Han Cheung
Writer behind the Taiwan in Time history column in the Taipei Times. He shares the story of Taiwan's first pop star, Liu Ching-hsiang, and the 1930s pop music scene.
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Jul 3, 2025 • 29min
Taiwan’s 1930s Pop Boom, and Its First Pop Queen – S5-E18
Han Cheung, a writer for the Taipei Times' Taiwan in Time column, dives into the dazzling world of 1930s Taiwan pop music. He highlights Liu Ching-hsiang, Taiwan's first pop queen, who captivated audiences with her hit “Longing for the Spring Breeze.” The discussion navigates the vibrant musical landscape shaped by Japanese colonial rule, exploring the fusion of traditional Taiwanese sounds with Japanese Enka influences. Cheung also reflects on how changes in recording technology and cinema promotion redefined Taiwan's early pop culture.
Jun 7, 2025 • 20min
Taipei Times “Taiwan in Time”– Han Cheung, the man behind the excellent weekly history newspaper column – A FORMOSA FILES INTERVIEW
Han Cheung, a Taiwanese-American journalist, shares his journey from writing about Wyoming's Wild West to chronicling Taiwanese history in his column for the Taipei Times. He discusses the challenges of engaging younger audiences with complex historical contexts and the importance of diverse perspectives. Cheung also digs into the balance of historical commentary, highlighting figures like Chiang Kai-shek. Plus, he explores the cultural intersections of music and identity, touching on unique genres like Cantonese sludge metal and their implications for reclaiming heritage.
