Taiwan on Thursday reported 18 new domestic cases and three imported cases of COVID-19 as well as three deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC). The daily case ... ( read original story ...)
How did Taiwan become embroiled in Haiti’s political crisis?
A break-in at the Taiwanese embassy in Haiti has drawn the Asian island into the turmoil of the Haitian president’s assassination. ( read original story ...)
Countdown Beijing: Olympics Float for Parade of Roses, Olympic Village Caterer, Torch Relay Invite from Taipei
Olympics Float for Parade of Roses, Olympic Village Caterer, Torch Relay Invite from Taipei (ATR) A non-Olympic sponsor gets the chance to underwrite a ... ( read original story ...)
US signals it’s still not ready to cross Beijing’s red lines over Taiwan
The United States has been carrying out a delicate balancing act over Taiwan, and recent comments by a senior White House official opposing a declaration of independence indicate the limits of its ... ( read original story ...)
White House admits ‘honest mistake’ in including Taiwan flag in tweet and recommits to ‘one China’ policy
The White House has apologised for making an “honest mistake” in including the Taiwan flag in a tweet about vaccine allocation.“This was an honest mistake,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Fans banned at Tokyo Olympics to contain virus
Fans are banned from the Tokyo Olympics following a state of emergency aimed at containing rising coronavirus infections in the capital. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced the state of ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan asks US not to cause ‘misunderstanding’ after flag tweet removed
Taiwan has asked its office in Washington to remind the United States not to cause "unnecessary speculation or misunderstanding" after the White House deleted a social media post on COVID-19 vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
After entering Japan, Coupang continues its international expansion with Taiwan
One month after entering Japan, its first international market, Coupang has launched in Taiwan. The South Korean e-commerce giant began offering its service in Taipei City’s Zhongshan neighborhood, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan receives another 1.1M doses of vaccine from Japan
Taiwan on Thursday received 1.13 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from Japan in the second such donation this year. Once desperately lacking jabs, Taiwan has benefited from vaccine diplomacy, ... ( read original story ...)
Washington says no to Taipei’s independence, wages war with Beijing over microchips
The United States would like to block the expansion of Taiwan's TSMC, the world's leading microchip producer, into China. Taipei (AsiaNews) - "Taiwan is a sovereign nation and not part of China. This ... ( read original story ...)
‘We Made a Hospital Ward Out Of Trash’
As the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we became aware that there was a lot of PPE waste. So, we diverted all our resources back into our community and figured out how to build hospitals. ( read original story ...)
STARLUX Airlines Launches New Route to Manila, Philippines
Taiwan's newly founded airline STARLUX Airlines officially launched its inaugural flight between Manila and Taipei today. The airline once again goes against the tide during the pandemic by launching ... ( read original story ...)
With cases stabilising, Taiwan to partially ease COVID-19 curbs
Taiwan will partially ease its COVID-19 curbs next week but will officially maintain its existing alert level until later in the month, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said on Thursday, as its ... ( read original story ...)
Japan is ‘digging its own grave’ by offering to defend Taiwan with US
Japan is 'powerless' against the Chinese military, would never engage over Taiwan without US support, and will become a legitimate target if it crosses 'red lines', Beijing has warned. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan asks US not to cause ‘misunderstanding’ after flag tweet removed
Taiwan has asked its office in Washington to remind the United States not to cause "unnecessary speculation or misunderstanding" after the White House deleted a social media post on COVID-19 vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan vows to defends it sovereignty
Vowing to defend its sovereignty Taiwan urged China to stop military coercion and political oppression against the island ... ( read original story ...)