Group proposes new health projects

A group of physicians yesterday proposed a “Healthy Taiwan Sprout Project” (健康台灣深耕計畫), and suggested that the central government begin the project with four main themes next year. As part of president ...

China’s war on Taiwan and our economy

This bill cannot prevent war, but it can eliminate the notion of mutually assured economic destruction China hopes will prevent the U.S. from standing our ground. Planning for the day China invades ...

Taipei to establish awards for theater

The Taipei Theater Awards were launched on Thursday, with the hope of becoming Taiwan’s equivalent of the Tony Awards for contemporary theater and musical productions, Department of Cultural Affairs commissioner Tsai Shih-ping (蔡詩萍) said.

Taiwan News Quick Takes

Cloudy to sunny skies are forecast for central and southern Taiwan this week with temperatures expected to reach as high as 36°C, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday.

EDITORIAL: Time for urban renewal is now

Urban renewal in Taiwan has been a focus of politicians and a subject of controversy for more than a decade. In 2011, then-Democratic Progressive Party chairwoman and presidential candidate Tsai ...