Nantou Incinerator Debate Returns to Familiar Issues | New Bloom Magazine Scuffles broke out in March in Nantou over plans to construct an incinerator, with local residents demonstrating the potential impact on the local tea industry. The project is currently undergoing an…

"Nantou Incinerator Debate Returns to Familiar Issues" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Thingyan Festivities in Zhonghe Demonstrated Over Pro-Junta Performer | New Bloom Magazine Thingyan festivities in Zhonghe saw protests from pro-democracy Burmese diaspora groups earlier this month, with a pro-military junta singer, L Seng Zi, invited to perform by the New Taipei city…

"Thingyan Festivities in Zhonghe Demonstrated Over Pro-Junta Performer" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Lai to Visit an Authoritarian Absolute Monarchy in Second Overseas Trip as President | New Bloom Magazine Lai Ching-te is set to travel to Eswatini next week in the second overseas trip of his presidential administration. Lai’s trip will be to mark King Mswati III’s 58th birthday, as well as Mswati’s 40th...

"Lai to Visit an Authoritarian Absolute Monarchy in Second Overseas Trip as President" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Read an update on our Palestine Monthly Mutual Aid Initiative:
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Next Tuesday! New Bloom Dance Club returns! Come dance with us!

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From Taipei, Taiwan: New Bloom Newsletter, April 15, 2026 Cheng Li-Wun’s Beijing bargain • the Yellow Emperor • whole-process democracy • “ethnic Chinese” • dead dictator memorial • Prashad and Chak • Taiwanese people are racist • the war in Iran • T&N Party

Check out the latest New Bloom Substack! Featuring our round-up of events, recent articles, and more!

Will Dependency on the US Be Questioned in Taiwan After Iran? | New Bloom Magazine A Truth Social post by US President Donald Trump drew widespread condemnation after Trump threatened that “a whole civilization” would die if Iran did not comply with US demands to surrender.

"Will Dependency on the US Be Questioned in Taiwan After Iran?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Wave of Racism Again Breaks Out Against the Prospect of Indian Migrant Workers in Taiwan | New Bloom Magazine Racism against the prospect of introducing Indian migrant workers has again taken place in Taiwan. The prospect of Taiwan allowing India to become the fifth major country to provide blue-collar…

"Wave of Racism Again Breaks Out Against the Prospect of Indian Migrant Workers in Taiwan" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

動物權利遊行隨想 | New Bloom Magazine 2026年3月28日，約100位動權支持者聚集在國父紀念館，舉行動物解放遊行。他們的訴求不難想像，即重新審視我們與非人類動物的關係。知名人士如歌手陳芳語和Vegan網紅白龍等人也在遊行隊伍之列。

動物權利遊行隨想 by 洪延平

This time, our speaker New Chaninthon teaches us the basics of earthquakes and how seismology has opened the door to studying “Ambient Noise”. New is a Doctoral Researcher in Geosciences at National Taiwan University and Institute of Earth Sciences, Academia Sinica, Taiwan

This Wednesday night! DAYBREAK presents our new TAIPEI SCIENCE CAFÉ speaker series, where you can hear from brilliant creative minds who connect science knowledge with our community and our daily life. No prior science expertise required to attend

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"Tainan Science Park Controversy Reflects Familiar Issues" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Prashad and Chak Whitewash Colonialism in Most Banal of Terms in Monthly Review Article | New Bloom Magazine A recent article by Vijay Prashad and Tings Chak in the Monthly Review proves another attempt by the campist left to whitewash the ethnic cleansing of Uyghurs by the Chinese government…

"Prashad and Chak Whitewash Colonialism in Most Banal of Terms in Monthly Review Article" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

So… “one country” and “two systems” supposed to respect each other. Sounds familiar.

Cheng Li-Wun Redefines 1992 Consensus, Calls for United Front Against Independence in Xi Meeting | New Bloom Magazine KMT chair Cheng Li-wun met with Chinese President Xi Jinping today in Beijing. The meeting took place as part of a six-day trip by Cheng to China that started on April 7th…

"Cheng Li-Wun Redefines 1992 Consensus, Calls for United Front Against Independence in Xi Meeting" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Facilitator Bio:
Belle is an adult English language coach working primarily with professionals looking to transition into global careers.
Belle 是一位成人英文老師，專門培訓未來想轉職到外商公司的口說流利度和專業自信。

This session’s theme is "Create More, Consume Less.” We live in a world that constantly asks us to "consume" content, products, and noise, often leading to a sense of internal burnout. Let's talk about how to flip the script—how to consume less and "create" more.

這週的主題是：「創造 vs. 消費 — 拒絕精神內耗」。 在資訊爆炸的時代，我們每天都在「消費」海量資訊，卻往往越看越空虛。這次我們想聊聊如何減少無意義的輸入，找回生活的「創造力」。

Language exchange is back! 語言交換回來了～
04/22 (Wed 三）19:00 - 22:00

No, Cheng’s Trip to China Does Not Break New Ground | New Bloom Magazine International coverage has zoomed in with disproportionate focus on a trip to China by current KMT chair Cheng Li-wun, during which she will meet with Chinese president Xi Jinping. The trip is touted…

"No, Cheng's Trip to China Does Not Break New Ground" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Optics of Yellow Emperor Commemoration Before Cheng Visit Are Revealing | New Bloom Magazine A memorial for the Yellow Emperor was held in Shaanxi earlier this month for the Tomb Sweeping Holiday. In attendance was former KMT acting chairperson Lin Jung-tzer, who attended the event along with...

"Optics of Yellow Emperor Commemoration Before Cheng Visit Are Revealing" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

The event will be hosted by @kerim.one, a professor in the Department of Ethnic Relations and Cultures at National Dong Hwa University

Later this month! Join us for a conversation with Leela Jacinto, Senior Editor at France24 specializing in the Middle East and South Asia, as she talks about the ongoing war in Iran

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Saturday! Join us for a fundraiser for lifesaving aid for people in Gaza and Darfur

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Thoughts on an Animal Rights March | New Bloom Magazine On March 28th, 2026, a group of around 100 animal rights supporters gathered at the Sun Yat Seng Memorial for the Animal Liberation March. The demands are what one would expect from animal rights…

"Thoughts on an Animal Rights March" by Enbion Micah Aan

Tomorrow night! New Bloom Dance Club is back, by popular demand! Come dance with us!

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Tomorrow night! Join us for Pen Club! Pen Club is an open invite for artists, illustrators, or anyone 👩‍🎨🦆 to sketch and hang over a drink

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New Ethnic Law in China Could Be Used to Justify Targeting Taiwanese | New Bloom Magazine A new Chinese law that codifies ethnic policy under the rule of Xi Jinping has led to warnings that its passage will lead to further repression against Taiwan…

"New Ethnic Law in China Could Be Used to Justify Targeting Taiwanese" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Our bi monthly Pen Club is happening soon!
It's a chill meetup to doodle around a drink.
As always find all our events on our calendar:
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Hundreds Demonstrate Against the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial’s Commemoration of a Dead Dictator | New Bloom Magazine Several hundred demonstrated today against the continued existence of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial. In particular, demonstrators called for the dismantling of the memorial, with the view that Taiwan…

"Hundreds Demonstrate Against the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial's Commemoration of a Dead Dictator" by @brianhioe.bsky.social