Taiwan has accused China of deploying 43 military planes and seven ships near the self-ruled island. It is the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan’s defence department said the figure ...
Taiwan’s Premium VOD Subscriptions Top 5.8M In Q3; Netflix & Disney Driving Growth, Report Says
Taiwan saw significant premium VOD subscriber and engagement growth in the third quarter of 2023, adding 315,000 net new SVOD subs to reach a total of 5.8 million subscriptions, according to a report by Media Partners Asia.
China Targets US and Taiwan With War Talk: ‘Show No Mercy’
China's top general has said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will "show no mercy" towards those who support Taiwan's independence.
China keeps up military pressure on Taiwan, sending more planes and ships near self-governing island
Taiwan said Wednesday that China sent 43 military aircraft and seven ships near the self-ruled island, the latest sign that Beijing plans no let-up in its campaign of harassment, threats and intimidation. Taiwan's Defense Ministry said the figure was ...
China’s top military official vows ‘absolutely no mercy’ for Taiwan independence movement, warns against US interference
China's top military official General Zhang Youxia has declared there would be "absolutely no mercy" for any supporters of Taiwanese independence, as he warned the United States against interfering in the country.
Thailand is waiving visas for tourists from India and Taiwan for six months
Thailand is scrapping visas for scores of tourists in order to rekindle the fire in its tourism sector. Between Nov. 10 this year and May 10, 2024, Indian tourists will be able to enter Thailand without a visa,
Matildas lose three key players as they prepare to take on Chinese Taipei
The Matildas are hoping to remain at the top of the table as they take on the Chinese Taipei.Wednesday night’s match at HBF Park will be the last of three Olympic qualifiers.Reportedly, all three ...
Taiwan detects 43 Chinese warplanes around island
TAIPEI, Taiwan — More than 40 Chinese warplanes were detected around Taiwan in a day, the self-ruled island's defense ministry said on Wednesday. Beijing claims democratic Taiwan as its own territory to be seized one day, by force if necessary ...
How to watch the Matildas v Chinese Taipei in their Olympic qualifier in Perth
The Matildas will face off against Chinese Taipei tonight in stage two of the Olympic qualifiers. A win or draw will guarantee them a spot in the final stage of qualification in February.
Debt Bondage in Space, and Taiwan
Sky-high recruitment fees and debts for migrant workers lurk behind Taiwanese supplies of multinational satellite, electronic, and car companies.
From India and Taiwan to Tibet, the living assist the dead in their passage
Hindu devotees prepare to scatter ashes of the deceased into the sea as part of Ngaben, a mass cremation ceremony, in Surabaya, Indonesia. Juni Kriswanto/AFP via Getty ImagesMany people see death as a rite of a passage: a journey to some new place,
Taiwan transforms Matsu wartime strongholds into ‘island museum’
A former military power plant on Taiwan's tiny Matsu archipelago is bathed in an ominous crimson light -- an art installation reminding visitors of the ever-present threat of a Chinese invasion. "We wanted to use light to let the visitors return to a period in the past and understand how the soldiers and civilians lived on ...
TaiwanPlus and ARTE Team Up to Strike a Chord With “BPM ECSTASY: The Techno Wave Between Taipei and Beijing”
New Docuseries Offers an Insightful Look Into Taiwan and China's Underground Techno sceneAvailable on TaiwanPlus November 11, 2023TAIPEI, Oct.
Taiwan’s Powerchip chooses northern Japan for planned $5.4 billion fab
Taiwanese chipmaker Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp and Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings said on Tuesday they have selected Miyagi prefecture in northern Japan as the location for a $5.
Thailand to waive visas for Taiwan and India to boost tourism
Thailand will waive visa requirements for arrivals from India and Taiwan from next month to May 2024, a government official said on Tuesday, in a bid to draw in more tourists as high season approaches.
Crowds hit Taipei for east Asia’s largest Pride march
STORY: The streets of central Taipei were packed for the annual parade, the 21st since it began and including go-go dancers and drag queens. Organizers put the number of attendees at around 150,000, ...