Taiwan activists ask Trump to raise rights case with China

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwanese human rights activists on Tuesday called on U.S. President Donald Trump to ask for the release of a man charged with political crimes in China during his visit to Beijing this week. Trump should raise the case of Lee Ming-che ... ( read original story ...)

In Progress: Taipei Pop Music Center / Reiser + Umemoto

Construction continues on the Main Hall of Taipei Pop Music Center. The scaffolds have been removed and main structure and substructure are complete. Decking of the envelope has begun, revealing the building's faceted cladding. The Main Hall is the ... ( read original story ...)

Michelin to launch in Taipei

After Singapore and South Korea, Michelin has announced plans to launch a new guide for Taipei by spring 2018. When the Michelin Guide Taipei hits bookshelves and goes live next spring, it will be the guide's 30th selection. The launch is part of the brand ... ( read original story ...)

Fireflies kindle a nostalgic glow in Taiwan’s cities

Over the past four years, Taipei has spent $1.6 million on the project, which has established sustainable firefly populations in the Wenshan, Daan and Chungshan districts of the city. Taipei’s achievement is not unprecedented. When the environmentalists ... ( read original story ...)

Plan for office in China still being assessed: Taipei mayor

Taipei, Nov. 4 (CNA) Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said Saturday that a plan for the city to set up a liaison office in China to serve Taipei residents there is still being assessed. "If the plan works out, the most likely location would be in ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan’s Asia Silicon Valley plan

has unveiled a project to connect universities' R&D capability with enterprises' resources to commercialize technologies developed... The Taiwan government is promoting development of smart city solutions by encouraging enterprises to develop problem ... ( read original story ...)