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New Bloom is an online magazine covering youth culture and politics in Taiwan and the Asia Pacific.
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"Building Bridges That Can Flex: Reflections on the 2025 Civic Space Forum" by Tom Wilson
Building Bridges That Can Flex: Reflections on the 2025 Civic Space Forum | New Bloom Magazine
Not only are the threats against civic space in Southeast Asia becoming more sophisticated–the dynamics of how civil society works across the region are changing too. These were the overriding…
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January 15, 2026 at 8:31 AM
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Time: January 28, 1900-2100
Place: DAYBREAK (Bangka Boulevard, No. 110, 1F, Wanhua District, Taipei / 台北市萬華區艋舺大道110號1樓)
Entry Fee: 100 NT

Speakers: Kamoshita Yuichi (鴨下祐一) and Aihara Sarasa (相原更紗)
Moderator: @yolingwrites.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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We are honored to be joined by Nipponzan-Myōhōji monk and peace activist Kamoshita Yuichi (鴨下祐一), as well as Nipponzan-Myōhōji layperson and peace activist Aihara Sarasa (相原更紗), to explore these questions with us
January 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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How are peace activists in Taiwan and Okinawa navigating their respective positions in a complex system of geopolitical tensions? Join us later this month for a conversation on this topic

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January 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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"Budget Continues to be Contested Between Pan-Green and Pan-Blue Camps" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Budget Continues to be Contested Between Pan-Green and Pan-Blue Camps | New Bloom Magazine
The national budget seems set to be a continued issue of tension between the DPP and KMT in the upcoming year. Notably, the review of the budget has been stalled, affecting financial planning for the…
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January 14, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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Place: DAYBREAK (Bangka Boulevard, No. 110, 1F, Wanhua District, Taipei)
100 NT entrance
Olympic Halftime CZ / SK / HK, 2023, 77 mins.
Language: Multiple
Subtitles: English
January 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Film Screening: Olympic Halftime

Join us for a screening of Olympic Halftime, a documentary directed by Haruna Honcoop. The director will be present for a Q-and-A after the film

Date: 1/23, doors open 7:30 PM, screening starts at 8 PM

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January 13, 2026 at 1:21 PM
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Tomorrow night at DAYBREAK, join us for a beginner-friendly improvisation workshop with Baker!

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January 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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Tomorrow! Join us for the latest session of crocheting and knitting for Palestine! We will be crocheting and knitting items to hopefully sell at festivals and markets in Taiwan, to raise funds and awareness about Palestine

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January 13, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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Saturday! Join us for the first ever Sapphic writing club!
January 13, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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"KMT Efforts to Push for FTZs on Outlying Islands of Taiwan Continue" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
KMT Efforts to Push for FTZs on Outlying Islands of Taiwan Continue | New Bloom Magazine
Efforts by the KMT to establish “free trade zones” in offshore islands of Taiwan continue. Such proposals have primarily been advanced by KMT legislator Chen Yu-chen…
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January 13, 2026 at 2:43 AM
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Tomorrow night! Join us for the latest Pen Club at DAYBREAK!

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January 12, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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在流亡中，為越南建立民主派媒體：與鄭友龍的對話 by @brianhioe.bsky.social
在流亡中，為越南建立民主派媒體：與鄭友龍的對話 | New Bloom Magazine
與越南記者鄭友龍（Trịnh Hữu Long）的訪談，關於他共同創辦的兩份雜誌《法律科學》（Luật Khoa）和《越南人》（The Vietnamese），以及非營利組織「越南法律倡議組織」（Legal Initiatives for Vietnam）。
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January 12, 2026 at 7:21 AM
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"DPP Two-State Proposal Likely to be Criticized by the KMT" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
DPP Two-State Proposal Likely to be Criticized by the KMT | New Bloom Magazine
A proposal advanced by the DPP legislative caucus to rid the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area of the long-enshrined distinction between the “Mainland...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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"Proposal to Recruit International Students as Bus Drivers Furthers Migrant Exploitation" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Proposal to Recruit International Students as Bus Drivers Furthers Migrant Exploitation | New Bloom Magazine
The Highway Bureau is reportedly considering recruiting international students and students of ethnic Han descent to fill positions as bus drivers, provided they speak intermediate-level Chinese.
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January 10, 2026 at 7:23 AM
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"Will New Legislation Protect the Rights of Food Delivery Workers?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Will New Legislation Protect the Rights of Food Delivery Workers? | New Bloom Magazine
Food delivery workers have hailed new legislation passed by the Legislative Yuan as a victory. The new laws will require delivery workers to be paid at least 45 NT per order. The delivery time of…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:37 AM
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"Are Internships Becoming a Means of Migrant Work Exploitation in Taiwan?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Are Internships Becoming a Means of Migrant Work Exploitation in Taiwan? | New Bloom Magazine
The Ministry of Labor has rolled out new regulations for internships in the hospitality industry. The regulations are framed as strengthening the labor rights for students, as well as ensuring that…
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January 8, 2026 at 7:19 AM
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Check out the first New Bloom Substack of the new year! Featuring our round-up of upcoming events, recent articles, and community contributions!

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January 7, 2026 at 6:07 AM
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Join us Thursday night for the first of a series of gatherings that will explore decolonial ideas about healing, therapy and community support!

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January 6, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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"Will Taiwan Be Able to Lower Its Voting Age?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Will Taiwan Be Able to Lower Its Voting Age? | New Bloom Magazine
In somewhat of a surprise, the Legislative Yuan has passed the Youth Basic Law. The law, which defines youth as between the ages of 18 and 35, provides for the creation of the Youth Affairs…
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January 6, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Wednesday night! Unattached from a 9-to-5? Professionally single and ready to mingle? Seeking multiple (creative) partners? Daybreak is hosting our first-ever networking event for freelance creatives in the greater Taipei area.
January 5, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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"After Venezuela, What Now for Taiwan?" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
After Venezuela, What Now for Taiwan? | New Bloom Magazine
The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has led to warnings that the unprecedented action could allow for further actions by China directed at Taiwan. That is, the US has now normalized…
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January 5, 2026 at 3:24 AM
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We will be crocheting and knitting items to sell at markets in Taiwan, to raise funds and awareness about Palestine. Please bring your own hooks/needles if you have them.
January 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Crocheting and Knitting for Palestine
Calling all crocheters and knitters! Join us for a knitting and crocheting session organized by Fighting with Fiber!
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January 4, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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"Wind Farm Protests in Changhua, Yilan Return to Similar Issues" by @brianhioe.bsky.social
Wind Farm Protests in Changhua, Yilan Return to Similar Issues | New Bloom Magazine
Wind farm development in Changhua was again in the news, with an offshore wind farm in Fangyuan Township coming under scrutiny in August last year over the potential impact on aquaculture.
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January 4, 2026 at 8:08 AM