At a time when most countries are looking to do away with cash, a surge in the popularity of a particular kind of arcade game is forcing Taiwan’s central bank to churn out more coins to feed them. The ... ( read original story ...)
As Taipei mayoral recount drags on, Ko sets eye on presidency
A vote-by-vote recount of more than 1.2 million ballots cast during the Taipei mayoral election at the end of last month continues, even while Kuomintang candidate Ting Shou-chung remains steadfast in ... ( read original story ...)
A Crushing Defeat in Taiwan
President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan resigned as leader of her pro-independence party last week after major losses in the country’s local elections. China, which considers Taiwan within its jurisdiction a... ( read original story ...)
Hankering for a taste of Taiwan? Formosa Bistro is the place for you
Some 500 years ago, Portuguese explorers landed on the shores of an uncharted island off the southeastern coast of China. The land was long and narrow with forested mountains and sandy beaches that fo... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says ‘status quo’ policy on China won’t change after election drubbing
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's policy of maintaining the status quo with China won't change despite a drubbing at local elections for the ruling party, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Friday, addin... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Showcases Christmas 3D Project Mapping Light Shows, Art Installations
The Christmasland, running from Nov. 16 through Jan. 1, 2019, has returned to New Taipei City with Taiwan’s biggest 3D projection mapping light shows, four dreamy lighting bridges, and “The Pool,” an ... ( read original story ...)
Belize and Taiwan launch Motor Vehicle Registration & License system
The ceremony was held at the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina in Belize city. Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Transport, Ruth Meighan said of the project that its “…tremendous benefits ... ( read original story ...)
China Protests U.S. Navy’s Latest Transit Through Taiwan Strait
China again warned the U.S. against stoking military tensions after two American warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the third such show of force by the Navy this year. The U.S. sailed an Arlei... ( read original story ...)
Taipei 101 Makes Taiwan One of the Great Choices for Asian travelers to celebrate New Year’s Eve
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Nov. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating New Year's Eve is one of the most important events at the end of a year. This year, the Department of Information and Tourism of Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taoyuan wins international award for citizen participation program
Taipei, Nov. 28 (CNA ... workers and diverse inclusion in Taiwanese society," the city government said in its presentation of the project to the IOPD. The target group "consisted of South-East ... ( read original story ...)
Two U.S. Navy ships pass through Taiwan Strait, opposing China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States sent two Navy ships through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday in the third such operation this year, as the U.S. military increases the frequency of transits thro... ( read original story ...)
US Navy warships just rocked the Taiwan Strait in a power play ahead of Trump’s meeting with the Chinese president
The US Navy sent two warships through the Taiwan Strait Wednesday, just days ahead of a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Arleigh Burke-class guided- ... ( read original story ...)
Will Taiwan Be the First Domino to Fall to China?
Mr. Lian, a native of Hong Kong, is a former lead writer and chief editor of the Hong Kong Economic Journal. Supporters of the opposition party Kuomintang in Taipei, Taiwan, on Sunday. The ruling Demo... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Asked Voters 10 Questions. It Got Some Unexpected Answers.
TAIPEI, Taiwan — When Taiwan passed legislation last year that made it easier to propose and pass referendum questions, President Tsai Ing-wen called it a “historic moment” in the self-ruling island’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s political earthquake: Does China gain from Tsai Ing-wen’s losses?
Taiwan is often hit by earthquakes, but over the weekend it was shaken by a political one. In a series of local elections, the ruling pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which came to ... ( read original story ...)
Driver manually controlled train speed in Taiwan derailment
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The driver of a Taiwanese train involved in a fatal derailment last month had disengaged his train's speed governor just before entering a turn at almost twice the recommended speed ... ( read original story ...)