News
Tip-toeing around the Centenary of the Republic of China
The centenary of the Republic of China logo was unveiled today, without fanfare, but just the correct level of decorum not to…
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March 2010
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Travel
Italian Ambassador Living the Dulce Vita in Taiwan
Trista di Genova’s interview in the China Post with Leopoldo Sposato, Italian Trade Director, January 2009 Trista: What was your background, prior…
Dear Meigui
Minnesota teacher encounters bad case of ‘hello-kittyness'
Dear MeiGui: That old movie “In Praise of Older Women” is forever a hit with me. Back in Minnesota, I had my…
Jonathan Chandler's Lowdown on The Middle Kingdom
Good Old Uncle Ho
Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year or Spring Festival as it is officially known here and the 3rd Plenary…
Comedy
I get no respect from my wife, or Taiwan law for that matter
Dear MeiGui; Let me tell you; family law in Taiwan is chaotic. I am a 48-year-old, married to a mainland China wife…
Travel
Taipei restaurant teaches authentic Thai cooking
The Patio restaurants offer a monthly cooking class for those interested in broadening their culinary skills. BY TRISTA DI GENOVA published in…