Fifty years ago today, representatives from around the world convened at the United Nations headquarters in New York for a history-shifting vote. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan and U.S. discuss UN participation ahead of key anniversary
Taiwanese and U.S. officials have discussed how Taiwan can "meaningfully" participate at the UN. just days before Chinese President will give a speech. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dollar’s Fortunes Are Changing on Heavy Foreign Outflows
The Taiwan dollar faces growing headwinds from foreign outflows, after topping Asia’s currency ranking in the first nine months of the year. ( read original story ...)
Flooding in Venice creeping into off-season, as experts revise worst-case scenario
After Venice in November 2019 experienced the second-worst flood in its history, it was inundated with four more exceptional tides within six weeks, shocking Venetians and triggering fears about the ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese State Media Calls Biden Admin ‘Most Incapable’ in U.S. History Amid Taiwan Tension
The Chinese publication said "the U.S. will become a historic sinner that further undermines world unity" by backing Taiwan at the United Nations. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan shaken by 6.5-magnitude quake, woman hurt by rockfall
An earthquake shook Taiwan's capital, Taipei, on Sunday and caused falling rocks that injured a woman and damaged a car. No deaths were reported. The Buildings in Taipei swayed. The subway and some ... ( read original story ...)
Strong quake strikes Taipei
CCTV footage shows the ground shake in Taipei City as a strong earthquake strikes northeastern Taiwan. Taiwan's central weather bureau said the quake was of magnitude 6.5, the biggest on the island ... ( read original story ...)
Biden’s Taiwan remarks raise questions about his real policy
President Biden has blurted out commitments that the U.S. is prepared to defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion — forcing the White House to walk back his statements and leading to confusion over a ... ( read original story ...)
Ex-actress Yvonne Lim and family wore full PPE for flight back to Taipei from S’pore
SINGAPORE - Former Mediacorp actress Yvonne Lim and her family, including two young children, wore full protective gear for their flight back to Taipei, where they are based. Lim, 45, and her husband, ... ( read original story ...)
Preliminary 6.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan’s northeastern coast
A 6.5-magnitude quake has struck Taiwan, according to preliminary data from the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). ( read original story ...)
Strong earthquake shakes Taiwan, no damage reported
Buildings shook in Taipei on Sunday as an earthquake of magnitude 6.5 struck northeastern Taiwan, but there were no reports of damage. ( read original story ...)
US wants to help Taiwan participate ‘meaningfully’ in UN, as China prepares to mark key anniversary
US and Taiwanese officials hold talks ahead of 50th anniversary of PRC replacing Taiwan as China’s representative in the UN ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, U.S. discuss UN participation ahead of key anniversary
Taiwanese and U.S. officials have discussed how Taiwan can "meaningfully" participate at the United Nations just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping will give a speech to mark his country's half ... ( read original story ...)
EU Lawmakers Push for Upgraded Ties With Taipei, Leaving Beijing Fuming
A non-binding resolution, adopted with a majority of 580 to 26 votes, urged a new investment deal between the EU and Taiwan, apparently even if that angers China. ( read original story ...)
Ex-actress Yvonne Lim and family wore full PPE for flight back to Taipei
SINGAPORE - Former Mediacorp actress Yvonne Lim and her family, including two young children, wore full protective gear for their flight back to Taipei, where they are based.. Read more at ... ( read original story ...)
Australia wants deeper energy ties to help Taiwan decarbonise, amid China tensions
Trade minister Dan Tehan sees ‘real opportunities’ to help Taiwan, as he hopes relationship with China has not become permanently adversarial ... ( read original story ...)