Nigeria’s first industrial gold project is on course to enter production next year and its success would be crucial for boosting mining in Africa’s biggest oil producer, the country’s mines minister ... ( read original story ...)
Yo-Yo Ma restarts Bach tour in Taipei after government clears him for travel
World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma (馬友友) is next month to give his first live performance since February in Taipei, after health authorities approved a shortened quarantine plan for the musician, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is the Next Front in the U.S.-China Standoff
Taiwan is one of those flash points that has never flashed. The dispute over the island’s fate has had the potential to erupt into conflict between China and the United States for decades. But the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with China amid heightened military tensions
"We are willing to work together to facilitate meaningful dialogue," President Tsai Ing-wen said at amid National Day celebration. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president calls for less tension with China in annual address
Tsai Ing-wen says she hopes ‘this is the beginning of genuine change’ after Xi Jinping’s UN speech saying Beijing would never seek hegemony ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reopens Taipei Economic and Cultural Office on Guam
Many of Guam's government and tourism leaders also celebrated the day at the International Trade Center's seventh floor as the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office reopened. Originally opened in 1991, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s leader hopes for reduced tensions with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said Saturday she has hopes for less tensions with China and in the region if Beijing will listen to Taipei’s concerns, alter its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges China to ‘never seek hegemony’
Taiwan's leader on Saturday appealed to her Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to deescalate military tensions and live up to his promise to "never seek hegemony" after months of Beijing ramping up ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president calls for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with China
Taiwan wants to have "meaningful dialogue" with China on an equal basis, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday, extending an olive branch at a time of heightened military tension with Beijing, which ... ( read original story ...)
China joins global COVID vaccine distribution alliance
China, which has at least four coronavirus vaccine candidates in the last stage of clinical trials, said Friday it is joining an international initiative to distribute COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan academics told to identify as Chinese in journal
One of the world’s largest academic publishers has been accused of bowing to Beijing after Taiwanese scientists had their papers rejected for refusing to be called Chinese.Academics have revealed that ... ( read original story ...)
China joins international COVID-19 vaccine alliance
Some experts point out that without significant efforts to quickly boost manufacturing capacity globally, Chinese vaccine producers may offer the best chance to supply the developing world. ( read original story ...)
Murder victim’s mother pleads with Hong Kong, Taiwan for swift transfer of suspect following Taipei’s visa concession
Poon Hiu-wing’s mother pins hopes on Taiwan visa development to break the political deadlock over the Chan Tong-kai’s long-awaited surrender to the island. ( read original story ...)
Mick Foley Wanted Taipei Deathmatch Spot With Ron Simmons
Mick Foley is a WWE Hall Of Famer and loved throughout the world. He put his body on the line countless times, but there were also occasions when he ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President to Pledge Strong Defences as China Tensions Rise
Democratic Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has come under increasing pressure from Beijing, which has ramped up air force activity near the island in the past few weeks including ... ( read original story ...)
China joins COVAX coronavirus vaccine alliance
China, which has at least four coronavirus vaccine candidates in the last stage of clinical trials, said Friday it is joining an international initiative to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to countries ... ( read original story ...)