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An unapologetic perspective on Taiwan without Chinese characteristics. Click to read Lao Ren Cha, by Jenna Lynn Cody, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
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I know your email is AI slop, but it feels rude to say so
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/i-know-your-email-is-ai-slop-but
Published: December 10, 2025 10:00
This isn't specific to Taiwan, but as a resident here I'm starting to feel like I "can't" call out slop emails in English
Does anyone still believe in the ROC?
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/does-anyone-still-believe-in-the
Published: December 1, 2025 04:15
I'm being facetious, but only somewhat.
Ten More Great Books About Taiwan
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/ten-more-great-books-about-taiwan
Published: November 19, 2025 08:05
An addition to my 2020 post, brought to you by free time and more reading
Book Review: Ghost Nation
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/book-review-ghost-nation
Published: November 7, 2025 02:26
If you want to recommend a book to clarify what Taiwan is about and why Taiwan matters, this is the one.
You're Wrong About Peaceful Taiwan-China Unification
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/youre-wrong-about-peaceful-taiwan
Published: November 2, 2025 07:17
Some people think that while an invasion of Taiwan would be bad, a peaceful agreement between the two sides to unify would be acceptable, or even optimal. That's simply not correct.
Book Review: The Translator's Daughter
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/book-review-the-translators-daughter
Published: October 26, 2025 08:04
A good book, but I hadn't expected so much death.
Taiwan's foreign policy has no scruples
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/taiwans-foreign-policy-has-no-scruples
Published: October 21, 2025 01:57
But are scruples more important than survival?
Handling a Little Grass
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/handling-a-little-grass
Published: October 8, 2025 00:22
My Taiwanese friend and I had very different approaches to someone in a cafe whom we both felt was being rude. I still don't know who was right.
Taiwanese Healthcare and Me
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/taiwanese-healthcare-and-me
Published: October 2, 2025 05:40
Discussions of the Taiwanese healthcare system, including National Health Insurance, make it seem either impeccable, or deeply flawed. The truth is that it's pretty good, but not perfect.
No, I won't coalition-build for Taiwan with MAGA
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/no-i-wont-coalition-build-for-taiwan
Published: September 24, 2025 18:49
Because I don't think we should play nice with misogynist fascist transphobic pedophiles. Not even for Taiwan. This may be hard to hear for some men who aren't affected by MAGA's horrors.
Book Review: Banana King Ngôo TsÃn-sÅ«i
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/book-review-banana-king-ngoo-tsin
Published: September 20, 2025 01:30
A novel of twentiety-century Taiwan, focusing on an entrepreneur in the banana business, weaves uniquely Taiwanese history with the life of one man
Without and Within
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/without-and-within
Published: September 18, 2025 01:30
It took fourteen years living in the same Taipei apartment, but my neighbors finally treat me like a member of the community, not a transient foreigner
Should I care about Ko Wen-je?
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/should-i-care-about-ko-wen-je
Published: September 11, 2025 01:30
Anecdotally, public opinion seems to be turning in his favor. I don't know if I should pay more attention.
Through the Looking Screen
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/through-the-looking-screen
Published: September 6, 2025 12:45
From Taipei, the US seems so terrifying now that I don't want to visit.
I read the worst novel ever written about Taiwan so you don't have to
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/i-read-the-worst-novel-ever-written
Published: August 29, 2025 02:34
A review of William Arnold's "China Gate"
Warmed-up referendum takes
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/warmed-up-referendum-takes
Published: August 24, 2025 11:26
I don't have a lot to say about yesterday's vote, so I'll keep it short
Is International Tourism in Taiwan Really That Bad?
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/is-international-tourism-in-taiwan
Published: August 18, 2025 15:54
Yes and no. Or just read on for some of my favorite places to take visitors.
Weather Station
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/weather-station
Published: August 13, 2025 01:31
I visited Orchid Island (è˜å¶¼) for the first time in over a decade. What's changed?
Coming soon
https://laorencha.substack.com/p/coming-soon
Published: July 24, 2025 17:23
This is Lao Ren Cha.