Original link: https://sehseh.substack.com/p/64d
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In recent years, the “habits” of typhoons around the world have changed dramatically. It has not landed in Taiwan for a long time, while Florida, the United States has ushered in a rare century hurricane . Does the strange power of climate change also affect your life memory?
【Taiwan】Polar Research in Taiwan
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Vision Engineering Foundation – Polar Research with Taiwan Characteristics: The Sea Ice Melt, We Benefit or Lose?
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– What can Taiwanese study in the polar regions? What should I do if I encounter a polar bear?
This week’s Taiwan news is not in Taiwan, but in the Arctic Circle. This year, Central University set up Taiwan’s first polar research station in the northernmost part of Norway, and the Vision Engineering team also went to Greenland to get a glimpse of the front lines of global warming research. The relationship between Taiwan and the Arctic may seem very low at first glance, but Taiwanese scientists have successfully applied the experience of the Kuroshio Current and typhoons to the study of melting ice, bringing the distance to the Arctic a big step closer. Interested readers also recommend the series ” Thaw Greenland ” to learn more about the current situation in the polar regions.
This year, Central University went to the Cold Coast Islands to establish Taiwan’s first polar research station. (From the text of the report. Photo/Professor Ni Chunfa)
【China】Chinese metoo in the United States
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The New York Times Chinese.com – Civil lawsuit in Liu Qiangdong case to start in US
Liu Qiangdong, the founder of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, was charged with sexual assault in 2018. Because the incident happened in the United States, Liu Qiangdong also became the first Chinese metoo suspect to be tried in the United States. Survivor Liu Jingyao’s process of fighting for civil compensation in the United States has also inspired the Chinese metoo movement to pay attention to this case and cheer for countless survivors of sexual crimes that are still covered up.
Extended reading: Fang Siqi in the Chinese art examination circle: How does the systematic sexual assault culture silence them?
Liu Jingyao is accusing Richard Liu, a high-profile Chinese businessman, of rape and will pursue her case in a US court. Such accusations rarely get to trial in China, where the Communist Party has quashed a small but spirited #MeToo movement. 
Sex Assault Trial in US a Rare Moment for Chinese #MeToo Movement Richard Liu, also known as Liu Qiangdong, will be one of the few high-profile Chinese figures to face a courtroom jury over sexual assault allegations. nyti.ms
【Hong Kong】Wandering and staying behind
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The same article – Hope to “drift and send” the world to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Hong Kong people want to connect Hong Kong people to warm each other
How long have you not written a letter since you got your smartphone? After the Hong Kong National Security Law came into effect, many former Hong Kong demonstrators joined the Jade. They may not be famous and lack attention, but the few handwritten letters from relatives and friends are a rare warmth they can feel. Taiwan-based “Wandering and Staying” launched a letter-sending campaign. Feeling the “wandering” of Hong Kong people, it encourages everyone to write letters to the “left-behind” in prison, not only to bring comfort, but also to send love through letter paper to continue to shape A friendship that belongs to Hong Kong.
【Herstory】Decriminalizing Gay Sex
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The New York Times – What it means to be gay in Singapore
Children’s books and picture books in which two male penguins are raising little penguins can only appear in the “adult lending area”; the animated film “Buzz Lightyear” is classified as “not to be viewed under the age of 16” because it depicts a lesbian couple — Singapore decriminalized gay consensual sex in August, and gay men in Singguo welcome the belated change, and despite the relief, there is still visible discrimination in their lives.
377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex 
377A: Singapore to end ban on gay sex The repeal of a colonial-era law will effectively legalise homosexuality in the conservative state. bbc.in
[My body, my relationship] Regret having a second child
When the ultrasound showed that it was a daughter, the in-laws’ family no longer had a good face. Although her husband’s financial ability was not good, the woman was constantly implied that she wanted to continue giving birth, and she longed for everything to end as soon as possible. After giving birth to her second daughter, she found that her life was even more gloomy… …. This is a story from a small town in Guangdong, but after the name is withheld, I am afraid that it will resonate deeply with Chinese and Asian women. When will only the menace of inheriting the incense of incense go away and give women boundless power?
【Birth of an Idea】Stars in History Books
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Mars Intelligence Agency – Thank you Sima Qian, the red supergiant star “Betelgeuse” in the constellation Orion should live another 1.5 million years
Why is the Chinese historian Sima Qian related to modern astronomy? In 2019 , Betelgeuse on the right shoulder of the constellation Orion began to dim and likely exploded into a “supernova”. The astronomers consulted various ancient books and found that both Sima Qian and Roman astronomers of similar age recorded the appearance of Betelgeuse before it turned red, and finally estimated that there are still 1.5 million years before the explosion. Star life is much longer than human beings. Changes that we will never see in our lifetime are fortunate to leave records in the long river of history. Isn’t it very interesting?
【Community Hot Discussion】Taipei Women’s Guide
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Chen Xiwen – A Woman’s Guide Without Taipei
Recently, when you open Facebook, you will see at least a few discussions about the Disney+ album “Taipei Women’s Guide”, which is a remake of “Tokyo Women’s Guide”. “Too immoral”, netizens also shared their hearts of Taipei women, and the shopping platform and NGO Life Baishi also produced interesting illustrations of another aspect. I especially recommend senior reporter Chen Xiwen’s sharing. Although there are no women, he wrote that Taipei, as the capital with the most foreign population, belongs to the hidden sorrow of the locals who “have no home to return”.
【Good Works Collection Box】
You have seen BL works, but have you seen the real Qing Dynasty BL? “The Boyfriend of a Wanderer” studies erotic novels from the late Ming Dynasty to the late Qing Dynasty, combing through the evolution of homosexuality and masculinity. The author is an Italian sinologist, and delicately presents the complexities of desire, gender, law, politics and society. Maps, definitely a wonderful history that middle school won’t teach. Blessed are the rotten girls! (laugh)
Extended reading: On New Year’s Eve this year, he and his daughter went back to their hometown
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