Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je is preparing to launch a new political party ahead of crucial presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan next year, fuelling speculation that the independent politician ... ( read original story ...)
The Forbidden City Opens Wide as China Projects New Pride in Its Past
The revitalization of the Forbidden City has coincided with a broader push in China to protect and project the country’s cultural heritage ... the National Palace Museum in Taipei. Those tumultuous ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan rebukes China for tourism ban amid rising tension
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's president rebuked China on Thursday over its decision to ban individual travel permits for Chinese visitors to the self-ruled island, saying the move aimed to manipulate ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says a Chinese warship slammed into one of its cargo ships and then sailed off into the night
A Chinese warship collided with a Taiwanese cargo ship in the Taiwan Strait and fled the scene, coast guard officials said. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China limiting tourism to the island out of fear
Taiwan’s foreign minister has criticized China’s suspension of trips by individual Chinese citizens to the island, saying Beijing appeared to be afraid of allowing its people to experience “a country ... ( read original story ...)
MOVES-BNP Paribas Asset Management names CEO for Taiwan unit
Aug 1 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas Asset Management on Thursday said Rick Chen will replace outgoing chief executive officer of its Taiwan business, Christine Jih. The company said Chen, who most recently ... ( read original story ...)
China says Taiwan ruling party’s independence promotion dampens conditions for travel
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s Taiwan Affairs Office said on Thursday that Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) promotion for independence has seriously dampened conditions for mainland ... ( read original story ...)
China Warship Collided With Taiwan Freighter, Coast Guard Says
A Chinese warship collided with a Taiwanese freighter Wednesday evening, damaging the bulk carrier, Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration said. No injuries were reported from the incident, according to ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor to form political party in challenge to Taiwan president’s re-election
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The mayor of Taipei said on Thursday he will form a political party to run in Taiwan's 2020 elections, a move that could complicate President Tsai Ing-wen's re-election and shake up ... ( read original story ...)
China, an Eye on Elections, Suspends Some Travel Permits to Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — The Chinese government announced on Wednesday that it would temporarily stop issuing individual travel permits to Taiwan, a move that appears intended to influence the politics of the ... ( read original story ...)
China to stop individual travel to Taiwan
China has announced that it will stop issuing individual travel permits for Taiwan. The country's tourism ministry said its decision, in effect from Thursday, was spurred by "the current cross-strait ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei: bright lights big city (conclusion)
Jiufen was once deemed the gold city of Asia and called “Little Shanghai ... a performance space in Kaoshiung called Weiwuying. Next stop was Taipei 101, the largest engineering project ever in the ... ( read original story ...)
China to stop issuing individual travel permits to Taiwan
China has announced that it will stop issuing individual travel permits for Taiwan. The country's tourism ministry said its decision, in effect from Thursday, was spurred by "the current cross-strait ... ( read original story ...)
China bans individual Taiwan visits in bid to boost pressure
BEIJING - China said Wednesday it was banning trips by individual Chinese travellers to Taiwan, citing the current state of relations with the democratically governed island, in what appears to be ... ( read original story ...)
China Bans Citizens From Travel to Taiwan as Individual Tourists
In its latest effort to increase pressure on Taiwan, Beijing said it will suspend a program that allowed individual tourists from 47 Chinese cities to travel to Taiwan, citing the current state of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Ends Live-Fire Drills Coinciding With China Exercises
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has concluded two days of live-fire drills coinciding with Chinese military exercises on the mainland coast facing the island. Taiwan's defense ministry said its drills ... ( read original story ...)