Cross-border e-commerce shoppers in Taiwan are coerced into using EZ WAY—a system that functions as a privatized tollbooth erected by a quasi-private enterprise through state coercion. This investigation deconstructs the parasitic nexus between Trade-Van and the Ministry of Finance, exposing the risks of outsourced citizen data and unpaid civilian labor.
Cross-strait travel incentives expand as Beijing announces a major policy waiver: starting July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027, first-time Taiwan applicants for the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents can obtain their card completely free of charge, saving NT$1,500 in document fees.
In traditional Chinese funeral rituals, "Shouwei money" (memorial money passed down by the deceased) is a custom rich in meaning, symbolizing blessings and protection for descendants. Rather than representing materialism, it carries deep emotional and cultural weight. This article explains the significance, historical origins, and proper ways to handle Shouwei money after bringing it home.
