Taiwan’s drag queen performers are breaking new ground, moving to mainstream platforms fitting for a high caliber of talent. In the effervescent landscape of Taiwan’s entertainment industry, drag queen performers are making significant strides in expanding their presence beyond the traditional nightlife scene. This evolution is not only reshaping the nation’s cultural fabric but also…
Bridge Collapse in Eastern Taiwan The Nanfang’ao Bridge, a suspension bridge in Yilan County on Taiwan’s northeast coast, collapsed on October 1, killing six Indonesian and Filipino migrant fisherman stationed aboard boats berthed under the bridge. The collapse – thought to be the result of corrosion of the suspension cables – also injured several other…
Taiwan Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage In a landmark ruling that paves the way for Taiwan to become the first place in Asia to legalize same-sex unions, a top Taiwan court on May 24 ruled in favor of gay marriage. The country’s Constitutional Court said Taiwan’s Civil Code, which currently says an agreement…
Many consider Taiwan to be East Asia’s friendliest country for lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgenders. Many people know Taiwan for its rapid economic growth. As one of the Four Asian Dragons, Taiwan – along with Singapore, South Korea, and Hong Kong – quickly industrialized from the 1960s to the 1990s. Much of Taiwan’s identity has…
