In this video I talk about the history of the island of Taiwan, from its early days with Native & initial Chinese settling, to its time as a Dutch colony, joining the Ming and Qing Empire, and then being ruled by Japan until being returned to the Republic of China.
Taipei Invites U.S. Travelers to Discover Their Next Adventure—With EVA Air Special Flight Offers and Exclusive Cultural Gifts
Taipei, named the Happiest Country in Asia, is promoting itself as a travel destination through a campaign with EVA Air.
Taipei Blasts Beijing Over New Taiwan Strait Flight Path
China has launched a controversial new civilian flight path near Taiwan, saying the route will reduce air traffic congestion. But Taiwan warns the move could further escalate tensions in the region.
2 Dead and 500 Injured After Typhoon Danas Strikes Taiwan
Most typhoons come ashore on the island’s sparsely populated east coast, but Danas scraped its crowded western edge. Nearly 300,000 households had no power on Monday.
Typhoon Danas crosses Taiwan, killing 2 and injuring more than 300
Typhoon Danas has brought heavy winds and torrential rains to parts of Taiwan, killing two people and injuring more than 300 on the island’s densely populated west coast. The typhoon lost ...
Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?
Momentum is building in Taiwan to lessen its business dependency on China, its biggest trading partner. Doing so will not be easy.
2 Dead and 300 Injured After Typhoon Danas Strikes Taiwan
Most typhoons come ashore on the island’s sparsely populated east coast, but Danas scraped its crowded west coast. Nearly 400,000 households had no power on Monday.
NATO Chief Predicts China’s Plan For Taiwan
Beijing has declared Taiwan as an "inalienable" part of China, whereas Taipei has long asserted its independence.
Taiwan says China opening flight path raises regional unease
Taipei condemns China's unilateral aviation route change in Taiwan Strait, warning of increased tensions and regional unease.
Taiwan: Thousands evacuate as Typhoon Danas triggers floods, landslides
Packing maximum sustained wind speeds of 137km (85 miles) an hour, Danas is expected to sweep northwards along Taiwan's west coast overnight, the Central Weather Administration said in an advisory ...
China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded, Rutte says
If China attacks Taiwan, Beijing may ask Moscow to open a second front against NATO states, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said in an interview with The New York Times (NYT) published on July 5.
Yuanzai, first panda to be born in Taiwan, celebrates 12th birthday at Taipei Zoo
Taipei Zoo’s female panda Yuanzai, the first giant panda of her species ever born in Taiwan, celebrated her 12th birthday Sunday morning with dozens of fans filming her eating an ice cake.
Taiwan Issues Sea and Land Typhoon Warning as Danas Approaches
Taiwanese authorities issued a land and sea warning for the entire island as Typhoon Danas is expected to bring strong winds and rain.
China escalates cross-strait tensions with illegal air route, Taiwan warns of aviation and sovereignty threat
Taiwans Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has strongly urged China to engage in immediate talks over its unilateral launch of the W121 flight corridor, an extension of the contested M503 route, according ...
China opens new M503 air route extension near Taiwan, Taipei protests
China has opened a new extension of the M503 air route near Taiwan. Taipei calls it a unilateral move that increases regional tensions.
China expands Taiwan strait flight path, Taipei warns of rising tensions
China has opened a third extension to its M503 flight path near the Taiwan Strait, drawing a sharp protest from Taipei, which called the move "unilateral" and destabilizing. The newly added W121 ...