The pandemic cancelled sports around the world, but in Taiwan, which has only seen 6 deaths and less than 400 cases due to its aggressive management of the coronavirus, the professional baseball ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Health Diplomacy Didn’t Start With the COVID-19 Crisis
Essentially an exercise in soft power projection, this collaborative project effectively exemplified Taiwan’s society-oriented approach to developmental assistance ... He currently serves as a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan plays baseball — and broadcasts live games to the world
Taoyuan International Baseball Stadium echoed with the thwack of bats hitting balls on Thursday, as the Rakuten Monkeys clobbered the Uni Lions 15 to 3. Taiwan is still playing ball. "That is because ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan export orders seen dropping faster in March as pandemic hits tech demand: Reuters poll
Taiwan’s export orders likely fell for a third straight month in March and at a much faster pace, a Reuters poll showed, as the coronavirus pandemic hurts global demand for electronics which are ... ( read original story ...)
The president of Taiwan outlined how the state contained the coronavirus spread with less than 400 confirmed cases
Global crises test the fabric of the international community, stretching us at the seams and threatening to tear us apart," president Tsai wrote. ( read original story ...)
Professional baseball in Taiwan has begun in empty stadiums
The former Seattle Mariners left-hander, starting for the Chinese Professional Baseball League’s Chinatrust Brothers in Taiwan, allowed just the one run across five innings Sunday and said he felt ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: Airport to reduce boarding gates: Lin
Lin spoke to reporters about the ministry’s decision after attending a ceremony in New Taipei City’s Tamsui District (淡水 ... If approved by the Cabinet, TIAC would be able to place the project on a ... ( read original story ...)
President of Taiwan: How My Country Prevented a Major Outbreak of COVID-19
We have found ways to persevere through difficult times together as a nation, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Despite the virus’s highly infectious nature and our proximity to its source, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says donating 2 million face masks to virus-hit Japan
Taiwan will donate two million face masks to its former colonial master Japan, which has been hard hit by the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as part of the island's efforts to show it can help the ... ( read original story ...)
Businesses are confident about Taiwan’s rebound in 18 months: AmCham Taipei
Taiwan's strong semiconductor industry continues to "power on" despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, says William Foreman, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s largest carrier, China Airlines considers a name change
The coronavirus pandemic has led to fresh calls from the public to change the name of Taiwan's largest carrier, China Airlines. Both government and airline officials don't appear to be opposed to the ... ( read original story ...)
Medical supplies delivered by Taiwan are arriving stamped with “China Airlines”
As Taiwan steps up its medical diplomacy, some worry its national airline's confusing name could undermine its efforts. ( read original story ...)
As U.S. discouraged mask use for public, White House team raced to secure face coverings from Taiwan for senior staff
National Security Council officials worried there were not sufficient masks on the White House complex to protect staff amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story ...)
Could the Coronavirus Start a War Between Taiwan and China?
As a consequence of the onset of the coronavirus crisis and the pervasive disruptions it has caused, the tensions across the Taiwan Strait have been rising since. The current epidemic of deadly virus ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan must participate in the WHO. Global health is too important to play politics.
Like other countries that responded effectively, Taiwan had a bad experience with SARS in 2003, so it was better prepared for an epidemic. In addition, the Taiwanese government is preternaturally ... ( read original story ...)
Virus Outbreak: MSF to help homeless in Canada
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is designing a 400-bed facility for homeless people in Toronto in its first Canadian project, a top official said on Tuesday ... Photo: Reuters A spokeswoman for Inner ... ( read original story ...)