A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck 34 km off Taiwan's eastern city of Hualien on Friday, following a 5.7 magnitude quake late Thursday. The tremor, with a depth of 9.7 km, shook buildings in Taipei but caused no immediate damage.
Palau’s President Says China Is Weaponizing Lucrative Tourism Over His Refusal to Break Taiwan Ties
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. says Beijing weaponizes tourism to the Pacific Island archipelago in an effort to force it to sever ties with Taiwan
In troubled Taiwan China waters, a swimming race provides rare hope
Originally from Beijing, he is competing in the only event of its kind, a seven-kilometre (4.3-mile) swimming race across a geopolitical hotspot, from Taiwan’s offshore Kinmen I
She was raised in a tiny gold-mining town in Taiwan. Now it’s become a tourist trap — and she’s fighting for the soul of the place.
Tseng was born in Taipei. She was sent to live with her grandparents a week later while her parents continued working at a garment factory in the capital. Tseng spent her elementary school and college years away from Jiufen, but was always back during her term breaks.
China Frees More Fishermen From Taiwan Boats in Sign of Progress
For the second time in a week, China is freeing fishermen who had been detained while working on Taiwanese boats, a sign both sides can work through some of their small problems despite fundamental differences in the China-Taiwan relationship.
Taiwan earthquake rattles island with 5.7-magnitude tremors
An earthquake measuring 5.7 magnitude was felt in Taiwan at around 10am (around 5pm in Taiwan) as locals are told to take precautions. The quake shook buildings in the capital, Taipei and has a reported depth of 9 km. It comes after a previous tremor in ...
China urging Palau to break ties with Taiwan: President
Palau's president accuses China of pressuring the nation to cut ties with Taiwan through "weaponising tourism."
Taiwan Sets Growth Goals, Seeks $1 Trillion Economy by 2028
Taiwan aims for annual economic growth of 2.8%-3.6% for the next four years, with the government aiming to lift the tech titan’s overall output to around $1 trillion over that period.
5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Taiwan
There were no immediate reports of major damage, but the island’s fire department warned of the risk of landslides in mountainous areas.
Giant Taipei mascot plush bear on display
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A six-meter-tall plush bear went on display Wednesday (Aug. 14) as part of birthday celebrations for Taipei’s official mascot, Bravo. The giant bear is on view at Taipei City ...
Taiwan Sets GDP Growth Goal at More Than 3% for Next Four Years
Taiwan’s cabinet will set the economy’s annual growth goal at more than 3% on average for the next four years, Premier Cho Jung-tai said in an interview with the official Central News Agency on ...
Chinese Taipei notches 2nd no-hitter of LLBWS opening day
Chinese Taipei throws its 12th combined no-hitter all time at the Little League Baseball World Series.
Foxconn Is Building an Electric Car Factory Next to Where It Makes iPhones
By Meaghan Tobin and John Liu Meaghan Tobin reported from Taipei, Taiwan, and John Liu from Seoul. The core of Foxconn’s business is in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province in central China, known ...
Terminal 3 at Taoyuan airport to open next year
The Terminal 3 project was launched as the number of air travelers accessing ... stores around the nation are offering discounts to celebrate her victory New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi (侯友宜) ...
Chinese Taipei-Canada free livestream: How to watch Little League World Series, TV, schedule
Chinese Taipei plays against Canada in the Little League World Series (LLWS) on Wednesday afternoon. The matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN at 4 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this game for free online by ...
Olympic athletes to take part in a parade in Taipei
Dozens of Taiwanese athletes who competed in the Paris Olympic Games are to take part in a parade in Taipei tomorrow afternoon, along with their families and coaches. The parade is to start on ...