TAIPEI (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven Taiwan nationals suspected of running a telecoms scam, the self-ruled island said on Thursday, adding that it is trying to bring them home and avoid their deportation to China, which gave information for the ... ( read original story ...)
PH 5 scrapes past Taipei B
TAIPEI—Finding it hard to sustain the intensity after two straight emotional grinds, Gilas Pilipinas needed to dig deep in the endgame to dodge the upset ax, escaping Chinese Taipei B, 93-82, in the Jones Cup Invitational at Taipei Peace Basketball Hall ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan politicians scuffle during heated spending debate
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Politicians scuffled in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday during a heated debate over how billions of dollar for an infrastructure development plan will be allocated. Members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s brawling in parliament is a political way of life
These are external links and will open in a new window On the outside, the main building of Taiwan's Legislative Yuan - or parliament - is a picture of calm. Two rows of neatly-trimmed shrubbery and trees line the courtyard leading to the stately-looking ... ( read original story ...)
Scuffles break out in Taiwan parliament over infrastructure budget
A brawl breaks out between members of the ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan. No reporter narration. (ROUGH CUT - NO REPORTER NARRATION) Scuffles broke out in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday (July 18) during a budget meeting for an infrastructure ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan AI Labs moving to turn Tainan into AI-backed city
For the project, he said the STSP Bureau and Taiwan AI Labs have pooled resources from the government and private sectors, including the MOST, Tainan City Government, National Cheng Kung University, GEOSAT Aerospace & Technology, Metal Industries Research ... ( read original story ...)
China upset about “negative” Taiwan content in U.S. defense bill
BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday it had lodged a stern complaint with the United States after the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of a big annual defense bill that would expand exchanges with self-ruled Taiwan. China considers ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Appointees Face Taiwan Probe Over Alleged Deal Leaks
Taiwan prosecutors are investigating a criminal complaint against directors appointed by Carlyle Group LP to the board of one of the island’s biggest broadcasters over an alleged breach of their duties during efforts to offload the private equity firm ... ( read original story ...)
Carlyle Appointees Face Taiwan Probe Over Alleged Leaks in Deal
Taiwan prosecutors are investigating a criminal complaint against directors appointed by Carlyle Group LP to the board of one of the island’s biggest broadcasters over an alleged breach of their duties during efforts to offload the private equity firm ... ( read original story ...)
China has ‘almost doubled the fighting power of its aircraft carrier’ as Beijing conducts drill on the warship near Taiwan Strait
China has reportedly conducted a series of combat exercises on its aircraft carrier Lianing near the Taiwan Strait. The drill on July 13 was staged under 'complicated aviation and marine conditions' and was aimed to help soldiers sharpen skills and ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Subway Transformed Into Realistic Sports Venues And Passengers Are Loving It!
Taipei City, the capital of Taiwan, is all set to host the Summer Universiade of ... They now look like into shockingly realistic sport venues. The project was taken up by EasyCard Corporation, which manages public transportation throughout Taiwan, and ... ( read original story ...)
China says Taiwan remarks on dissident Liu ‘very dangerous’
BEIJING (Reuters) - China accused Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of aggravating tension across the Taiwan Strait on Friday, citing her comments following the death of Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo as an example of "repeated arbitrary attacks". Tsai said ... ( read original story ...)
China says Taiwan president’s remarks on Liu Xiaobo represent ‘very dangerous’ behavior
BEIJING (Reuters) - China has accused Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of aggravating cross-strait tensions, citing her comments following the death of Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo on Thursday as an example of "repeated arbitrary attacks". Tsai said on ... ( read original story ...)
EM ASIA FX- Taiwan dollar, Chinese yuan higher; Sing dollar, Philippine peso down
July 14 (Reuters) - The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0136 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Change on the day at 0136 GMT Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 113.490 113.27 -0.19 Sing dlr 1.376 1.3736 ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan president says after Liu death hopes for political reform
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Thursday that the self-ruled island hopes China can show self-confidence and promote political reform, after Nobel Peace Prize-winner Liu Xiaobo died of cancer. Tsai made the comments in a statement ... ( read original story ...)
6 best day trips you can take from Taipei
(CNN) — Taipei City offers one of the widest selections of cheap and easy day trips of any Asian metropolis. The capital at the northern tip of Taiwan is right next to incredible natural escapes as well as boisterous towns and markets. Everything is just ... ( read original story ...)