Manhua (Chinese-language comics) is emerging as a soft power tool for Taiwan, rivalling the global dominance of Japanese manga. CONNECTED goes inside the Super Taiwan Comics exhibition at Taipei’s Presidential Office Building, showcasing the nation’s rich comic heritage and its bold new creators. Meet the legendary Liu Hsing-chin, a 92-year-old trailblazer, as well as Sen, the Gen Z talent drawing new life into Taiwan’s history. Discover how these artists are breaking free from Japanese and Chinese influences to carve out a distinctly Taiwanese space in global comic culture.

• Cultural Heritage