T.W. Simpson
@simpsontw.bsky.social
Cross-Cultural Comms Strategist | Media & Narrative Consultant
Bridging U.S.-Taiwan relations through cultural intelligence, media training, and strategic communication. Helping leaders navigate global narratives with clarity and confidence.
Bridging U.S.-Taiwan relations through cultural intelligence, media training, and strategic communication. Helping leaders navigate global narratives with clarity and confidence.
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"Graber describes herself as a “pragmatic idealist.” Pure idealists, she said, pursue visions that can’t work in the real world. Pure pragmatists never produce meaningful change. The key is holding both: a vision of how things could be, and the practical steps to get there."
Uncommon Thinkers: Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is planting the seeds for a decentralized digital world
Bluesky CEO Jay Graber is building more than a social network. Her vision centers on a decentralized protocol designed to outlast any single company — and reshape how online communities form, grow, an...
www.geekwire.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
"Graber describes herself as a “pragmatic idealist.” Pure idealists, she said, pursue visions that can’t work in the real world. Pure pragmatists never produce meaningful change. The key is holding both: a vision of how things could be, and the practical steps to get there."
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The US has deployed Typhon missile systems to Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture and Zambales province in the Philippines during their joint military exercises, and installed NMESIS anti-ship systems in Japan’s Okinawa, Miyako, Ishigaki, and Batan in the Philippines. www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
US bolstering first island chain deterrence: NSB report - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The US has deployed Typhon missile systems to Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture and Zambales province in the Philippines during their joint military exercises, and installed NMESIS anti-ship systems in Japan’s Okinawa, Miyako, Ishigaki, and Batan in the Philippines. www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/a...
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In Taipei, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Hsiao Kuang-wei (蕭光偉) called on Chinese to abide by international norms of etiquette to avoid being made a laughingstock of the global community. www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
Taichung tea maker claims award in France amid Chinese diplomat outburst - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
In Taipei, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Hsiao Kuang-wei (蕭光偉) called on Chinese to abide by international norms of etiquette to avoid being made a laughingstock of the global community. www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
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Does anyone still believe in the ROC?
I'm being facetious, but only somewhat.
laorencha.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Almost a daily occurrence nowadays:
"This person doesn't code... But here they are, showing you a working prototype on their laptop that does... pretty much exactly what the vendor pitched. Sure, it's got some rough edges, but it works. And it didn’t cost six figures. Just two hours of their time."
"This person doesn't code... But here they are, showing you a working prototype on their laptop that does... pretty much exactly what the vendor pitched. Sure, it's got some rough edges, but it works. And it didn’t cost six figures. Just two hours of their time."
Build vs buy is dead — AI just killed it
Picture this: You're sitting in a conference room, halfway through a vendor pitch. The demo looks solid, and pricing fits nicely under budget. The timeline seems reasonable too. Everyone’s nodding along.
venturebeat.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Almost a daily occurrence nowadays:
"This person doesn't code... But here they are, showing you a working prototype on their laptop that does... pretty much exactly what the vendor pitched. Sure, it's got some rough edges, but it works. And it didn’t cost six figures. Just two hours of their time."
"This person doesn't code... But here they are, showing you a working prototype on their laptop that does... pretty much exactly what the vendor pitched. Sure, it's got some rough edges, but it works. And it didn’t cost six figures. Just two hours of their time."
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Le gouvernement taïwanais continue ses efforts de vaccination contre le Covid-19 : après les plus de 50 ans et autres personnes à risque, tous les habitants âgés de plus de 6 mois pourront se faire vacciner gratuitement du 1er janvier au 28 février.
Taiwan to expand COVID-19 vaccine program to cover all residents - Focus Taiwan
Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said Friday it will expand the government-funded COVID-19 vaccination program from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28 next year to cover all residents aged 6 months and older...
focustaiwan.tw
December 16, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Le gouvernement taïwanais continue ses efforts de vaccination contre le Covid-19 : après les plus de 50 ans et autres personnes à risque, tous les habitants âgés de plus de 6 mois pourront se faire vacciner gratuitement du 1er janvier au 28 février.
