Will it be easy to defend Taiwan? No. But John F. Kennedy delivered a speech at Rice University in 1962 in which he asked rhetorically, “why does Rice play Texas?” (He was referring to the gridiron ... ( read original story ...)
Tainan Public Library, combining the local culture and the tropical climate
The new library takes from this, is inspired by the local culture and has been designed for the tropical climate of Tainan. It is home to the city’s cultural heritage, modern art, music, films and ... ( read original story ...)
Will Taiwan’s Suicide Drones Deter a Chinese Invasion?
The island is counting on drones to counter China’s expanding advantage in ships, planes and troops. Here's What You Need to Know : Taipei knows the balance of power has shifted. A new suicide drone ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan plans to ban workers in key tech roles from visiting mainland China
The new rules are prompted by growing concerns about illicit tech transfers and mean individuals and businesses will need permission to go to the mainland. ( read original story ...)
Olympics-Taiwan welcomes Olympians home with fighter escort, pride in name
Taiwan's Olympic medallists flew home to a grand welcome on Wednesday following a best-ever Games performance that has boosted pride on the island claimed by China and revived calls for it to compete ... ( read original story ...)
LADNER: Learning from others
I just returned from a national conference in Salt Lake City, Utah that hosted over 1,500 state legislators from across the nation. ( read original story ...)
The Taiwanese Companies Revolutionising Manufacturing
We envisage a better future through automation, one which benefits businesses and society,” says Stephen Su, vice president and general director at the Industry, Science and Technology International ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese embassy in UK ‘firmly opposes’ BBC’s reporting on ‘Chinese Taipei’ Olympic team -statement
The Chinese embassy in the UK "firmly opposes" the BBC's reporting on the participation of Taiwan's "Chinese Taipei" team in the Olympics, it said in a statement on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Is Taiwan Next?
In Taipei, young people like Nancy Tao Chen Ying watched as the Hong Kong protests were brutally extinguished. Now they wonder what’s in their future. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and the cutting-edge of ICT innovation
In ICT, change is the only constant, so what does this mean for the future of Taiwan’s position as a hub for ICT innovation? Paid and presented by Taiwan Excellence ... ( read original story ...)
Cutting-edge medtech from Taiwan
Taiwan’s medtech innovators are helping make healthcare more patient-centric – at times inspired by their personal experiences. Paid and presented by Taiwan Excellence ... ( read original story ...)
Self-Healing Materials Market Generated Revenue ~$1.1 Billion in 2020: P&S Intelligence
The surging use of self-healing materials in construction applications in emerging economies, on account of their ability to provide better long-term financial benefits than traditional materials and ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics: Taiwan stars trolled by Chinese nationalists
Taiwanese tv host Dee Hsu and pop star Jolin Tsai have become the latest target of nationalist Chinese online. Their crime? Celebrating the win of Taiwanese athletes in the Olympics. Hsu addressed ... ( read original story ...)
Sex toys to tea: Taiwan celebrity loses China endorsements in Olympic row
Taiwan's defeat of China in the Olympic men's doubles badminton final has reignited nationalist anger on the mainland, sparking boycott calls and resulting in one celebrity losing a ... ( read original story ...)
NaviFUS begins FUS combined with radiotherapy clinical trial for the treatment of terminal primary brain tumors
NaviFUS' focused ultrasound (FUS) therapy system (NaviFUS®) was recently approved for use in a new clinical trial by the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA). It will be initiated shortly at ... ( read original story ...)
NEXT BIG to Convey Taiwan’s Entrepreneurial Energy to the World
To strengthen Taiwan startups' international reputation, on top of the national startup brand Startup Island TAIWAN, the National Development Council (NDC) launched the NEXT BIG project. Together, the ... ( read original story ...)