Nick Aspinwall

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Nick Aspinwall is a journalist based in Taipei. He is a news editor at The News Lens International, a Taipei-based online media start-up.

Progressives: Taiwan Would Like Your Attention

Progressives: Taiwan Would Like Your Attention Progressives: Taiwan Would Like Your Attention

Despite Taiwan’s public alliances with right-wing US politicians, the country’s left is alive and well.

Jan 9, 2020 / Nick Aspinwall

Why Taiwan Won’t Welcome China’s Dissidents

Why Taiwan Won’t Welcome China’s Dissidents Why Taiwan Won’t Welcome China’s Dissidents

Hong Kong protesters and Chinese political dissidents often look to democratic Taiwan as a place for shelter—but its government has little interest in providing it.

Dec 6, 2019 / Nick Aspinwall

China’s Delivery Drivers Rage Against the Algorithm

China’s Delivery Drivers Rage Against the Algorithm China’s Delivery Drivers Rage Against the Algorithm

Underpaid and overworked, drivers for food delivery apps like Meituan and Ele.me are speaking out about brutal hours and dangerous conditions. 

Aug 21, 2019 / Nick Aspinwall

Philippines Indigenous Protestor

Duterte’s Chinese-Funded Dam Will Displace Indigenous Communities Duterte’s Chinese-Funded Dam Will Displace Indigenous Communities

An ambitious plan to improve Manila’s water shortage is leaving Filipino villagers high and dry.

Jun 13, 2019 / Nick Aspinwall

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