HUALIEN, Taiwan — Rescuers in Taiwan searched badly damaged buildings early Thursday, looking for scores of people missing after a powerful earthquake hit the island’s east coast. The magnitude-6.4 quake struck at 11:50 p.m. Tuesday and was centered 14 ... ( read original story ...)
New quake strikes off Taiwan as rescuers work to find people missing after Tuesday’s tremor
As rescuers work to locate dozens of missing people following an earthquake in Taiwan, the country has been hit with another quake on its eastern coast in roughly the same area where one struck just one day earlier. Taiwan's government said the magnitude ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan quake highlights hi-tech island’s shoddy building past
Taiwan has built itself a reputation for cutting edge technology, efficient public transport and safe streets. But an earthquake has again highlighted the well-off island's history of shoddy construction and questionable safety standards. Many of Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
At least seven killed, 67 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area
HUALIEN, Taiwan (Reuters) - Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, in a search for 67 people missing after a strong earthquake which killed at least seven near Taiwan's popular tourist city of Hualien. The magnitude 6.4 ... ( read original story ...)
At least six killed, 60 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area
HUALIEN, Taiwan (Reuters) - Rescuers combed the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, in a search for about 60 people missing after a strong earthquake killed at least six near Taiwan's popular tourist city of Hualien. The magnitude 6.4 quake ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan exports stay buoyant in January, but miss forecast
Beatrice Tsai, an official with the finance ministry, told a news conference that February's outlook might not be as positive, due to three fewer working days compared with the previous year. Taiwan's annual imports in January jumped 23.3 percent versus a ... ( read original story ...)
At least five killed, 60 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area
HUALIEN, Taiwan (Reuters) - Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, as they searched for about 60 people missing after a strong earthquake killed at least five near the popular Taiwanese tourist city of Hualien overnight. ( read original story ...)
China tries to charm tech-savvy Taiwanese youth as political ties fray
SHANGHAI/TAIPEI (Reuters) - A start-up incubator on the outskirts of Shanghai is laying out sweeteners for budding entrepreneurs: Free office space, subsidized housing rent, tax breaks and in some cases, cash of up to 200,000 yuan ($31,211.47). The main ... ( read original story ...)
At least four killed, 60 missing after quake rocks Taiwan tourist area
HUALIEN, Taiwan (Reuters) - Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings on Wednesday, some using their hands as they searched for about 60 people missing after a strong earthquake killed at least four near the popular Taiwanese tourist city ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Tourism Bureau launched Five #TaiwanNowBoarding Receptions Across North America with an Instant Trip to Taiwan
NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Between November 2017 and February 2018, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau hosted its exclusive #TaiwanNowBoarding event across five North American cities: Los Angeles (3 November, 2017), Seattle (9 November, 2017), Chicago ... ( read original story ...)
HTC U12 With Gigabit LTE Speed Previewed In Taiwan
Taiwan-based smartphone vendor HTC is going to release fewer smartphones this year. The company might be able to reduce its financial losses by focusing on a small number of mid-range and premium smartphones. One of the most awaited HTC smartphones of this ... ( read original story ...)
HTC’s rumored U12 showcased in a 5G event in Taiwan
HTC may have plans for this year's new flagship smartphone but it doesn't seem like HTC is going to unveil a new handset at MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2018. The Taiwanese company is certainly working on a new flagship phone which can be the successor to ... ( read original story ...)
More than 140 people missing after Taiwan earthquake
Rescuers were working Wednesday to reach five people trapped and more than 140 people unaccounted for in several buildings damaged by a strong earthquake near Taiwan's eastern coast. The shallow, magnitude 6.4 quake late Tuesday night caused at least four ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake: Series of powerful aftershocks hit Hualien
Aftershocks continue to rattle Taiwan after a strong earthquake that killed at least four people and injured more than 200 others. The powerful 6.4-magnitude tremor struck at 23:50 (15:50 GMT) about 20km (12 miles) off the island's east coast. Multiple ... ( read original story ...)
People trapped as buildings cave in after Taiwan earthquake
Four people have died and dozens more are trapped in buildings after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook a city on the east coast of Taiwan. At least five buildings in Hualien City caved in and were shown dangerously tilting on their sides in the tourist port ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan quake kills 4, tilts buildings; over 140 missing
Rescuers were working Wednesday to reach five people trapped and more than 140 people unaccounted for in several buildings damaged by a strong earthquake near Taiwan's eastern coast. The shallow, magnitude 6.4 quake late Tuesday night caused at least four ... ( read original story ...)