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"the juxtaposition is always of China to the West. What is non-Western is idealized and extolled as superior. This is, in a word, Orientalism... never takes China as a society... or that Chinese people are as human... they are merely shadow puppets through which to construct a grandiose fantasy..."
Hasan Piker’s China Visit Marshalls the Cliches of Western Leftist Orientalism | New Bloom Magazine
A recent trip to China by US influencer Hasan Piker has been notable for, among other things, how banal it has been…
newbloommag.net
December 15, 2025 at 8:56 PM
"the juxtaposition is always of China to the West. What is non-Western is idealized and extolled as superior. This is, in a word, Orientalism... never takes China as a society... or that Chinese people are as human... they are merely shadow puppets through which to construct a grandiose fantasy..."
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My appreciation for the film Dr. Strangelove has grown over the years. Its subtitle, I now feel, has a lasting brilliance that never loses its relevance — "How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb."
December 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
My appreciation for the film Dr. Strangelove has grown over the years. Its subtitle, I now feel, has a lasting brilliance that never loses its relevance — "How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb."
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"However, we found that when DeepSeek-R1 receives prompts containing topics the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) likely considers politically sensitive, the likelihood of it producing code with severe security vulnerabilities increases by up to 50%."
Who could have predicted it?
www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/blog/c...
www.crowdstrike.com/en-us/blog/c...
CrowdStrike Researchers Identify Hidden Vulnerabilities in AI-Coded Software
CrowdStrike researchers reveal how trigger words cause DeepSeek-R1 to generate vulnerable code—exposing new AI-driven risks in software development.
www.crowdstrike.com
November 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
"However, we found that when DeepSeek-R1 receives prompts containing topics the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) likely considers politically sensitive, the likelihood of it producing code with severe security vulnerabilities increases by up to 50%."
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Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
November 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Socialism is what they called public power.
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
Socialism is what they called social security.
Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations.
Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people.
—Harry Truman, 1952
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Also in #Europe — the current vice president of #Taiwan, Bi-khim Hsiao, who delivered the 1st-ever speech by a senior member of the Taiwanese government in the European Parliament.
"We don't just want to survive. We want democracies to thrive," she said in #Brussels. www.ipac.global/news/taiwans...
"We don't just want to survive. We want democracies to thrive," she said in #Brussels. www.ipac.global/news/taiwans...
November 8, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Also in #Europe — the current vice president of #Taiwan, Bi-khim Hsiao, who delivered the 1st-ever speech by a senior member of the Taiwanese government in the European Parliament.
"We don't just want to survive. We want democracies to thrive," she said in #Brussels. www.ipac.global/news/taiwans...
"We don't just want to survive. We want democracies to thrive," she said in #Brussels. www.ipac.global/news/taiwans...
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Look y'all, there are some super big hints in this article:
"World War II ended only when... the United States dropped nuclear weapons on Japan."
"Chinese failure in a conflict over Taiwan could also threaten Xi or his successor’s hold on power and undermine the legitimacy of the CCP."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
"World War II ended only when... the United States dropped nuclear weapons on Japan."
"Chinese failure in a conflict over Taiwan could also threaten Xi or his successor’s hold on power and undermine the legitimacy of the CCP."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
How War in Taiwan Ends
Even if deterrence fails, America could thwart China.
www.foreignaffairs.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Look y'all, there are some super big hints in this article:
"World War II ended only when... the United States dropped nuclear weapons on Japan."
"Chinese failure in a conflict over Taiwan could also threaten Xi or his successor’s hold on power and undermine the legitimacy of the CCP."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
"World War II ended only when... the United States dropped nuclear weapons on Japan."
"Chinese failure in a conflict over Taiwan could also threaten Xi or his successor’s hold on power and undermine the legitimacy of the CCP."
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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We launched the China Index (中文版) with a press briefing on how Beijing shapes narratives & influence in Taiwan. A major challenge is how broad and varied these efforts are, often reaching those left out of the social safety net — a reminder how social gaps can turn into leverage points.
