Clarissa Wei
Three delights for print-lovers: A 24hr bookstore and two must-reads
Step inside Taipei’s 24-hour Eslite bookstore, explore Joann Sfar’s illustrated Paris and discover why KLM’s Holland Herald remains a print icon.
Taiwan is the world’s tech powerhouse – but it can’t keep the lights on at home
On a weekday morning in Taiwan’s Hsinchu Science Park, delivery trucks queue outside semiconductor foundries. Just a few blocks away, meanwhile, is a hardware shop with many of its lights switched off; its owner…
Designing for disaster: Taiwan leads the way in cute catastrophe kit
Earthquakes, typhoons and geopolitical strain have spurred a new kind of innovation in Taiwan – one where sleek, stylish design and practical preparedness has become a thriving business.
Do touch that dial: How Sangean is impressively tuning in to success
With its handsome, reliable models that can keep people connected in a crisis, this Taiwanese radio manufacturer is catering to a new demand for tactile technology.
Taiwan struggles to fill military ranks as China ramps up regional threats
Taiwan is racing to fortify itself against the possibility of conflict with China. Fighter jets roar across the divide, new weapons deals are signed and the defence budget keeps on climbing – but Taiwan…
Meet the people cooking up a contemporary twist on Taipei’s traditional breakfast shops
Taiwan’s street-side eateries have fuelled hungry commuters since the mid-20th century.
The inauguration of Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te is marked by a flamboyant display
Lai Ching-te was sworn in as Taiwan’s fifth democratically elected president yesterday, marking a historic third consecutive term for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The inauguration festivities kicked off with processions outside the brick-clad…
Dadaocheng: One of the Taiwanese capital’s oldest and most atmospheric corners
It’s an area that demands exploration – and we’ve jotted down a few essential stops to help you along the way.
Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2022
Monocle’s 15th annual Quality of Life Survey charts 25 outposts on the up and ranks the best places to put down roots. Did your city make the cut?
Thoughts that count
Five Monocle writers take the pulse of their fields of expertise, from Taiwanese resilience and the future of French politics to the pitfalls of fashion nostalgia and what's next for broadcast journalism.
