The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments on Tuesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread ... ( read original story ...)
US’ Taipei Act is a needless provocation aimed at China, even if unintended
The Act’s unanimous passage in Congress and a study of its provisions make clear the legislation is largely symbolic. But will Beijing see it as such? The people of Taiwan need to ask themselves: if ... ( read original story ...)
United Airlines Adds Beijing, Chengdu And Taipei Cargo-Only Flights
United Airlines is doubling the number of Asian cities it serves with cargo-only flights. United recently expanded to Chengdu and Taipei and expects to launch Beijing flights. These add to existing ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports no new coronavirus cases for first time in a month
Taiwan on Tuesday reported no new cases of for the first time in more than a month, in the latest sign that the island’s early and effective prevention methods have paid off. Taiwan has won plaudits ... ( read original story ...)
Bipartisan call for WHO to accept Taiwan as a member
Australian politicians from both major parties have called on the World Health Organisation to give Taiwan membership, blasting the UN body's performance in tackling the coronavirus pandemic. The ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s largest airline in the spotlight over China name confusion
The issue of how self-ruled, democratically governed Taiwan, which Beijing claims as its own, relates to China has shot back into the political arena since the virus began spreadi ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan releases December email to WHO showing unheeded warning about coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) is under fire after Taiwan released the contents of a December email inquiring about the person to person spread of COVID-19, saying it was instead ignored by WHO ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan health officials don pink masks in response to bullying fears among students
Taiwanese health officials wore pink face masks at a regular press conference on Monday in response to complaints that the colour sparked bullying in schools. Minister of Health and Welfare Chen ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambled warships as a Chinese navy aircraft carrier strike group sailed for the Pacific
Taiwan's navy scrambled ships from a northeastern port to monitor the Chinese carrier Liaoning and its strike group as they sailed for the Pacific. ( read original story ...)
‘Mask Diplomacy’ a Boost for Taiwan
Mask Diplomacy’ a Boost for Taiwan... The coronavirus pandemic, which has already infected more than 1.6 million people around the world, has transformed the value of basic medical supplies. In many ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese aircraft carrier sails past Japan, Taiwan
A Chinese aircraft carrier passed through the East China Sea over the weekend, a maneuver keeping defense ministries in Japan and Taiwan on edge. ( read original story ...)
China ‘will not sit idly by’ if U.S. sells F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan
China “will not sit idly by” if the U.S. proceeds with a sale of advanced F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan, a Chinese general said, while warning of other potential countermeasures in addition to ... ( read original story ...)
New project tells the stories of Chinese immigrants to Canada
He was born in Taiwan ... why they chose the city they live in now. "Chinese people have their dreams. They just want to find a place that they can live quiet, with peace and be very happy," Wang said ... ( read original story ...)
Prague Mayor Zdeněk Hřib on tourism, China, Taiwan – and city’s two tanks
The other China is Taiwan and it is a place you know ... Your father was project manager in the reconstruction of the Czech National Bank. During last year’s City Hall elections various candidates ... ( read original story ...)
Impressive Green Isle Restaurant in Taïwan
Huge, eco-responsible, bold and elegant, the Green Isle Restaurant located in Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, was designed by award-winning ... 250 large trees reducing the carbon emissions from the project ... ( read original story ...)
The Place Taipei by Mecanoo
Mecanoo have completed their latest project, in Taipei, Taiwan – The Place Taipei ... The Place in Tainan reinterprets the historic city’s rich streetscape; in Yilan, the hotel is located in the ... ( read original story ...)