A pro-democracy alliance is gaining momentum in Asia, notably among younger activists. When more than 10,000 youth-led protesters converged on Democracy Monument in Bangkok on Aug 16, at about the ... ( read original story ...)
China says Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan visit
Czech Senate speaker Milos Vystrcil will "pay a heavy price" for making an official trip to Taiwan, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Monday, in a warning brushed off by Vystrcil who said ... ( read original story ...)
A child in Taiwan was caught in a kite and swept high into the air
A kite-flying festival turned terrifying in Taiwan on Sunday when a 3-year-old girl became entangled in tail of giant kite and sent flying high into the air. ( read original story ...)
China warns Czech senate speaker will pay ‘heavy price’ for Taiwan visit
Milos Vystrcil arrived in Taipei on Sunday on a visit to promote business links with Taiwan, saying the Czech Republic would not bow to Beijing's objections. ( read original story ...)
US to declassify Taiwan security assurances
The US will declassify documents on Monday giving more detail on its security assurances to Taiwan, as Washington seeks to counter what it fears is a growing inclination by China to use military force ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan gets diplomatic boost with visit by Czech delegation
TAIPEI • A Czech delegation arrived in Taipei yesterday in the second high-profile foreign visit to Taiwan this month - a setback for China's campaign to keep the democratic island isolated from the ... ( read original story ...)
Child, 3, catches in kite strings and is lifted high into air in Taiwan
Girl became entangled in tail of giant kite at festival and was rescued unharmed ... ( read original story ...)
Child lifted metres into the air by giant kite at Taiwan festival – video
News reports said the girl was frightened but suffered no physical injuries in the incident ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei bids to raise city mascot’s public appeal
The Taipei City Government should not charge local businesses licensing fees for using the city mascot, Bravo the Bear, in their advertising, a Taipei city councilor said yesterday. The bear is an ... ( read original story ...)
Fearing Hong Kong’s Fate, Taiwan Moves to Bolster Its Military Against China
Beijing’s crushing of pro-democracy forces in Hong Kong has deepened Taiwanese fear and resentment of China’s Communist Party, injecting new energy into the island democracy’s efforts to build up its ... ( read original story ...)
Video shows little girl swept into the air by kite at Taiwan festival
Shocking video from Taiwan shows a little girl swept 30 feet into the air after she becomes entangled in the kite’s tail. Local media says the three-year-old suffered minor cuts but is otherwise ... ( read original story ...)
China’s ‘Coercive Diplomacy’ Backfires as Czech Senate Delegation Visits Taiwan
In defiance of China, a delegation, led by Czech Senate President Miloš Vystrčil, Sunday arrived in Taiwan on a six-day visit — the highest-level exchange between the two countries to cement economic ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei street food vendor, 80, gets place in Michelin guide for stewed pork belly and buns
TAIPEI - A cloud escapes into the air as 80-year-old Taiwanese street food vendor Wu Huang-yi lifts the lid on a giant steaming basket to unveil a piping hot batch of two dozen buns.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Builds On Recognition With Czech Delegation
A Czech delegation arrived in Taipei Sunday in the second high-profile foreign visit to Taiwan this month -- a setback for China's campaign to keep the democratic island isolated from the rest of the ... ( read original story ...)
With a Wary Eye on China, Taiwan Moves to Revamp Its Military
The self-governing democracy is taking steps to bolster its armed forces in order to deter or defeat an invasion from China — with or without American help. ( read original story ...)
Why does Taiwan treat fleeing Hong Kong activists as illegal immigrants after inciting them?
Yonden Lhatoo calls out the Taipei government for promising a safe haven for young anti-Beijing activists fleeing the city and failing to deliver as they risk their lives to reach the self-ruled ... ( read original story ...)