The nation will remain committed to cross-strait peace despite increasing military threats from China, which is expected to project its military power ... strategy hosted by Tamkang University in New Taipei City. China’s military power has grown ... ( read original story ...)
British band freed after arrest in Hong Kong for visa breach say city officials should give more room for music to flourish
Hong Kong as we know, as an international city with ... the solo project of American multi-instrumentalist Henry Kohen. The band and Mylets had been on an Asia tour that started in Osaka, Japan, on April 25 and had taken in Tokyo, Manila, Taipei, Singapore ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan's Choice: Nuclear Freeze vs. Carbon Abatement
Taipower responded that it held several town halls about the project and that even some environmental NGOs ... is scheduled for retirement in December 2018. Assuming that New Taipei City doesn’t rescind its ban on dry cask storage, which would enable ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei slaughterhouse suspends operations due to possible avian flu
Taipei, May 7 (CNA) A poultry slaughterhouse in Taipei has been ordered to suspend operations for 24 hours due to suspected cases of avian influenza, the Taipei City Animal Protection Office said Sunday. Veterinarians reported the suspected cases to ... ( read original story ...)
Uninvited Taiwan says going to U.N. health meeting, warns China on ties
TAIPEI Taiwan will send a delegation to a U.N. health meeting even though it does not have an invitation, the government said on Tuesday, warning China that attempts to exclude it could irreversibly damage ties. Self-ruled Taiwan has accused Beijing of ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan draws tech talents to 'Asia Silicon Valley'
Announced by Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen in September, the scheme will hatch a haven of research and development and commercialization in the northwestern city of Taoyuan ... and services. The project also aims to increase Taiwan’s global IoT ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan arms deal in limbo as Trump courts China
For almost four decades, the United States has upheld its commitment to help Taiwan provide for its own self-defense against China — but the Trump administration has yet to affirm it. As a planned arms-sales package lingers in limbo, officials, lawmakers ... ( read original story ...)