Written by Sheng-mei Ma. This is Part II of the article. Through a close reading of the Chinese TV series Reset, the article argues that its recurring time loops, terrorism, and symbolic imagery allegorise authoritarian violence, historical repetition, and state repression in the People’s Republic of China, which ultimately frames Taiwan as the regime’s imagined final object of political and territorial consumption.
Written by Sheng-mei Ma. This is Part I of the article. Through a close reading of the Chinese TV series Reset, the article argues that its recurring time loops, terrorism, and symbolic imagery allegorise authoritarian violence, historical repetition, and state repression in the People’s Republic of China, which ultimately frames Taiwan as the regime’s imagined final object of political and territorial consumption.
Written by Ming-yeh T. Rawnsley. This article explores how food functions as a cultural language in Taiwan through three works: Eat Drink Man Woman, Zone Pro Site, and Taiwan Travelogue. It argues that food expresses family ties, community traditions, colonial encounters, and cultural hybridity, offering a compelling lens for understanding Taiwanese identity and memory.
Written by Jagannath Panda. The article argues that India should view Taiwan as a strategic Indo–Pacific partner beyond the lens of China or semiconductors. By deepening cooperation in technology, supply chains, digital infrastructure, and democratic governance, India, Taiwan, and like-minded regional partners can build a more resilient, economically secure, and strategically autonomous Indo-Pacific.
Written by Neeraj Mehra. The article argues that despite Taiwan’s generous scholarships and growing demand for talent, few Indian students pursue Mandarin proficiency. Cultural attitudes toward language learning, limited career visibility, reliance on English, and the absence of strong alumni networks discourage long-term commitment, hindering deeper India-Taiwan educational and professional ties.
Written by Anand Chauhan. The article argues that India’s semiconductor ambitions depend on developing skilled human capital. Taiwan’s universities, industry networks, and training programs offer Indian students valuable opportunities in semiconductor education, internships, and research. Expanding scholarships, exchanges, and institutional partnerships could create a talent corridor supporting both countries’ semiconductor goals.
