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English in the News–Get a Kick Out of 覺得好笑，有趣

by Jane Lee on Jun 6, 2019 • No Comments

Get a kick out of: 覺得好笑，有趣 To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement or excitement from something. (If you get a kick out of something, you enjoy it very much.) Examples: Even as an adult, I still get a kick out of building sand castles at the beach. She really...

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Forever 21 to Open Taipei Flagship Store in Second Quarter of 2015

by Kassy Cho on Feb 10, 2015 • No Comments

On the heels (pun unintended) of international clothing brand H&M, Forever 21 has announced that it will be opening a flagship store in Taipei this year. The 400-ping shop, located at ATT 4 FUN in the capital’s Xinyi District, is currently undergoing renovations and is expected to open in the second quarter of 2015. VOGUE...Continue reading

Arts & Culture / Entertainment / Lifestyle / TV

Taipei Comics Animation Fair Kicks Off

by ICRT on Feb 10, 2015 • No Comments

The Taipei International Comics and Animation Festival kicks off today, featuring graphic artists, authors, voice actors and animation producers from Taiwan, Japan and South Korea. A total of 47 artists, authors, actors and producers will participate in 40 book signings and other activities at the festival. Among them are Marina Inoue, a Japanese voice actress...Continue reading

Entertainment / TV

Taiwan Immigrant Family Sitcom Fresh off the Boat to Air in US

by ICRT on Feb 9, 2015 • No Comments

A sitcom about the experiences of a Taiwanese immigrant family is set to air on US television this week. “Fresh Off the Boat” will be the first network sitcom to focus on the story of a Taiwanese immigrant family and only the third attempt by any major American network to launch an Asian-American situational comedy....Continue reading

Entertainment / Local / Movies / News

Actors John Cusack, Adrien Brody and Jackie Chan to Promote Film in Taipei

by ICRT on Feb 5, 2015 • No Comments

American actors John Cusack and Adrien Brody and Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan will arrive in Taiwan on February 12 for a one-day visit to promote their latest movie Dragon Blade. The film’s distributor in Taiwan says the actors will attend a press conference and the Taiwan premiere of the film in Taipei that...Continue reading

Concert Review / Entertainment / Music

Swinging on a Star: Mikky Ekko’s Concert Special

by Joeybanana on Feb 5, 2015 • No Comments

Within the last few months, Taiwan has been graced by the presence of many international artists. Some of them currently hot on top 40 charts around the world with impressive accolades. Others strive to hone their stage performances in the Far East, all the while garnering more fan base on this side of the world....Continue reading

Entertainment / Local / News

Taiwan Celebs Respond to TransAsia Airways Tragedy

by ICRT on Feb 5, 2015 • No Comments

Celebrities in Taiwan took to social media sites Wednesday to pray for the victims of the deadly TransAsia Airways plane crash that had left at least 31 passengers and crew dead. Pop diva A-mei expressed her hope on her Facebook page, that “everyone can be safely rescued and the injured are safe”. Post by 張惠妹...Continue reading

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Jolin Tsai and Namie Amuro Music Video Released

by ICRT on Feb 4, 2015 • No Comments

Taiwan pop diva Jolin Tsai released the full music video for her song “I’m Not Yours” Tuesday, featuring Japanese pop music queen Namie Amuro in extravagant ancient costumes singing about powerful women. The video shows the two divas in a traditional Chinese inn, dancing and singing about independence after being mistreated by unfaithful men. The...Continue reading

Taiwan Talk

Taiwan Talk: Taiwan’s about face on deportation requirement for foreigners with HIV/AIDS

by Keith Menconi on Feb 3, 2015 • No Comments

Episode Description Taiwan is poised to end its longstanding policy of requiring deportation of foreigners found to be infected with the HIV virus after an amendment eliminating the requirement was passed by the Legislative Yuan. On this Taiwan Talk we speak with AIDS rights advocate Ashley Wu of Taipei based non-profit Persons with HIV/AIDS Rights...Continue reading

Lifestyle / Local / News

Commuters May Get “Green Points” for Taking Metro From June

by ICRT on Feb 3, 2015 • No Comments

The Environmental Protection Administration says it hopes to introduce a scheme that will see users of the Taipei and Kaohsiung metro systems gaining “green points” as rewards. Under the pilot scheme, which could be launched as soon as June, MRT commuters will be able to earn the points with their rides. These points can then...Continue reading

Concert Review / Entertainment / Music

Concert Review: Lily Allen at Taipei International Convention Center

by Kassy Cho on Feb 2, 2015 • No Comments

Four years, a marriage and two kids later, Lily Allen is back. She’s still got her trademark attitude and charm, and the English singer brought both – and lots of fun – to Taipei for her first ever show in Taiwan on Thursday at the Taipei International Convention Center. Things were a little shaky with...Continue reading

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Taipei International Book Fair Is Free for Youths

by Jane Lee on Feb 2, 2015 • No Comments

The Taipei International Book Exhibition will offer free admission to visitors under the age of 18 for the first time this year to encourage reading among young people. Organizers say they just need to show their national ID cards or other identifying documents at the gates of Taipei World Trade Center Hall one and...Continue reading

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Katy Perry to Perform in Taiwan

by ICRT on Feb 2, 2015 • No Comments

American pop star Katy Perry is set to give her first performance in Taiwan in April as part of her world tour. The Taipei stop of her Prismatic World Tour, will take place at the Taipei Arena on April 28th, with ticket sales to be announced on the star’s Taiwan Facebook fan page, once everything...Continue reading

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