Ming-Yeh Rawnsley

Following Interests, Forging a Field: The Career of Ming-yeh Rawnsley Written by Aleksandrs Gross. Today, Ming-yeh Rawnsley is one of the foremost authorities on Taiwanese language cinema, the founder of the International Journal of Taiwan Studies (IJTS), and the for…

A thoughtful interview reflecting on my academic journey and how a field like Taiwan studies grows collectively over time.

Thanks to Aleksandrs Gross and Taiwan Insight for the conversation:
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The Wrong Place at the Right Time Written by Aleksandrs Gross. Over the past two decades, Taiwan Studies has emerged in Europe as a rigorous and independent field. Examining the experiences of the field’s most influential scholars …

This insightful interview traces how Taiwan Studies in Europe developed through unexpected turning points and intellectual shifts. A fascinating reflection on the making of a field.

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In memory of Professor Murray Rubinstein [Obituary] Professor Murray A. Rubinstein Historian of Taiwan, Religion, and Identity Ph.D., New York University (1976) Professor Emeritus, Baruch College, City University of New York Senior Research…

Sharing this obituary on behalf of the European Association of Taiwan Studies as we remember Professor Murray Rubinstein in our own way and honour his profound contributions to Taiwan Studies and to our scholarly community: eats-taiwan.eu/news/in-memo...

Mapping Taiwan, Mentoring Generations: Remembering Professor Murray Rubinstein Written by Professor Niki J.P. Alsford. Professor Murray Rubinstein significantly advanced Taiwan Studies, advocating for the island’s recognition as a distinct field of study. He resisted ea…

Sharing this moving tribute to Professor Murray Rubinstein, a pioneering scholar of Taiwan studies whose intellectual generosity and mentorship shaped generations of students and researchers. Please take a moment to read and remember his remarkable contributions: taiwaninsight.org/2026/02/19/m...

Yiben and I are excited to share a podcast conversation about editing the Routledge Handbook of Chinese Media (2nd ed.) and our reflections on current directions in Chinese media studies.

🎙️ Listen here:
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International Journal of Taiwan Studies International Journal of Taiwan Studies (IJTS) is a principal outlet for the dissemination of cutting-edge research on Taiwan

The International Journal of Taiwan Studies has made 51 articles openly accessible and free to download, covering a wide range of topics across the social sciences, arts and humanities, and interdisciplinary research. Consult the IJTS webpage on the EATS website: eats-taiwan.eu/internationa...

Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...

Democracy matters. If MPs defect to another party, there should be a by-election. Support the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...

Great to see the AI and Taiwan Studies Forum report now published as open access by the International Journal of Taiwan Studies. The forum (24/5/2025) explored how AI is reshaping Taiwan’s democracy, culture, education, and global presence.
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Just discovered this audio review of the Routledge Handbook of Chinese Media, 2nd Edition (2025), reflecting on how the field has evolved over the past decade. If you’re interested in Chinese media or communication studies broadly, this audio overview is worth a listen：https://youtu.be/eK0Gn-9faAk

Want to know Ming-Yeh Rawnsley's Top 3 Books of 2025? Ming-Yeh's top 3 reads of 2025 include Routledge Handbook of Chinese Media and two other amazing books. Discover what makes these books unmissable!

I just put together a little book list on Shepherd with some of the reads that have helped me think differently about media, culture and storytelling. If you’re curious, take a look:
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Feel free to create your own Shepherd list if you’ve got the time.

New IJTS forum on Taiwan studies & Sinophone studies—five scholars in conversation.
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Excited to share that the new Anthem Press series on Asian Media, Cinema & Communications is attracting fantastic projects! We welcome proposals for short books (20k–30k words). Details see: anthempress.com/books/series...

Excited to announce the 2025 IJTS #OpenAccess Award winners! 🎉

🏆 Phyllis Yu-ting Huang
“The Returnee as an Outsider”
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🏆 Leigh Jenco & Birgit Tremml-Werner “Historiography of the Other”
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Congrats to all! Articles will be open access soon.

