TAIPEI, Taiwan — President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan met with Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in Houston and then flew off to visit leaders in Latin America, seeking to promote her island’s cause as it gets positive signals from President-elect Donald J. ( read original story ...)
ODOT Hopes Drivers Avoid Driving Through Off-Broadway Project
If you travel Broadway Extension, you’ve definitely noticed of a slow down with the biggest project in Department of Transportation history underway. China has reiterated its opposition to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan's government ... ( read original story ...)
POP Post: Grand Hyatt Taipei
Let’s be honest. Sometimes you don’t want to read a whole review. So we’ve created a new series called POP post: Pictures Only Post. Posts in this series will feature the product, minimal description, and focus on 5-10 Pics. A more detailed review ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leader heads to Americas; US stops set to irk China
"It should not surprise anyone if the incoming president's advisers who will be working on Asia policy meet with President Tsai," said Ross Feingold, a Taipei-based senior adviser at D.C. International Advisory, a consulting firm whose chief executive has ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan leader heads to Americas; U.S. stops set to irk China
BEIJING -- Taiwan's leader pledged to bolster her self-ruled island's presence on the international stage as she set off Saturday to visit four Central American allies on a trip that includes U.S. transits and looks set to raise China's ire. President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)
50 pole dancers escort Taiwan politician's funeral procession
(CNN)These aren't your grandfather's pall bearers. A Taiwan politician's funeral procession included 50 pole dancers standing atop multicolored Jeeps. Former Chiayi County Council Speaker Tung Hsiang passed away in December. He was 76. His funeral took ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Protests Vietnam Deporting Fraud Suspects to China
Taiwan has protested to Vietnam after the country deported four Taiwanese accused of fraud to its rival, China, alleging that this was done under pressure from Beijing. Scores of Taiwanese have been arrested around the world in the past year in connection ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei liaison responds to debate about Msimanga’s ‘treasonous’ visit
Taiwan’s Taipei Liaison Office released a statement on Thursday regarding the furore caused by Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga’s visit to Taipei. Both the ANC and the department of international relations condemned his visit, with some in the ANC saying ... ( read original story ...)
Agricultural company threatens 3-day strike
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Protesting a fee hike imposed by Taipei City Government, Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Co. yesterday threatened to go on a three-day strike before the Lunar New Year. Taipei Agricultural handles produce auctions and is a key ... ( read original story ...)
This twisted carbon-eating tower is rising in the East
Taiwan as a whole produced more than 250 million tons ... He has planned a 132-story urban farm for New York City, and an ambitious project to transform Paris from the City of Light into a green smart city by 2050. "Outlandish and futuristic as [they ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's military may be first casualty in pension crisis
TAIPEI/HONG KONG Taiwan's military pension fund may be in default by 2020 after years of widening deficits, raising alarm about the island's defense stability when tensions are heating up with political foe China. The government says an urgent overhaul of ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Travel Guide, Tips & Itinerary for Filipino Travellers
Taipei is a lovely city in the north of Taiwan. You can see a great mix of old and new architecture, from ancient temples to modern buildings. The food choices are superb from Michelin restaurants to street food stalls. This beautiful country in East Asia ... ( read original story ...)
Trump Organisation 'contacted Taiwan mayor about possible hotel investment'
Although the Trump Organisation has denied it has any projects planned in Taiwan, an official told The Guardian the businesswoman said she was associated with the billionaire's corporation and "would like to propose a possible investment project in the ... ( read original story ...)
Is there anyone living in New Taipei City, Taiwan?
I have this project am working on where we choose an exemple about sports centers and i chose "Tucheng sports center" in Taiwan. I stumbled upon a few questions and I was hoping that someone who actually lives there could help me out? ( read original story ...)
Traffic studies big part of Costco project plans
After that, a change to the city's official plan is needed, which would require provincial approval. A timeline to bring forward the official plan amendment is late spring. Carpenter said the project is ... January and February: Taiwan, Korea, Mexico ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says will be calm when dealing with China, but 2017 will test national security
TAIPEI Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Saturday that Taiwan will be "calm" when dealing with China, but uncertainties in 2017 will test the self-ruled island and its national security team, even as she recommitted to maintaining peace. China is ... ( read original story ...)