Ideally something which is a bit older and maybe low budget

Famous Taiwanese writer Chiung Yao (瓊瑤) committed suicide at her residence in Tamsui this afternoon (4th) and died at the age of 86. Earlier, Her assistant posted a suicide note on Chiung Yao's Facebook fan page. The text mentioned that she had passed away "gracefully" and hoped that the outside world would not feel sorry for her.

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She had been bedridden for many years because of her husband Ping Hsin-tao, and she published a book Before the Snowflakes Fall to express her views on the "right to a good death." Before she turned 80, she emphasized that she hoped to face the end of her life with dignity. In an open letter to her son and daughter-in-law, she made it clear that if she faced serious illness, she would not accept major surgery or various life-support devices, such as nasogastric tubes, breathing tubes, etc., and would refuse intensive care units and first aid measures. She believes that dying without pain is more meaningful than extending life in pain.

Chiung Yao once pointed out that the most helpless thing in life is not being able to choose life or death. She hopes to allow everyone to independently decide the end of their life and avoid disputes among family members over choosing different treatments. She emphasized that the value of "living" lies in having emotions and mobility, and what she fears most is dementia and disability. She emphasized, "It is more meaningful to help me die without pain than to do everything possible to make me live in pain. Don't be confused by the myth of life and death."

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I'm heading to Taiwan from Singapore in about 2 weeks time.

Looking for suggestions if there is any cookware/kitchenware that is best bought from taiwan!

Please do share !

hello! first of all, i’m sorry if my questions are dumb but i really need some help.

i’m a 26 y/o who hasn’t completed their bachelors (i know i’m old for this 🥲) and i’ve been looking to study abroad to complete my education.

i’m super interested in going to Taiwan for studying and i thought studying mandarin first would be the right way to go about all this (please correct me if i’m wrong).

i’m just very confused about where to start looking which is why i came here for help. if anyone’s got any idea, that would be amazing!

i also have financial means to support my studies and living expenses. currently having a budget of 25k to 30k USD if it matters.

is this a realistic plan? do i have any possibility of being able to study there and complete my education?

also, my nationality is Pakistani if it matters as well. thank you so much for your time!

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I just have a problem with my application.

According to my application I need to provide additional documents. I am an IT technician with 5 years recent work experience.

"According to Condition 13 of Foreign Specialist Professionals Possessing Specific Expertise in Science & Technology, the applicant shall possess other potential to contribute to a technology industry in Taiwan."

It further states I need to provide documents such as projects and technical achievements. I did do store openings as a project art of my IT job, and think I mentioned it in my resume. What type of documents can I provide and should it be on my resume or separate documents? Should I put all the information regarding the projects on my resume? I can provide SOP documents as well, call numbers and statistics, like statistics showing that I do the most work in my team or SOP documents outlining what is needed to do for the store opening projects I did?

I greatly appreciate the help.

I tried calling the numbers they said I must call for Ministry of labor but the line just rings with no answer and I feel lost.

Application Number: 113551055620

Title says it all. Just looking for materials that I can use in my Cricut machine. It does not have to be Cricut brand materials, just materials that will work.

Thanks!

Since most of the questions about studying in Taiwan are about STEM majors, I wanna ask a bit about the experience of those who have studied Finance in Taiwan, as I'm choosing between taking a Master of Finance degree in Taiwan or China.

I've come across other posts saying that learning in China is much about studying from books without much hands-on experience, is it true? Even for top unis like PKU or THU? But how about in Taiwan? I don't mind if I got to do a lot of research or work very hard on my study, but as my goal is solidifying my finance knowledge and getting a job after studying, I'll prefer having an open environment for me to learn, discover new things, and apply my knowledge in real-life.

Next, how is it like to get a finance job in Taiwan? If I'm fluent in English and another mother-tongue language, also I'm learning Chinese, is it a big plus here?

thinking of something similar to this but my electronic lock doesnt have a handle: https://www.walmart.com/c/kp/knob-lock-out

https://www.npr.org/2024/11/30/nx-s1-5204023/a-love-letter-to-taiwans-meticulous-and-frustrating-trash-collection-system

Wonder if this is truly unique to Taiwan or common all over Asia?

I was born in Taiwan and was adopted by my parents who are U.S. citizens. I am trying to get my Taiwanese citizenship/renew my Taiwanese passport but apparently my Taiwanese name (prior to when I was adopted) wasn’t officially changed and there is no link to my American name (which is my legal U.S. name) stating my Taiwanese name and legal U.S. name are the same person. I went to my local courthouse, told them the situation and was told I would need a legal name change which would be $400 and a very long process. Has anyone been in this situation? I’m trying to see if I can avoid the $400 fee and the long process if there’s a better/more affordable way to resolve this. I planned on also asking the people at the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office to confirm. Thank you in advance!

Edit: I am trying to link my Taiwanese name to my AKA U.S. name. I was told by my aunt that my Taiwan passport and U.S. passport need to have the same name. My parents have no documents that say or show my Taiwanese name is linked to my U.S. name. My parents told me I automatically got citizenship when I was adopted so they just gave me a U.S. name.

