Washington (CNN)The US Defense Department was forced to correct several mistakes in its Nuclear Posture Review after an initial version of the report released last week labeled Taiwan as part of China and included the disputed Kuril islands in a chart ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls on its firms not to break North Korea sanctions
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan on Monday called on its companies not to carry out any trade with North Korea in violation of U.N. sanctions and said it was keeping a close watch, after a report found a network of ships supplying petroleum products based in Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Legend-Lin sets world to rites
Lin Lee-chen, doyenne of Taiwan choreographers, had already retired from the stage a quarter century ago at the height of her fame. But, within the past decade, now well in her 60’s, she has “felt compelled to return” to forestall the “decline of ... ( read original story ...)
5 things we know about the US$1 billion Taipei Sky Tower
The TST is estimated to cost more than US$1 billion in total development cost, which, going by transaction size, makes it one of the largest projects in Asia in recent years. Top 10 foodie spots revealed – and the winner is surprising 2. It’s tall TST ... ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake strikes off Taiwan’s coast
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- A strong and shallow earthquake struck off Taiwan's east coast on Sunday night, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude-6.1 quake's epicenter was 14 kilometres (9 miles ... ( read original story ...)
Babos Beats Kozlova to Win Taiwan Open
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos defeated Kateryna Kozlova 7-5, 6-1 on Sunday to win the Taiwan Open. After a tight first set, Babos took control with a hard-hitting display to claim her third WTA singles trophy of her career. After dropping ... ( read original story ...)
IOTA’s Tangle Protocol to Transform Taipei into a Smart City
The capital of Taiwan is striving to integrate the technology’s “blockless” distributed ledger technology, Tangle, to its multiple programs of the smart city project. The Taipei smart city project was initiated last year in which the city introduced ... ( read original story ...)
Babos Advances to Taiwan Open Finals With Win Over Wang
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Fourth-seeded Timea Babos beat Wang Yafan 6-3, 6-4 Saturday to advance to the final of the Taiwan Open. Babos claimed her first win in three matches against Wang and will face Kateryna Kozlova in Sunday's final. Kozlova eliminated Sabine ... ( read original story ...)
Wang overpowers Bouchard to reach Taiwan Open semifinals
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Yafan Wang defeated Eugenie Bouchard 6-4, 6-0 to advance to the semifinals of the Taiwan Open on Friday. Wang took advantage of six double-faults by the 2014 Wimbledon finalist and will next face fourth-seeded Timea Babos, who beat Magda ... ( read original story ...)
Bouchard beats Bogdan to reach Taiwan Open quarterfinals
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Canada's Eugenie Bouchard advanced to the quarterfinals of the Taiwan Open by beating Ana Bogdan 7-5, 7-5 Thursday. Bouchard, of Westmount, Que., broke Bogdan to 6-5 and then converted her second match point. She will next face Yafan Wang ... ( read original story ...)
IOTA Partners with Taipei City to “Meet its Smart City Needs”
The first project will be digital citizen cards with built-in TangleID. Tangle is IOTA’s spin on blockchain type tech. As Taipei City’s “Smart City Living Lab” opens to proof-of-concept projects, IOTA’s distributed ledger technology may help ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China air route dispute will determine future ties
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A dispute with China over its opening of new air routes near Taiwan will determine future relations between Taipei and Beijing, Taiwan's government said amid a deepening disagreement that could strand thousands over an important holiday. ( read original story ...)
MAUD’s “Electri-City” entry for the Taiwan power plant competition
The Hsinta Power Plant competition invited international innovation in re-designing the Taiwan power plant location in Kaohsiung City. The project, referred to as the "Hsinta Plan", aims at realizing nuclear-free homes in Taiwan within the year 2025 ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Partners With IOTA To Become A Blockchain-Powered Smart City
The company is already working on a side project for the city to create a palm-sized card with sensors that would detect light, temperature, humidity and pollution. The design is intended to give the citizens of Taipei up-to-date information about ... ( read original story ...)
Morphosis and Leers Weinzapfel on shortlist for Taiwanese power plant competition
a massive harbor city in Taiwan. The project, referred to as the "Hsinta Plan", aims at realizing nuclear-free homes in Taiwan within the year 2025 and addresses the overall need of the country's electricity supply system. The competition's goal is to ... ( read original story ...)
China says plenty of space separates Taiwan flights amid route row
BEIJING (Reuters) - China rebuffed Taiwan’s objections in a deepening row over the opening of new flight paths in the Taiwan Strait, saying on Wednesday that the space separating routes over the waterway was more than is mandated by international standards. ( read original story ...)