Death Doesn't Forget,' the fourth novel in Ed Lin's Taipei Night Market series, casts a Chandler-esque eye on the social fabric of urban Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Tells Biden on Taiwan ‘Those Who Play With Fire Perish By It’
Borrowing a phrase from the White House's own diplomatic playbook, a readout of their conversation said Xi "hoped that the U.S. will be clear-eyed about this." ... ( read original story ...)
Xi warns Biden not to ‘play with fire’ ahead of Taiwan trip by Nancy Pelosi
Xi Jinping warned Joe Biden not to “play with fire” as the Chinese and US presidents spoke for the first time since Beijing was angered by a planned visit to Taiwan by House of Representatives speaker ... ( read original story ...)
Asus Zenfone 9 review: One of the best small phones ever
Small phones are a dying breed, with rumors suggesting that even Apple is giving up by allegedly dropping a mini model from its iPhone 14 lineup. But Asus remains undeterred, with the new Zenfone 9 ... ( read original story ...)
The Ukraine war shocked the world. We must act now to prevent the next one in Asia
Putin's invasion of Ukraine could have been prevented. Now Taiwan is at the center of another contest between a dictator and democracy. ( read original story ...)
China and US deploy naval strike groups as Taiwan holds massive military drills amid war fears over Pelosi visit
CHINESE and US warships have been scrambled to the South China Sea as tensions soar over a forecast visit to the island of Taiwan by a top US official. It comes as Taiwanese forces fired flares to ... ( read original story ...)
Biden, Xi Jinping’s 2 Hour 17 Minute Phone Call On Taiwan, Trade Dispute
President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping spoke by phone for well over two hours on Thursday on mounting tensions over Taiwan, a festering trade dispute and their bid to keep the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says fired flares to warn off drone near remote island
Taiwan's military fired flares on Thursday to warn away a drone that "glanced by" a strategically-located and heavily fortified island close to the Chinese coast that was possibly probing its defences ... ( read original story ...)
Former Attorney From Taiwan Helps Advise $1.8 billion For Silicon Valley Clients With New York Life
Hsiao was introduced to New York Life 25 years ago after working as an attorney with a specialization in estate planning. Originally from Taiwan, she came to the United States 35 years ago. ( read original story ...)
Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan amid tensions over top US official’s possible trip to self-ruled island
The latest flashpoint is a possible trip by Biden ally and speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, to self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims is part of China ... ( read original story ...)
A richer, stronger China warns Pelosi not to visit Taiwan
Beijing grumbled but swallowed its irritation in 1997 when then-Speaker Newt Gingrich of the U.S. House of Representatives visited Taiwan, the island democracy claimed by the mainland’s ruling ... ( read original story ...)
Republicans and Democrats Press Nancy Pelosi to Make Good on Taiwan Visit
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are already warning about the strategic costs to U.S. credibility if the House Speaker backs down. ( read original story ...)
US aircraft carrier, strike group move into South China Sea as Pelosi plans possible Taiwan visit
The USS Ronald Reagan left Singapore and is now in the South China Sea, following a threat from China over a possible visit to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ( read original story ...)
Nancy Pelosi’s badly timed Taiwan visit may have the US and China quietly walking into a crisis
Nancy Pelosi is set to be the most senior US politician to visit Taiwan since 1997, much to the chagrin of the Chinese Communist Party. And while Joe Biden has hinted he supports the disputed island's ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei chasing more home success at Under-12 Baseball World Cup
Chinese Taipei's defence of the Under-12 Baseball World Cup title is due to begin tomorrow on a home diamond in Tainan. ( read original story ...)
Taipei, Beijing locals react to possible Pelosi visit
STORY: Such a trip would be the first by a House speaker to the island since 1997, and China, which claims the island as its own, has said it is prepared to act in response, as tension rises between ... ( read original story ...)