Burton died in 1899, leaving his student, Yashiro Hamano, to complete the project, which eventually ... pipeline leading to the city below. When the Japanese left in 1945, 20 per cent of Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Dalai Lama Welcome to Visit, a Trip That Would Infuriate China
Taiwan would welcome a visit by exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, its foreign ministry said on Monday, a trip that would infuriate Beijing which views him as a dangerous separatist. The ... ( read original story ...)
Bucking China Pressure, Taiwan Scores Rare Diplomatic Victory in Establishing Ties With Somaliland
Intense pressure from China has reduced self-governing, democratic Taiwan to having just 15 diplomatic allies and being excluded from the United Nations and most other international organizations ... ( read original story ...)
China and Taiwan Could Be Headed Towards a Showdown. What Should America Do?
Hand it to CCP strongman Xi Jinping: he is a uniter. His bluster and saber-rattling may well unite Taiwanese behind the cause of independence. Beijing could respond quite aggressively. What would ... ( read original story ...)
To send a message to China, President Trump should visit Taiwan
With the loss of Hong Kong to China, Trump should visit Taiwan to show that the U.S. is serious about advancing its interests and values in the region. ( read original story ...)
What’s Trending: Taipei airport offers fake travel experience
Shan Airport offers a fake travel experience. Customers get a fake itinerary, boarding passes, and they even go through security and immigration before getting on an actual plane. About 7,000 people ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake With Magnitude 5.4 Strikes Near Taipei, Taiwan
An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 was reported near Taipei, Taiwan on Friday morning, according to India's National Center for Seismology. ( read original story ...)
Taipei Zoo breeds its first poison dart frogs
The Taipei Zoo this week announced that it had for the first time bred poison dart frogs that arrived in Taiwan last year, although it warned that a sharp eye is needed to see the young frogs. The ... ( read original story ...)
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, people are leaving for Taiwan
Residents of Hong Kong, deeply concerned by Beijing's new security law, seek safety and freedom in nearby Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers say possible China repression spurring exodus to Taiwan
Residents of Hong Kong, deeply concerned by Beijing's new security law, seek safety and freedom in nearby Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kongers possible repression spurring exodus to Taiwan
Residents of Hong Kong, deeply concerned by Beijing's new security law, seek safety and freedom in nearby Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan expels two Chinese journalists over political shows
Taiwan expelled two mainland Chinese journalists Friday after a talk show on their channel pushed for Beijing "unifying" with the self-ruled island, in the latest sign of deteriorating ties between ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s first ‘pretend to go abroad’ tour takes off with fake flight
Sixty eager "travelers" showed up to Taipei Songshan Airport on Thursday, boarding passes in hand, to take a rather unusual trip. Their destination? Nowhere. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan slams Hong Kong national security law, opens office to help city’s residents
Taiwan has opened an office to help those from Hong Kong resettle. It comes as China passes a new national security law in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Foxconn Says Customs Clearing Procedures in India Have Been Resolved
Taiwan's Foxconn Says Customs Clearing Procedures in India Have Been Resolved Foxconn's customs clearance for cargo logistics in India has been resolved and all local regulatory procedures have been ... ( read original story ...)
Why Taiwan’s Assistance to Hong Kong Matters
Taiwan’s government is signaling its status as a regional beacon for democracy and human rights—in contrast to South Korea, which frames assistance to North ... ( read original story ...)