Has reservations for Iogy but plans fell through. What’s another must try fine dining experience in Taipei?? Thank you!

I would like to improve my mandarin and Taiwanese. Anyone have any vloggers they like?

TIA!

I live in Germany and would like to get a Tatung rice cooker for its ease of use and frankly just because I miss it. The normal rice cookers just can't do multiple jobs. Have tried searching online in both Chinese, English and German but wasn't able to figure out a) any European retailers that sell it and b) how to order it in Taiwan with a German type F plug. Does anyone have any experience they'd be able to share about this?

Hi, I am contemplating moving to Taichung. It's a life goal of mine to learn how to surf. Are there beaches to learn how to surf in or near Taichung? If not, are there other places in Taiwan to learn how to surf for a complete beginner?

Just got home from your beautiful country. Went from Taipei to Hualien, drove through Taroko to Chiayi (with a 9 seater lol) then Alishan, Kenting and finally back to Taipei. We had an amazing time, I honestly cannot remember the last time I was so consistently happy for such a long time.

The views are breath taking, the roads are amazing to drive on, the cities are clean, people look put together, everyone seemed friendly, I only wish more people spoke English, the language barrier was a real struggle and we could never really have a conversation in English with any of the locals. Even when we went to a techno club (Pawnshop on the 29th) we could not really connect with any Taiwanese (also why do they take searches there at the entrance so seriously does anyone know? are they looking for drugs or weapons like what's the big deal?).

The only other "negative" I can say is that six-pointed led thing that's flashing by the road everywhere outside Taipei, that shit drove me nuts. Also why are the speed limits so low god damn. Alcohol is super expensive in bars and I feel like bar culture is non existent outside Taipei but that's the alcoholic European in me talking so don't take it too seriously. Had a great time, hope I'll come back one day.

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I'd like to bring a 7ft (213) surfboard from Taipei to Pingtung. I'm having trouble finding information on what transportation options I have available. Here's what I gathered so far:

* HSR: Not allowed, too long

* TRA: I couldn't find information on their website what their luggage size limits are. Are there any bike cabins where I can carry this? Are there any extra tickets I can buy for these items?

* Bus options: I couldn't find much information here either.

hii all, i’m a second year asian australian uni student who will be in taipei from today til next saturday 4/12-13/12. i am kind of introverted but trying to meet new ppl >.<

would like to go clubbing w ppl around my age or go out and explore at night i.e cycling etc when it’s peaceful 😁

feel free to msg me!! :)

Hello friends, I’m looking for help to find a particular brand of pineapple cake. I thought it was super tasty and stupidly forgot to take a photo of it for the next time my parents go back to Taiwan. It comes in a mostly green (maybe with some yellow?) wrapper, and is similar to the old school style with winter melon and no pineapple chunks. The cake was a little thinner than ChiaTe ones, and the outside was soft and a bit rounded. I know this is a long shot, so if it doesn’t ring a bell, just share what your favorite brand is and why.

Hi everyone!

I’m a 22-year-old guy currently living and studying in Taiwan and looking for skincare clinics that can treat acne scars, pits, and hyperpigmentation. My budget is around 15,000 NTD, so I’d love to hear about any affordable yet effective clinics that you’ve tried or heard of.

To give you a bit of background:

My main concerns are acne scars, pits, and hyperpigmentation.

I’m hoping to find a clinic that offers treatments like microneedling, chemical peels, or laser therapy within my budget.

If possible, I’d prefer clinics that can communicate in English (It's okay if they can't, I'll take my boyfriend there) and don't scam (My friend told me that these clinics usually add treatments to increase the bill that I don't really need)

I’d appreciate any recommendations, whether it’s personal experiences or places you’ve heard good things about. Bonus points if the clinic is in Hsinchu or Taipei, but I’m open to traveling a bit for good quality care.

As per title

I just got back to my home country after studying Mandarin in Taiwan for the last three months. I fell in love with Taiwan, and I feel so homesick tonight. Can you suggest some Taiwanese movies or series I can watch?

I'm looking for a "shoe clinic" somewhere in Taipei (I don't know what else to call them). I have flat feet with no/low arches, and the pair of sneakers I've picked for travelling is killing me!

Back home, I would go to a shoe clinic/athletic shoe shop where they can assess my gait, see how my arches sit, and recommend a walking shoe with these in mind. Where can I find something like this? Also looking for a place that preferably stocks Nike and Asics as I usually have luck with those brands.

Thankyou in advance from me and my poor feet.

Im newbie in taiwan. Kind of wanna have bike for commute near distance to work and home but don’t want to buy new bike. May i know where can i shopping in taiwan? Are they use some online shop too?

Every time I try to ride my bike on the bike lanes in Taiwan, there are so many people walking on both sides of the paths, and seemingly no order and zero respect or understanding that they're on a designated bike path. Why is that and how could things improve?

None of the tea shops or cafes I’ve look at sell them. I’m looking for something on the bigger side, high quality and if plastic BPA free. It’s be great if it comes with a reusable straw too. It’s a gift, so I’m also hoping for something with a cute design. Any recommendations?

I heard Zhongshan sells a lot but am not sure which stores to look at.