Afaa Weaver. Photo by Rachel Eliza Griffiths. If each city is like a game of chess, the day when I have learned the rules, I shall finally possess my empire, even if I shall never succeed in knowing ... ( read original story ...)
Iran beaten by Chinese Taipei in AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers
A powerful first-half display ensured any pre-match nerves for Chinese Taipei quickly disappeared, as Kauzo Echigo's side reached the last eight with an emphatic victory at Grand Hamad Stadium. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan doctor finds four sweat bees living inside woman’s eye
A Taiwanese woman was found by doctors to have four small sweat bees living inside her eye, the first such incident on the island. The 28-year-old woman, identified only as Ms He, was pulling out ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s former premier William Lai refuses to abandon challenge to President Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s reelection bid suffered a fresh blow on Tuesday when former premier William Lai Ching-te refused to abandon his challenge. Lai, an outspoken supporter of independence, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says US trade deal would boost security
Washington (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday pitched a trade deal with the United States, saying it would both safeguard the island's security and address US concerns over China's ... ( read original story ...)
Small U.S. Marine presence in Taiwan could ruffle Chinese feathers
With a new de facto American Embassy in Taiwan nearly completed, a spokesperson announcing the opening of the 161,000-square-foot, privately run compound said last week that U.S. Marines have ... ( read original story ...)
China is pushing back against Taiwan for these three reasons
On March 31, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that two Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) J-11 jets crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. This violated the long-held tacit agreement ... ( read original story ...)
16 Reasons Why You Need to Travel to Taiwan
Taiwan is a true pleasure to travel around as it is a country that still feels unique and untouched. If we were to make a list of undiscovered destinations that beg for more international attention ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s plan to buy 66 F-16 Viper fighter jets from US still on track, defence ministry says
Taiwan said on Saturday that its plan to buy 66 F-16V fighter jets from the United States remains on course despite reports that Washington has put the sale on hold pending its trade negotiations with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Won’t Get U.S. Fighter Jets While Trump Seeks a China Deal
The Trump Administration has put on hold a previously reported sale of jet fighters to Taiwan until the United States seals a trade deal with China, three Administration officials told TIME on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: Betting On Cross-Country Track
Investors in the week ahead are poised to receive updates on the health of Taiwan’s economic landscape, including its trade balance and rate of inflation, amid slowing exports. Taiwan’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s March exports seen falling for fifth month; inflation quickens: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports are expected to have contracted 8.3 percent in March from a year earlier, logging a fifth consecutive month of decline, according to the median forecast of 12 ... ( read original story ...)
China wary of US as Taiwan tensions grow
Is a new crisis between China and Taiwan looming? How do these growing tensions relate to the deepening differences between Washington and Beijing? And has President Trump contributed by undermining ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president orders military to ‘forcefully expel’ future incursions of China warplanes
In a post showing the Taiwanese leader giving orders on the phone, President Tsai Ing-wen condemned the incursions as an "outright provocation of regional security and stability." According to risk ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests China jets crossing centre of Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan said Monday its planes warned off Chinese military aircraft that crossed the centre line in the Taiwan Strait, and called China's move a provocation that seeks to alter the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will forcefully expel PLA warplanes next time: Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has ordered a “forceful expulsion” of PLA warplanes next time they cross the “median line” separating the self-ruled island from the Chinese mainland. Tsai’s response ... ( read original story ...)