Taiwan Matters
A running list of recommended Taiwanese resources across Europe — restaurants, shops, organizations and other places worth knowing about. Curated and updated regularly.
7 picks currently listed.
With rare access to former president Tsai Ing-wen, the country's first female president, “Invisible Nation” traces Taiwan’s democratic journey and the struggle to secure its place in the world amid mounting pressure from China.
PBS
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Set during Taiwan’s White Terror in the 1950s, “A Foggy Tale” follows a young girl trying to recover her executed brother’s body, revealing the fear, hardship and humanity of ordinary people living under authoritarian rule.
Netflix
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One of my favorite Taiwan history podcasts, Formosa Files digs up fascinating, often little-known stories from Taiwan’s past and tells them with wit, context and a knack for making history feel alive—and helping you understand Taiwan today.
Formosa Files and Major Podcast Platforms
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A darkly funny family story about a Taiwanese man who returns from Berlin to his hometown, confronting complicated family relationships, memories and the parts of his past he thought he had left behind.
Bookseller Near You
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More than a Taiwanese cookbook, Clarissa Wei’s “Made in Taiwan” uses recipes, history and deeply researched stories to show how food can open a window onto Taiwan’s culture, identity and past.
Clarissa Wei and Bookseller Near You
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Set in 1938 during Japanese colonial rule, “Taiwan Travelogue” uses food, travel and an intimate relationship between two women to explore Taiwan’s history, identity and the unequal power of colonialism.
Bookseller Near You
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One of my favorite Taiwan current affairs podcasts, with thoughtful English-language interviews and expert guests that bring deeper context to Taiwan’s politics, society and place in the world.
Ghost Island Media and Major Podcast Platforms
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