South Korean engineer Shaun has big plans to develop the parcels of land he has snapped up for millions of won (thousands of US dollars) in recent years into long-term moneyspinners. “I’m planning to ... ( read original story ...)
Joe Biden and Boris Johnson ‘Discussed’ Taiwan As China Ups Threats After Afghanistan
The British prime minister was asked to offer the U.K.'s support to the people of Taiwan amid escalating threats and disinformation campaigns from China. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dominates Venice’s VR Program
With seven titles selected for Venice VR Expanded at this year’s film festival, Taiwan has once again demonstrated its potential as a global leader in virtual reality content production. But this ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Business in Brief – September 2021
Taiwan Mobile Goes South, Chunghwa Underseas Local telecommunications carrier Taiwan Mobile announced on August 9 that it would invest NT$20 million ... ( read original story ...)
4,800 students affected by class suspensions in Taipei, New Taipei
COVID-19 cases reported at a preschool and an elementary school have resulted in 4,800 students in Taipei and New Taipei being affected by class suspensions, according to officials in the two cities. ( read original story ...)
Rapidly-intensifying Typhoon Chanthu headed for Taiwan and southern China
A typhoon headed toward Taiwan and the southern coast of China is rapidly gaining in speed and strength ahead of an expected landfall later this week. ( read original story ...)
Pressured By China, Lithuania Won’t Back Down Over Taiwan
China picked a fight with Lithuania over its decision to exchange diplomatic offices with Taiwan, opening a new fight between China and Europe that could be a bellwether for Beijing’s ability to bend ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan police arrest 14 suspects who allegedly ran a crypto scam worth $5.4 million, report says
Police in Taiwan have arrested 14 people in connection with a $5.41 million crypto investment scam. A businessman allegedly led the scheme and promoted cryptocurrency investments on social media. He ... ( read original story ...)
COVID-19: New Taipei City raises virus alert level
New Taipei City yesterday raised its COVID-19 alert to “augmented level 2” after tests indicated that the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 could be the cause of a cluster of infections at a kindergarten in ... ( read original story ...)
China Air Force Warns Away Suspected U.S. Aircraft on Patrol Near Taiwan
Flight-tracking software showed a U.S. Navy patrol aircraft conducting a routine operation in the Bashi Channel, south of Taiwan, on Monday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Expects Elevated Trade To Continue Through to 2023
Taiwan is set to reap the rewards of the post-pandemic rebound in global trade and U.S. efforts to reduce economic ties with China all through next year, according to an official in Taipei. ( read original story ...)
China sends 19 nuclear bombers and fighter jets near Taiwan islands in latest show of force
Taiwan's air force was scrambled on Sunday to respond to a major Chinese military incursion into their 'air defence identification zone' of 19 aircraft which included several nuclear-capable bombers. ( read original story ...)
ACE Exchange Unveils Taiwan’s First-ever Basketball Player Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) Cardpack Featuring Hsinchu JKO Lioneers
ACE Exchange, a leading cryptocurrency exchange based in Taiwan, has joined hands with Hsinchu JKO Lioneers, a professional basketball team of Taiwan's P.LEAGUE+ (PLG), to debut an exclusive ... ( read original story ...)
China’s PLA sends 19 military aircrafts to Taiwan air defense zone, Taipei scrambles jets to counter
Taiwan’s Defence Ministry said that 19 Chinese military aircrafts including fighters and nuclear-capable bombers entered its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Sunday. Taipei has been ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan says China entered air defence zone for third straight day
The Taiwan air force said Monday that more than a dozen Chinese fighter jets, four bombers and one surveillance craft intruded in Taiwan's air defense zone. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan warns Honduras against ‘flashy, false’ China promises
Taiwan warned Honduras on Monday against "flashy and false" promises by China after the Latin American nation's main opposition party vowed to switch diplomatic recognition to Beijing. ( read original story ...)