November 6, 2025 at 7:55 AM
We launched the China Index (中文版) with a press briefing on how Beijing shapes narratives & influence in Taiwan. A major challenge is how broad and varied these efforts are, often reaching those left out of the social safety net — a reminder how social gaps can turn into leverage points.
Very good piece here:
"Not only are the people effectively owned by the CCP, their identities, cultures, religions, languages and ethnicities are defined, developed and controlled by the CCP to “foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation,” according to the CCP constitution."
"Not only are the people effectively owned by the CCP, their identities, cultures, religions, languages and ethnicities are defined, developed and controlled by the CCP to “foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation,” according to the CCP constitution."
Donovan’s Deep Dives: The Chinese Communist Party’s relationship with all-encompassing power - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Very good piece here:
"Not only are the people effectively owned by the CCP, their identities, cultures, religions, languages and ethnicities are defined, developed and controlled by the CCP to “foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation,” according to the CCP constitution."
"Not only are the people effectively owned by the CCP, their identities, cultures, religions, languages and ethnicities are defined, developed and controlled by the CCP to “foster a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation,” according to the CCP constitution."
"China surely has high expectations that the KMT would return to power under Cheng’s leadership and contribute to “peaceful unification.”
That would save China from needing to use force... as Trump has said that Beijing would not take military action against Taiwan during his presidency..."
That would save China from needing to use force... as Trump has said that Beijing would not take military action against Taiwan during his presidency..."
EDITORIAL: Vigilance must be maintained - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
"China surely has high expectations that the KMT would return to power under Cheng’s leadership and contribute to “peaceful unification.”
That would save China from needing to use force... as Trump has said that Beijing would not take military action against Taiwan during his presidency..."
That would save China from needing to use force... as Trump has said that Beijing would not take military action against Taiwan during his presidency..."
“The United States insists on the full and equal participation of all APEC member economies — including Taiwan — consistent with APEC’s guidelines, rules and established practice, as affirmed by China in its offer to host in 2026,” the unnamed spokesperson said..."
US to press China on security for APEC - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM
“The United States insists on the full and equal participation of all APEC member economies — including Taiwan — consistent with APEC’s guidelines, rules and established practice, as affirmed by China in its offer to host in 2026,” the unnamed spokesperson said..."
"National Chengchi University’s Election Center Taiwanese identity poll shows that the “Taiwanese-only” identity accounts for over 60 percent of the population... “Taiwanese-Chinese” identity is in decline, from 38.2 percent in 2018, to just 30.5 percent now."
Notes from Central Taiwan: Willing to fight for the homeland - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
"National Chengchi University’s Election Center Taiwanese identity poll shows that the “Taiwanese-only” identity accounts for over 60 percent of the population... “Taiwanese-Chinese” identity is in decline, from 38.2 percent in 2018, to just 30.5 percent now."
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The second of my twice-weekly columns looks at the alleged "unwillingness to fight" of Taiwanese, driven by the recent SCMP piece on it.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
Notes from Central Taiwan: Willing to fight for the homeland - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
The second of my twice-weekly columns looks at the alleged "unwillingness to fight" of Taiwanese, driven by the recent SCMP piece on it.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/ar...
"The White House, which sent Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to the hearing, has said that they will turn to other tariff authorities if the court does not rule in its favour."
Supreme Court justices sharply question Trump tariffs in hearing
If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:51 AM
"The White House, which sent Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to the hearing, has said that they will turn to other tariff authorities if the court does not rule in its favour."
"Painting Taiwan’s leaders as 'reckless' sows the ground by making a moral case for a US abandonment of Taiwan that shifts the blame to Taiwan for resisting PRC annexation: “hey, they were reckless!” Variations on this approach have become common the last few years."
