Activists protest against the Singapore meeting between Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou and China's President Xi Jinping outside the Ministry of Economic Affairs in Taipei, Taiwan, November 7, 2015. REUTERS/Pichi Chuang TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan is ... ( read original story ...)
After spate of Chinese patrols, Taiwan says it’s prepared to defend itself
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan is prepared to defend itself against China if necessary, the self-ruled island's defense ministry said on Tuesday, in a strongly worded response to recent flybys by Chinese warplanes near the island China claims as a wayward province. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to launch its first self-developed satellite: FORMOSAT 5 will be carried into space by a US rocket for a five-year cosmic mission
Taiwan is set to launch its first developed satellite which will monitor 'earthly activities' for five years. The satellite was sent to the US on July 19 where it will be launched into space by a US rocket on August 25. However the NT$5 billion (£126 ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei opens public housing to same-sex couples
Taipei, July 22 (CNA) The Taipei City government said Friday it has revised its regulations to allow same-sex couples to apply for affordable public housing, starting in mid-August. The Taipei City government on July 18 amended the regulations governing ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. makes final finding rebar exports from Taiwan dumped
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it had made a final finding that exports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Taiwan were dumped. The U.S. International Trade Commission will announce in August whether Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft flew near island in military exercise
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China flew several fighter and reconnaissance aircraft near Taiwan in a training exercise, the self-ruled island's defense ministry said on Friday. Despite decades of growing trade across the Taiwan Strait, China has never renounced the ... ( read original story ...)
Renovation of a 22 sqm Old Flat in Taipei City / A Little Design Studio
This is a renovation project of an old flat which measures 22 sqm and 3.3m in height. Due to the high housing prices in Taipei? Continue reading Designed ... Barnes & Co., located in rural Athens, a city in Henderson County, T ... This modern family ... ( read original story ...)
After a Famed Prisoner Dies in China, Taiwan Fears for Another
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For many in Taiwan, the death in custody last week of the Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo had double relevance. But the death by cancer of Mr. Liu, who was serving an 11-year prison sentence for his role in Charter 08, a ... ( read original story ...)
A pet lover in Taiwan is using plastic water pipes to build wheelchairs for disabled dogs
Disabled dogs at an animal shelter in Taiwan's southern city of Tainan, can now walk and run again, thanks to wheelchairs designed for them by a pet enthusiast. Pan Chieh's motivation for making pet wheelchairs came from a personal experience that set him ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan says 7 nationals detained in Cambodia for telecoms fraud
TAIPEI, July 20 (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven people from Taiwan suspected of running a telecoms scam, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, adding that it is trying to bring them home and avoid their deportation to China. Cambodia, one of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says seven nationals detained in Cambodia for telecom fraud
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven Taiwan nationals suspected of running a telecoms scam, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, adding that it is trying to bring them home and avoid their deportation to China, which gave information for the ... ( read original story ...)
PH 5 scrapes past Taipei B
TAIPEI—Finding it hard to sustain the intensity after two straight emotional grinds, Gilas Pilipinas needed to dig deep in the endgame to dodge the upset ax, escaping Chinese Taipei B, 93-82, in the Jones Cup Invitational at Taipei Peace Basketball Hall ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan politicians scuffle during heated spending debate
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Politicians scuffled in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over how billions of dollar for an infrastructure development plan will be allocated. Members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s brawling in parliament is a political way of life
These are external links and will open in a new window On the outside, the main building of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan - or parliament - is a picture of calm. Two rows of neatly-trimmed shrubbery and trees line the courtyard leading to the stately-looking ... ( read original story ...)
Scuffles break out in Taiwan parliament over infrastructure budget
A brawl breaks out between members of the ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan. No reporter narration. (ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION) Scuffles broke out in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday (July 18) during a budget meeting for an infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan AI Labs moving to turn Tainan into AI-backed city
For the project, he said the STSP Bureau and Taiwan AI Labs have pooled resources from the government and private sectors, including the MOST, Tainan City Government, National Cheng Kung University, GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology, Metal Industries Research ... ( read original story ...)