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Joe Cheng and Lin Chi-Ling on Elle China (March 2010)

Yein Jee — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:32:08 +0000

Taiwanese stars Joe Cheng and Lin Chi-Ling are featuring on March 2010 issue of Elle China magazine [Cn]. Fashion and accessories by Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, and Versace…

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New7Wonders of Nature finalists named

Yein Jee — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 07:48:07 +0000

The New7Wonders project have shortlisted the 27 finalists of the New seven wonders of nature. You can view all the finalist at the official website; below are (copied & pasted) info of the 11 finalists from Asia…

BU TINAH ISLAND, United Arab Emirates

Off the western shores of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, lies a unique natural treasure, wild n undisturbed by human activity: Bu Tinah Island.

Bu Tinah’s thriving ecosystem forms a unique living laboratory with key significance for climate change research. An undisturbed paradise, Bu Tinah has much to teach mankind about environmental protection and survival.

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Takeshi Kaneshiro on GQ

Yein Jee — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:09:09 +0000

Japanese-Taiwanese heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro – one of Asia’s best looking hunks imo – is the cover boy for December issue of Chinese GQ magazine…

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46th Golden Horse Awards (2009)

Yein Jee — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:06:13 +0000

Taiwanese film No Puedo Vivir Sin Ti (lit. I Can’t Live Without You in Spanish) was the biggest winner at the prestigious 46th Golden Horse Awards on Saturday night in Taipei. It’s the first local movie to win the best picture in seven years; and director Leon Dai also begged the personal award.

Hot favourite Li Bingbing was crowned the best actress; while Huang Bo and Nick Cheung were both named as best actor(s), a first in the award history. Full winning list after some red carpet and winners’ pics…

Best leading actress Li Bingbing

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Taiwan’s armed force use Transformers for recruitment

Yein Jee — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:08:00 +0000

A Transfomers lookalike TV commercial by Taiwan’s Recruitment Center of National Armed Force. Thought that it was a prank at first glance, but it’s real, and the video could be found from its official website [Cn]…

I think the recruitment would fare better if they feature Megan Fox instead lol.

[video via Ecafniar@Youtube]

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Asian music video collection (6)

Yein Jee — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 05:55:53 +0000

Chinese song by Taiwanese singer Wilber Pan & Korean diva Lee Hyori, another one from Chinese-Korean combo group Suju-M; Japanese song by Yuki Kimura; and a Korean song by Clazziquai…

Lee Hyori & Wilber Pan – As Long As I Love You

K-pop diva Lee Hyori singing in Chinese for Hyundai i30 commercial, featuring Taiwanese star Wilber Pan. The MV style seriously reminds me of the Anycall commercials; same production team perhaps. Weird accent, but decent song…

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Asian music video collection (5)

Yein Jee — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:06:16 +0000

Chinese song by Taiwanese singer Jam Hsiao; Japanese song by SMAP; and Korean songs by Drunken Tiger and Tiara.

Jam Hsiao – Princess

“Princess” (王妃; prince’s wife to be precise) by Jam Hsiao from his same-title album, released in July 2009. Not a bad song, love his voice as always…

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Asian music video collection (4)

Yein Jee — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 13:52:24 +0000

Chinese songs by Taiwanese singer Lala Hsu and Hong Kong singer Kay Tse; Korean songs by G-Dragon and Baek Ji-young (ft. Taecyeon).

Lala Hsu – Riding a White Horse

“Riding a White Horse” (身骑白马) by singer-songwriter Lala Hsu, from her debut album released in May 2009; a mix of pop music with traditional folk song…

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Taiwan badly hit by Typhoon Morakot

Yein Jee — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:16:10 +0000

Taiwan suffered their worst flood in 50 years after being struck by Typhoon Morakot last week; at least 65 are confirmed dead, with hundreds still missing.

Kaohsiung County was the worst hit area; a deadly mudslide buried Hsiaolin village and nearby neighbourhood, with over 600 villagers feared dead.

Philippines and China were also affected by the typhoon; while Japan hit by tropical storm Etau at the same period. Death toll includes 23 in the Philippines, 13 in Japan and six in China [according to Guardian]

Morakot hit Taiwan late night on August 7 and caused 14+ hours of havoc before leaving for China; but heavy rain continued to pour, which caused massive flood (and landslide, mudflow etc.) particularly in southern Taiwan.

Taiwanese are no strangers to typhoon; but rescue effort appeared to be short-handed because of the unexpected scale of devastation. Hope that more survivors could be rescued, God bless.

