project director as the discovery was announced at simultaneous news conferences in Brussels, Washington, Tokyo, Shanghai, Santiago and Taipei. “We have achieved something presumed to be impossible ... ( read original story ...)
Fighting the good fight at Soul City Boxing, a Toledo youth empowerment and anti-violence gym
"In 2015 she won a gold medal in Taipei, Taiwan and she was AIBA woman of the year," said Crockett. Soul City runs solely on donations ... It's part of a group project for class and the goal is to ... ( read original story ...)
Iconic landmarks across the planet go dark for Earth Hour
Across the rest of the UK, iconic landmarks such as Cardiff Castle, Liverpool Cathedral, Old Trafford, Brighton Pier and the Eden Project ... city’s most famous monument for an hour. In Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan is not standing still – there’s more to the island than democracy and food
It will put into practice a mandatory waste charging scheme in 2020, which Taipei has had in place since 2000 and Seoul since 1995. In a tiny city-state ... know Hong Kong is building a massive ... ( read original story ...)
Michelin Guide Announces Stars for Taipei Restaurants
Taipei is continuing to grow its number of Michelin-starred restaurants. While the first-ever Taipei Michelin Guide was only introduced last year, the Taiwan capital has long been a gastronomic force ... ( read original story ...)
Seven Restaurants Receive New Michelin Stars in Taipei
Michelin awarded new stars to seven restaurants in Taipei in its latest guide, cementing the Taiwanese capital’s reputation as one of the top fine-dining destinations in Asia. Twenty four restaurants ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Formosa 1 reaches logistics milestone
All 20 foundation monopiles destined for the Formosa 1 Phase 2 offshore wind farm project in Taiwan have left the EEW Special Pipe ... farm is located 3 km off the coast of Miaoli. April 10 - City ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s President Welcomes U.S. Officials as Tensions With China Escalate
TAIPEI, Taiwan — President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan welcomed American dignitaries on Wednesday in the face of rising tensions with China, saying the self-ruled island needed to protect itself “from new, ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei lawyers urge HK to withdraw extradition bill
The Taipei Bar Association has urged the SAR government to withdraw its planned new extradition legislation to safeguard the rights and freedoms of the people of Taiwan, as well as Hong Kong, RTHK ... ( read original story ...)
The City and the Writer: In Taipei with Afaa Weaver
Afaa Weaver. Photo by Rachel Eliza Griffiths. If each city is like a game of chess, the day when I have learned the rules, I shall finally possess my empire, even if I shall never succeed in knowing ... ( read original story ...)
Iran beaten by Chinese Taipei in AFC Women’s Olympic Qualifiers
A powerful first-half display ensured any pre-match nerves for Chinese Taipei quickly disappeared, as Kauzo Echigo's side reached the last eight with an emphatic victory at Grand Hamad Stadium. Three ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan doctor finds four sweat bees living inside woman’s eye
A Taiwanese woman was found by doctors to have four small sweat bees living inside her eye, the first such incident on the island. The 28-year-old woman, identified only as Ms He, was pulling out ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s former premier William Lai refuses to abandon challenge to President Tsai Ing-wen
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen’s reelection bid suffered a fresh blow on Tuesday when former premier William Lai Ching-te refused to abandon his challenge. Lai, an outspoken supporter of independence, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says US trade deal would boost security
Washington (AFP) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Tuesday pitched a trade deal with the United States, saying it would both safeguard the island's security and address US concerns over China's ... ( read original story ...)
Small U.S. Marine presence in Taiwan could ruffle Chinese feathers
With a new de facto American Embassy in Taiwan nearly completed, a spokesperson announcing the opening of the 161,000-square-foot, privately run compound said last week that U.S. Marines have ... ( read original story ...)
China is pushing back against Taiwan for these three reasons
On March 31, Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that two Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) J-11 jets crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. This violated the long-held tacit agreement ... ( read original story ...)