BEIJING - China has warned that ties with the U.S. will likely see new complications and the only way to maintain a stable relationship is by respecting each other's "core interests." Foreign Minister Wang Yi's remarks Thursday appeared to underscore that ... ( read original story ...)
Same-sex marriage in Taiwan set to be debated by Parliament, country appears evenly split on issue
Taiwan's parliament will today debate same-sex marriage in a move that could see the island become the first place in Asia to legalise it. Polls show 46 per cent are in favour, 45 per cent are against Supporters hope Taiwan passing the bill could influence ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft carrier passes south of island
TAIPEI A group of Chinese warships lead by the country's sole aircraft carrier has passed through waters south of Taiwan and is heading southwest, Taiwan's defense ministry said on Monday of what China has termed a routine exercise. The ministry said the ... ( read original story ...)
Iveda Gains Momentum into 2017 with $2.6 Million Safe City Projects with Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom
Our Taiwan subsidiary has been working diligently to support ... Iveda successfully implemented in Taipei City this year and in 2015. Similar to the Taipei City project, Iveda will provide live surveillance of hundreds of government-funded construction ... ( read original story ...)
Apartment in Taipei City by Ganna Design
The house owner of this project is a couple. Because the host and hostess are all doctors, they are very busy on weekdays. Therefore they hope to have a quiet and elegant residence to relieve fatigue after all-day work. In addition, the owner and his wife ... ( read original story ...)
A modern makeover for Taiwan's ancient capital
Under the project led by the municipal government ... Japanese travel agency JTB plans to open an office in Kaohsiung, the largest city in southern Taiwan, just south of Tainan, in the spring of 2017. ( read original story ...)
Taipei mayor seeks 2nd term, sees glass half full
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- "The best way to prepare for a second term is to get every day's job done beautifully," Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲) said on Friday following his announcement to run for a reelection in 2018. Responding to a survey indicating ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Street Food Tour with Taipei Eats
One of our favourite things to do when we explore a new city is to take a food tour to explore the different local dishes and get to know the heart and soul of the city. So on our recent visit to Taipei, we teamed up with Taipei Eats and put ourselves in ... ( read ...
Taiwan loses another ally, says won't help China ties
TAIPEI/BEIJING Taiwan accused China of using Sao Tome and Principe's financial woes to push its "one China" policy after the small West African state ended ties with the self-ruled island, with Taipei saying the move would not help relations across the ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China pressure not delaying plan for president's trip
TAIPEI/SAN SALVADOR China's objection to Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen passing through the United Sates enroute to Latin America next month has not delayed planning for the trip and transit locations will be announced in days, the presidential office said ... ( read original story ...)
Finding Glimpses of Christmas in Taipei [Part 1] – Taipei 101
I have to admit that the overall purpose of our recent day trip to Taipei wasn’t to check out the Christmas displays around the Xinyi area of the city. The date was strategically planned with that mind, however. Our main purpose for going to Taipei ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei market at 'decadeslong low': real estate group
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- This year has been the worst for Taipei's real estate industry in a decade, Taipei Association of Real Estate Brokers said at its annual meeting with the press on Thursday. According to data Taipei City's Department of Land Administration ... ( read original story ...)
As Trump riles China, Taiwan tallies defense costs
TAIPEI Before getting too carried away with Taiwan's elevated status under a Donald Trump presidency, President Tsai Ing-wen might want to check her bank balance. Trump's suggestion that the "one China" principle – that Taiwan is a part of China – was ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Is Both Exhilarated and Unnerved by Trump’s China Remarks
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Lin Fei-fan led the charge nearly three years ago when hundreds of students occupied Taiwan’s legislature to protest a trade deal with China. With the island’s economy increasingly tied to the mainland’s, and Beijing’s global ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Philharmonic comes to America
The Taiwan Philharmonic, which happened to make its U.S. debut Monday night at Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, did not come to America to compete with Mainland China. It was, after all, just a coincidence that last Monday the China Philharmonic ... ( read original story ...)
For Taiwan, a Dilemma Over Identity, Economy and China
Syaru Shirley Lin, a native of Taiwan, is a political economist who teaches at both the University of Virginia and the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Previously she was a partner at Goldman Sachs, where she was responsible for private equity and venture ... ( read original story ...)