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S.H.E Luna wallpapers

Yein Jee — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:07:20 +0000

Wallpapers of Taiwanese pop group S.H.E. for the Chinese version of Luna [Cn] multiplayer online role playing game…

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Golden Melody Awards 2009 music video collection

Yein Jee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:36:47 +0000

Music videos from some of the winners at the 20th Golden Melody Awards…

Jay Chou – Fragrance of Rice [song of the year & best male singer]

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20th Golden Melody Awards (2009) – winners

Yein Jee — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:55:54 +0000

Winners of the 20th Taiwan Golden Melody Awards…

Song of the Year: Jay Chou, “Fragrant of Rice”

Best album: Eason Chan, “Don’t Want to Let Go”
Best Mandarin male singer: Jay Chou, “Capricorn”
Best Mandarin female singer: Sandee Chan, “If There’s One Important Thing”
Best band: Mayday, “Poems of Post-Adolescence”

Best producer: Purdur, “Nanwan Sisters”
Best composer: Crowd Lu, “100 Types of Lives”
Best lyricist: Wu Yu-Hsuan, “Inside the Tram”
Best music video: Jay Chou, “Mr Magic”

Best performing group: Nanwan Sisters, “Nanwan Sisters”
Best newcomer: Crowd Lu, “100 Types of Lives”

[incomplete list, only the pop categories are listed; via Cfensi]

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Taiwan offers The Best Trip in The World

Yein Jee — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:54:22 +0000

Taiwan tourism bureau is trying to emulate the buzz of the Best Job in The World with their very own Best Trip in The World contest.

The participating teams (of at least two) will have to create a money-saving, yet creative four-day itinerary for a trip in Taiwan.

50 teams that come up with the best itineraries will be selected to execute their travel plan and share their stories with approx. $850 USD allowance provided. The teams will then stand the chance to win the $30,000 USD grand prize.

The idea is pretty much the same as their 2008 campaign, albeit a bit different with the prize money distribution; and off course, a new BEST blah blah theme.

Expiry date on June 30, contest opened to all nationalities if not mistaken; check its official website for details.

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Snake bites man’s p**** from toilet bowl

Yein Jee — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:40:03 +0000

A Taiwanese man’s private part was bitten by a snake while using the toilet; his p**** suffered minor injuries without long-lasting effect. Chinese video below, of the snake being captured from the toilet bowl…

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Cheer Chen – Meaning of Travel music video

Yein Jee — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:17:07 +0000

Mandarin music video, “Meaning of Travel” by Taiwanese artist Cheer Chen from her “Peripeteia” album in 2005. Some of the scenes were filmed in Okinawa, Japan…

The song is about a fading relationship; the girl was wondering what’s the purpose of her boyfriend’s frequent travel, only to one day realised that it’s because he wanted to leave her but unsure of breaking up officially.

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Vintage Formosa – historical photos of Taiwan

Yein Jee — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 08:13:20 +0000

Found this website, Taipics.com which shares a large archive of old Taiwan photos. Sharing a few of my favourites here; check the site for more if it’s of your interest…

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Taiwanese singer Ah-Sang died of breast cancer

Yein Jee — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 09:56:02 +0000

Taiwanese singer Huang Yan Lin, popular known as Ah-Sang (or Ah-Sun), passed away on Monday morning (Apr 6) because of breast cancer. She was 34.

Sharing one of her hit songs below, “Leaf”, released in 2003. I’ve always love her singing; she will be missed, rest in peace…

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Taiwan’s garbage trucks play Beethoven

Yein Jee — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:33:46 +0000

If you heard Beethoven’s “Fur Elise” coming from a mini-truck in western countries, you would probably relate it to an ice cream van. But in Taiwan, it’s something different; the music belongs to the garbage trucks instead…

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Taipei Zoo unhappy with April Fools’ panda prank

Yein Jee — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 05:05:59 +0000

Taipei Zoo is not happy with an April Fools’ Day prank claiming that the two giant pandas in the zoo were disguised brown forest bears.

The Taipei Times ran an article on April 1st that the two pandas (a gift from the Chinese government) which arrived last December were actually “brown forest bears that had been dyed to create the panda’s distinctive black-and-white appearance.”

It’s said that a zoologist “became suspicious when the pandas began to spend almost all of their waking hours having sex. Pandas are notorious for their low libidos, which make them difficult to breed in captivity…”

The (real) zoo officials think that the prank was not funny at all, as the zoo was flooded with phone calls from as far as Japan, UK and Canada to ask about the matter. The zoo has sent in letters to ask the news portal to clear up the matter.

I’m surprised that people were fooled by the prank; isn’t the sex story a blatantly obvious joke? Well, obviously not obvious enough for some.

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Alyssa Chia’s daughter abducted by husband

Yein Jee — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:37:09 +0000

Taiwanese actress Alyssa Chia held a press conference a few days ago, revealing her marriage problem and appealing to her husband, Sun Zhihao, to bring back their daughter which he abducted four months ago after an argument.

Alyssa revealed that her husband and mother-in-law have taken away her 4-year-old daughter from their Shanghai home in November 2008. She has only been allowed to talk to her daughter on phone for a couple of times after the abduction, but has totally lost contact with the Sun’s family soon after.

Alyssa has appealed to Sun to step out and settle the issue openly; her accompanying lawyer said that they would seek legal option if their plead is unheeded.

It’s a great shame for the Sun family. The reason for the argument and abduction is unclear, and I probably should wait for both side of the stories to give my judgement… but unless the mother is causing direct harm to the daughter, there’s no good reason to take away the kid and isolated her from her mother altogether.

Hopefully the public pressure is enough to force the husband to settle their dispute properly. Unfortunate for the child though… she will have to endure this mess at such tender age regardless of whose fault it is.

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