The drills were the latest show of force by China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and has protested Western support for the island.
Fast & Furious’ Luke Evans and Sung Kang Talk Epic Fight Scene, Reunion In ‘Weekend In Taipei’ (Exclusive)
Fast & Furious stars Luke Evans and Sung Kang reunite for the action film Weekend in Taipai, telling TooFab exclusively how they think The Fast Family will react to their reunion.
Taipei says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait
A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, Taiwan's defence minister said, a day after Beijing held a live-fire exercise near the self-ruled island.China considers Taiwan to be part of its territory and has ramped up military activity around the island in recent years to pressure Taipei into accepting its claims ...
‘Abominable snowmen’ to star at Taipei arts event
Twenty “abominable snowmen” are to attend the Taipei Nuit Blanche, an annual arts show scheduled for next week at Daan Forest Park (大安森林公園), the Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs told a news conference on Wednesday last week. This year ...
Taiwan Military Warns on LNG Vulnerability After China’s Drills
Taiwan’s imports of liquefied natural gas could be vulnerable if China someday imposed a blockade, the archipelago’s defense chief said — highlighting the concern Beijing’s military activity is raising in Taipei.
Gamuda wins RM4.3bil MRT project in Taiwan
Gamuda Bhd has secured its biggest win to date with the RM4.3bil Xizhi Donghu Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) in Taiwan, marking the group’s seventh major infrastructure project in the country.
Tickets for Jay Chou’s Taipei Dome shows go on sale
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Tickets for December performances at the Taipei Dome by Taiwan’s “king of Mandopop,” Jay Chou (周杰倫) go on sale Wednesday (Oct. 23). The ticketing system tixCraft became a trending search keyword on Google on Tuesday ...
GOP senator demands answers after Pentagon finds Army gave Taiwan moldy gear, ammo from 1983
Sen. Joni Ernst sent a letter demanding answers after a government report found the Defense Department sent body armor covered in mildew and equipment from the 1980s to Taiwan.
Chinese blockade would be act of war, Taiwan says
A real Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be an act of war and have far-reaching consequences for international trade, Defense Minister Wellington Koo said on Wednesday after last week’s drills by China that practiced such a scenario.
Taiwan Weighs Financial Inspection Rule Easing to Lure Investors
Taiwan’s financial regulator is reviewing some of its current rules and practices amid criticism from local banks and insurers on the inconsistency and over-complication of its governance, according to people familiar with the matter.
Chiang hoping Taipei-Shanghai forum will be held
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) yesterday said he hoped the Taipei-Shanghai City Forum would be held this year despite rising cross-strait tensions, noting the need for more communication and ...
Chinese military mounts second round of exercises near Taiwan in a week
China's military conducted live-fire drills Tuesday off an island 65 miles northwest of Taiwan involving 26 ships and aircraft, some of which crossed the so-called median line down the middle of the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through Taiwan Strait
A Chinese aircraft carrier group sailed through the Taiwan Strait, travelling in a northerly direction after passing through waters near the Taiwan-controlled Pratas islands, Taiwan's defence ministry said on Wednesday.
Xi Jinping visit highlights PLA Rocket Force’s key role in Taiwan strategy
Footage of a tour of a base featured nuclear-capable weapons that are key to Beijing’s plans to deter US intervention in any conflict.
Core Pacific case widens
The Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office yesterday asked the Taipei District Court to extend the detention of Taipei City Councilor Angela Ying (應曉薇) of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and Core ...
This Apartment in Taipei Is a Pet Palace
Cat trees, peepholes, and raised walkways ensure the four cats and two dogs (plus humans) can coexist peacefully.