Notes from Central Taiwan:The emerging argument to sell out Taiwan - Taipei Times
Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
www.taipeitimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:08 AM
"Painting Taiwan’s leaders as 'reckless' sows the ground by making a moral case for a US abandonment of Taiwan that shifts the blame to Taiwan for resisting PRC annexation: “hey, they were reckless!” Variations on this approach have become common the last few years."
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💯 👇 — it's the beginning of the end of Trump's suspension of political gravity.
really important element of this basically total victory is that it puts the fear of god in republican incumbents and may bring the redistricting push to a total halt
November 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
💯 👇 — it's the beginning of the end of Trump's suspension of political gravity.
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Taiwan's top 20% are around 70 times richer than the bottom 20%.
And the gap between the richest 20% and the poorest 20% has widened fourfold since 1991, creating a hotbed for #populism and provocateurs.
This is a direct challenge to #Taiwanese #democracy.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
And the gap between the richest 20% and the poorest 20% has widened fourfold since 1991, creating a hotbed for #populism and provocateurs.
This is a direct challenge to #Taiwanese #democracy.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Taiwan's top 20% are around 70 times richer than the bottom 20%.
And the gap between the richest 20% and the poorest 20% has widened fourfold since 1991, creating a hotbed for #populism and provocateurs.
This is a direct challenge to #Taiwanese #democracy.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
And the gap between the richest 20% and the poorest 20% has widened fourfold since 1991, creating a hotbed for #populism and provocateurs.
This is a direct challenge to #Taiwanese #democracy.
www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/...
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A 💯 must listen pod/analysis on the Trump Xi meeting 👇
"...conversation with Rush Doshi, the C.V. Starr senior fellow for Asia studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and an assistant professor in Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service."
"...conversation with Rush Doshi, the C.V. Starr senior fellow for Asia studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and an assistant professor in Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service."
Sinocism Live: Rush Doshi on the Trump-Xi meeting and US-China Relations
pca.st
October 31, 2025 at 1:29 AM
A 💯 must listen pod/analysis on the Trump Xi meeting 👇
"...conversation with Rush Doshi, the C.V. Starr senior fellow for Asia studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and an assistant professor in Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service."
"...conversation with Rush Doshi, the C.V. Starr senior fellow for Asia studies and director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and an assistant professor in Georgetown’s School of Foreign Service."
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Disqualified in the first paragraph bro
"Taiwan, under President Lai Ching-te, has asserted its sovereignty in new and destabilizing ways.."
1,000% not true.
"Taiwan, under President Lai Ching-te, has asserted its sovereignty in new and destabilizing ways.."
1,000% not true.
Trump and Xi should exchange assurances — ideally in a new U.S.-PRC joint communiqué — to stabilize cross-strait relations and reduce military activities around Taiwan. My proposal in @foreignaffairs.com: www.foreignaffairs.com/taiwan/towar...
Toward a Taiwan Truce
How Trump and Xi can pull back from the brink.
www.foreignaffairs.com
October 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Disqualified in the first paragraph bro
"Taiwan, under President Lai Ching-te, has asserted its sovereignty in new and destabilizing ways.."
1,000% not true.
"Taiwan, under President Lai Ching-te, has asserted its sovereignty in new and destabilizing ways.."
1,000% not true.
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Most foreigners living in Taiwan do work that's much more important than mine. But they are being treated worse, have less rights and almost no long-term perspectives.
I had a chance to tell a room full of Taiwanese and German academics and politicians what I think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L2c...
I had a chance to tell a room full of Taiwanese and German academics and politicians what I think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L2c...
My rant: Taiwan's immigration policies are WRONG
Support my reporting from Taiwan: https://www.patreon.com/taiwanreporter
Most foreigners living in Taiwan don't look like me, and the work they do is more important for this society than mine. But…
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October 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Most foreigners living in Taiwan do work that's much more important than mine. But they are being treated worse, have less rights and almost no long-term perspectives.
I had a chance to tell a room full of Taiwanese and German academics and politicians what I think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L2c...
I had a chance to tell a room full of Taiwanese and German academics and politicians what I think. www.youtube.com/watch?v=5L2c...