The initial project is to put in place a digital identification system based on IOTA’s TangleID technology. As Taipei’s Smart City Living Lab initiative enters its proof-of-concept phase, the city will soon roll out a new identification system—the Di ... ( read original story ...)
Forget Trade Wars. Trump’s ‘Taiwan Card’ Is China’s Real Worry
Forget steel and intellectual property. The biggest potential flash point between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping is an island of 23 million people sitting off China’s coast. Even as global investors shift from worrying ... ( read original story ...)
No terms limits could give Xi more sway on Hong Kong, Taiwan
BEIJING (AP) — China's move to scrap term limits and allow Xi Jinping to serve as president indefinitely puts him on track to deal with some of the country's weightiest long-term sovereignty challenges, especially the fates of Hong Kong and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan high court upholds acquittal of ‘Sunflower’ activists
Taiwan's high court on Tuesday upheld the acquittal of anti-China activists who occupied the island's parliament in 2014, with the judge describing the protests as "an expression of democracy". Jubilant activists praised the decision which they said was a ... ( read original story ...)
No term limits could give Xi more sway on Hong Kong, Taiwan
BEIJING — China’s move to scrap term limits and allow Xi Jinping to serve as president indefinitely puts him on track to deal with some of the country’s weightiest long-term sovereignty challenges, especially the fates of Hong Kong and Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taipei, New Taipei unveil monthly pass for MRT and city buses
Taipei, March 12 (CNA) The mayors of Taipei and New Taipei cities on Monday unveiled a monthly pass that will give commuters unlimited use of greater Taipei's public transportation network, including the Mass Rapid Transit system and city buses. The "All ... ( read original story ...)
10 Things To Do In Taipei So the Air Ticket Won’t be Wasted
Experience Taiwan at its finest and make the most of your vacation in this interesting country. Definitely, a rising travel destination these days, this Asian country will bring you an exciting escape. Head to its capital, Taipei, and do plenty of fun ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan will reach out to domestic, foreign arms supply to beef up defence in response to China increase in military budget
Taiwan will look to its domestic arms industry as well as foreign suppliers to respond to China’s continuing military buildup, but has no interest in engaging in an arms race with its cross-strait rival, the defence ministry said Tuesday. The remarks ... ( read original story ...)
10 Cool Things To Do In Taipei So the Air Ticket Won’t be Wasted
Experience Taiwan at its finest and make the most of your vacation in this interesting country. Definitely, a rising travel destination these days, this Asian country will bring you an exciting escape. Head to its capital, Taipei, and do plenty of fun ... ( read original story ...)
It took a deadly earthquake to get Taiwan’s attention, but now it’s demanding safer buildings
Eliot Shen, project manager for a property developer in Taipei ... A quake two years ago toppled a building and killed 116 people in a populous southern city. In 1999, Taiwan experienced its worst earthquake in recent memory, a magnitude 7.1 event that ... ( read original story ...)
Fahrettin Örenli’s ‘3D SUNSET – The Soul of the Earth City’ at Project Fulfill Art Space, Taipei
Project Fulfill Art Space, Taipei, celebrates its 10th anniversary with the exhibition featuring Turkish artist Fahrettin Örenli. This exhibition showcases Örenli’s diverse art practice through a range of mediums, including sound and light installation ... ( read original story ...)
Breakingviews – China courts tech and Taiwan with Foxconn IPO
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) - China is rolling out the welcome mat for technology companies - and Taiwan. Foxconn, the world’s largest electronics assembler and key Apple supplier, is set to list a $50 billion-plus subsidiary in Shanghai. ( read original story ...)
China urges Taiwan’s few allies to follow ‘irresistible trend’ of recognizing Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Thursday it was in the best interests of self-ruled Taiwan’s few remaining diplomatic allies to recognize an “irresistible trend” and ditch Taipei in favor “one China” ruled by Beijing. Taiwan, which China claims ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE: New Artifacts Found in Condemned Xindian Cemetery
Researchers conducting an informal audit at Xindian First Public Cemetery in Taiwan's New Taipei City have uncovered important archaeological ... to make room for a controversial urban renewal project. Protests, formal complaints to Taiwan's central ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s allies ditching Taipei an ‘irresistible trend’, China says
BEIJING (Reuters) - It is in the best interests of Taiwan’s remaining diplomatic allies to recognize an “irresistible trend” and ditch Taipei in favor of ties with Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday. Self-ruled Taiwan, which ... ( read original story ...)
Phone Fraud Schemes Worsen Beijing-Taiwan Tensions
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Liu Tai-ting was hoping to make money to support his child when he moved to Kenya from Taiwan and joined in what Chinese authorities say was a telephone fraud scheme, posing as a government official to demand bogus payments and gain ... ( read original story ...)