TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's government said on Wednesday that it would propose a draft law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such bill amid a heated debate over marriage equality that has div... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition’s China peace overture
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a pe... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen issues a warning to the world over China
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has sent out a warning to Asia in the face of mounting aggression from Beijing. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Tsai said the military threat posed by China was growi... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says will not accept any deal that destroys democracy
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a pe... ( read original story ...)
Loan of $100 million from Taiwan gives lifeline to Nicaragua’s Ortega
MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaragua’s congress on Tuesday accepted a $100 million loan offered by Taiwan, giving a line of support to President Daniel Ortega’s government, which has become increasingly isol... ( read original story ...)
How long can Japan’s delicate dance between China and Taiwan last?
On the second day of the new year, China’s President Xi Jinping delivered a speech in which he called for the fulfillment of the “historic task” of reunifying Taiwan and the mainland – by force, if ne... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Says Sell Taiwan Tech Bounce and Recommends Some Stocks
The strong performance of some technology stocks in Taiwan this year won’t last, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. A combination of sluggish global growth in the first half of the year, a possible ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will run for re-election in 2020
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says she will run for re-election as the island's leader in 2020, despite her flagging popularity and growing hostility from Beijing. Tsai revealed her plans Tuesday in a... ( read original story ...)
Taipei book fair attracts 580,000 visits in 6 days
Taipei, Feb. 18 (CNA) The annual Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) drew 580,000 visits during its six-day run that ended Sunday, up 10 percent from the previous year, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests Spain’s deportation of fraud suspects to China
TAIPEI: Taiwan hit out at Spain on Monday (Feb 18) after two Taiwanese fraud suspects were deported to China despite objections from the government in Taipei and human rights groups. Returning Taiwane... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests Spain deportations of fraudsters to China
Taiwan hit out at Spain on Monday after two Taiwanese fraud suspects were deported to China over objections from the government in Taipei and human rights groups. Returning Taiwanese criminals to Chin... ( read original story ...)
Taipei seminar talks changes, challenges & chances in Taiwan’s bike industry
TAITRA hosted a pre-show seminar at the Taiwan Trade Centre yesterday, to give buyers and the media a preview of this year’s show and an insight into the bicycle industry in Taiwan. The event was desi... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, British gay couple, 51 years apart in age, wed amid blessings
Taipei, Feb. 16 (CNA) A Taiwanese and British gay couple, who are 51 years apart in age, tied the knot Saturday in a ceremony in Miaoli County that welcomed the blessing of more than 500 Taiwanese ... ( read original story ...)
Google is building a solar power project above fishing ponds in Taiwan, its first in Asia
For the 10-megawatt solar array in Tainan City, Taiwan, Google will install poles ... making it the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy. The Taiwan project is not the first Google solar ve... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s top military secret is accidentally exposed by Google Maps as 3-D satellite images show the exact locations of its defence missiles
Taiwan is in talks with Google to blur images of its most sensitive military sites that have been accidentally revealed to the public through its latest 3D-rendered maps. Detailed satellite images on ... ( read original story ...)
With each generation, the people of Taiwan feel more Taiwanese — and less Chinese
In January, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared: “Chinese people don’t fight Chinese people.” A thousand miles away in Taiwan, Mei You-nian nodded in agreement. Xi’s words resonated even though Mei ... ( read original story ...)