A sliver of land just off China's east coastline, Taiwan represents one of the world's most densely populated countries--and one of Asia's most powerful economies. History buffs on a tour of Taiwan ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Economic Growth Set To Grow At Fastest In Seven Years Thanks To Global Tech Demand
Gross domestic product is expected to expand 4.64% this year, up from a forecast of 3.83% growth made in November. ( read original story ...)
Let Taiwan be Taiwan at Olympics
The committees are failing to carry out their missions. Athletes from Taiwan are discriminated against on the basis of their nationality, and it must stop. Every country that participates in the ... ( read original story ...)
Social media users left in stitches after cat’s adorable reactions to earthquake
Many have felt anxious since an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.3 struck off Japan’s northeastern region late Saturday, including this young cat. His funny reaction has left many social ... ( read original story ...)
Opinion | Taiwanese students feel ‘neglected’ by education system
Taiwan’s education system is known for its rigorous style, yet deeply rooted foundation issues taint its polished surface. ( read original story ...)
POLL-Taiwan January export orders seen up for 11th straight month
Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=TWEXOR%3DECI poll data Median growth forecast: 44.5% y/y (prior month +38.3%) Data due Wednesday, Feb. 24, 4:00 p.m. (0800 GMT) TAIPEI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan boosting development of electric public buses
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MOTC), in line with the country's goal of completely replacing gasoline- and diesel-powered public buses with electric ones in 2030, is ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to see fast chip growth
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s economy will probably grow at its fastest pace in seven years in 2021, the government said, forecasting that a global scramble for semiconductors will deliver a boost to the island’s ... ( read original story ...)
No end in sight to Taiwan’s ageing problem; population fell for the first time in 2020
There will be only half the number of school-age children and youth in Taiwan by 2070.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
Commentary: Taiwan is becoming the biggest test in US-China relations
US President Joe Biden must demonstrate resolve yet bolster communication channels with China and manage the signature of interactions with ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei scrambles air force again after Beijing conducts drills in S. China Sea
TAIPEI • Taiwan scrambled its air force for a second straight day on Saturday after a dozen Chinese fighter aircraft and bombers carried out drills close to Taiwan-controlled islands in the disputed ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Sounds Warning on Currency as Exports Soar on Chip Demand
Taiwan more than doubled its forecast for export growth this year, but sounded a warning that the global scramble for computer chips is going to add further upward pressure on the local dollar. ( read original story ...)
‘Share your love’: A 50-year pen pal friendship that began with a message in a bottle
"I always felt I could write to her. I had never met her, but I felt there was a kind of spiritual connection between us." ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing keeps up military pressure on Taiwan as island reshuffles security and mainland affairs chiefs
Beijing continued to put pressure on Taiwan with another round of military exercises over the weekend as the island reshuffled the officials responsible for security and relations with the mainland. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Serbia welcomes AstraZeneca vaccine shipment
Serbia has received a first shipment of 150,000 AstraZeneca vaccines, adding to the three other vaccines already in use. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan confirms three cases of Brazil COVID-19 variant
TAIPEI: Taiwan's government said on Sunday (Feb 21) that it had confirmed three cases of the COVID-19 variant first discovered in Brazil, and that ... ( read original story ...)