Former Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is planning to visit Canada next week, two diplomatic sources told Reuters, in a highly watched visit for a senior Taiwan politician who has a become a symbol of the island's defiance against China's military threat.
Taiwan issues sea warning for Typhoon Usagi
The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a sea warning early today for Typhoon Usagi, which is expected to move into the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan before brushing past the southeastern part ...
4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Hualien County In Taiwan, Tremors Felt In Taichung And Taipei
A preliminary 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan on Thursday morning, with its epicenter located 2 miles from Ji’an Township in Hualien County. Tremors were felt as far as Taichung and Taipei.
Taiwan has no arms shopping list for Trump but keen to discuss, Taiwan security officials say
Taiwan does not have a "concrete list" of new arms deals to put to the United States' incoming Trump administration but is keen to discuss how to boost the island's defence, senior Taiwan security ...
Trump cabinet picks delight Taiwan, send strong signal to China
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to serve as United Nations ambassador, national security adviser, and most importantly, secretary of state are regarded by many as "China Hawks." Their ...
Taiwan invasion warning as outcome of Ukraine war could send ‘terrible message to China’
A defence expert has warned that a US capitulation to Vladimir Putin in Ukraine could embolden China's hopes of reclaiming Taiwan.
Alstom delivers first automated trainset for Taipei’s Wanda Line
The Alstom-led consortium, in partnership with CTCI, was awarded a contract by the Systemwide E&M Project Office, Department of Rapid Transit Systems of Taipei City Government (SEMPO) to provide an ...
Shohei Ohtani Baseball Worth $4 Million Lands in Globally-Recognized Skyscraper
The upper stories of Taipei 101—a 101-story skyscraper in Taiwan, the tallest of the region—feature a massive 660-ton sphere that counteracts earthquake tremors to keep the building stable. It is a ...
Usagi becomes typhoons on path east of Taiwan
Tropical Storm Usagi is to move into the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan tomorrow and then brush past the southeastern part of the country sometime between Friday and Sunday, the Central Weather ...
Baseball Superstar Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 Memorial Ball at Taipei 101 – TaiwanPlus News
The world's most valuable baseball, the 50/50 Memorial Ball, is on display at the Taipei 101 Observatory. It was hit by Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani on his 50th home run of the season and is worth over US$4 million. The unhealthiest fast-food ...
(LEAD) S. Korean starter falters early, bats kept in check in Premier12 loss to Chinese Taipei
In the days leading up to the World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier12, South Korean manager Ryu Joong-il kept stressing the importance of winning the first game against Chinese Taipei. To that end,
Taiwan does not rule out US taking island’s old missiles and sending them to Ukraine
The US can do what it wants with Taiwan’s decommissioned HAWK anti-aircraft missiles, the island’s defence minister has said without ruling out their transfer to Ukraine. HAWK is a medium-range surface-to-air missile system used for air defence ...
Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball displayed in Taipei, drawing baseball fans from around world
The historic 50th home run ball hit by Japanese baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani, with the Los Angeles Dodgers, was unveiled for public viewing at Taiwan’s landmark Taipei 101 tower on Wednesday. This ...
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball goes on display at landmark Taipei tower
A special exhibition featuring Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani's historic 50th home run ball of 2024 kicked off Wednesday ...
Usagi to strengthen, move east of Taiwan
Tropical Storm Usagi is to move into the Bashi Channel south of Taiwan tomorrow and then brush past the southeastern part of the country sometime between Friday and Sunday, the Central Weather ...
Palau president wins second term, will seek to diversify tiny Taiwan ally’s economy
The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr, was returned for a second term after a national election held last week, a final tally by the Palau Election Commission showed ...