Taiwan court hears landmark gay marriage case

Taiwan's constitutional court heard a landmark case Friday that could make the island the first place in Asia to allow same-sex marriage. A panel of 14 grand justices heard a debate over a disputed law that critics say is unconstitutional because it ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan launches submarine project in face of China threat

Tsai called the launch of the submarine plan a "historic moment" at a naval base in southern city of Kaohsiung ... relations with Taipei after switching recognition to Beijing in 1979. But Taiwan has turned to the domestic submarine project after years ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan announces plan to build own submarines

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AP) - Taiwan will build its own submarines to get around Beijing's efforts to prevent it from purchasing such craft from overseas and ensure an adequate defense against Chinese threats, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday. During a visit ... ( read original story ...)

China warns US over arms sales to Taiwan

China on Monday reiterated its firm opposition to US arm sales to Taiwan, amid reports that Donald Trump's administration is preparing a large shipment of advanced weaponry for the self-ruling island. "China firmly opposes US arms sales to Taiwan, this is ... ( read original story ...)

Reinventing Taipei

Technically, it was well into autumn but the heat was still intense enough to force me to pause halfway through a long afternoon exploring Huashan 1914 Creative Park, a sprawling nature-slash-cultural complex smack in the middle of Taipei. I made my way to ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan says capable of strike against China

Taiwan said for the first time publicly that it is capable of launching missiles at China, as the government on Thursday unveiled a major defence report warning of increased risk of Chinese invasion. China still sees Taiwan as part of its territory to be ... ( read original story ...)