Last year cancer was the leading cause of death in Taipei for the 51st consecutive year, while COVID-19 became the third most common cause of death in the city, the Taipei Department of Health said ...
Taiwan’s deal to buy US Volcano landmine systems sparks controversy over safety risk and international drive for ban
Some critics have expressed concern that the US$141 million deal heralds a change to a long-standing strategy of fighting decisive battles away from the island.
Taiwan military holds live fire drills on strategic southern coast
Taiwan's military carried out live fire drills on its strategically-located southern coast on Monday, firing missiles from highly mobile armoured cars to destroy targets close to shore in a simulation ...
The progress of PRIME large-scale solar power plant projects in Taiwan
Prime Road Power Public Company Limited or PRIME by Mr. Somprasong Panjalak, Chairman of the Board of Directors. and Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Piroon Shinawatra, Chief Financial Officer jointly ...
Drew Beam records three strikeouts versus Chinese Taipei
Tennessee sophomore pitcher Drew Beam started for Team USA. He pitched four innings, recording three strikeouts, while allowing three hits and one earned run. Beam totaled 45 pitches (33 strikes) ...
Taiwan celebrates linguistic diversity at annual music awards
Taiwan celebrated linguistic diversity at the Golden Melody Awards late Saturday with big wins for singers who primarily sing in Mandarin, at one of the most prestigious entertainment events in the ...
Members of Hong Kong diaspora gather in Taipei on anniversary of handover
The event, along with others set to take place in several cities around the world, represents one front in an evolving pro-democracy movement.
Chinese Taipei back at World Series for 2023
For the 31st time in history and second year in a row, a team from Chinese Taipei will be heading to South Williamsport as Kuei-Shan Little League (Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei) was named the Asia-Pacific ...
Japan says Russian warships spotted near Taiwan, Okinawa islands
Japan's defence ministry said late on Friday it had spotted two Russian Navy ships in the waters near Taiwan and Japan's Okinawa islands in the previous four days, following a similar announcement this week from Taiwan.
Biden administration approves potential $440 million arms sales to Taiwan
The Biden administration has approved two potential arms sales totaling $440 million to Taiwan amid ongoing tensions between the self-governing island and Beijing, the State Department announced Thursday.
US State Dept. approves $440 million ammo, logistics deals for Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has approved potential defense sales to Taiwan worth an estimated $440.2 million, according to two separate statements Thursday. The approval comes amid tension between the U.
Taiwan denounces new Chinese plane incursion
Taiwan’s defense ministry said 11 Chinese army planes crossed Friday the Strait of Formosa median after the United States announced the sale of ammunition and military spare parts to Taipei worth $440 million.
US State Department OKs two possible military sales to Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of ammunition and logistics support to Taiwan in two separate deals valued at up to $440 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday.
Banksy’s ‘Love is in the Bin’ exhibit opens in Taipei
An exhibition of British street artist Banksy’s Love Is In the Bin opens today at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Taipei — the first stop on its international tour. It is to be displayed in ...
No need to revive service trade agreement: MAC
Most businesspeople and experts do not see a need to revive plans for a controversial cross-strait service trade agreement with China, Mainland Affairs Council spokesman Jan Jyh-horng (詹志宏) said on ...
Hagen Smith makes Team USA, will pitch vs Chinese Taipei and Japan
Hagen Smith will pitch for his country. Arkansas’ left-handed ace made the club for Team USA as the Collegiate National Team is set to play Chinese Taipei and Japan for five games over the next two ...