TAIPEI (Reuters) - Former Taiwan president Ma Ying-jeou left on Monday for an 11-day trip to China where he is expected next week to have his second meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, at a ...
Chinese state media stoked allegation Taiwan’s president would flee war
Taiwan's outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen plans to flee in a U.S. plane if war erupts with China, according to an unsubstantiated report first published in 2021 and echoed in the run-up to the island's ...
Beijing Deplores Taiwan’s Next President, but Welcomes an Old One
A rare visit to mainland China by Ma Ying-jeou, who’s now in the opposition, is a chance for political messaging on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Gilas Women booted out by Chinese Taipei in Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup
Gilas Pilipinas Women’s stellar run in the 2024 Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup came to a screeching halt on Sunday at Singapore Sports Hub. After a dominant start in the tournament, Gilas found its match in a ...
2 dead, 5 in intensive care, 23 others sick after eating at Taipei restaurant
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The number of people who became sick after eating at Taipei vegetarian restaurant Polam Kopitiam has risen to 30 after two more cases were reported on Sunday (March 31).
Taiwan needs more babies. But conservative traditions are holding back some fertility solutions
For married Taiwanese men Alan Hung and Danny Huang, the process of having a biological child together was never easy.
Taiwan’s Indigenous tribes could hold the key to its independence
By calling for conquest, Xi has made an enemy of the Taiwan’s tribes, which rightfully say their ancestors inhabited the island long before the dawn of the Chinese era.
Inside Taiwan’s secretive microchip factory that powers the world economy
Today on CNN 10, Will Ripley gives us a look inside the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s largest producer of microchips that power everything from smartphones to cars to ...
Taiwan in Time: The last indigenous village in metro Kaohsiung
Wiping away tears, the residents of Ljavek Village watched on Monday as excavators tore down the final house. With that, Kaohsiung metro area’s sole indigenous community — located (in)conveniently in ...
China constructs detailed Taipei government district replica for military simulations
In the Inner Mongolia region of China, a detailed replica of the government district of Taiwan's capital has been constructed on a military range. Experts suggest this may be for simulating bombings ...
Taipei demolition site accident leaves worker dead
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – During the demolition of a real estate sales center in Taipei City on Saturday (March 30), the second floor collapsed and killed the driver of a skid steer loader.
Chinese Taipei Games Market Report Reveals Key Insights into East Asia’s Thriving Video Game Industry
Introduction to Chinese Taipei Games MarketThe video game industry continues to experience robust growth worldwide, with the Chinese Taipei games market playing a vital role in the wider East Asian ...
Taiwan’s navy chief to visit US next week, sources say
WASHINGTON/TAIPEI — Taiwan’s navy chief, Tang Hua, will visit the United States from next week to attend a military ceremony and discuss how to boost bilateral naval cooperation as China raises ...
Taiwan leader asks defense chief to stay on after offering to resign
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has asked her defense minister to stay on the job after he offered to resign, her office said Friday, following local media reports that his son hired sex workers.
From Night Markets to Temples: 22 Best Places to Visit in Taipei
Spread the loveTaipei, the bustling capital city of Taiwan, is a vibrant mix of traditional culture and modern metropolitan flair. The city boasts an impressive array of sights that will satisfy all ...
Young people in Taipei face high mortgage pressure
Young people in Taipei face high mortgages and need to rely on financial support, according to Taiwan Realty. The estate agent noted the average mortgage was NT$14.7 million (US$459,245), while 21% of ...