhancing feed additive, is banned in Taiwan and more than 150 other countries. However, under pressure from the US government, the newly elected Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou is now considering lifting the ban.

27 January 2012

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Taiwan: 2012 Election Sets Example for Mainland Chinese Democratization

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On January 14, Taiwan held its presidential and legislative election. In the wake of the polls, netizens wonder if Taiwan can set an example for the future democratization in mainland China. I-fan Lin reports.

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