Luring and coaxing the island back into political union with the mainland is no longer possible, but the use of force would be incredibly risky. ( read original story ...)
For extra days off, couple had 4 weddings and 3 divorces, officials say
In Taiwan, one of the few places in the world to offer marriage leave to couples heading to the altar, a bank employee wed his partner on April 6, 2020. ( read original story ...)
China Will ‘Unify’ Taiwan Within 30 Years: Analyst
China could even realize its goal of annexing Taiwan "tomorrow" if it felt compelled to do so by external factors, the political commentator said on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s Upgraded Radar to Monitor Increasing Chinese Aircraft Flying by Island
Taiwan is reportedly looking for an upgrade to its Cold War-era early warning system, which it purchased from the United States two decades ago at the cost of over $1 billion. ( read original story ...)
Mainland slams Taiwan DPP’s attempt to challenge UN resolution 2758 Mainland slams Taiwan DPP’s attempt to challenge UN resolution 2758
A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday lashed out at Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authority for colluding with external forces and challenging the United Nations General Assembly ... ( read original story ...)
For Extra Days Off, This Couple Had 4 Weddings and 3 Divorces
A bank in Taiwan said an employee had a rapid succession of nuptials in two months to the same woman to take advantage of the country’s marriage leave policy. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan begins to plan for zero emissions by 2050
TAIPEI, April 22 (Reuters) - Taiwan has begun to assess how it can reach zero emissions by 2050, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday, after green groups criticised the government for not doing ... ( read original story ...)
‘Private citizen’ Pompeo asserts himself as counterforce to Biden on Iran and Taiwan
WASHINGTON — Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is inserting himself into some of the Biden administration’s most fraught foreign policy challenges, corralling Republicans on Capitol Hill to oppose ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Should ‘Keep a Tight Hold,’ Defend Its Chip Industry: Morris Chang
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) founder Morris Chang on Wednesday called on the democratic island of Taiwan to defend its semiconductor industry, amid saber-rattling from China and an ... ( read original story ...)
How Would China Destroy Taiwan’s Air Force In a War?
Theoretically, its air force may be called upon to face off against nearly four or five times their number of Chinese combat aircraft, should Beijing resort to using military force against the island. ( read original story ...)
English sides exit Super League plans
Leaders of the breakaway European Super League yesterday were searching for ways to rescue the ill-fated project after all six Premier League clubs pulled out and Serie A’s Inter were tipped to follow ... ( read original story ...)
China Warplanes Are Flying Near Taiwan in Record Numbers
Taiwan's defense ministry reported nine Chinese warplanes in its air defense identification zone on Tuesday, bringing the total number of sorties in April to 96 so far. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan suffering worst drought in decades
The nation of Taiwan experienced the worst drought in decades. Videos were shared of the Zengwen Dam reservoir running dry with cracks on the ground as a result of the drought on March 17. ( read original story ...)
DRAM company Nanya Technology plans $10bn chip fab in New Taipei, Taiwan
Taiwanese memory chipmaker Nanya Technology plans to spend $10.69 billion on a DRAM facility in New Taipei, Taiwan. The company trails Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron in dynamic random access memory ... ( read original story ...)
Four weddings and a fine: Taiwan couple maximise leave with repeat weddings
Keen to make the most of a statutory holiday for newlyweds, a couple from Taiwan found a novel way to maximise their honeymoon -- by marrying four times in just over a month. ( read original story ...)
‘Harsh reality’: Asian leaders urge US to stop AAPI violence as citizens reexamine pro-American views
Asia, a top source of foreign students in the USA, has watched in horror as Asian Americans face violent attacks and racist discrimination. ( read original story ...)