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TAIPEI — The Taipei 101 building, which was for five years the world’s tallest, has towered over the Taiwanese capital for more than a decade. Very much a build-it-and-they-will-come venture, the 1,666.7-foot tower was erected in one of the city’s ... ( read original story ...)

Global demand for new smartphone models is driving Taiwan’s trade surplus and corporate revenues to record highs, underlining the strength of Asian trade even in the face of geopolitical jitters and rumors of protectionism. Exports account for about two ... ( read original story ...)

In the heart of Taipei, after having built the city on the landscape, after having then built the city on the city, it is now time for the landscape to rebuild itself on the city ! In this perspective of ecologic resilience, the AGORA GARDEN project must ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG — A Chinese official said on Monday that the United States government had apologized for a White House statement misidentifying China’s leader, Xi Jinping, as president of the Republic of China — the formal name for Taiwan. “According to ... ( read original story ...)

BEIJING -- The United States has apologized for mistakenly describing Chinese President Xi Jinping as the leader of Taiwan, China said Monday. Chinese scholars said the error shows a lack of competence in the White House that is not conducive to healthy U ... ( read original story ...)

Donald Trump hailed his “wonderful relationship” with Xi Jinping during talks at the G20 – although his felicitations were undermined when the White House mistakenly referred to the Communist party chief as the president of Taiwan. Trump and the ... ( read original story ...)

A formal statement from the White House was issued with a very public error - mixing up China and Taiwan. A press release following Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit called him president "of the Republic of China". ( read original story ...)

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, arrive for a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, Saturday, July 8, 2017. Pool/Saul Loeb via Associated Press A White House transcript is mistakenly linking ... ( read original story ...)

Apparent error creeps into U.S. transcript of the talks President Donald Trump’s press secretary mislabeled Chinese President Xi Jinping as the leader of Taiwan after a much-anticipated meeting at the Group of 20 summit, adding an embarrassment to a ... ( read original story ...)

A Chinese graduate from one of Taiwan’s top universities was charged with espionage on Thursday as prosecutors accused him of attempting to recruit spies for Beijing. The indictment comes as officials warn of growing intelligence threats from Beijing at ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan (CNN) — With soaring cliffs, plunging canyons and a base of colossal marble slabs spliced by a torrential river, Taroko Gorge is one of the most popular tourist attractions on the island of Taiwan. The 19-kilometer area, part of Taroko Gorge ... ( read original story ...)

Ste-Marie said the lighting is part of a global illuminations project to celebrate "Canada 150." He expressed gratitude for the support of the Taipei City government, which also demonstrated the long-standing friendship between Taiwan and Canada. ( read original story ...)

The project was spearheaded by Chiang Kai-shek himself in honor ... Location: Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City Free Admission How to Get There: From Taipei Main Station, take a train going to Ruifang Station. Along Mingdeng Road is a ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei, July 4 (CNA) In order to promote the upcoming 2017 Taipei Universiade, the Youth Development Administration (YDA) has invited domestic and foreign young people to help promote the Universiade and its Youth Travel Spot project, which is providing ... ( read original story ...)

Beijing - China NMC Arstyl®Wall Panels stand by A&B Project, Belgium The wooden structures with suspended panels allow the concept to be flexible... Lin Mao Sen tea shop by Ahead Concept, Taipei City - Taiwan The perspective along the ceiling border to ... ( read original story ...)

The 10-day Asia trip will consist of meetings in Beijing and a tour around similar facilities in Taipei ... suggested the project could provide additional economic stability to the region. “The reason you don’t see Johnson City going through peaks ... ( read original story ...)