An earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Monday as a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the country’s eastern coast. ( read original story ...)
Offshore earthquake shakes Taiwan; no danger of tsunami
A strong earthquake has struck off the east coast of Taiwan, shaking buildings in the capital, Taipei. No serious damage or injuries were reported, and authorities say there is no danger of a tsunami. ( read original story ...)
‘We Are Now Moving From Zero Covid’: Taiwan Pivots as Beijing Doubles Down
A wet market in New Taipei City, Taiwan. The government’s shift in Covid strategy is partly out of necessity. The island risks losing out on tourism and investment by staying closed.Credit...Lam Yik ... ( read original story ...)
Earthquake shakes area between Taiwan, Japan; no tsunami
Light shaking was felt in Taipei, but no damage has been reported. Japanese authorities said a magnitude 6.6 quake struck off the southern and westernmost island of Yonaguni, which is about 110 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan earthquake: strong tremors felt in capital Taipei
Buildings shook briefly in Taipei on Monday as a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's eastern coast.There were no immediate reports of damage.The earthquake had a depth of 27.5 kilometres with ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says ‘very difficult’ to get WHO invite, but trying hard
It will be "very difficult" for Taiwan to get an invite to a major World Health Organization meeting this month, but efforts are continuing, Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Deploys Sky Bow III Missiles To Deter China’s Latest Military Threat
Amid growing tension between Taiwan and China, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has again conducted a military exercise in the south-west region of Taiwan. According to the statement released by the ... ( read original story ...)
Once a zero-Covid poster child, Taiwan learns to live with the virus
Since mid-April, Taiwan has had a record number of coronavirus cases as it transitions from its zero-Covid policy. Photograph: Brennan O’Connor/ZUMA Press Wire/REX/Shutterstock Taiwanese people don’t ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Taiwan military manoeuvres
Taiwan's air force scrambled fighter jets last week as China carried out military exercises close to the island's air defence identification zone. ( read original story ...)
Taipei council blasts China for attempting to ‘stir division’ in Taiwan
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) blasted China for attempting to “stir division” in Taiwan. The MAC said that China should worry about its own citizens, many of whom are suffering under a lockdown, ... ( read original story ...)
China says carried out drills near Taiwan
China's armed forces carried out another round of drills near Taiwan last week to improve joint combat operations, the People's Liberation Army said on Monday, after the Chinese-claimed island ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports national-record 44,361 COVID-19 cases amid first spike
COVID-19 19's situation has significantly worsened in Taiwan after few cases and deaths at the start of the pandemic despite the outbreak emberging in Mainland China 100 miles away and easing ... ( read original story ...)
F-16s Are the Wrong Way for Taiwan to Defend Itself
Regarding Phil Gramm and Roger Wicker’s op-ed “Deter China by Turning Taiwan Into a Porcupine” (May 5): I agree that Taiwan needs modern sea mines, Stinger missiles, Switchblade drones, Harpoon ... ( read original story ...)
CIA boss: Russia’s Ukraine woes have not dampened China’s designs on Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping is determined to retake the island of Taiwan despite Moscow’s military struggles to take over Ukraine, according to CIA Director Bill Burns. Mr. Burns also said the ... ( read original story ...)
Eid al-Fitr celebrations return to Taipei’s Daan
Eid al-Fitr celebrations yesterday returned to Daan Forest Park after a two-year hiatus, with about 10,000 attendees enjoying an array of attractions, including a halal bazaar, outdoor cinema and ... ( read original story ...)
PLA encloses Taiwan island with carrier drills amid US, Japanese provocations
A naval formation consisting of aircraft carrier Liaoning has conducted take-off and landing drills in the South China Sea on Jan. 1, 2017. The formation, which is on a "cross-sea ... ( read original story ...)