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Face and Fakery in the Wild East and West
In a global economy dominated by the transition of China to a capitalist consumer society, business people, bureaucrats and politicians have been falling over themselves in a scramble to join the rush to take advantage of the economic awakening of the sleeping giant. Criticism is put aside and moral judgment is suspended as long as there’s the whiff of a dollar in the wind.
Read moreTibet violence changes tone of Taiwan vote
Article and Illustration by Mark Perrault Vancouver Sun March 17th, 2008. Jonathan Manthorpe is correct to identify linkages between the current unrest in Tibet and the presidential elections in Taiwan and his critically-informed and sustained interest in the Taiwan situation offers one of very few perspectives on that part of
Read moreFaith explored in controversial 'BuddhaFish' art show
Faith explored in controversial ‘BuddhaFish’ art show By Alexander Page Special to The China Post In today’s world, ideas travel around the world; in this case, through the artists themselves. This Saturday, a two-person art show featuring the work of expats Trista di Genova and Jonny Green will be featured
Read moreBack on Cloud 9 for the upcoming dance season
Cloud Gate dance company gears up for Taiwan, international tour By Trista di Genova Originally published in The China Post After rising from the flames of a devastating fire to their Bali rehearsal studio on Feb. 11, Taiwan’s world-class dance company Cloud Gate Dance Theatre provided a poignant glimpse of
Read moreChopin Piano competition draws int'l talent
The 12th Taipei International Chopin Piano Competition will be held Sept. 7-21 at the National Concert Hall in Taipei, drawing talent from around the world to Taiwan’s top piano competition. The event has been coordinated every year since 1985 by Frederic Chopin Foundation Taipei, which was founded by Mme. Anna
Read moreOne Filipina's Immigration Adventure in Taiwan
One Filipina’s tale of immigration in Taiwan By Trista di Genova Originally published in The China Post Last week, a Filipina and a volunteer immigration officer, Eric, met to discuss her situation, and the woman, hereafter referred to as “Flora,” agreed to allow a summary of her case to be
Read moreKozy marries Carla Bruni
By Terrence Downs, Esq. Foreign Style Correspondent in France Well, “Kozy” ( Sarkozy ) and Carla Bruni finally tied the knot today, in Paris, at the Elysée Palace….looks like we’re gonna have a real Rock n’ Roll presidency here…. Carla has been with Mick Jagger, Donald Trump, and God knows
Read moreParty of The Year: Review of The Wild East Show @ The Beat Studio, Taipei
Review Of The Wild East Art Show Staff Reporter, Wildeast.net This review focuses on the WiLd EaSt Art Opening, Jan. 19th, although the exhibition runs for 3 weeks, by appointment: (02) 2765-9470 SAT/SUN, FEB. 2-3: LAST WEEKEND PRIVATE VIEWING OF ALL THE WORKS AT ‘THE WILD EAST ART SHOW.’ Sat.
Read moreSomething You Should See For MLK Day
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