China’s most important philosopher ever still exerts influence in East Asia and overseas Chinese communities through his aphorisms. In this article, I look at the role the philosopher plays in Taiwan’s current cultural and political life.

Daoism still holds great appeal in China and Taiwan today. How has this popular religion managed to take root so deeply? A quick dive into the background of Daoism in China and Taiwan.

The indigenous people of Taiwan lived on the margins for a long time, but in recent years, there is more attention for their existence.

Most people would have never heard of Tzu Chi Foundation and his founder Shih Cheng Yen. However, the foundation is huge in disaster relief.

A description of the fraudster George Psalmanazar, a self-claimed resident of Formosa, and the confusion surrounding the Formosan Alphabet.

The Writer, Philosopher and Inventor Dr. Lin Yutang, was one of the most prolific thinkers of the Twentieth century, however now mostly forgotten. This part covers the second half of his life.

An introduction to Writer, Philosopher and Inventor Dr. Lin Yutang, covering the first half of his life. One of the most prolific thinkers of the twentieth century, however now mostly forgotten.