During the four-day event, the Taipei office of the Association for Tourism Exchange Across the Taiwan Straits (ATETS) will promote the scenic spots, cultural traditions and intangible cultural ... ( read original story ...)
‘Captain Taiwan’ President Tsai launches local election campaign
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen launched her party's campaign for November local elections on Sunday, touting the island's economic resilience in the face of global challenges like the war in Ukraine ... ( read original story ...)
Military drills a sign of Beijing’s increasingly aggressive stance towards Taiwan, analysts say
PLA increases military exercises around the island, many coinciding with visits by US politicians Mainland China is preparing to 'pre-emptively strike a potential adversary', defence expert says ... ( read original story ...)
China beat Chinese Taipei at FIBA Asia Cup
On the Chinese Taipei side, William Artino pocketed a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Lin Ting-chien scored a game-high 30 points. The FIBA Asia Cup is being held at the Istora Senayan ... ( read original story ...)
National Theater joins EU project as sole Asian member
The National Theater and Concert Hall (NTCH) is Asia’s only theater organization to join a new EU-sponsored initiative that seeks to promote sustainability and environmental protection in theater ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei is world’s third-best expat city, poll shows
Taiwan is the third-best place to live for expatriates, a survey conducted by global networking site InterNations showed. In this year’s Expat Insider survey of 52 destination, 98 percent of ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei-Shanghai Forum to be held on Tuesday
The Taipei City Government yesterday announced that the Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum is to be held on Tuesday in a “hybrid meeting” of the cities, with the theme of “resilience, sustainability and ... ( read original story ...)
China beats Chinese Taipei in FIBA Asia Cup (updated)
China beat Chinese Taipei 95-80 in its last group match at the FIBA Asia Cup men's basketball tournament here on Saturday evening. China regained its paint dominance as Zhou Qi came back to the team, ... ( read original story ...)
US Okays Sale Of Military Equipment Worth $108 Mn To Taiwan Despite China’s Objections
The United States has greenlighted the potential sale of military weapons and other services to Taiwan, the Pentagon announced on Friday, July 15. ( read original story ...)
Forget pineapple, Pizza Hut Taiwan just mixed mango with cheese
Pizza Hut Taiwan's latest menu item, the Durian Mango Cheese Pizza, has divided the internet. A special dish that pairs the durian and mango fruits with cheese, netizens feel that it has gone beyond ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Approves Possible Sale of Military Assistance to Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of military technical assistance to Taiwan worth an estimated $108 million, the Pentagon said on Friday. China has never renounced the use of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s popular health minister resigns to run for Taipei mayor
TAIPEI - Taiwan's Health Minister Chen Shih-chung resigned on Thursday (July 14), with immediate effect, to run for Taipei mayor. The face of the island's Covid-19 fight, Mr Chen went from a ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong jails 7 protesters who attempted to flee to Taiwan
Seven protesters from Hong Kong are being sentenced to up to 10 months of jail HONG KONG -- Seven Hong Kongers who were caught at sea while attempting to flee the city by speedboat to Taiwan were ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan conducts ‘largest-ever’ disaster preparedness drill amid Chinese threat
Taiwan has conducted its largest-ever disaster preparedness drill with mock scenarios from the Ukraine war and an invasion from China, according to multiple media reports. On July 13, Taiwan News ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan accuses Chinese Apple supplier of stealing secrets, charges 14
Taiwan has been stepping up efforts to stop what it views as underhand and illegal activities by Chinese firms to steal know-how and poach away talent in what Taipei's government views as a threat to ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong Court Jails Young Men Who Tried Fleeing to Taiwan by Boat
Since the mass protests that rumbled for months in Hong Kong in 2019, challenging China's grip over the financial hub, authorities have cracked down on the city's pro-democracy ac ... ( read original story ...)