Archive - Tai Tales

Xi Jinping visits Malaysia and Bill O'Reilly says we have no money

Fine, I'll talk about the tarrifs.

Apr 22 •

March 2025

The Great American Exodus, a response

Lily Pond wrote about Americans escaping to third world countries for a life of luxury and why this can feel like neo-colonialism. My thoughts.

Mar 11 •

February 2025

Culture Chronicles #6: Stop fyp doom scrolling and put on some shoes. Also, should Substack subscriptions be cheaper?

A monthly selection of reads that I found fascinating on Substack and off it.

Feb 4 •

January 2025

'American friends, you can't love your country only when its strong'

Folks from the United States are declaring that they will move to China. The Chinese response on Little Red Book was blunt.

Jan 22 •

TikTok refugees flee to 'Red Note'

If you can't beat the ban, might as well join the other side? Perspectives from an average Chinese 🍌diaspora 小红书 user.

Jan 15 •

The risky, scary business of Chinese entertainment

2025 started with a series of scandals and crises that reminded us that showbiz is a cruel biz. Especially in China.

Jan 9 •

December 2024

Weekend Tales #8: My favourite things of 2024

One of them could save your life.

Dec 31, 2024 •

My experience going paid in 2024

And reflections on the journey ahead in 2025.

Dec 28, 2024 •

November 2024

Homeless in Melbourne

It was the lucky country, but not for them.

Nov 7, 2024

October 2024

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