A Taipei loft for cats Clean and contemporary ... Although space was limited, the owners of this property were clear in their initial design brief to OBBA architects: their home had to be cat orientated. Taking their brief seriously, the designers ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier arrives in Hainan
China has given few details of what the Soviet-built Liaoning is up to, save that it is on a routine exercise. Taiwan has said the aircraft carrier skirted waters outside its air defense identification zone to its east and south and then headed across the ... ( read original story ...)
Post Ecolonialism Project: Museum of Contemporary Art, Taipei
The project that started as an eco-action by curator Chen Hungyi ... The exhibition is displayed at MOCA, No. 39, Chang'an W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City, Taiwan 103. ( read original story ...)
Chinese carrier heading toward Hainan amid renewed tension over Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan warned on Tuesday that "the threat of our enemies is growing day by day", as Chinese warships led by the country's sole aircraft carrier sailed towards the island province of Hainan through the South China Sea on a routine drill. ( read original story ...)
These Android Smartphone Makers Might Miss Their 2016 Shipment Targets
If a new report is believed, three popular Android smartphone manufacturers from Taiwan might miss their 2016 shipment targets. The report points out that Asus, Acer, and HTC are likely to miss the shipment targets that they set for themselves at the start ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan warns of growing threats from China
Taiwan's defence minister warned Tuesday that threats from China were growing daily after Beijing's aircraft carrier and a flotilla of other warships passed south of the island in an exercise as tensions grow. After sailing south of Taiwan itself, the ... ( read original story ...)
Tesla Arrives in Taiwan (Finally)
Listen Last summer, Tesla Motors, the world’s most celebrated electric car maker, finally entered the Taiwan market. The plans were announced to great fanfare on the Fourth of July, and the California-based technology company subsequently opened a pop-up ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei rolls out same-sex partnership certificates
TAIPEI -- The Taipei City government began Monday to issue newly implemented same-sex partnership certificates that allow same-sex couples to apply for family care leave and sign surgical or medical treatment consent forms for each other. The certificate ... ( read original story ...)
China's aircraft carrier passes south of Taiwan
Taiwan said Monday it was closely monitoring the movements of China's sole aircraft carrier and five other warships, which earlier passed south of the island on an exercise held amid worsening cross-strait relations. The Liaoning and five escorts sailed 20 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan warns of increasing threat as Chinese warships conduct drill
TAIPEI Taiwan warned on Tuesday that "the threat of our enemies is growing day by day", as Chinese warships led by the country's sole aircraft carrier sailed towards the island province of Hainan through the South China Sea on a routine drill. The drill ... ( read original story ...)
China's aircraft carrier and five other warships sail into South China Sea in show of force amidst rising tensions with Taiwan
China's only aircraft carrier and five other warships sailed past Taiwan and into the contested South China Sea on Monday, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said. The Liaoning and five escorts sailed 20 nautical miles outside Taiwan's air defense identification ... ( read original story ...)
China Resumes Ties With São Tomé, Which Turned Away From Taiwan
BEIJING — China officially resumed diplomatic relations with São Tomé and Príncipe on Monday after that African island nation abruptly severed ties with Taiwan last week. The move is a victory for Beijing, which considers the self-governing island of ... ( read original story ...)
China says it will co-operate with Trump but issues warning over Taiwan
BEIJING - China has warned that ties with the U.S. will likely see new complications and the only way to maintain a stable relationship is by respecting each other's "core interests." Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks Thursday appeared to underscore that ... ( read original story ...)
Same-sex marriage in Taiwan set to be debated by Parliament, country appears evenly split on issue
Taiwan's parliament will today debate same-sex marriage in a move that could see the island become the first place in Asia to legalise it. Polls show 46 per cent are in favour, 45 per cent are against Supporters hope Taiwan passing the bill could influence ... ( read original story ...)
Report says HTC, Asus, and Acer will all miss their smartphone shipment targets this year
According to a new report, three well known Taiwan-based smartphone manufacturers - HTC, Asus, and Acer - will fall short of their shipment targets for the year 2016. The report, citing industry sources, says that HTC will likely ship a total of around 10 ... ( read original story ...)
Cathay Financial raises its Taiwan GDP forecast for 2017
Taipei, Dec. 26 (CNA) Cathay Financial Holding Co. (國泰金), one of Taiwan's leading financial services providers, said Monday that it has raised its forecast for Taiwan's gross domestic product (GDP) in 2017, largely in reflection of a rebound in the ... ( read original story ...)