Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je was released from detainment, after an order from the Taipei District Court, due to lack of evidence. As reported by Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA), the court
Taipei Shaken: Earthquake Strikes Hualien
An earthquake struck near Hualien, Eastern Taiwan, causing brief tremors in Taipei. The Central Weather Administration reported no immediate damage.
Former Taipei mayor Ko Wen-je released after being questioned in graft probe
A corruption probe in Taiwan has taken a dramatic turn that could ultimately have ramifications for Taiwan-China relations. A court has ordered the release of opposition leader Ko Wen-je, after he was ...
Map Shows Chinese Drones Surrounding Taiwan
China continues to pile pressure on Taiwan by deploying military aircraft and warships around the island daily.
Taiwan rattled by quake, no immediate reports of damage
Buildings shook briefly in Taiwan's capital Taipei on Monday during an earthquake, but there were no immediate reports of any damage.
Taiwan earthquake: Tremors of 5.5 magnitude hit Taipei, Hualien, no immediate reports of damage
On Monday, a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan's sparsely populated Hualien County on the east coast, according to the island's weather administration. There have been no immediate reports of damage.
Taipei takes aim at Beijing’s territorial integrity argument with diplomatic salvo
China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan’s government rejects those claims, saying only th
Trump ‘has a lot on his plate’, misunderstands Taiwan’s chip role, minister says
Former U.S. President Donald Trump "has a lot on his plate" and misunderstands Taiwan's role in the semiconductor industry, possibly because others have misinformed him, the island's Economy Minister Kuo Jyh-huei said on Monday.
Former Taipei Mayor Released From Detention Amid Graft Probe
Ko Wen-je, ex-mayor of Taipei and former presidential hopeful, was released from detention after being arrested in a graft investigation that could threaten the political future of the politician and ...
If China wants Taiwan it should also take back land from Russia, president says
If China's claims on Taiwan are about territorial integrity then it should also take back land from Russia signed over by the last Chinese dynasty in the 19th century, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te ...
Sinkhole emerges in Taiwan with sudden ‘boom’, damaging 2 motorbikes & water pipes
A sinkhole emerged on a pavement in Douliu, Taiwan on Aug. 31, 2024, according to China Times. The pavement in front of a housing agency on Wenhua Road, Douliu City collapsed with a sudden "boom" into ...
Former Taipei mayor released after being questioned in graft probe
A court on Monday released a former mayor of Taipei who now heads a small opposition party after he was arrested in a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital, saying there was a lack of evidence.
Taiwan Dollar Likely a Laggard in Potential Post-Fed Asian Rally
Taiwan’s currency may again underperform its Asian peers in any rally after the Federal Reserve starts easing policy, given a considerable interest rate disadvantage and local firms’ stronger incentives to hold the dollar. The Taiwan dollar rose 2.8% ...
Taipei’s former mayor arrested in graft probe
A former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party was arrested early on Saturday as part of a graft probe of a major property development in the Taiwanese capital.
Politics aside, Taipei zoo’s giant panda Yuanyuan turns 20
Giant pandas are native only to China, and Beijing bestows them as a sign of political amity. Yuanyuan and Tuantuan arrived in Taiwan during a period of relative calm between the sides, which split ...
Taiwan investigators to rule on further detention of former presidential candidate amid graft probe
Taiwan investigators are to rule on the further detention of a former presidential candidate amid graft allegations.