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R.F. Kuang Faces Boycott Push Over Israeli Character in 'Taipei Story'

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:30:00 +0300

R.F. Kuang — the Chinese-American novelist behind Yellowface, Babel and the Poppy War trilogy — is facing a boycott campaign from her own readership after a leaked excerpt of her forthcoming novel Taipei Story revealed that the book contains a fleeting reference to an Israeli musician. The novel is due from HarperCollins on 8 September 2026.

Chef Eyal Shani Opens Miznon Restaurant in Taipei

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0300

A significant culinary connection between Israel and Taiwan has been established with the opening of Miznon restaurant in Taipei. Taiwan’s Representative to Israel, Ms. Ya-Ping (Avi) Lee, recently met with internationally renowned Israeli chef and culinary icon Eyal Shani for dinner in Tel Aviv to mark this milestone.

The Golden Pearl of Taipei: The Story of the Jewish Community Center in Taiwan

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:09:49 +0300

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a metropolis of contrasts: glass skyscrapers alongside ancient temples, and vibrant night markets interwoven with the scents of incense and local flavors. Within this urban landscape, an extraordinary building has emerged that seems to have been taken from another world—the Jeffrey D. Schwartz Jewish Community Center, an architectural and spiritual gem in the heart of East Asia.