A magnitude 7.5 earthquake was reported Tuesday afternoon at 4:58 p.m. Pacific time 13 miles from Hualien City, Taiwan.
Strong Quake Strikes Taiwan, Setting Off Tsunami Warning in Japan
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Taiwan on Wednesday morning, prompting nearby Japan to issue a tsunami warning. The quake was centered off the coast of Hualien, on Taiwan’s east coast, ...
A strong earthquake hits off a southern Japanese island near Taiwan and a tsunami alert has been issued
A strong earthquake hits off a southern Japanese island near Taiwan and a tsunami alert has been issued.
Biden, Xi call navigates Philippines and Taiwan tensions
U.S. President Joe Biden sought to manage tensions over the South China Sea and Taiwan's May presidential inauguration in a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday, their first direct talks ...
Biden speaks to China’s Xi on Taiwan, Ukraine, Philippines
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first direct talks Tuesday since meeting in November, with Biden looking to keep tensions from mounting ahead of Taiwan's ...
Housing transactions rise 28.3 percent
Housing transactions in the six special municipalities totaled 63,226 units in the first quarter, rising 28.3 percent from the same period last year, as the market emerged from unfavorable policy ...
Biden to speak to China’s Xi on Taiwan, Ukraine, Philippines
U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first direct talks Tuesday since meeting in November, with Biden looking to keep tensions from mounting ahead of Taiwan's ...
Taiwan Former President’s Rare Visit Gives China a Chance to Play Peace Card
Ma Ying-jeou’s itinerary could include a reunion with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing—with the aim of repairing frayed ties.
Biden and Xi discuss Taiwan, AI and fentanyl in a push to return to regular leader talks
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues Tuesday in a call meant to demonstrate a return to regular ...
Taiwan Frontline Island On Alert Over Chinese Civilian Drone Provocations
Taiwan said Tuesday that soldiers on one of its tiny frontline islands just off China's mainland were on heightened alert following provocations by Chinese civilian drones.
Taiwan puts Quemoy live-fire drills on hold after Beijing warns against ‘targeted’ provocation
According to a notice issued by Taiwan’s fisheries agency in mid-March warning planes and ships against entering the drill areas, the command had intended to stage live-fire drills at seven areas ...
Bongkrek acid found on hands of Taipei eatery cook
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Traces of a deadly toxin have been detected on the hands of the cook at a Taipei restaurant where at least 31 people have fallen ill.
Former Taiwan president Ma meets China official in Shenzhen to promote cross-Strait peace
Former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou met with Chinese officials in Shenzen on Monday evening to promote relations between Taiwan and China.
Beijing gives warm welcome to Taiwan’s former president
Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan’s former president credited with normalizing relations between Taipei and Beijing in the early 21st century, arrived in China for a multi-day visit in what observers say is an ...
Taipei replica in remote Chinese province fans Taiwan invasion fears
Satellite images verified by FRANCE 24 reveal that China has built a replica of Taipei’s presidential district in remote Inner Mongolia, fuelling speculation that Beijing intends to use the site as a ...
How a media literacy group in Taiwan is teaching senior citizens to catch fake news
A group in Taiwan has hosted more than 500 events to educate people about how to combat fake news. Its specialty is senior citizens, who are particularly susceptible to disinformation.