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BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s former ambassador to the United Nations has taken up a new role as a deputy head of the country’s Taiwan policy-making body, the Taiwan Affairs Office, part of a leadership reshuffle connected to a key Communist Party ... ( read original story ...)

Such shadows exist in the modern Taipei, a city that has a distinctive quality at night, where the darkness represents ambiguity and spaces are no longer perceived as rational entities. Public and private dissolve into one another and the shapes and forms ... ( read original story ...)

The project is expected to help reduce traffic congestion in the metropolitan area and will be carried out under the planning of the New Taipei City Department of Rapid Transit Systems. Thales also secured contracts for Danhai and Kaohsiung LRT projects ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan may be a small country in Southeast Asia but it has no shortage of amazing sights for travelers to explore and experience! For instance, you will find 3 stunning Northern Taiwan attractions that are not too far away from Taipei: the natural wonders ... ( read original story ...)

As the capital city of Taiwan, Taipei’s charm is reflected by its numerous historical attractions, night markets and airy parks. This itinerary is ideal for those who are looking to spend five days in Taipei, with recommended kid-friendly activities and ... ( read original story ...)

(October 07 2017, Taiwan) G-Dragon, the leader of South Korean idol group “BIGBANG” held his “Art III, M.O.T.T.E” World Tour concert in Taipei today. The concert attracted over ten thousand fans to attend. G-Dragon showed up in a hot red suit with ... ( read original story ...)

(October 08 2017, Taiwan) South Korean idol group “APINK” held a “Pink Up” fan meeting concert in Taipei today. The six members started the concert with songs from their new album, “FIVE” and “Kok Kok”. They wore white midriff outfits and ... ( read original story ...)

“As of now, from northern [Chinese] departure cities, the only destinations available within a five- to seven-day time frame are Japan, South Korea, Russia and Taiwan,” said the institution. “Japan is the most popular cruise destination ... ( read original story ...)

Taiwan's battle with betel nut addiction Nantou City (Taiwan) - 05 October 2017- AFP (Michelle ... Betel nut chewing is too deeply ingrained in society," says Chuang Li-chen, project manager at Sunshine Social Welfare Foundation, an NGO that offers ... ( read original story ...)

Their bark chewed up by an invasive beetle species from Asia, the remaining ash trees on Queen St. need to be replaced at a cost of $1.35 million, City Council will learn ... Russia and Taiwan that destroys 99 per cent of ash trees within six years of ... ( read original story ...)

The race from the northern city of Darwin to the southern city of Adelaide is expected to take a week for most of the cars, which reach speeds of 90-100 kmh (55-62 mph). Stanford Solar Car Project vehicle Sundae, from the United States of America ... ( read original story ...)

Ajeetesh Sandhu, 29, displayed nerves of steel to clinch his maiden international title on the Asian Tour’s US$500,000 (Rs 3.2 crore aprox) Yeangder Tournament Players Championship in Taipei on Sunday. Ajeetesh Sandhu (69-69-68-70), a day short of his ... ( read original story ...)

New Taipei City: Gary White takes Chinese Taipei into their AFC Asian Cup 2019 qualifier with Bahrain on Tuesday confident his new charges can launch a late bid to qualify for the Finals in the United Arab Emirates. Englishman White took over at the helm ... ( read original story ...)

SOLOMON Islands Ports Authority (SIPA) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Port of Kaohsiung in Taiwan last month. The MOU was sealed on September 25 by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Solomon Islands Ports Authority ... ( read original story ...)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - President Tsai Ing-wen vowed on Tuesday to defend Taiwan’s freedom and democracy amid growing pressure from giant neighbor China, using a National Day speech to warn that the self-ruled island would not bow to pressure. China considers ... ( read original story ...)

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen vowed to defend her island’s freedom and democracy in a speech to mark National Day on Tuesday, her second since taking office in May, 2016, and said Taiwan would not bow to pressure. Cross-straits ... ( read original story ...)