The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd moved through the Taiwan Strait, the U.S. Navy's Japan-based 7th Fleet announced on Friday. ( read original story ...)
Online venture funding leading to disputes
Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Michelle Lin (林楚茵) yesterday urged the government to combat scams on crowdfunding platforms after a cookware project allegedly defrauded NT$3.5 million (US$125, ... ( read original story ...)
Police launch remote interpretation pilot project
The National Police Agency (NPA) has launched a pilot project for online language interpretation, aiming to help foreign residents report crimes and deal with judicial procedures, the agency said ... ( read original story ...)
312 delivery drivers injured, 1 killed during Taipei semi-lockdown
Taipei authorities unveiled Thursday that 312 delivery drivers were injured on the road in Taipei between June and July 2021. ( read original story ...)
U.S. Warship Transits Taiwan Strait After Chinese Assault Drills
A U.S. warship and a U.S. Coast Guard cutter sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday, the latest in what Washington calls routine operations through the sensitive waterway that separates Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
WorldView: India reaches vaccine milestone; Taiwan to bolster military
More than half of India's eligible population has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Also, Taiwan is boosting its military spending as it faces increased pressure from China, and ... ( read original story ...)
As China-Taiwan Tensions Rise, Japan Begins Preparing for Possible Conflict
China’s growing assertiveness toward Taiwan has triggering a public push by Japanese leaders to plan for a possible conflict, a shift that could lead to closer cooperation with the U.S. military. ( read original story ...)
World View: India, Taiwan, China
India efforts to avoid third wave with vaccination drive, Taiwan spends $1.4 billion to boost military, China gives actress $46 million ta", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan plans to spend $1.4 billion on new fighter jets amid rising China military activity
Taiwan announced a modest pace in defense spending for next year on Thursday, but will spend $1.4 billion on new fighter jets, as the island bolsters its forces in the face of increased pressure from ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Zoo breeds two critically endangered turtles
Taipei Zoo has bred endangered Roti Island snake-necked turtles for the first time, it said on Wednesday. The zoo said it bred two of the species, which is named for its long snake-like neck and the ... ( read original story ...)
Denser cities could be a climate boon, but NIMBYism stands in the way
In San Francisco’s Sunset District, rows and rows of pastel-colored, two-story homes flow from the edge of Golden Gate Park into the sand dunes of Ocean Beach. Many houses here have solar panels on ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan confirms two new local infections, tally at 15,947
The CECC reported two new domestic cases, six imported COVID-19 infections, and two deaths on Thursday, bringing the tally to 15,947. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan plans stricter laws against economic espionage by China
Taiwan will tighten its laws in an effort to fight talent poaching and intellectual property theft from its lucrative tech industry by China, officials said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan’s Collapse: The View From Taiwan
How are Taiwan’s various political players interpreting the U.S. withdrawal, and the subsequent fall of Kabul? ( read original story ...)
HK Express commences Taipei, Kaohsiung services
Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express launched one-way services to Taipei and Kaohsiung on August 23 and 26 respectively, with return flights slated to take off next month. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan proposes $1.44 billion for new fighters amid modest hike in 2022 defence spending
Taiwan announced a more modest pace in defence spending for next year on Thursday, but will spend $1.44 billion on new fighter jets, as the island bolsters its forces in the face of increased pressure ... ( read original story ...)