The 33-year-old skipper completed his hat-trick with a thundering strike into the top corner of the net following a lovely one-touch move. MUMBAI: Captain Sunil Chhetri led from the front with a hat-trick as hosts India flexed their muscles and outplayed ... ( read original story ...)
Intercontinental Cup 2018: India vs Chinese Taipei Probable XI
India will take on Chinese Taipei in the opening match of the 2018 Intercontinental Cup. The tournament will be used as a practice competition for India before they head out to face the rest of the Asian countries in the AFC Asian Cup. Unlike New Zealand ... ( read original story ...)
Mecanoo releases plans for the Taichung Green Corridor in Taiwan
Mecanoo has released plans for the Taichung Green Corridor in Taiwan, which will redevelope the 1.7km long former railway line crossing downtown Taichung. The project is expected to be an important catalyst for the development of the old city by addressing ... ( read original story ...)
China angles for Swaziland to ditch Taiwan before major African summit
BEIJING (Reuters) - China hopes self-ruled Taiwan’s only remaining African ally, Swaziland, will sever ties with Taipei before China hosts a summit of African leaders this year, the foreign ministry said on Friday, keeping up the pressure on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Plans Statue Honoring Liu Xiaobo, the Nobel-Winning Activist
TAIPEI, Taiwan — In a move likely to anger Beijing, a sculpture commemorating Liu Xiaobo, the Chinese Nobel Peace Prize winner, will be unveiled in Taiwan’s capital in July to honor the democracy activist, who died last year in a Chinese prison. ( read original story ...)
US spends $250m on upgrade to de facto embassy in Taiwan
The US is preparing to open a new de facto embassy in Taiwan, with speculation over who will represent Washington at the ceremony almost certain to enrage China. The renovated American Institute in Taiwan will open on 12 June, and is likely to be ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to loan ally Haiti $150 million amid China onslaught
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan plans to lend ally Haiti $150 million ... "This provides a win-win situation to help a diplomatic ally with a major infrastructure development project and also creates overseas business opportunities for Taiwanese companies ... ( read original story ...)
Don’t Call It an Embassy: U.S. Gives Its Taiwan Ties a $250 Million Upgrade
TAIPEI, Taiwan — On June 12, in a leafy, middle-class neighborhood in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, the unofficial, Cold War-era relationship between this island and the United States is getting a major upgrade. That is when the American Institute in ... ( read original story ...)
Taichung Green Corridor in Taiwan
The 1.7km long former railway line crossing downtown Taichung was an important catalyst for the development of the old city. The railway ... Terminal 1 Architecture, Architect, US Project, Images San Francisco International Airport Terminal 1 SFO T1 ( read original story ...)
U.S. Gives Its Ties With Taiwan a $250 Million Upgrade
TAIPEI, Taiwan — On June 12, in a leafy, middle-class neighborhood in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, the unofficial, Cold War-era relationship between this island and the United States is getting a major upgrade. That is when the American Institute in ... ( read original story ...)
With a $250 Million ‘Institute,’ the U.S. Upgrades Ties to Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan — On June 12, in a leafy, middle-class neighborhood in Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, the unofficial, Cold War-era relationship between this island and the United States is getting a major upgrade. That is when the American Institute in ... ( read original story ...)
India v Chinese Taipei
Stephen Constantine comes up against his compatriot Gary White in the opening game of the multi-national tournament in Mumbai... The Indian national men's senior team are set to take on Chinese Taipei in the opening game of the Intercontinental Cup 2018 at ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayoral election becomes 3-way race as DPP names nominee
Taipei, May 30 (CNA) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday nominated Pasuya Yao (姚文智) to run for Taipei mayor, making him the third prominent candidate in the election. Yao will come up against the incumbent Ko Wen-je (柯文哲), an ... ( read original story ...)
Why China is making brands nervous to acknowledge Taiwan
The world’s largest companies are starting to feel China breathing down their necks, as the economic superpower has started extracting apologies from major brands that do not refer to Taiwan as Chinese territory. The democratically elected government of ... ( read original story ...)
10 Hipster cafes in Taipei all vegetarians have to visit
Craving for some classic cafe grub? Ooh Cha Cha is the place to go to. This vegan plant-based cafe will seduce you with its magnificent-looking food that tastes just as good as they look. Take your pick from their assemblage of quinoa bowls, burgers and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan welcomes Haiti president as China chips away at allies
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed the leader of the Caribbean nation of Haiti with a military salute on Tuesday on his first official trip to Taipei, as China ramps up the pressure to lure away Taiwan’s friends. Taiwan has lost ... ( read original story ...)