The music venue’s disappearance is just the latest loss for Taipei’s oldest bar district, which since the 1980s has been known as the “Combat Zone,” though its history in fact dates back to the 1950s ...
Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu Says He Will Step Down WSJ
(Reuters) - Taiwan's longest-serving foreign minister Joseph Wu plans to vacate his post in the coming months, Wu said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
Taiwan says China tried to pay one of their soldiers $15 million to steal a US Chinook chopper for them
The soldier was told to fly and land a CH-47F Chinook helicopter on a Chinese aircraft carrier in the Taiwan Strait, per online magazine CTWant.
Taiwan Army Pilot Accused of Attempting To Defect to China – TaiwanPlus News
An Army officer with Taiwan's military has allegedly plotted to defect to China for US$15 million and tickets to Thailand. The officer, surnamed Hsieh, was busted in July as part of a larger crackdown on spies.
Taipei 101 Reveals Plans for New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show – TaiwanPlus News
Taiwan’s iconic Taipei 101 skyscraper has revealed plans for the 2023 New Year’s Eve fireworks show. It will use Japanese pyrotechnics for the first time since 2004.
Taiwan warns of Chinese interference ahead of presidential election
Officials say Beijing is engaged in a disinformation campaign in an effort to sway voters toward a candidate who is friendlier to China.
Taiwan Candidate Seeks ‘Pragmatic’ Path On China
Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has sought to portray himself as an alternative to Taiwan's more established leaders, proposing what he calls a "pragmatic" approach to China ties that might attract some younger voters.
Taipei 101 to set off 16,000 fireworks on New Year’s Day
The Taipei 101 skyscraper is to set off about 16,000 fireworks over five minutes during its annual New Year’s display, organizers said yesterday. This year’s pyrotechnics production is designed under ...
BTSE CEO Henry Liu Highlights Taiwan’s Role in Digital Finance at Curve Summit Taipei 2023
Amid the vibrant atmosphere of Taipei Blockchain Week 2023, BTSE's CEO, Henry Liu, took the stage at the Curve Summit Taipei 2023 to speak about the evolving digital finance landscape, with a special focus on Taiwan's burgeoning role in this sector.
How Taiwan’s disease detectives are keeping tabs on China
Four years since Taiwan first alerted the world to alarming Chinese social media posts about a mysterious respiratory illness, Taipei is once again listening to chatter from China’s medics for early warning signs of unknown pathogens.
China’s Spies Offered $15 Million for Taiwan Army’s US Chinook Helicopter
A Taiwanese army lieutenant colonel was offered an immigration plan if he could land a U.S.-made Chinook helicopter on a Chinese aircraft carrier, reports said.
Taiwan’s life insurance sector will bounce back in 2024 – GlobalData
The industry is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.0% to $91.6b in 2027. Taiwan's life insurance market is poised for a turnaround from 2024 after facing a continuous decline since 2019.
With Taiwan’s election just a month away, the China threat is emerging as the main talking point
There is growing evidence China is attempting to influence the election through disinformation campaigns, putting Taiwan’s vibrant democracy to the test.
Taiwan’s Mountains Face an Uphill Battle Against Climate Change – TaiwanPlus News
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Taipei expanding HPV vaccine to junior-high boys
Starting in September next year, male junior-high students in Taipei will be eligible for city government-funded vaccinations against the human papillomavirus (HPV), the Department of Health said ...
Singapore Airlines comes to the rescue after SG family left their passports at Taipei airport
SINGAPORE: A woman recently took to social media to express her gratitude after Singapore Airlines came through for them in such a kind and timely way. A mistake on her young family’s part could have ...