China said it would impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin Corp. in response to U.S. approval of a possible deal for Taiwan to buy parts to refurbish defensive missiles built by the company. ( read original story ...)
China says to sanction Lockheed Martin over Taiwan arms sale
China will put sanctions on Lockheed Martin for involvement in the latest U.S. arms sale to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, China said on Tuesday, adding tension to its troubled relationship with the United ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Lawmakers Brawl In Parliament Over Watchdog Nomination
A KMT lawmaker was sent to hospital after his arm was cut when glass panels were shattered during the melee while several other lawmakers from both sides suffered minor injuries. Taiwan's parliament ... ( read original story ...)
What Can the Falklands War Tell Us About Taiwan’s Strategy Against China?
Taiwan can get a lot more mileage out of a sea denial than a sea control strategy. New submarines for Taiwan? Yes, please! Submarine construction is poised to become a reality now that Washington has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is second-safest country in the world: survey
Taiwan is the second-safest country in the world, after Qatar, according to visitors to an online database, who voted on 133 countries and territories worldwide. In online database Numbeo’s Crime ... ( read original story ...)
Alstom to Supply Integrated Metro System for Taipei Metro Line 7 Extension
Phase One, which was awarded by Systemwide E&M Project Office Department of Rapid Transit Systems of Taipei City Government (SEMPO) in 2018, has been extended to deliver a seamless customer experience ... ( read original story ...)
Court tells Taipei to pay Kuo-Kuang
The Taipei High Administrative Court has ordered the Taipei City Government to compensate Kuo-Kuang Motor Transportation Co for tearing down its Western Bus Terminal near Taipei Railway Station in ... ( read original story ...)
Newly formed Carina to douse Philippines, Taiwan with disruptive rain
Tropical Depression Carina spun to life just east of the Philippines to start the week, and the system could produce localized flooding to the country as well as Taiwan before moving toward Japan ... ( read original story ...)
The US has a lot to learn from Taiwan’s Covid fight
Lanhee Chen writes that Taiwan's Covid-19 strategy can be replicated in the United States. Its efforts to identify each case quickly, coupled with contact tracing, social distancing in group contexts ... ( read original story ...)
‘Detention’ Wins Top Awards at Taipei Film Festival
Courtesy of 1 Production Film Co. “Detention,” a school-set thriller-horror sited during Taiwan’s martial law or White Terror period, was Sunday named as best narrative feature at the Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Railway Station calls off ban on sitting
There will be no permanent sitting ban in the main hall of the Taipei Railway Station, the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) said yesterday, adding that it has placed smiley face decals on the ... ( read original story ...)
Immigrant Workers: Taipei launches training program for migrant caregivers to boost job skills
The Taipei City Government has launched a training program for migrant workers employed as domestic caregivers, after nearly 97 percent of them reported that they need instruction on caregiving skills ... ( read original story ...)
Release Is Transforming The World’s Agriculture & Fisheries Logistics Through Its Blockchain-Powered Social Commerce Platform
While the concept of social commerce is gaining traction, there are several inherent challenges that are hindering its growth. Among. ( read original story ...)
China vs. Taiwan: Could Submarines Hold the Key to Stopping Beijing?
Taiwan’s surface navy is in no position to contest the South China Sea with the People’s Liberation Army Navy. ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: No masks on red carpet as Taiwan logs few cases
Taiwan wrapped up an annual film festival with an awards ceremony Saturday night as it holds more public events after keeping its coronavirus outbreak to a few hundred ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan strives to bolster forces amid Beijing sabre-rattling
The former Goldman Sachs banker and special forces officer urged them to engage in a public debate on Taiwan’s defence and military service, and canvassed their willingness to step up if needed. As ... ( read original story ...)