This is why I reached out to Noah Kane, a Colorado-based climber who has summited cliffs, buildings, and every other formation under the sun—all of which is documented on his 680,000-subscriber-strong YouTube channel.
Taipei hosts public transit safety drill at country’s largest transit hub
The second of a series of public safety drills focused on Taiwan's public transit took place at Taipei Main Station on Thursday. The drill covered scenarios involving the four major transportation lines at the country's biggest transit hub.
Taipei 101 height vs. El Capitan: How Alex Honnold’s skyscraper free solo climb compares to Yosemite
Honnold made history in 2017 when he became the first person to ever climb El Capitan, and now he has his eyes set on another impressive feat.
‘Skyscraper Live’: What to Know About Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 Climb
Famed climber Alex Honnold is taking on an all-new challenge and doing it live on Netflix for the special, Skyscraper Live, which will see him ascend Taipei 101, one of the world’s tallest buildings.
Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It’s drawing excitement — and concern
Alex Honnold plans to climb Taipei 101 in his signature free solo style without ropes or protective gear. Netflix will broadcast the event live.
Despite Trump’s Pressure, $40 Billion in Military Money Is Stalling in Taiwan
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
Taiwan’s GlobalWafers preparing for phase two expansion at Texas plant
Taiwanese silicon wafer manufacturer GlobalWafers is preparing for the phase two expansion of its plant in the U.S. state of Texas, subject to customer commitments, Chairperson Doris Hsu told ...
Climber Dad of 2 Will Be Scaling 101-Story Building on Live TV, Without Any Supports: ‘My Life Is on the Line’
Alex Honnold, who was featured in the Oscar-winning 2018 documentary Free Solo, will attempt to scale Taiwan's Taipei 101, one of the tallest buildings in the world, in a special airing live on ...
Security drills to be held at Taipei Main tomorrow
Following a stabbing incident at MRT Taipei Main Station and near Zhongshan Station on Dec. 19 that killed four, including the attacker, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) has ordered security drills ...
Taiwan’s $40 Billion Military Spending Plan Stalled by Political Impasse
Taiwan’s domestic gridlock is revealing a deep-seated fracture over how the island should defend itself and how much it can depend on the United States.
Taiwan and America Are Rebuilding Their Artillery Arsenals—Before China Attacks
Taiwan understands the importance of artillery in keeping China at bay—and also understands that if it is to secure a reliable supply of shells, it must build them itself.
Taiwan, US eye high-tech supply chain
Taiwan aims to build a “democratic” high-tech supply chain with the US and form a strategic artificial intelligence (AI) partnership under the new tariffs deal it sealed with Washington last week, ...
Taipei to trial outdoor smoking ban in popular shopping district
The Taipei city government is banning smoking in a popular shopping district ahead of a potential citywide ban. But without a consensus on where to put designated smoking areas, shoppers and locals ...
Taiwan says it will lead ‘democratic’ high-tech supply chain with US
Taiwan aims to build a "democratic" high-tech supply chain with the United States and form a strategic AI partnership under the new tariffs deal it sealed with Washington ...
Weapons systems in budget unveiled
The Ministry of National Defense yesterday released information on seven categories of weapons systems to be procured under a stalled NT$1.25 trillion (US$39.57 billion) special defense budget, ...
Taipei military unit adds anti-air capabilities
A military police command in Taipei tasked with defending sensitive government facilities is being deployed with anti-air units in response to growing threats from China.