With the timely enactment of the TAIPEI Act and unmistakable support from the U.S., Taiwan will spare no efforts to join fellow democracies to share our resources and expertise and make Taiwan-U.S. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: China’s nemesis could be the WHO’s salvation
In each case, China's dishonesty confused and immobilized other countries from taking timely action as the diseases spread, sometimes "only" as an epidemic, at other times exploding into a full-blown ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s largest airline considers a name change
The coronavirus pandemic has led to fresh calls from the public to change the name of Taiwan's largest carrier, China Airlines. Both government and airline officials don't appear to be opposed to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan wades into hotly contested Pacific with its own coronavirus diplomacy
Taiwan waded into the hotly contested politics of the Pacific on Wednesday, donating face masks and thermal cameras to its four diplomatic allies there to combat the coronavirus in a region where ... ( read original story ...)
Li-Ang Chang, Vivian Sung and Simon promote “Lost Romance” in Taipei
Ang Chang, Vivian Sung and Simon attend the press conference to promote their new TV series “Lost Romance” in Taipei today. Other main cast includes Jason Xu, Kelly Liao, Snowbaby etc. also comes to ... ( read original story ...)
US engages in show of force in Guam, after China’s own show of strength near Taiwan
After a Chinese aircraft carrier sailed past Taiwan over the weekend in a show of strength as the U.S. Navy struggles with coronavirus, the U.S. Air Force then posted a tweet showing a number of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan must join the WHO. Global health is too important to play politics.
If there is going to be a silver lining to the covid-19 crisis, it should involve the plucky democracy of Taiwan getting the international support it deserves. The country of 23 million people has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Reports No New Coronavirus Cases, Adding To Success In Fighting Pandemic
Taiwan reported no new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, marking the first time authorities there have reported zero new cases in more than a month. It's also the latest achievement for a health system ... ( read original story ...)
For first time in a month, Taiwan reports no new cases of coronavirus
Taiwan on Tuesday reported no new cases of the coronavirus for the first time in more than a month, in the latest sign that the island’s early and effective prevention methods have paid off. ( read original story ...)
It’s Time to Rectify Taiwan’s Shameful Treatment on the International Stage
Will the WHO reconsider Taiwan’s membership?” The question — asked by Radio Television Hong Kong’s Yvonne Tong — caused Dr. Bruce Aylward, a senior advisor to the Director-General of the World Health ... ( read original story ...)
Confusion prompts call for China Airlines name change in Taiwan, but at what cost?
Support grows after carrier is mistaken for mainland flag bearer Air China when delivering coronavirus medical supplies Critics say the move could put Taiwan’s international flight agreements at risk ... ( read original story ...)
China Flexes Muscle With New Aircraft Carrier in Move to Mock U.S. Navy and Provoke Taiwan
Over the past weekend, the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning, which is one of the People's Liberation Army Navy's two aircraft carriers, sailed past Taiwan in a show of Chinese naval strength in the ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus Missteps: ‘China-Centric’ WHO Faces Scrutiny, Taiwan Shows Up Tedros
U.S. President Donald Trump was also critical of WHO, pointing out in a Twitter message that the organization was “China-centric” and blamed them for getting “every aspect” of the coronavirus pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese aircraft carrier sails past Taiwan as US Navy struggles with coronavirus
A Chinese aircraft carrier sailed past Taiwan over the weekend in a show of strength as the U.S. Navy struggles with coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Disease prevention center to be set up
Photo: George Tsorng, Taipei Times Starting next year, costs would be included in annual funds for general public affairs, Kolas said, adding that no special funds would be used for the project ... ( read original story ...)
Why China is Developing Military Vessels at the Center of its Coronavirus Outbreak
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - As China continues to recover from COVID-19 ... The facility of the China State Shipbuilding Corp. is “making up for time lost during the city's lockdown” and keeping an “undisclosed ... ( read original story ...)