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Hong Kong's special things
What makes Hong Kong iconic; how Cantonese became the dominant language in the former British colony
Nov 11 • 
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Chiayi Diary: fish head soup & ancient jades
Street food, Palace Museum, slow life
Nov 2 • 
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In Asia, is Chinese the new English?
Dihua Street in Dadaocheng, the oldest street in Taipei
Oct 28 • 
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Taichung: the middle city
Why "I can" is so important for learning Chinese
Oct 18 • 
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One island, many identities
Thoughts on National Taiwan Day
Oct 11 • 
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The Tainan-Taipei dilemma
Why I wanted to quit, and how going to Taipei changed my mind
Oct 6 • 
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Week 3: Bean jelly; joyless learning and AI
Sweet tofu, ice and tapioca at Anping Bean Jelly in Tainan
Sep 28 • 
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Tainan's elusive vibe & hard things
The best things take time; why I regret signing up for Taiwanese language
Sep 20 • 
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