Taipei
Taiwan's Sunflower Movement Hands Back Parliament
Sunflower Movement protesters peacefully vacated Taiwan's parliament and challenged President Ma's government.
Taiwan's Protesters Politely Occupy Parliament Buildings
Demonstrators protesting Taiwan's China trade deal have barricaded themselves inside parliament — but they're getting on well with police.
For the Voice of A Generation Tao Lin Doesn’t Say Much
Tao Lin is everywhere: his books are on the bedside table of everyone with a fringe, his reviews (lauding or condemning) clutter blogs, and he rivals Lena Dunham as the proclaimed voice of Generation Y.
From Tao Lin's Phone: Taipei Metro
"Do not eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in the Metro." But enjoy the self-service libraries.
The Taipei Book Release Party Is Tonight
Yesterday Tao told us via email that he has "confirmed probably 15 ppl plan on using it as a chance to get really messed up" and "several ppl have planned to die from drugs that night also."
An Excerpt from Tao Lin's 'Taipei'
In the first glimpse of Tao Lin's new novel 'Taipei,' we learn about main character Paul and his difficult upbringing in Florida.
Tao Lin's Photos of Taipei's 'Facedown Generation'
This week's photos are named after a term* in Taiwan, which Tao's mom says she first heard on TV, for people who seem unable to stop looking at their phones while in public.