Taiwan leader heads to Americas; US stops set to irk China

"It should not surprise anyone if the incoming president's advisers who will be working on Asia policy meet with President Tsai," said Ross Feingold, a Taipei-based senior adviser at D.C. International Advisory, a consulting firm whose chief executive has ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan leader heads to Americas; U.S. stops set to irk China

BEIJING -- Taiwan's leader pledged to bolster her self-ruled island's presence on the international stage as she set off Saturday to visit four Central American allies on a trip that includes U.S. transits and looks set to raise China's ire. President Tsai ... ( read original story ...)

50 pole dancers escort Taiwan politician's funeral procession

(CNN)These aren't your grandfather's pall bearers. A Taiwan politician's funeral procession included 50 pole dancers standing atop multicolored Jeeps. Former Chiayi County Council Speaker Tung Hsiang passed away in December. He was 76. His funeral took ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan Protests Vietnam Deporting Fraud Suspects to China

Taiwan has protested to Vietnam after the country deported four Taiwanese accused of fraud to its rival, China, alleging that this was done under pressure from Beijing. Scores of Taiwanese have been arrested around the world in the past year in connection ... ( read original story ...)

Agricultural company threatens 3-day strike

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Protesting a fee hike imposed by Taipei City Government, Taipei Agricultural Products Marketing Co. yesterday threatened to go on a three-day strike before the Lunar New Year. Taipei Agricultural handles produce auctions and is a key ... ( read original story ...)

This twisted carbon-eating tower is rising in the East

Taiwan as a whole produced more than 250 million tons ... He has planned a 132-story urban farm for New York City, and an ambitious project to transform Paris from the City of Light into a green smart city by 2050. "Outlandish and futuristic as [they ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan's military may be first casualty in pension crisis

TAIPEI/HONG KONG Taiwan's military pension fund may be in default by 2020 after years of widening deficits, raising alarm about the island's defense stability when tensions are heating up with political foe China. The government says an urgent overhaul of ... ( read original story ...)

Taipei Travel Guide, Tips & Itinerary for Filipino Travellers

Taipei is a lovely city in the north of Taiwan. You can see a great mix of old and new architecture, from ancient temples to modern buildings. The food choices are superb from Michelin restaurants to street food stalls. This beautiful country in East Asia ... ( read original story ...)

Is there anyone living in New Taipei City, Taiwan?

I have this project am working on where we choose an exemple about sports centers and i chose "Tucheng sports center" in Taiwan. I stumbled upon a few questions and I was hoping that someone who actually lives there could help me out? ( read original story ...)

Traffic studies big part of Costco project plans

After that, a change to the city's official plan is needed, which would require provincial approval. A timeline to bring forward the official plan amendment is late spring. Carpenter said the project is ... January and February: Taiwan, Korea, Mexico ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan announces U.S. itinerary for president, upsetting China

TAIPEI Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will transit through Houston and San Francisco during her January visit to allies in Latin America, her office said Friday, prompting China to repeat a call for the U.S. to block any such stopover. Tsai's office ... ( read original story ...)