TAIPEI, Taiwan — For many in Taiwan, the death in custody last week of the Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo had double relevance. But the death by cancer of Mr. Liu, who was serving an 11-year prison sentence for his role in Charter 08, a ... ( read original story ...)
A pet lover in Taiwan is using plastic water pipes to build wheelchairs for disabled dogs
Disabled dogs at an animal shelter in Taiwan's southern city of Tainan, can now walk and run again, thanks to wheelchairs designed for them by a pet enthusiast. Pan Chieh's motivation for making pet wheelchairs came from a personal experience that set him ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan says 7 nationals detained in Cambodia for telecoms fraud
TAIPEI, July 20 (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven people from Taiwan suspected of running a telecoms scam, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, adding that it is trying to bring them home and avoid their deportation to China. Cambodia, one of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says seven nationals detained in Cambodia for telecom fraud
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven Taiwan nationals suspected of running a telecoms scam, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, adding that it is trying to bring them home and avoid their deportation to China, which gave information for the ... ( read original story ...)
PH 5 scrapes past Taipei B
TAIPEI—Finding it hard to sustain the intensity after two straight emotional grinds, Gilas Pilipinas needed to dig deep in the endgame to dodge the upset ax, escaping Chinese Taipei B, 93-82, in the Jones Cup Invitational at Taipei Peace Basketball Hall ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan politicians scuffle during heated spending debate
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Politicians scuffled in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over how billions of dollar for an infrastructure development plan will be allocated. Members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s brawling in parliament is a political way of life
These are external links and will open in a new window On the outside, the main building of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan - or parliament - is a picture of calm. Two rows of neatly-trimmed shrubbery and trees line the courtyard leading to the stately-looking ... ( read original story ...)