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, ...
Taiwan puts chips on the table with US$375 million semiconductor expansion fund
Taiwan's chip makers, many already industry leaders, want to expand their global footprint - and the government wants to help Island has earmarked US$375 million to assist firms in making contacts and expanding customer bases overseas,
Follow the Numbers: China Steps Up Military Activity Near Taiwan
As wars in Ukraine and Israel grab attention, the U.S. shuldn't lose sight of Chinese military actions near Taiwan that unsettle the peace.
Pizza Hut Taiwan unveils terrifying ‘chicken claw pizza’ for Halloween
Pizza Hut Taiwan has conjured up a spine-tingling Halloween treat, the "Ghost Rice Noodle Roll and Phoenix Claw Pizza," combining a variety of flavors with a chilling twist. Spooky dish: The horror-themed pizza features Hong Kong-style barbecued pork rice noodle rolls transformed into small Halloween ghosts and smoked chicken feet into severed hands seemingly reaching ...
Activists March in Taipei for Taiwan’s Wildlife – TaiwanPlus News
TaiwanPlus Activists March in Taipei for Taiwan's Wildlife - TaiwanPlus News Posted: October 30, 2023 | Last updated: October 30, 2023 Taiwan is a highly biodiverse country, but many of its best-known ...
Taiwan elections: could presidential divide upend KMT-TPP deal to team up against DPP?
Decision on jointly contesting parliamentary polls comes as KMT chair Eric Chu Li-luan and TPP leader Ko Wen-je meet for first-ever talks, but observer in Taipei raises doubts over move’s success without common ground on the presidential campaign.
Taiwan’s TCCF Pitching Opens To First International Projects; Offers $150,000 In Cash Prizes
After focusing on Taiwanese projects for its first three years, the pitching section of Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) opened its doors to international projects for the first time this ...
Taiwan’s Foxconn calls for ‘confidence’ in wake of Chinese tax probe
Taiwan-based tech giant Foxconn said Monday its current operations were "normal", calling for confidence in the company after a tax probe launched by Chinese authorities.Last week, the company said it would cooperate with the relevant authorities in their probing of "operations concerned",