Ken and Sandy host the Loviewer Microfilm Awards in Taipei today. Sandy‘s younger sister will get married to Eric Chu’s nephew Wilson soon. Jacky Wu happily professed in Facebook: “Only my son is a ... ( read original story ...)
South Africa coronavirus cases surge past 100,000: Live updates
South Africa's coronavirus cases have surpassed 100,000 as the country continues to loosen its lockdown due to economic pressure. There are concerns the coronavirus outbreak in the US is "snowballing" ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Raps China for Military Activity, Says It Should Fight Virus Instead
China should focus on fighting the resurgent coronavirus in Beijing rather than "disturbing" Taiwan with military drills near the Chinese-claimed island, Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang told reporters ... ( read original story ...)
Kiribati’s pro-China leader wins re-election in blow to Taiwan
The leader of small but strategically located Kiribati has won a closely watched presidential run-off after campaigning on a pro-China platform, in a set back to Taiwan's hopes to re-establish ties ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn eyes further India investment, sees bright outlook there
Taiwan's Foxconn is planning further investment in India and may announce details in the next few months as the world's largest contract manufacturer views the outlook there very favourably, its ... ( read original story ...)
Forced into self-reliance, Taiwan unveils local trainer jet
Taiwan unveiled a new locally-built training jet on Monday, a boost for the island's push to manufacture its own defence weapons as it faces off against an increasingly belligerent China. President Ts ... ( read original story ...)
China, Taiwan Protest Japan’s Renaming of Islands Area in East China Sea
The rival governments of China and Taiwan have both lashed out at Japan after it renamed an administrative area overseeing a disputed set of islands in the East China Sea. Lawmakers in the ... ( read original story ...)
Navy brings massive carrier power to Taiwan Strait, South China Sea
The U.S. Navy is now operating three aircraft carriers in the Pacific in what appears to be a strong show of force following Chinese movements and comments regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea. ... ( read original story ...)
Another African nation’s thirst takes villagers’ land
In a mountain meadow in northeastern Lesotho, a tiny kingdom encircled by South Africa, Matholang Hlaha sits on a veranda and displays a check for the equivalent of US$1.60. That is what she said she ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Extends a Cautious Hand to Hong Kong Activists
Beijing activists in Hong Kong see Taiwan as an ally against Mainland encroachment—and a potential refuge. For now, though, Taiwan is playing its hand cautiously. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan minister says TSMC has offset lost Huawei orders
TW> has made up its order book with other customers now that it has lost China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL], which is subject to U.S. sales restrictions, a government minister said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Chinese bomber approaches Taiwan in latest fly-by near island
Chinese air force jets, including at least one bomber, briefly entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone on Monday, before being warned off by its air force, the island's military said, the ... ( read original story ...)
Lives in Constant Threat of China and Forced Into Self-reliance, Taiwan Unveils Local Trainer Jet
Democratic Taiwan lives with the constant threat of invasion by China which views the self-ruled island as part of its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, by force if necessary. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan boosts domestic defense development plan with new jet
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen oversaw the first public test flight of a new locally designed and made advanced jet trainer on Monday, part of her government's plan to boost defenses in the face of a ... ( read original story ...)
The Golden Bull Award will be Held in Taipei: Forever Steadfast, Forever Charging Forward
PRNewswire/ -- With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the world fast and hard, most businesses are impacted. Business owners ... ( read original story ...)
Singer launching cryptocurrency, while building city
When Grammy Award-nominated singer Akon tried to convert some of Senegal’s currency to euros during a trip from Dakar to Paris a few years ago, he was met with resistance. An employee at the currency ... ( read original story ...)