Taiwanese drag queen Nymphia Wind made global headlines when she won “RuPaul's Drag Race” in April. Shortly after her win, Taiwan celebrated the fifth anniversary of same-sex marriage in the country. In this episode of “Taiwan Talks,” we discuss Nymphia Wind’s impact on Taiwan’s soft power, the country’s progress toward LGBTQ+ rights, and areas still in need of improvement. Furthermore, we examine the growing media presence of LGBTQ+ content and how these changes are impacting stances around Asia.
Our guests are:
Victoria Hsu
- Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights (TAPCPR) Co-Founder and Executive Director
Jiho Chang
- Keelung City Councilor (DPP)
Aya Ople
- GagaOOLala Global Social Media Manager
Fan Yun
- Legislator (DPP) and former Taiwan Ambassador-at-Large
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