Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) visited the affected areas yesterday after a meeting to inspect post-disaster recovery efforts, distributing NT$10,000 in consolation payments. A resident in Taipei’s ...
Taiwan’s opposition party stalls government’s $6.6 billion drone bill
Taiwan's opposition-controlled parliament on Friday stalled the government's proposed bill, which would have spent $6.6 billion on domestically made drones.
Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan
By Chang-Ran Kim and Ann Wang TOKYO/ZHUBEI, Taiwan, June 26 (Reuters) - Japan grappled with transport disruptions on Friday while bracing for more torrential rain and risks from two approaching ...
Taiwan’s first national park is an under-the-radar snorkeling destination with ethereal coral reefs
Explore the first national park in Taiwan by foot on incredible hikes, or hit the water at underrated snorkeling sites to see coral reefs teeming with life.
Best gua baos in Taipei: 5 places for Taiwan’s iconic pork belly and steamed bun sandwich
The gua bao is a handheld masterpiece of pork, pickles, peanuts and coriander – and a symbol of prosperity to boot. From Michelin-recognised institutions to a nameless roadside stall known only to ...
Japan orders 2 million to evacuate ahead of typhoon, torrential rain shuts down parts of Taiwan
TAIPEI/TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Japan evacuated more than 2 million people and issued flood and landslide warnings as Typhoon Mekkhala approached on Friday, while torrential rain from the storm as ...
Torrential rain from passing typhoon shuts down southern Taiwan, rail line cut
TAIPEI, June 26 (Reuters) - Torrential rains from a passing typhoon shut down a swathe of southern Taiwan on Friday, leaving more than five million people off work or school and flooding severing a ...
Torrential rain from passing storm shuts down parts of Taiwan and Japan
TAIPEI/TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Torrential rains from a passing tropical storm shut down a swathe of southern Taiwan on Friday, leaving more than 5 million people off work or school, while ...
Taiwan simulates countering a Chinese maritime blockade in tabletop drill
TAIPEI, June 25 (Reuters) - Taiwanese officials on Thursday simulated countering a Chinese maritime blockade with a tabletop exercise, using a scenario in which China demands any shipping to the ...
Dulles Airport introducing new nonstop flights to Taipei
The flights are direct from the airport in Dulles, Va., to Taipei, Taiwan, via EVA Air.
Senior US diplomat says Taiwan arms sale does not hinge on China
By Michael Martina and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department's top diplomat for East Asia said on Thursday that a pending arms sale notification to Congress for Taiwan does not hinge on discussions with China,
Typhoon Mekkhala peripheral rain sparks severe floods in Taiwan
Although it won't make direct landfall in Taiwan, Typhoon Mekkhala's powerful outer rain bands have joined forces with a southwest wind front to slam Taiwan with severe rainfall. Southern regions bore the initial brunt,
US says China trying to discourage states, businesses from engaging with Taiwan
TAIPEI, June 25 (Reuters) - China has been contacting U.S. states and private firms to discourage engagement with Taiwan and mischaracterising U.S. policy, but links with Taiwan should be expanded, three U.
Analysis: Taiwan becomes world’s fourth-largest stock market by capitalization
Taiwan has become the world’s fourth-largest stock market by market capitalization. The surge has been fueled by the AI boom, with Taiwanese companies playing a key role in supplying AI infrastructure.
Taiwan Brings New Animated Projects and a Whole Lot of Music to Annecy
Taiwanese companies eye global success. "There are many talented people in Taiwan – the problem is that our market is really small. Over the past few years, and with the support of TAICCA [Taiwan Creative Content Agency],
Taiwan’s Jewish community establishes first-ever cemetery in Taipei, buries 74-year-old man
Chabad Taiwan wrote that it was a "significant milestone" for the community in an Instagram post. "Sad but important," the post added.