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Premier Cho Jung-tai Refuses to Countersign Legislation For the Third Time | New Bloom Magazine Premier Cho Jung-tai has again refused to countersign legislation advanced by the KMT-controlled legislature. This is regarding three bills: the Act Governing the Settlement of Ill-gotten Properties…

"Premier Cho Jung-tai Refuses to Countersign Legislation For the Third Time" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

What Does the KMT’s Version of the Special Budget for Defense Tell Us? | New Bloom Magazine The KMT has finally released its own version of the special defense budget. This proves, in some sense, a reversal of stance for the KMT, which previously sought to block any arms purchases from the…

"What Does the KMT's Version of the Special Budget for Defense Tell Us?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Polarization of Leftist Takes on Iran Revealing About Lack of Internationalism | New Bloom Magazine The deep polarization of many leftist takes on Iran has been telling. The usual suspects–those often known as campists or tankies–have been quick to romanticize assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader…

"Polarization of Leftist Takes on Iran Revealing About Lack of Internationalism" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

From Taipei, Taiwan: New Bloom Newsletter, March 4, 2026 Does Taiwan Truly Remember the 228 Massacre, 79 Years Later? • KMT grosstalgia • FAP espionage • Iran • Trump • tariffs • Myanmar • medtech migrant workers • 買了都沒穿 • TransUtopia

Check out the latest New Bloom Substack! Here we look at the history of the 228 Massacre, recent impacts from Iran on Taiwan, and our latest events

Solar Energy Debate Points to Pan-Blue Stance Against Renewables | New Bloom Magazine Last year, the pan-Blue camp went on the attack over the destruction of 145,000 solar panels by Typhoon Danas. In particular, pan-Blue media outlets, as well as KMT legislators…

"Solar Energy Debate Points to Pan-Blue Stance Against Renewables" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Taiwanese History 101 is a reading group for Taiwanese diaspora, students, people new to Taiwan, and others who want to learn about Taiwanese history to better understand Taiwanese politics and civil society today.

Join us for the third session of our five-part reading group on Taiwanese History 101!

What Will the Impact of Events in Iran Be on Taiwan? | New Bloom Magazine Recent US and Israeli joint strikes on Iran are likely to have a similar impact on Taiwan as to the US kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. This is especially true…

"What Will the Impact of Events in Iran Be on Taiwan?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

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Does Taiwan Truly Remember the 228 Massacre, 79 Years Later? | New Bloom Magazine Yesterday marked the 79th anniversary of the 228 Massacre. often seen as the start of Taiwan’s White Terror. Yet close to eighty years later, one notes that Taiwan has in many ways failed to heed the…

"Does Taiwan Truly Remember the 228 Massacre, 79 Years Later?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Espionage Charges Revealing About United Front Work | New Bloom Magazine The chair of the Fukang Alliance Party, Chu Hung-yi, is set to begin a ten-year sentence on espionage charges after the loss of a Supreme Court appeal…

"Espionage Charges Revealing About United Front Work" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

Espionage Charges Revealing About United Front Work | New Bloom Magazine The chair of the Fukang Alliance Party, Chu Hung-yi, is set to begin a ten-year sentence on espionage charges after the loss of a Supreme Court appeal…

"Espionage Charges Revealing About United Front Work" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

In this second gathering, we will conclude our discussion of Jennifer Mullan’s book Decolonizing Therapy. This time, we will break out into small groups to discuss short extracts from the book and reflect on our unique stories of home, migration and ancestry.

This is the second of a series of gatherings that will explore decolonial ideas about healing, therapy and community support.

Migrant Workers Mark Lunar New Year with Protests at Taiwanese Medtech Company Taidoc | New Bloom Magazine Migrant workers at major Taiwanese medical device manufacturer Taidoc marked the Lunar New Year with a series of protests, including a strike declaration on Lunar New Year’s Eve and a post-holiday…

"Migrant Workers Mark Lunar New Year with Protests at Taiwanese Medtech Company Taidoc" by @ginollopez.bsky.social

Xizhi Trio Case Shows Dynamics of Capital Punishment | New Bloom Magazine Three men who served more than nineteen years on death row again have their case in the courts, with a ruling by the Supreme Court for a retrial in August of last year…

"Xizhi Trio Case Shows Dynamics of Capital Punishment" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

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An update on our Palestine initiative

At Start of Month, Civil Society Groups Mark Fifth Anniversary of Myanmar Coup | New Bloom Magazine Taiwanese civil society groups held a demonstration earlier this month to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar. At present, Myanmar remains locked in a civil war…

"At Start of Month, Civil Society Groups Mark Fifth Anniversary of Myanmar Coup" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

What Now for Taiwan, Given Uncertainties over Tariffs? | New Bloom Magazine With the US Supreme Court striking down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, it is to be seen what happens next for Taiwan…

"What Now for Taiwan, Given Uncertainties over Tariffs?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

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Our networking night for creatives returns. It will be held every first Wednesday of the month. Disenfranchised tech workers welcome.

The next Crocheting and Knitting for Palestine is tomorrow!

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The next Pen Club is tomorrow night! Don't miss out!

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Trump Comments Suggest Taiwan’s Defense is Up for Negotiation with China | New Bloom Magazine US president Donald Trump alarmed after comments suggesting that he would decide whether to suspend arms sales to Taiwan after meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in April…

"Trump Comments Suggest Taiwan's Defense is Up for Negotiation with China" by @brianhioe.bsky.social

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Calling all crocheters and knitters! Join us for a knitting and crocheting session organized by Fighting with Fiber!

Check out the Lunar New Year's edition of the New Bloom Subtack! Enjoy our Year of the Horse edition of our event round-ups and latest articles!

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New Bloom will resume regular updates next week. Happy Lunar New Year, all!

Join us on Saturday for the first-ever trivia night at Daybreak! Assemble a team with your friends or join one on the night! Questions will cover pop culture, history, music, and geography. The winning team will get free drinks!

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