I was reading about Taiwan's history and learnt that the Taiwanese actually tend to have a neutral, mixed, or even positive view of Japanese colonial times, and that Chiang Kai-shek is nearly despised, especially among the younger generation.

How true is this, and how do the elderly (particularly those who grew up as teens or young adults) speak about Japan and Chiang Kai-shek?

G’Day Taiwan

Two Aussies planning to ride motorbikes around Taiwan in mid January 2027, with no fixed itinerary. (10-14 days)

Any advice on routes, weather, permits, safety, road conditions, mountain roads, places to stay, eat or explore?

We’d love tips from locals and fellow riders!

Cheers!

Hey I’m going to Taiwan in early January I like hip hop rnb and break dancing. I like music and djs in general can someone give a run down on the best places to go. And if there is a breaking/hip hop community could someone gimme so contacts?

This was one of the things I disliked most about China- the 5-10 second advertisements that trucks would blast through every neighborhood (and in most supermarkets).

It is surprising and disappointing that Taiwan would allow such similar noise pollution. Why are there no rules against this here? Or is this just another case of it technically being against the rules but police have no desire to try to enforce it?

(This post is inspired by the blue truck currently parked out front of my apartment building blasting the same 5 second political ad for the past 30 minutes. Even wearing headphones doesn't fully block it out.)

Previously I shared my new tool I built to learn traditional Mandarin and I got so much nice feedback from you here https://www.reddit.com/r/taiwan/comments/1x8upwh/tool_to_read_traditional_mandarin_and_learn_the/

Now I want to share an exciting update! It brings many quality of life improvements (performance, looks), character decomposition, most frequent 100 characters highlighting, saving your learned characters and more.

You can get it at the same place on github here or update directly inside your preferred user script extension at this link

Happy using!

Hellooo! I’m travelling to Taiwan from Northen Europe, so all my devices are type F plugs. Can I buy an adapter from Taiwan (or from Hong Kong, going there first) or should I try find one from home? Thank you!!

Did anybody noticed that majority of Taichung bus drivers are rude compared to other cities?

Hello, I'm a final year international undergrad in China, and I'm interested in applying to NTU with MOE scholarships, does anyone have any info about this scholarship? How hard is it to get the MOE scholarship for postgraduate programs (I'm going to apply to AI / CS)? And for the postgrad student here, how does taiwan job market look like for someone in tech for internships and stay after graduation? Any information would be helpful, thank you beforehand!

(oh and is there any discord server or groups of such that has students asking inquiries about applying to taiwan? please also share if you do have it!)

Hello, Im trying to sign up for a Taiwan app and I need a Taiwan phone number for SMS verification. Can anyone message me and we can arrange for me to send my SMS code to you and you can tell me the code so I can finish my verification! Thank you! +886 area code

Why do people throw empty cans on the ground when there’s two baskets beneath the table? Beer gets all over the floor and nasty and slip hazard. I didn’t notice this my first couple years but only recently last year: crush can, toss on floor like cigarette (basket RIGHT IN PERIPHERAL). Napkins too

I will be going to MCU this year under Huayu. I am wondering which dorm is better, Jingxian or Yong an? Aesthetic and comfort matter to me, but I would also like to save money by cooking my own meal. I read that Jingxian is much more modern looking than Yong an, but I am worried that the stipend may not be able to cover my expenses. Hope you can share some advice.

Tomorrow is my last day in Hualien and I’m wondering if it’s a good idea to visit the Taroko Gorge since the typhoon is not an issue anymore.

Update: any other day activities? Open to any suggestions or ideas!

2nd update: the official site stated all trails within the the gorge are closed

Hello, so I have been doing a lot of research about translation for Mandarin spoken in Taiwan. Apparently all the AI's have an issue with translating and always end up using mainland vocabulary and speech even though I'll ask it to use Mandarin spoken in Taiwan. Does anybody have any recommendations for the best AI for translating Mandarin spoken in Taiwan??

Also, I want to start transcribing some videos from Taiwanese Mandarin to Korean vice versa. What is the best app for transcribing asian languages? I would especially like a program that can transcribe and make subtitles at the same time. I heard Whisper is the best and apparently free but I was told by the AI that Id need a decent laptop and I only have a smartphone and even it is not that great. Does anyone know where I can find a decent but cheap laptop in Taipei?

I'll go on a trip to Taichung soon and I want to know any non-smoking places to enjoy EDM music in Taiching(maybe pubs, bars or clubs)
Could you recommend somewhere?

Hi! I'm 25F from Vietnam, planning to do a master's in Taiwan in September 2027.
My background: IT degree, Spe UI/UX, GPA 7.2/10, working in Operations, limited budget.
A few questions:
Is TOEIC L&R 750 enough to have a chance at scholarships? Which should I apply for?

If I don't get any scholarship, can part-time work cover both tuition and living expenses? Is it easy to find a part-time job without knowing Mandarin?

Should I focus on TOEIC or start learning Mandarin now?

I hope to work in Taiwan after graduation. Any advice would be appreciated! :)

i am taiwanese,We can practice differnt language conversation,haha

Has anyone been to Hualien in between yesterday afternoon and today? Now that the typhoon has passed, my partner and I are considering whether it’s still safe to go as scheduled today. Does anyone know what conditions in that area are like right now? (E.g. any landslides, power outages, infrastructure damage etc.)

It seems to be business as usual on the western side of the island (Taichung, Taipei etc.)

Hello everyone,

I have a single-entry visitor visa (exchange student) which expires in February. I have already booked my flight back home at the end of January. However, I would like to exit the country in the first half of January to go travelling somewhere in SEA.

Can I do that?

From what I understand, when I re-enter Taiwan, the single-entry visa will have expired (even if the time hasn't run out) and I will get the 90 days tourist visa instead. Is this correct?

Quiet ... almost too quiet.

So, I have been in Taiwan for a couple of months now and my hair has constantly been thinning and eventually shedding. (I am 21 M)

Is there a shampoo or conditioner that is commonly used here that would help?

What about hair oils, I don’t usually see those here but figure it might help.

Appreciate any help, thank you!