The government would maintain contact with Taiwanese student associations abroad, Minister of Education Pan Wen-chung (潘文忠) said yesterday, following reports last week of an attack against a Taiwanese ... ( read original story ...)
Can Taiwan’s Silicon Shield Protect It against China’s Aggression?
The global shortage of semiconductors, or microchips — the “brains” in all electronic devices, has heightened the geopolitical significance of Taiwan and its chip-making sector. ( read original story ...)
UNI Air ATR-72 Lands Safely In Taipei Following Tire Damage
A UNI Air ATR 72-600 had to return to Taipei’s Songshan Airport today after two of its tires burst. The aircraft had reached its destination when the pilots noticed an issue with one set of the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Says Will Work With EU, Other Democracies on Chips
Taiwan will work with the European Union and other democracies to ensure a more "resilient supply" of crucial goods like semiconductors, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Monday, amid a chip shortage ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Fights to Attend WHO Meeting, but China Says No
Taiwan will fight to the end for an invitation to a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting this month, its foreign ministry said on Monday, but China said there was no room for compromise over the ... ( read original story ...)
China knocks US for urging WHO to invite Taiwan to meeting
China's government denounced a statement from the Biden administration calling for Taiwan to be included at an upcoming World Health Organization (WHO) meeting on Monday.A spokeswoman for China's ... ( read original story ...)
2 face trial as China enforces online control amid pandemic
More than a year after two amateur computer coders were taken by police from their Beijing homes, they are set to be tried Tuesday in a case that illustrates the Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to quarantine pilots of its largest airline amid COVID-19 outbreak
Taiwan will quarantine all pilots for its largest carrier China Airlines Ltd for 14 days as it tries to stop an outbreak of COVID-19, the health minister said on Monday, impacting a lifeline for the ... ( read original story ...)
Satellite survey shows New Taipei City and Taipei have least urban greenery
and 15 percent in New Taipei City (2,067 hectares), the institute said. The survey is part of a research project commissioned by the Council of Agriculture to assess urban forests, institute deputy ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee given 200,000 facemasks for athletes and staff
The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee has been given 200,000 facemasks by Medtecs Group to help safeguard its athletes from COVID-19 when travelling ... ( read original story ...)
Cracked Lake Bed Is a Stark Symbol of Taiwan’s Drought. Influencers Take Notice.
The parched bottom of Sun Moon Lake, once a popular tourist spot, has become popular on Instagram as residents pray for rain. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan depicts China as main source of instability in region
Taiwan's top government agency handling China policy, said in a written report recently submitted to the Legislature that China is the main source of instability across the Taiwan Strait. Reiterating ... ( read original story ...)
French Senate passes unanimous resolution supporting international presence for Taiwan
The French Senate has passed a unanimous resolution calling for Taiwan’s inclusion in several international bodies including the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its decision-making body the World ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei police rein in harassment on MRT
Most incidents of sexual harassment and secret photography in Taipei’s MRT metropolitan railway system over the past five years occurred at three stations, the Rapid Transit Division of the Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Microsoft Flight Simulator Taipei Songshan Airport in Taiwan Released
Today third-party developer ACO Design Studio released Taipei Songshan International Airport (RCSS) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. ( read original story ...)
Parched Taiwan prays for rain as Sun Moon Lake is hit by drought
Taps are now shut off two days a week, and islanders face worse to come unless action is taken on climate crisis ... ( read original story ...)