Taipei Cycle’s 2022 edition kicked off today and will run to Saturday, 12th March, with its virtual counterpart Taipei Cycle DigitalGo finishing later on 8th April. The two events will combine to ... ( read original story ...)
Two ‘obese’ pandas put on weight-loss diet in Taipei zoo
We have heard of humans being put on special diets to help them lose weight, but a zoo in Taipei, Taiwan has had to put two pandas on a strict diet because they have become obese. Nine-year-old Yuan ... ( read original story ...)
Recognize Taiwan sovereignty – Putin’s Ukraine war should be wake-up call on support for democracies
The invasion of Ukraine necessitates clarifying our position on Taiwan’s sovereignty so that President Xi Jinping fully understands unambiguously our relationship to Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Ukraine war likely to influence China on Taiwan, US intelligence chiefs say
Response by western allies would influence Beijing’s ‘calculus’ on securing control, officials tell House committee ... ( read original story ...)
Time to End Ambiguity: Ukrainian Lessons for Taiwan and the U.S.
If the West will not defend Ukraine, a country of 40 million people and the breadbasket of Europe, will it defend Taiwan? ( read original story ...)
‘Lithuania mania’ sweeps Taiwan as China spat sizzles
TAIPEI - The tiny handful of Lithuanians living in Taiwan are suddenly in vogue among the island's residents after their small Baltic nation did something Taipei has long staked its identity on: stand ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan studies Ukraine war for own battle strategy with China
Taiwan’s military strategists have been studying Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the country’s resistance, for the island’s own battle strategy in the event its giant neighbour China ever makes good ... ( read original story ...)
Analysis: Taiwan studies Ukraine war for own battle strategy with China
Taiwan's military strategists have been studying Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the country's resistance, for the island's own battle strategy in the event its giant neighbour China ever makes good ... ( read original story ...)
China unsettled by Ukraine, but don’t underestimate Xi Jinping’s Taiwan resolve, warns CIA head
The spy chief says he thinks Beijing was surprised by the Western reaction to Russia’s invasion, and there was an impact on its ‘calculus’ over the island. ( read original story ...)
China Thinks Time Is on Its Side Regarding Taiwan Takeover
Taiwan is in danger of being subsumed by China. But it’s not imminent, and it’s not because of what’s going on in Ukraine—at least not in the way you may think. Bringing Taiwan under its control has ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Zoo puts two ‘obese’ pandas on weight-loss diet and forced exercise routine
Two pandas at Taipei Zoo have been put on a new exercise regimen and a special weight-loss diet after they became obese, authorities have said. The two animals were born after mainland China gifted a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan watches China as China and the world watch Ukraine
China is closely watching the events in Ukraine to evaluate its own strategy towards Taiwan, the island's foreign minister has warned. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Finally Lifts Japan Food Import Restrictions
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen administration announced that it would lift restrictions on food imports from five prefectures in Japan, including Fukushima. The move is a vital step for Japan-Taiwan relations, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Doubts US Promises, Fears It’ll Be On Its Own If China Invades: ‘Ukraine Today, Taiwan Tomorrow’
The withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan also raised worries in Taiwan Analysts said people thought as long as the U.S. military was close, they were safe Many think Putin's invasion is a direct ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Markets Targeted With Dollar Risk Highest Since 2017
A gauge of implied swings in the Taiwan dollar is headed for its highest close in over five years as fears of escalating tensions with China continue to dog the currency. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Feb exports surge, Ukraine war may disrupt supply chains
Taiwan's exports rose for a 20th straight month in February, and at a much higher rate than forecast, boosted by continued strong tech demand, though the central bank warned supply chains could be ... ( read original story ...)