The United States would like to block the expansion of Taiwan's TSMC, the world's leading microchip producer, into China. Taipei (AsiaNews) - "Taiwan is a sovereign nation and not part of China. This ... ( read original story ...)
‘We Made a Hospital Ward Out Of Trash’
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we became aware that there was a lot of PPE waste. So, we diverted all our resources back into our community and figured out how to build hospitals. ( read original story ...)
STARLUX Airlines Launches New Route to Manila, Philippines
Taiwan's newly founded airline STARLUX Airlines officially launched its inaugural flight between Manila and Taipei today. The airline once again goes against the tide during the pandemic by launching ... ( read original story ...)
With cases stabilising, Taiwan to partially ease COVID-19 curbs
Taiwan will partially ease its COVID-19 curbs next week but will officially maintain its existing alert level until later in the month, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said on Thursday, as its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is ‘digging its own grave’ by offering to defend Taiwan with US
Japan is 'powerless' against the Chinese military, would never engage over Taiwan without US support, and will become a legitimate target if it crosses 'red lines', Beijing has warned. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan asks US not to cause ‘misunderstanding’ after flag tweet removed
Taiwan has asked its office in Washington to remind the United States not to cause "unnecessary speculation or misunderstanding" after the White House deleted a social media post on COVID-19 vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan vows to defends it sovereignty
Vowing to defend its sovereignty Taiwan urged China to stop military coercion and political oppression against the island ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports 40 new COVID-19 cases, sees flat trend
Taipei, July 7 (CNA) Taiwan on Wednesday reported 39 new domestic cases and one imported case of COVID-19 as the outbreak continues to follow a stable trend, according to the Central Epidemic Command ... ( read original story ...)
Russia races Cruise, Musk for space movie
Six decades after Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to orbit Earth, earning Moscow a key win in the Cold War, Russia is again in a space race with Washington. This time though, the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Shuts Another Reactor as Part of Nuclear-Free Goal
The plan included construction of a dry storage facility for used fuel, but a dispute between the city of New Taipei and Taipower has delayed the project. Unit 1 of the the Kuosheng Nuclear Power ... ( read original story ...)
In warning to China, US official says action against Taiwan will be ‘catastrophic’
White House Indo-Pacific coordinator Kurt Campbell said the US supports a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
US official warns China against ‘catastrophic’ move on Taiwan
Kurt Campbell says Beijing assessing world’s response to Hong Kong crackdown to understand potential reaction on Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes Taiwan’s capital Taipei
TAIPEI — Buildings shook briefly in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Wednesday during an earthquake, with no immediate reports of damage. Taiwan’s Central Weather Bureau said the magnitude 5 quake ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake: Buildings shake in Taipei as quake strikes near Ring of Fire
TAIWAN's capital, Taipei, has ben rocked by an earthquake which shook buildings today - with no immediate reports of damage. ( read original story ...)
US chooses new Taipei envoy, but its Beijing vacancy remains unfilled
Sandra Oudkirk succeeds Brent Christensen as director of American Institute in Taiwan’s Taipei office, yet US has not had a Beijing ambassador since October. ( read original story ...)
Why China Keeps Sending Warplanes to Fly Near Taiwan: QuickTake
Chinese warplanes streaking through the skies around Taiwan, once a rare sight, are showing up much more frequently. The exercises signal China’s displeasure with the island’s democratically elected ... ( read original story ...)