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 ...)
China’s ramping up pressure on Taiwan
Hong Kong (CNN)Beijing's push to isolate Taiwan is gathering pace, with two of the island's few remaining allies switching allegiance to China in the past month. Taiwan isn't just taking heat from China diplomatically. Multi-national companies are being ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Swaziland assures on ties as China steps up pressure
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has received assurances from its only remaining African ally, Swaziland, that their diplomatic ties are secure, the island’s foreign minister said on Monday, as China seeks to lure away Taiwan’s dwindling band of friends. ( read original story ...)
Gary White, head coach of Chinese Taipei feels it is essential to firstly engage and connect with your players
NEW DELHI: Chinese Taipei Coach Gary White has had an 86% winning record since taking over the Coach of Chinese Taipei including a famous 2-1 win over Bahrain in what he describes having “changed the course of Football in Chinese Taipei.” In a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan has just one diplomatic ally left in Africa and China is eagerly eyeing it off
China is eyeing off Taiwan's last diplomatic ally in Africa, Swaziland. Last week Burkino Faso became the fourth country in two years to cut ties with Taiwan in favor of China, leaving Taiwan with just one ally in Africa. After signing a document to ... ( read original story ...)