After months without cases, initial response was a ‘disaster’, island’s former health minister tells Al Jazeera. ( read original story ...)
Healing words: Taiwan’s tribes fight to save their disappearing languages
The island’s Indigenous people are in a race against time to save their native tongues before they are lost forever ... ( read original story ...)
Covid-19 threat for hi-tech leaders: Taipei remains confident
New outbreaks in four electronics companies. Fears for the production of microchips, the flagship of the national economy. Despite the resurgence of infections, the government expects economic growth ... ( read original story ...)
China State Media Blasts U.S. Senators’ ‘Treacherous’ Visit to Taiwan
China Daily and Global Times' harshest criticisms were of Washington and Taipei following Sunday's high-profile stopover. ( read original story ...)
China says U.S. senators visiting Taiwan on military plane a ‘vile provocation’
China's Defence Ministry on Tuesday denounced a brief weekend visit by three U.S. senators to Chinese-claimed Taiwan on a U.S. military aircraft as a "vile political provocation" that was ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei City, Chinese Taipei, to host 20th IPC General Assembly in 2021
The General Assembly will feature elections for the IPC President, a new IPC Governing Board and a vote on the new IPC constitution ... ( read original story ...)
Foxconn subsidiary hit as Taiwan virus cluster grows
A subsidiary of Taiwan's tech giant Foxconn said Tuesday it has temporarily suspended operations after six foreign workers tested positive for Covid-19 in the latest outbreak within the industry. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Covid-19 outbreak spreads to chip companies
The spread of Covid-19 into Taiwan’s electronics factories is threatening to delay semiconductor shipments, according to companies and analysts, raising the prospect of renewed disruption to an ... ( read original story ...)
Australia eases past Chinese Taipei in World Cup qualifying
Australia now have a maximum 18 points from six games and a goal difference of +22 -- even if they let top spot slip they would be one of the four-best runners-up advancing to the 16-team next phase. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan mayor says too early to say if tech hub safe from COVID spike
It is still too early to say whether the major chip companies that operate in Taiwan's tech hub of Hsinchu will be safe from the latest increase in COVID-19 infections, its mayor said, though chip ... ( read original story ...)
Tests of new antibody drug on mice show promise; Czech Republic to reopen border with EU – as it happened
India announces free jabs for over-18s; Norway to shorten vaccine interval ... ( read original story ...)
Socceroos vs Chinese Taipei: What We Liked And Disliked
It wasn't all plain sailing for the Socceroos as they struggled to breakdown their lowly-ranked opponent on a horrible pitch ... ( read original story ...)
Hibs pair Martin Boyle and Jackson Irvine rested as Australia ease to World Cup win against Chinese Taipei
Martin Boyle and Jackson Irvine were both unused substitutes as Australia recorded a 5-1 win against Chinese Taipei in World Cup qualifying. ( read original story ...)
Socceroos: Mitch Duke grabs a double as Australia cruise to victory over Chinese Taipei
The Socceroos have sealed their spot in the next stage of the AFC 2022 World Cup qualifiers with a 5-1 win over Chinese Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Chinese state media blasts US for taking Covid shots to Taiwan on a military plane
A state-run newspaper in China took aim at three US senators over the weekend in editorials blasting their decision to travel to Taiwan on a military plane to deliver Covid-19 vaccines. In an ... ( read original story ...)
U.S., Taiwan to Launch Trade Talks
Secretary of State Antony Blinken told a House committee of plans for trade and investment talks with Taiwan, an initiative likely to aggravate tensions with Beijing. ( read original story ...)