Brian Hioe
Brian Hioe is a prominent Taiwanese activist, writer, and co-founder of the influential New Bloom magazine, which emerged from the youth-driven Sunflower movement in 2014. His recent novel, 'Taipei at Daybreak,' reflects his own experiences during the movement and explores themes of identity and societal trauma within Taiwan's complex historical context. Hioe's work is deeply rooted in activism, emphasizing the importance of memory and community in shaping Taiwanese identity, as well as fostering discussions around pressing social issues at venues like Daybreak, a cafe and event space associated with New Bloom.
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Recent news mentions
Brian Hioe, a political commentator, noted that Cheng is already being attacked from within her own party.
Who is Cheng Li-wun? - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2025-11-19
As Brian Hioe noted in a piece on how public anger is driving the recalls, targeting Taipower at a time when Taipower workers have been publicly praised for their efforts to restore the power grid may not prove wise.
Notes from Central Taiwan: KMT paternalism and KMT strategyTaiwan· 2025-07-28
Brian Hioe has tirelessly advocated for the rights of minorities and the disenfranchised.
Book review: A curiously underwhelming account of activismTaiwan· 2025-03-20
Brian Hioe is a co-founder of New Bloom and author of the novel Taipei at Daybreak, which reflects on his experiences during the Sunflower movement.
Taipei: a time and a placeTaiwan· 2025-03-20