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Attended the Lincoln premiere of Project Sifu yesterday—such an inspiring experience.
Martial arts + filmmaking empowering young people across the UK.
Huge respect to the team behind it. 🙌
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IJTS Editorial Board wrapped up its annual meeting. Here are some highlights!
This year brought record submissions, strong performance, and continued growth in global readership. We’re also beginning early plans for the journal’s 10th anniversary in 2028. Stay tuned: brill.com/view/journal...

International Journal of Taiwan Studies International Journal of Taiwan Studies (IJTS) is a principal outlet for the dissemination of cutting-edge research on Taiwan

Discover the International Journal of Taiwan Studies’ award-winning articles - recognised for excellence across multiple competitions and awards. Many are open access!
Explore the full list: eats-taiwan.eu/internationa...

Yi Yu Lai and his research article "Tracing Roots, Charting Routes" (2025) YouTube video by Ming-Yeh Rawnsley

Congrats to Yi-Yu Lai, winner of the 2025 IJTS Research Article Competition! His work “Tracing Roots, Charting Routes” explores Indigenous encounters, island connections, and belonging across the seas. Watch now: youtu.be/ReCA_BX9kBA?...

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We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 IJTS Research Article Competition!🎉
⭐️Chao-Hsuan Peng, “Revisiting the Taiwanese Debate on ‘Civil Society’”
⭐️Yi-Yu Lai, “Tracing Roots, Charting Routes”

Huge congratulations to both scholars and thanks to everyone who entered! #TaiwanStudies #IJTS

Dr Jessica Yeung's research on taiyupian #booktok #books YouTube video by Ming-Yeh Rawnsley

Dr Jessica Yeung demonstrates taiyupian’s transnational connectivity by comparing female spy films made in Taiwan and Hong Kong in the 1960s：
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Introduction to The Topical Section on ‘Transitions and Challenges in Taiwan’s Economy and Society’ Written by Zong-Rong Lee and Thung-Hong Lin. This article introduces the Taiwan Insight–IJTS special issue on the Topical Section “Transitions and Challenges in Taiwan’s Economy and Society.” Initi…

The latest Taiwan Insight-IJTS special issue began publication on 8 Oct: taiwaninsight.org/2025/10/08/i...

It coincides with the topical section on 'Transitions and Challenges in Taiwan’s Economy and Society' published in the IJTS 8.2 (July 2025): brill.com/view/journal...

Enjoy!

Fang-Mei Lin and Taiyupian #books #booktok YouTube video by Ming-Yeh Rawnsley

Professor Fangmei Lin explains how taiyupian translates Gothic influences and represents family complex in her chapter, published in Taiwanese-language Cinema: Rediscovered and Reconsidered (2024, EUP): youtube.com/shorts/aNjd3...

Thanks to Beth Tsai for a wonderful review on our anthology, Taiwanese-language Cinema: Rediscovered and Reconsidered (2024, EUP):
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Dr Adina Zemanek and Taiwanese-language cinema YouTube video by Ming-Yeh Rawnsley

Adina Zemanek introduces her research on 'Material Culture, Home Spaces and Taiwan as a Home', published in the book, Taiwanese-language Cinema: Rediscovered and Reconsidered (2024, @edinburghup.bsky.social):
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Taiwanese-language Cinema: Rediscovered and Reconsidered YouTube video by Ming-Yeh Rawnsley

Ming-yeh Rawnsley explains the origin of the book, Taiwanese-language Cinema: Rediscovered and Reconsidered (2024, @edinburghup.bsky.social), and some future plans in 2026: youtube.com/shorts/bLKHo...

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Chris Berry and Taiwanese-language Cinema YouTube video by Ming-Yeh Rawnsley

Professor Chris Berry talks about his interest in Taiwanese-language cinema: youtu.be/hoRlHMAfMtY

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