TaiwanPlus Newsletter: A Year-End Recap of the Our Most Significant Stats
TaiwanPlus' 2024 Highlights |
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TaiwanPlus’ journalists travelled the world in 2024, visiting all the nations shown above. Over a hundred news reports and in-depth stories were produced from these places, bringing Taiwan to the world and the world to Taiwan. However, our award for the most unusual journey goes to reporter Rik Glauert and cameraman Alex Chen who spent 11 days at sea on board a Filipino navy vessel observing and reporting on the U.S. and Philippine‘s biggest ever 'Balikatan' navy drills.
Watch a report from on-board the ship
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Our Most Viewed Documentary of 2024
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TaiwanPlus gained exclusive access to Micron’s semiconductor fab in Hsinchu, Taiwan—the first film crew allowed to document the intricate chip manufacturing process. The resulting documentary became an online sensation, amassing over 2.2 million views to date and standing out as a landmark piece on this secretive industry.
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Most Impactful Movie on TaiwanPlus
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Films and dramas are increasingly exploring Taiwan’s authoritarian past, but “Untold Herstory” stands out as the first to spotlight the experiences of female political prisoners on Green Island during the 1950s. This meticulously researched historical film tells a powerful story of courage against oppression and hope amidst persecution.
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Most Viewed Instagram Reels |
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What sound comes to mind when you think of Taiwan? Our hit Instagram series, “Sounds of Taiwan,” captures the island’s unique auditory landscape. From the cheerful melody of garbage trucks to the lively hum of bustling streets, each reel represents the essence of daily life in Taiwan. Tune in to be transported into each scene!
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Most Peaceful Interview of 2024
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In March of 2024, TaiwanPlus' ”Connected With Divya Gopalan,“ had the honor of interviewing renowned humanitarian spiritual leader and peace ambassador, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The founder of the Art of Living foundation, one of the biggest volunteer-based organizations in the world, he has also been involved in high profile peace negotiations, such as in Colombia, helping to bring an end to decades of conflict.
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