WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday it had made a final finding that exports of steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) from Taiwan were dumped. The U.S. International Trade Commission will announce in August whether Taiwan's ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says Chinese aircraft flew near island in military exercise
TAIPEI (Reuters) - China flew several fighter and reconnaissance aircraft near Taiwan in a training exercise, the self-ruled island's defense ministry said on Friday. Despite decades of growing trade across the Taiwan Strait, China has never renounced the ... ( read original story ...)
Renovation of a 22 sqm Old Flat in Taipei City / A Little Design Studio
This is a renovation project of an old flat which measures 22 sqm and 3.3m in height. Due to the high housing prices in Taipei? Continue reading Designed ... Barnes & Co., located in rural Athens, a city in Henderson County, T ... This modern family ... ( read original story ...)
After a Famed Prisoner Dies in China, Taiwan Fears for Another
TAIPEI, Taiwan — For many in Taiwan, the death in custody last week of the Chinese Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo had double relevance. But the death by cancer of Mr. Liu, who was serving an 11-year prison sentence for his role in Charter 08, a ... ( read original story ...)
A pet lover in Taiwan is using plastic water pipes to build wheelchairs for disabled dogs
Disabled dogs at an animal shelter in Taiwan's southern city of Tainan, can now walk and run again, thanks to wheelchairs designed for them by a pet enthusiast. Pan Chieh's motivation for making pet wheelchairs came from a personal experience that set him ... ( read original story ...)
UPDATE 1-Taiwan says 7 nationals detained in Cambodia for telecoms fraud
TAIPEI, July 20 (Reuters) - Cambodia has detained seven people from Taiwan 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. Cambodia, one of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says seven nationals detained in Cambodia for telecom fraud
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 ...)