Reading Time : 3 minutesTaiwan has quietly transformed Halloween from a minor Western import into a sprawling, multi-city spectacle that defies easy explanation. From Taipei’s all-night art festivals to Kaohsiung’s giant pumpkin light shows and theme park hauntings, the island’s October 31st has become something no one could have expected. This investigation traces how a single night grew into a full-blown, island-wide cultural phenomenon.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBilibili has relaunched its international app, letting overseas creators register without government ID and potentially reach hundreds of millions of Chinese viewers through automatic translation. But behind the welcoming move lie unresolved questions about monetization, moderation, data protection, and the rules that will govern global content on a platform built for a very different audience.
Reading Time : 2 minutesShanghai Fashion Week turned the city into a dazzling stage for self-expression, with more than 80 shows and a street scene alive with bold personal style. Local designers are reworking Chinese heritage into modern, globally minded fashion, creating a new visual identity that feels confident, inventive, and impossible to overlook.
Reading Time : 3 minutesNobel Week has begun in Stockholm with the announcement of the medicine prize. Physics, chemistry, literature, peace, and economics will follow through October 12. Each day brings one revelation, watched closely by scientists, writers, and diplomats alike. The prizes carry prestige, cash, and the weight of history. Who will the committees choose this year?
Reading Time : 2 minutesSotheby’s will sell twelve Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces from a reclusive Argentine collection in New York this November. Led by a rare Van Gogh and a museum-quality Cézanne, the sale could set new auction records and reshape the market for blue-chip art.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe mobile phone and social media revolution has opened a bright new era of connection, creativity, and opportunity. From daily moments shared worldwide to small businesses reaching global audiences, these tools empower everyone to participate. By embracing this change with care, we can build a future where technology strengthens communities and helps life flourish.
Reading Time : 3 minutesAs autumn arrives in Taiwan, the Mid-Autumn Festival brings families and friends together beneath the moon. Mooncakes, fragrant pomelos and the unmistakable aroma of barbecue fill homes and neighborhoods, blending ancient traditions with modern life. More than a holiday, it is a celebration of reunion, gratitude and the simple human pleasure of sharing food, stories and time together.
