A controversial statue of former dictator Chiang Kai-shek was vandalised in Taipei on Friday, stoking tensions over Taiwan's fractious relationship with China a week before the island marks the annive... ( read original story ...)
Taipei won’t sign any extradition deal with Hong Kong if it implies Taiwan is part of China, official says
A Taiwanese official overseeing Hong Kong affairs says the Taipei government will not sign any extradition deal with Hong Kong if it involves any implication of the one-China principle. Huang Ting-hui ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan proposes Asia’s first draft law on marriage equality
Supporters attend a rally to support the same-sex marriage referendum, in Taipei, Taiwan, in November 2018. Photograph: Tyrone Siu/Reuters Taiwan proposed a draft law on Thursday to allow same-sex mar... ( read original story ...)
Visiting Taipei? Here Are the Top Taiwan Street Foods You Should Try
Taipei is not just a city packed with sight-seeing sites, many visitors also come to Taipei just to eat. The city is filled with barbecue street vendors, night markets and as well as numerous eateries ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan government to unveil draft same-sex marriage law
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's government said on Wednesday that it would propose a draft law to allow same-sex marriage in Asia's first such bill amid a heated debate over marriage equality that has div... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says no compromise on democracy after opposition’s China peace overture
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a pe... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen issues a warning to the world over China
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has sent out a warning to Asia in the face of mounting aggression from Beijing. In an exclusive interview with CNN, Tsai said the military threat posed by China was growi... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says will not accept any deal that destroys democracy
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan will not accept any deal that destroys its sovereignty and democracy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday after the island's opposition KMT party said it could sign a pe... ( read original story ...)
Loan of $100 million from Taiwan gives lifeline to Nicaragua’s Ortega
MANAGUA (Reuters) - Nicaragua’s congress on Tuesday accepted a $100 million loan offered by Taiwan, giving a line of support to President Daniel Ortega’s government, which has become increasingly isol... ( read original story ...)
How long can Japan’s delicate dance between China and Taiwan last?
On the second day of the new year, China’s President Xi Jinping delivered a speech in which he called for the fulfillment of the “historic task” of reunifying Taiwan and the mainland – by force, if ne... ( read original story ...)
Goldman Says Sell Taiwan Tech Bounce and Recommends Some Stocks
The strong performance of some technology stocks in Taiwan this year won’t last, according to Goldman Sachs Group Inc. A combination of sluggish global growth in the first half of the year, a possible ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will run for re-election in 2020
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen says she will run for re-election as the island's leader in 2020, despite her flagging popularity and growing hostility from Beijing. Tsai revealed her plans Tuesday in a... ( read original story ...)
Taipei book fair attracts 580,000 visits in 6 days
Taipei, Feb. 18 (CNA) The annual Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) drew 580,000 visits during its six-day run that ended Sunday, up 10 percent from the previous year, according to the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests Spain’s deportation of fraud suspects to China
TAIPEI: Taiwan hit out at Spain on Monday (Feb 18) after two Taiwanese fraud suspects were deported to China despite objections from the government in Taipei and human rights groups. Returning Taiwane... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan protests Spain deportations of fraudsters to China
Taiwan hit out at Spain on Monday after two Taiwanese fraud suspects were deported to China over objections from the government in Taipei and human rights groups. Returning Taiwanese criminals to Chin... ( read original story ...)
Taipei seminar talks changes, challenges & chances in Taiwan’s bike industry
TAITRA hosted a pre-show seminar at the Taiwan Trade Centre yesterday, to give buyers and the media a preview of this year’s show and an insight into the bicycle industry in Taiwan. The event was desi... ( read original story ...)