Taiwan says on high alert after recent Chinese air force drills

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's military is on a high state of alert following three straight days of drills by the Chinese air force near to the self-ruled island which Beijing claims as its own, Taiwan's Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. The Chinese aircraft ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei is now in its longest hot spell on record

TAIPEI - The mercury in Taipei topped 36 degrees Celsius for the 10th day in a row Monday, making it the longest streak in the city on record. Daytime temperatures have passed 36 C every day since Aug. 5, hitting a high today of 38.2 C, according to the ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan says Chinese aircraft conduct more drills near island

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese military aircraft conducted a third day of training near Taiwan on Monday after doing close flybys of the island over the weekend, Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said. Two Chinese military transport aircraft flew through the Bashi ... ( read original story ...)

FISU President opens Taipei 2017 Athletes’ Village

“FISU has been working with the Taipei Organising Committee from the very beginning on this complicated project. The final result will allow us to comfortably host athletes from all over the world in a wonderful Village, in addition to benefitting the ... ( read original story ...)

Ou-yang Nana swings from Jackie Chan role to Disney album

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Ou-yang Nana may be the new 'it girl,' with a starring role in the next Jackie Chan movie, but she's returning to her roots and first love: cello. The 17-year-old actress just released her second cello album, "Cello Loves Disney," where ... ( read original story ...)