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TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday that the self-ruled island hopes China can show self-confidence and promote political reform, after Nobel Peace Prize-winner Liu Xiaobo died of cancer. Tsai made the comments in a statement ... ( read original story ...)

(CNN) — Taipei City offers one of the widest selections of cheap and easy day trips of any Asian metropolis. The capital at the northern tip of Taiwan is right next to incredible natural escapes as well as boisterous towns and markets. Everything is just ... ( read original story ...)

With 23 million people crammed onto an island that covers just more than 36,000 square kilometers, Taiwan ranks among the 20 most densely populated places in the world. Although the industrious island has built a global reputation for cheap electronics ... ( read original story ...)

The Taiwanese capital at the northern tip of the island is right next to incredible natural escapes as well as boisterous towns and markets. Everything is just a short train or MRT ride away. We've narrowed it down to our favorite half-dozen low ... ( read original story ...)

July 13 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0136 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Change on the day at 0136 GMT Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 113.180 113.13 -0.04 Sing dlr 1.378 1.3773 ... ( read original story ...)

(CNN) — OK, you don't go to a night market for a sumptuous feast worthy of Michelin stars and postcards home. But in Taiwan, the imagination and innovation on display in even some of its simplest snack stalls is something to behold. Its night markets are ... ( read original story ...)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone early on Wednesday morning on its way back from Hong Kong and is being monitored, Taiwan's defense ministry said, adding there was no cause for alarm. ( read original story ...)

July 12 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0138 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Change on the day at 0138 GMT Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 113.620 113.92 +0.26 Sing dlr 1.380 1.3817 ... ( read original story ...)

BEIJING – The United States has apologized for mistakenly describing Chinese President Xi Jinping as the leader of Taiwan, China said Monday. Chinese scholars said the error shows a lack of competence in the White House that is not conducive to healthy U ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen came to power 14 months ago on pledges to keep the peace with China without declaring formal independence or getting too close to Beijing. It has been a difficult balancing act. Increasingly, Taiwanese voters are ... ( read original story ...)

Now in its fourth year, the Taiwan Excellence Product Showcase in New York will highlight the latest offerings from 23 brands: Acer, Asus, Atunas, Darfon, Franz, Giant, Heartway, In Win, Karma, Moai, MSI, LWO, Singtex, Pacific Cycles, Tatung, Tern ... ( read original story ...)

TAIPEI — The Taipei 101 building, which was for five years the world’s tallest, has towered over the Taiwanese capital for more than a decade. Very much a build-it-and-they-will-come venture, the 1,666.7-foot tower was erected in one of the city’s ... ( read original story ...)

Global demand for new smartphone models is driving Taiwan’s trade surplus and corporate revenues to record highs, underlining the strength of Asian trade even in the face of geopolitical jitters and rumors of protectionism. Exports account for about two ... ( read original story ...)

In the heart of Taipei, after having built the city on the landscape, after having then built the city on the city, it is now time for the landscape to rebuild itself on the city ! In this perspective of ecologic resilience, the AGORA GARDEN project must ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG — A Chinese official said on Monday that the United States government had apologized for a White House statement misidentifying China’s leader, Xi Jinping, as president of the Republic of China — the formal name for Taiwan. “According to ... ( read original story ...)

BEIJING -- The United States has apologized for mistakenly describing Chinese President Xi Jinping as the leader of Taiwan, China said Monday. Chinese scholars said the error shows a lack of competence in the White House that is not conducive to healthy U ... ( read original story ...)