Chinese criticism comes ahead of holiday comedy release

Taiwan News
Date: 2017/01/05
By: Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Just ahead of the release of a comedy which is expected to do well during the

(By Central News Agency)

Lunar New Year holiday, Taiwanese director Chen Yu-hsun denied allegations from China that he was a supporter of Taiwan Independence.

Similar accusations against other artists and entertainers in the past have led to their work being banned from China, at least for a period.

Chen’s latest movie is “The Village of No Return,” the type of film which usually tops the box office during the Lunar New Year holidays. In addition, the comedy, about a Taoist priest who brings a mysterious weapon which wipes out villagers’ memories, also features Taiwanese superstar Shu Qi, Joseph Chang and Hong Kong comedian Eric Tsang.

Chen previously directed the comedies “Zone Pro Site” and “Tropical Fish.”    [FULL  STORY]

Taiwan Today
Date: December 5, 2016

Sustainable Governance and Enduring Peace: An Exhibition Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of

Sustainable Governance and Enduring Peace: An Exhibition Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Recovery of the South China Sea Islands will be held at Academia Historica in Taipei from Dec. 9-19. (Courtesy of Ministry of the Interior)

the Recovery of the South China Sea Islands will open to the public free of charge Dec. 9-19 at Taipei-based Academia Historica, Taiwan’s foremost institution dedicated to studying and recording the nation’s history.

Jointly organized by the historical organization and the Ministry of the Interior, the exhibition focuses on the three themes of “Historical Developments,” “Key to the Southern Territories” and “Sustainable Peace.” It aims to raise public awareness of Taiping Island and its history, measures taken by the Republic of China (Taiwan) to effectively govern the island and the importance the government attaches to South China Sea issues.

On Dec. 12, 1946, two ROC frigates, the Taiping and Chungyeh, arrived at Taiping Island, the largest of the Nansha (Spratly) Islands, marking the completion of the recovery of the South China Sea islands by the country. According to the MOI, infrastructure projects on the islands such as a hospital and airport were completed in the following decades and incorporated into the nation’s administrative system, laying a solid foundation for the role that the ROC now plays in the South China Sea.

“The last exhibition on Taiping Island was held two years ago and put much focus on historical documents,” said Chen Shing-li, a section chief of the MOI’s Department of Land Administration responsible for organizing the exhibition. “This time we opted for a softer tone.”

According to the official, this year’s event changes course by, for example, showcasing the daily lives of people on Taiping Island through photos they took while there, as well as video clips of interviews with the former residents.    [FULL  STORY]

An original Taiwanese brand and the National Museum of Fine Art (NTMoFA) collaboratively created an original clothing line based on the museum collection

Taiwan News
Date: 2016/12/05
By: Maggie Huang, Taiwan News, Staff Reporter

Iohll, an original Taiwanese brand and the National Museum of Fine Art (NTMoFA) collaboratively created an original clothing line based on the museum collection, and the artwork from the collection along with the series of clothing will be exhibited from December 3 to December 18 at Gallery 203 of NTMoFA.

Titled Time and Collection, the exhibition highlights products derived from the museum collection, thus extending the cultural and creative industry to create a bridge between the art collection and daily life.

In the gallery, artwork and clothing designs are put together to unite the different worlds of fine art and daily life and draw the public closer to the museum. As art and everyday experience enliven each other, it is hoped this exhibition will enhance natural exchanges between the museum and public.    [FULL  STORY]

Surprise acting wins for Fan Wei, Elaine Jin and Lin Po-hung

Taiwan News
Date: 2016/11/26
By: Matthew Strong, Taiwan News, Staff Writer

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Most of the winners of the 53rd edition of the Golden Horse Awards in Taipei

Shu Qi, Annie Chen and Hsu Wei-ning.(By Central News Agency)

Saturday were surprises which had not been tipped as ower struggle on a farm in the 1940s.

Competition is thought to be especially tough this year, as contenders from Taiwan, China and Hong Kong have all won critical acclaim.

Chinese actor Fan Wei won the best lead actor award for “Mr. No Problem,” defeating major stars like Tony Leung Ka-fai and Jacky Cheung, with the same movie also winning best screenplay adaptation for the script by its director Mei Feng and Huang Shi. The story was written by Lao She and deals with a power struggle on a farm in the 1940s.

One of the favorites, Chinese actor-director Feng Xiaogang, won the best director award for “I Am Not Madame Bovary,” the story of a couple getting a divorce to obtain a second apartment. The ruse misfires when the husband marries another woman. Feng only won the best acting award just last year.    [FULL  STORY]