Without naming China, the envoy said Taiwan, confronted by "unceasing cross-Strait military intimidation and grey-zone threats", has continued to strengthen its self-defence capabilities and has consistently strived to serve as a force for good.
Smuggled animals cause chaos on Bangkok-Taipei flight
A baggage-screening worker at Suvarnabhumi airport has been suspended for failing to search a bag that turned out to be filled with smuggled animals, some of which got loose and caused chaos on a Bangkok-Taipei flight.
Thousands expected to attend Taipei Nuit Blanche
The Taipei City Government said last year’s Nuit Blanche in Shilin District (士林) attracted about 400,000 attendees.
China’s Warplanes on Track To Buzz Taiwan in Record Numbers
Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has repeatedly stated that the island's eventual absorption is a top priority.
Chinese Taipei athletes feel at home in Hangzhou
Members of the Chinese Taipei delegation participating in the 19th Asian Games said that they were deeply touched by the hospitality they received in Hangzhou, and the warmth and kindness of local ...
How can India win Asian Games kabaddi gold? Beat Iran and Chinese Taipei
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams will battle it out for the all-important Asian Games gold medal against Iran and Chinese Taipei.
Foxconn founder Terry Gou says he has reached Taiwan election bid threshold
Terry Gou, the billionaire founder of major Apple supplier Foxconn, said on Friday he had already collected enough electorate signatures to qualify to stand as an independent in January's presidential election.
Weather tracker: Typhoon Koinu causes disruption in Taiwan
Heavy rain and strong winds force schools and businesses to shut and leaves thousands without power
Taiwan Elects Its Own Leaders So Is Already Independent: Presidential Frontrunner
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan has shown it is already independent and sovereign by electing its own president and has no need for a separate declaration of independence, the frontrunner to be the island's next leader said in an interview with Japanese media.
Deadly Typhoon Koinu heads toward southern China and Hong Kong after battering Taiwan
Deadly Typhoon Koinu is heading towards southern China and Hong Kong this weekend after battering Taiwan with record wind gusts and injuring hundreds of people. The typhoon is set to bring heavy rain along the coasts of Guangdong and neighbouring Fujian province in the next three days, China’s National Meteorological Centre (NMC) said.
Typhoon to bring heavy rain to China, Taiwan rushes aid to remote island
Heavy rain and strong wind will hit south China over the next three days as Typhoon Koinu reaches the coast after killing one and injuring hundreds in Taiwan, where authorities were on Friday flying help to a badly hit island.
Sihuangziping geothermal plant in Taiwan set to start commercial operations
The 1-MW Sihuangziping pilot geothermal power plant in New Taipei City, Taiwan is set for commercial operations with plans to expand to 4 MW.
Heavy rainstorms to hit southern China after Typhoon Koinu batters Taiwan
Heavy rainstorms and strong winds will hit southern China in the next three days as Typhoon Koinu approaches the coast of Guangdong province after killing one and injuring hundreds in Taiwan.
Taiwan elects its own leaders so it is already independent, presidential frontrunner says
Vice President Lai, leading in opinion polls ahead of presidential elections, is despised by China for comments made in support of the island's independence.
Taiwan probes four firms accused of helping China’s Huawei
TAIPEI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government has opened an investigation into four companies named in a media report as conducting business with firms linked to U.S.-sanctioned Huawei (HWT.UL) in ...
Watch as record-breaking typhoon blows shed off roof, sends metal flying in Taiwan
Typhoon Koinu made landfall along the southern tip of Taiwan on Thursday, Oct. 5. The storm brought record-breaking winds and rain, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.