China’s Bubble Tea Bubble Might Be Bursting
There are now an estimated half a million bubble tea shops in China alone.
Taiwan’s Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years Did Some Serious Damage [Videos]
The biggest earthquake in Taiwan in at least 25 years managed to take nine lives on Wednesday and injure more than 900 people.
Thursday Morning Spice
Brandy from Stellenbosch wins world’s best, Father beaten in Klerksdorp parking lot brawl dies, SARS shuts down Joburg CBD branch after fire, and Charlize Theron joins stars on Global Citizen Festival Stage.
Taiwanese Couple In Their 80s Become Fashion Influencers After Posing With Clothes Left Behind At Their Laundromat
A Taiwanese Couple Who thought it a joke to pose in clothing people left behind at their family-run laundromat have become unlikely fashion influencers after their son began posting the photos online.
Parents Livid Over Taiwanese Toddlers Being Drugged At School
Most parents wish their kids could just ‘take it down a notch’ most of the time, but drugging them with cough syrup is definitely not the way to go.
Wednesday Morning Spice
Playboy creates post-MeToo brand, China gears up for war, Russian volcano erupts, Neo-Nazi fat shaming, and The 45 best shows on Netflix right now
China Scolds US For Banning TikTok In Ironic Twist
Blaming the move on America’s own ‘insecurities’, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson seems to forget that the makers of all our favourite plastic toys also ban Facebook, Twitter, and whatever apps don’t agree with the ruling party’s communist-ish views.
Now Taiwan Wants To Pay You To Vacation There
Now, the Taiwanese government has flighted the idea of offering holidaymakers cash rewards to come and have some R&R.
VICE’s Short Doccie About The Taiwanese Mafia Is Hectic [Video]
Ever wondered how some of the world’s largest gangs operate? VICE went in and uncovered the world of Taiwan’s most notorious, 10 000-strong Mafia.
Porsche Owner Smashes Car Into Dealership In Fit Of Rage [Video]
Crashing a really expensive car on purpose doesn’t really make any sense. This Porsche-loving chap would beg to differ.
Full-On Brawl In Taiwan’s Parliament [Video]
If you think ugly brawls in Parliament is kinda our thing, you might want to take a look at what’s been happening over in Taiwan.
Unbelievable Drone Footage Shows Taiwan Earthquake Devastation
Just before celebrations were set to commence for Chinese New Year, a earthquake hit Taiwan and has left utter destruction.
Kid Trips At Museum, Destroys R20 Million Painting [Video]
If you thought smashing that vase or cracking the TV were bloopers wait until you see this kid in action. Just a 350-year-old painting down the tubes, no biggy.
This Chap Is Shafting Standard Bank So Beautifully
Everyone loves an underdog story and we’ve got a ripper from the Eastern Cape on our hands. This ostrich farmer isn’t about to bury his head in the sand.
Miracle: Here’s The Car Hit By The Taiwan Airplane’s Wing Tip
You know that airplane that cartwheeled over the highway, narrowly missing landing on an unsuspecting taxi? Here’s the taxi.
Insane Footage Shows Commercial Plane Crashing Over Highway Into Taipei Harbour [Images+Video]
Some crazy footage this morning as a driver’s dashboard camera captures the moment a Taiwanese plane careens out of control over a highway bridge.
People Die Playing Games In Taiwan Internet Cafes ALL THE TIME NOW
When people start dropping dead from exhaustion at internet cafés around Taiwan, we may have a slight problem with gaming addiction. Really okes, grab a nap already.
Bitcoin ATMs Are On Their Way To Taiwan And Hong Kong
After the worlds first bitcoin ATM, Robocoin, was installed in Canada, it set the digital currency in motion – and it seems to be heading in the direction of Asia.
Prepare To Be Astounded – DIY Facelifts Have Arrived
It’s just what you’ve been waiting for! Or is it? Either way, DIY plastic surgery is a big thing now. Especially in Asia.
Taiwan Pre-Primary School Puts Toddlers Through Military-Style Training [VIDEO]
In a society where failure is not part of their vocabulary, it seems parents will enlist their children in anything if it means they have a competitive advantage in life. This Kindergarten in Taiwan is one of many facilities made available.
Taiwan Asks Apple To Please Hide Secret Military Base Visible On Apple Maps
Apple Maps is in hot water yet again, this time not because some poor guy tried to get to Constantia and ended up in Turkey, but rather for revealing sensitive military information. Taiwanese authorities have asked Apple to take Google’s lead, and rather post low-res pics of sensitive places.
Taiwanese Food-Blogger Jailed For A Bad Noodle Review
Wonderful. A Taiwanese court ruled this week that a female food-blogger’s claim that a local restaurant’s beef noodles “were too salty” justified 30 days in detention, and two years of probation. Even better, she has to pay 200,000 Taiwenese dollars (about 50K ZAR) in compensation to the restaurant.
