BEIJING (Reuters) - Taiwan has invited Pope Francis to visit, its President Tsai Ing-wen said, just weeks after the Vatican reached a milestone deal on the appointment of bishops with China, which cla... ( read original story ...)
Tainan to complete underground railway in 5-6 years: acting mayor
Taipei, Oct. 14 (CNA) Tainan City in southern Taiwan is expected to fully roll out constructions of an underground railway system by 2019 and complete the project in five to six years, Acting ... ( read original story ...)
Inexpensive Day Trips From Taipei, Taiwan
Once you arrive invest in an Easycard. This little plastic card costs $100 TWD, then you just upload a cash balance. You can then use it at convenience stores for small transactions, on the buses, tra... ( read original story ...)
Hilton Taipei Sinban Brings First International Upscale Hotel to New Taipei City
The opening marks Hilton's return to the Taiwan market after 15 years, making it New Taipei City's first international upscale hotel. The 31-story, 400-room hotel offers itself as an optimal choice fo... ( read original story ...)
Nobel Peace laureate engages Taiwan in “globalization of compassion”
As for his other project, Satyarthi said he is scheduled to meet with young people at National Chung Hsing University in central Taiwan's Taichung city on Friday to discuss the "100 Million for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pledges to boost national security amid Chinese pressure
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Wednesday to boost national security, saying her government would not submit to Chinese suppression as Beijing ramps up pressure to assert its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan pledges to enhance national security amid China pressure
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Wednesday to boost national security, saying her government would not submit to Chinese suppression as Beijing ramps up pressure to assert its ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s president denounces Beijing’s negative influence worldwide
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on China to be a "responsible" country on the world stage rather than provoking unnecessary conflict, amid worsening relations between Beijing and the island it co... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to enhance national security in face of Chinese pressure
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Wednesday to enhance national security, warning her government will not submit to Chinese suppression as Beijing ramps up pressure to assert s... ( read original story ...)
Death Metal Lawmaker Unleashes Battle Cry on Taiwan National Day
As Taiwan celebrates its national day Wednesday, President Tsai Ing-wen got an thunderous reminder she will have to contend with the voice of youthful rebellion at local elections in November. While t... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s President Says China Poses Threat to International Order
(Bloomberg) -- Taiwan’s president will highlight the threat China poses to Asia and beyond in her national day speech Wednesday, echoing U.S. Vice President Mike Pence’s harshly worded criticism of Be... ( read original story ...)
Taipei 101 fireworks show to feature LED display, last 6 minutes
Taipei, Oct. 9 (CNA) Taipei 101 will again showcase an LED lighting system at its annual New Year's Day fireworks display to ring in 2019, and the show will run longer than the one that opened ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to hold referendum on same-sex marriage law
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will hold a public vote on whether its civil law should recognize same-sex marriage, two election officials told Reuters on Tuesday, reviving a debate over a separate law for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to hold referendum on special law for same-sex marriage
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will hold a public vote on whether the island’s civil law should recognize same-sex marriage, two election officials told Reuters on Tuesday, reviving a debate over whether a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Holds Military Drill With Paraguay Amid China Tension
TAOYUAN, Taiwan — Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has hosted her Paraguayan counterpart at a military exercise in a sign of the island's determination to withstand China's diplomatic onslaught. The j... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo’s visit to China got off to a frosty start over trade tariffs, Taiwan, and election meddling claims
BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi aired their grievances in the open on Monday during a brief visit to Beijing by Washin... ( read original story ...)