Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships, led by its sole aircraft carrier, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China’s Soviet-built ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong divided over Forbidden City museum plan
The Nationalist government sent some of its most valuable imperial treasures to Taiwan. Today ... a non-profit that runs the city's horse racing and betting business, would fund the project with a HK$452m ($58.3m; £48m) donation. Critics have accused ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles fighter jets after China sends its aircraft carrier and escort vessels into Taiwan Strait following anger sparked by Trump phone call
Taiwan has been forced to scramble jets and navy ships as a group of Chinese warships led by China's sole aircraft carrier sailed north through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tensions between Beijing and the self-ruled Taiwan. China ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan scrambles jets, navy as China aircraft carrier enters Taiwan Strait
TAIPEI Taiwan scrambled jets and navy ships on Wednesday as a group of Chinese warships, led by its sole aircraft carrier, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the latest sign of heightened tension between Beijing and the self-ruled island. China's Soviet ... ( read original story ...)
Hotel Review: Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei
Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel, Taipei is a luxury city centre hotel in Taipei. As the tallest hotel in the city this family hotel in Taipei offers unparalleled views over the city, including wonderful views of the famous Taipei 101 tower. ( read original story ...)
Camping@Home
Original House Situation Located in the suburb of Taipei city, the house of this project has green window view, with plenty of natural light. The quiet and undisturbed environment inspires the designer to design this project. Advantages: It’s a ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan’s President Meets With Ted Cruz in the U.S., and China Objects
TAIPEI, Taiwan — President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan met with Senator Ted Cruz of Texas in Houston and then flew off to visit leaders in Latin America, seeking to promote her island’s cause as it gets positive signals from President-elect Donald J. ( read original story ...)
ODOT Hopes Drivers Avoid Driving Through Off-Broadway Project
If you travel Broadway Extension, you’ve definitely noticed of a slow down with the biggest project in Department of Transportation history underway. China has reiterated its opposition to any contacts between U.S. officials and Taiwan's government ... ( read original story ...)
POP Post: Grand Hyatt Taipei
Let’s be honest. Sometimes you don’t want to read a whole review. So we’ve created a new series called POP post: Pictures Only Post. Posts in this series will feature the product, minimal description, and focus on 5-10 Pics. A more detailed review ... ( read original story ...)
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 ...)
Taipei liaison responds to debate about Msimanga’s ‘treasonous’ visit
Taiwan’s Taipei Liaison Office released a statement on Thursday regarding the furore caused by Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga’s visit to Taipei. Both the ANC and the department of international relations condemned his visit, with some in the ANC saying ... ( 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 ...)