Taiwan's navy confirmed the military exchanges on Monday, marking the first time the presence of American troops on the island has been publicly acknowledged since 1979. ( read original story ...)
Behind Taiwan’s Asia Rainbow Ride to promote LGBT rights and awareness – ‘It seemed like a no-brainer’
Taiwan was the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage and its LGBT Pride parade is one of the biggest in the region. Asia Rainbow Ride organisers talk about how they brought an ... ( read original story ...)
Blocking Taiwan at WHO Will Increase Hostility to China, Premier Says
China's efforts to block Taiwan's participation at the World Health Organization (WHO) during the coronavirus pandemic will only increase the world's hostility towards the country, the island's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan: don’t expect a Biden repeat of Trump’s call with Tsai, analysts say
Four years ago, Donald Trump made history when he took a call from Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. The Trump-Tsai conversation, just a month after the US election, was the first time an American ... ( read original story ...)
WHO members reject attempt to include Taiwan in meeting
World Health Organization member countries rejected a U.S.-backed appeal on Monday for Taiwan to be permitted to attend a meeting of the WHO's decision-making body. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Plan to Stop a Chinese Invasion: Small Attack Craft
The Taiwanese navy needs to start building small, cheap, missile-armed attack boats, and fast. It’s the only way Taipei can hope to hold off a Chinese invasion force long enough for the United States ... ( read original story ...)
China Says Inclusion of Taiwan in WHO Meeting Would Be ‘Illegal’
China's ambassador to the U.N. in Geneva Chen Xu told a World Health Organization (WHO) ministerial meeting on Monday that a proposal to include Taiwan as an observer was "illegal and invalid" as it ... ( read original story ...)
Lithuania to Support ‘Those Fighting for Freedom’ in Taiwan
Lithuania's new ruling coalition agreed on Monday to commit their incoming government to support "those fighting for freedom" in Taiwan, threatening to hurt the small EU member's relations with China, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Not Invited To WHO Meeting After Chinese ‘Obstruction’
Taiwan on Monday said Chinese "obstruction" had prevented it from attending a key World Health Organization meeting focused on the coronavirus, accusing the global body of prioritising politics over ... ( read original story ...)
Top Taiwan policymaker seeks to reassure lawmakers of continued U.S. support after Biden win
Taiwan's top China policymaker on Monday sought to reassure nervous lawmakers that Joe Biden will continue U.S. support for the Chinese-claimed island. ( read original story ...)
Apple puts Taiwanese supplier Pegatron put on probation over student workers
Apple said on Monday it has put its Taiwanese supplier Pegatron on probation after finding that the company violated Apple's supplier code of conduct by asking student employees to work night shifts ... ( read original story ...)
‘Don’t Worry’ – Pro-Trump Taiwan Seeks to Reassure Over Biden
Trump Taiwan Seeks to Reassure Over Biden TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's top China policy maker on Monday sought to reassure nervous lawmakers that Democrat Joe Biden will continue U.S. support for the ... ( read original story ...)
Global Esports Xsset win PMPL Chinese Taipei season 2
The PUBG Mobile Pro League (PMPL) Chinese Taipei season two finals were played from Nov. 6 to 8. After 12 matches, Global Esports Xsset emerged as the champions. Twelve teams qualified for the finals ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan fears loss in US support as Trump booted from office
While controversial abroad, Trump drew support in Taiwan thanks to his tough stance on China. As Joe Biden edged closer to a victory in the presidential election in the United States, concern began to ... ( read original story ...)
Eye on Asia’s public spaces
THE City at Eye Level Asia is a newly launched book that offers insights and lessons from some of the region’s frontrunners in creative and community-led placemaking, heritage revitalisation and place ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Not Invited to WHO Meeting After China’s ‘Obstruction’
Taiwan is yet to receive an invite to a key World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this week expected to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic due to "obstruction" from China, the island's foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)