Little-known museum in suburban Luzhou houses more than 10,000 statues, screens, teapots, swords and warrior hats from Beijing’s imperial palace Its collection is a fraction the size of the palace ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: U.S. preparing to sell over $2 billion in weapons to Taiwan, testing China – sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is pursuing the sale of more than $2 billion worth of tanks and weapons to Taiwan, four people familiar with the negotiations said, in a move likely to anger ... ( read original story ...)
Solomon Islands to decide soon on whether to cut ties with Taiwan
Foreign minister Jeremiah Manele discussed the potential move from Taiwan to China with Australian prime minister Scott Morrison during a recent visit. Photograph: Darren England/EPA The Solomon ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says ‘unrepentant’ China covering up June 4 Tiananmen crackdown
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China continues to cover up the truth about the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square 30 years ago, Taiwan's president said on ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei to hold events showcasing migrant worker cultures
Taipei, June 4 (CNA) A series of Southeast Asian-themed cultural events will be held from June to August in Taipei to provide Taiwanese with a better understanding of the country's migrant workers ... ( read original story ...)
On Tiananmen anniversary, Taiwan says China continues to cover up crackdown
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China continues to cover up the truth about the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square 30 years ago, Taiwan’s president said on Tuesday, ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China must ‘sincerely repent’ for Tiananmen Square crackdown
China must “sincerely repent” for the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square three decades ago, Taiwan said on Monday, as a Chinese newspaper said nobody in ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges China to ‘repent’ for Tiananmen, China paper says event is merely history
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) - China must “sincerely repent” for the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in and around Tiananmen Square three decades ago, Taiwan said on Monday, as a Chinese ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s May exports seen shrinking; inflation quickens: Reuters poll
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s exports likely contracted 4.5% in May from a year earlier, logging a seventh straight month of decline, according to a median forecast of 11 analysts polled by Reuters. ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges China to ‘repent’ for Tiananmen crackdown, push for democratic reforms
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China must "sincerely repent" for the bloody crackdown of pro-democracy demonstrators on and around Tiananmen Square three decades ago and promote democratic reforms, Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan urges China to ‘repent’ for Tiananmen crackdown, push for democratic reform
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan on Monday urged China to “repent” for the bloody Tiananmen crackdown on a pro-democracy movement and push for democratic reform ahead of 30th anniversary of the event, which ... ( read original story ...)
China and U.S. clash again on trade and Taiwan
The United States and China exchanged of acerbic comments over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore as their ties come under increasing strain due to a bitter trade war, U.S. support ... ( read original story ...)
Sri Lanka crush Taipei
Sri Lanka handed off hosts Taipei 72/17 in the 3rd place play off at the Asia Rugby Championship Division 1 in Taipei on Saturday. This was the worst defeat in the history of Taipei rugby against Sri ... ( read original story ...)
China says will fight anyone for unification of Taiwan
At an annual defence summit in Singapore, Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe says that China will fight anyone when it comes to the reunification with Taiwan, and also says that China will fight the ... ( read original story ...)
China to ‘fight at all costs’ for ‘reunification’ with Taiwan: defense minister
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China will fight anyone who tries to interfere in its “reunification” with Taiwan, Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Sunday in a combative speech peppered with threats against ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan marks Tiananmen protests anniversary with giant balloon ‘Tank Man’
An artist has erected an inflatable display in Taiwan’s capital to mark an iconic moment in the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests. The larger-than-life balloon installation, which stands ... ( read original story ...)