TAIPEI Taiwan warned on Tuesday that "the threat of our enemies is growing day by day", as Chinese warships led by the country's sole aircraft carrier sailed towards the island province of Hainan through the South China Sea on a routine drill. The drill ... ( read original story ...)
China's aircraft carrier and five other warships sail into South China Sea in show of force amidst rising tensions with Taiwan
China's only aircraft carrier and five other warships sailed past Taiwan and into the contested South China Sea on Monday, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said. The Liaoning and five escorts sailed 20 nautical miles outside Taiwan's air defense identification ... ( read original story ...)
China Resumes Ties With São Tomé, Which Turned Away From Taiwan
BEIJING — China officially resumed diplomatic relations with São Tomé and Príncipe on Monday after that African island nation abruptly severed ties with Taiwan last week. The move is a victory for Beijing, which considers the self-governing island of ... ( read original story ...)
China says it will co-operate with Trump but issues warning over Taiwan
BEIJING - China has warned that ties with the U.S. will likely see new complications and the only way to maintain a stable relationship is by respecting each other's "core interests." Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks Thursday appeared to underscore that ... ( read original story ...)
Same-sex marriage in Taiwan set to be debated by Parliament, country appears evenly split on issue
Taiwan's parliament will today debate same-sex marriage in a move that could see the island become the first place in Asia to legalise it. Polls show 46 per cent are in favour, 45 per cent are against Supporters hope Taiwan passing the bill could influence ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier passes south of island
TAIPEI A group of Chinese warships lead by the country's sole aircraft carrier has passed through waters south of Taiwan and is heading southwest, Taiwan's defense ministry said on Monday of what China has termed a routine exercise. The ministry said the ... ( read original story ...)
Iveda Gains Momentum into 2017 with $2.6 Million Safe City Projects with Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom
Our Taiwan subsidiary has been working diligently to support ... Iveda successfully implemented in Taipei City this year and in 2015. Similar to the Taipei City project, Iveda will provide live surveillance of hundreds of government-funded construction ... ( read original story ...)
Apartment in Taipei City by Ganna Design
The house owner of this project is a couple. Because the host and hostess are all doctors, they are very busy on weekdays. Therefore they hope to have a quiet and elegant residence to relieve fatigue after all-day work. In addition, the owner and his wife ... ( read original story ...)
A modern makeover for Taiwan's ancient capital
Under the project led by the municipal government ... Japanese travel agency JTB plans to open an office in Kaohsiung, the largest city in southern Taiwan, just south of Tainan, in the spring of 2017. ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor seeks 2nd term, sees glass half full
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- "The best way to prepare for a second term is to get every day's job done beautifully," Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said on Friday following his announcement to run for a reelection in 2018. Responding to a survey indicating ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Street Food Tour with Taipei Eats
One of our favourite things to do when we explore a new city is to take a food tour to explore the different local dishes and get to know the heart and soul of the city. So on our recent visit to Taipei, we teamed up with Taipei Eats and put ourselves in ... ( read ...
Taiwan loses another ally, says won't help China ties
TAIPEI/BEIJING Taiwan accused China of using Sao Tome and Principe's financial woes to push its "one China" policy after the small West African state ended ties with the self-ruled island, with Taipei saying the move would not help relations across the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China pressure not delaying plan for president's trip
TAIPEI/SAN SALVADOR China's objection to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen passing through the United Sates enroute to Latin America next month has not delayed planning for the trip and transit locations will be announced in days, the presidential office said ... ( read original story ...)
Finding Glimpses of Christmas in Taipei [Part 1] – Taipei 101
I have to admit that the overall purpose of our recent day trip to Taipei wasn’t to check out the Christmas displays around the Xinyi area of the city. The date was strategically planned with that mind, however. Our main purpose for going to Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei market at 'decadeslong low': real estate group
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- This year has been the worst for Taipei's real estate industry in a decade, Taipei Association of Real Estate Brokers said at its annual meeting with the press on Thursday. According to data Taipei City's Department of Land Administration ... ( read original story ...)
As Trump riles China, Taiwan tallies defense costs
TAIPEI Before getting too carried away with Taiwan's elevated status under a Donald Trump presidency, President Tsai Ing-wen might want to check her bank balance. Trump's suggestion that the "one China" principle – that Taiwan is a part of China – was ... ( read original story ...)