PARIS - Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting, one of two boxers at the centre of a gender dispute at the Paris Olympics, moved a step closer to the Olympic title when she beat Turkey's Esra Yildiz by unanimous decision in the women's featherweight semi-finals on Wednesday.
China Has a New Tank That Could Be Used to Invade Taiwan
The Chinese military is testing a new tank that could be used in a potential future invasion of Taiwan. Although it is unclear where the new armored vehicle is in its development, the project falls ...
BlueFloat CEO says Taiwan must ‘strike right balance’ over floating wind local content
BlueFloat is currently developing its 1GW Winds of September floating project off Taiwan ... which will be 23km offshore from Hsinchu City in northern Taiwan, southwest of capital Taipei. This follows ...
Taipei launches special tours to celebrate 140th founding anniversary
TAIPEI, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- Taipei will launch 40 guided tours along 15 specially-designed routes to help visitors gain an in-depth understanding of the city, the city's cultural department announced ...
Olympics fans have another sign snatched during Taiwan and China medal ceremony
A Taiwan banner was snatched during the men’s badminton doubles medal ceremony Taiwan supporters have had more signs snatched at the Olympics, this time during their medal ceremony involving China. In a badminton match between Denmark and Taiwan last ...
“Too Fat” Man In Taiwan Gets Divorce After Wife Charges Money For Sex, Conversations
According to Hao, his wife told their relatives that he was "too fat" and "incompetent". He first filed for divorce in 2021, however, he withdrew the lawsuit after his wife promised to work on their ...
Tortoise takes to Taipei streets
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A large tortoise was found wandering the streets of Taipei, police said Saturday (Aug. 3). The African spurred tortoise startled passersby before being captured by police. The ...
Chef André Chiang set to shutter RAW Taipei by 2024’s end, intends to take a back seat in culinary scene
André Chiang will close his two Michelin-starred Taipei RAW and trade the kitchen for classroom with a new culinary academy.
The reason why Taiwan are competing as Chinese Taipei at Paris 2024
However, since 1979, and coming into use in 1981, the state has been known on the international stage as Chinese Taipei after it was expelled from the United Nations in 1971 for its authoritarian ...
Former Taipei city councilor begins six-year jail term
Former independent Taipei City councilor Chen Cheng-chung (陳政忠) yesterday reported to prison to begin a six-year sentence for stock manipulation and misrepresentation in a company prospectus.
Taipei rated most affordable Asian destination
Cheaper hotel rates and delicious street food made Taipei the most affordable city in Asia to visit in the second half of this year, a travel trend analysis conducted by Leisure and Travel magazine ...
MIPI Demo Day Taipei to Showcase Members’ Solutions and Offer Sessions on Automotive, Camera and MIPI I3C Specifications
MIPI Demo Day Taipei on 11 September 2024 will connect engineers and system designers with the latest solutions from MIPI Alliance members.
Taiwan’s defence budget will hit new record next year, president says
Taiwan's total defence budget is set to reach a new high of T$647 billion ($19.74 billion) next year as the island seeks to boost defensive self-reliance and cooperation with democratic partners, ...
Taiwan flaunts flagship fighters in power show as Chinese threat looms large
Chiayi, Taiwan, Aug 6 (EFE).— The Taiwanese air force showcased its main combat fighters, including the American F-16, on Tuesday as a prelude to an air show aimed at “increasing public understanding” of defense matters. Hundreds of citizens gathered ...
PETA Asia holds protest in Taipei over treatment of snakes by Gucci
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — PETA Asia supporters dressed, one dressed as a snake and another as a python farm worker, reenacted the slaughter and skinning of pythons outside a Gucci store in Taipei’s bustling Xinyi District on Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 6), per a PETA Asia press release.
Olympics-Taiwan considering lawsuit over boxing federation’s gender row stance
Taiwan's Sports Administration protested on Tuesday against the International Boxing Association's (IBA) stance on a gender row involving one of its fighters at the Paris Games, saying its Olympic ...