Doing cross-cultural research but struggling with language gaps? The Taiwan Academic Classics (TAC) platform now offers an exclusive Multilingual Translation & Search tool to help you see beyond single-cultural perspectives. Imagine instantly understanding a Ukrainian-language paper comparing how Hong Kong and Taiwan media frame “China”—offering fresh Eastern European insights beyond the scope of most Chinese-language [...]
As China, India, and ASEAN continue to rise, the global balance of power is shifting toward Asia. At the 2025 AAS-in-Asia conference in Nepal, United Digital Publications (UDP) launched the theme "Unearthing Hidden Gems in Asian Studies", calling for high-quality Humanities and Social Sciences journals not yet fully included in major global platforms. Selected titles will [...]
As the 'Russia-Ukraine conflict' rages on and the flames of conflict between 'Israel' and 'Palestine' erupt once again overnight, the world watches with growing concern, fearing the imminent outbreak of World War III. Yet, amidst the power struggles of major nations, the battlegrounds are confined to smaller countries: Ukraine, the Middle East, Taiwan, and South [...]
The Chinese Soviet Republic Archive, revealing the origins of the People's Republic of China and the prototype for the Chinese Communist Party's revolution, is now accessible. This collection unveils the CCP's early nation-building history from 1905 to 1940. Secondly, Neues Deutschland, an official newspaper initiated by the Soviet Union in East Germany, traces the evolution [...]
Independence Evening Post Digital Archive, the only independently operated newspaper during martial law in Taiwan, is now available with " Taiwan Epochal Democracy Magazines." They chronicle Taiwan's democratic journey. Taiwan, leading in Asia's "Democracy Index" and the only fully democratic Chinese-speaking entity, has resisted foreign rules for four centuries. Moving from the Chiangs' authoritarian rule [...]
Taiwan Academic Classics platform shines as Taiwan's beacon in Sinology, showcasing treasures from the National Palace Museum and Academia Sinica. Offering over two decades of unparalleled full-text search, now enhanced with AI-driven features like image search, coloring, 150000 images extracts, and exclusive videos, it stands as a hallmark of UDP. Celebrated as the "Twin Crown [...]
Gansu Province in China is renowned for its rich historical sites, seven of which are recognized as World Cultural Heritage sites by UNESCO, forming an integral part of Chinese culture. Recently, significant databases from Gansu have hit the international market, including Silk Road Database, China Bronze/Stone Rubbings Collection, and Art Wiki. Alongside offering from Beijing, [...]
The world's major flashpoints have ignited: 'Russia-Ukraine War' and 'Israel-Palestine Conflict.' Following closely, the situation of Taiwan Strait is on the brink, making Asia-Pacific region a focal point for global military and political experts. UDP recommends three of our databases: South China Sea Disputes Archive (1877-1988) covering territorial disputes, Taiwan Epochal Democracy Magazines documenting significant [...]
