The Taiwan Strait may be the next major diplomatic problem after China’s clampdown on Hong Kong, according to former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, currently the lone declared candidate to ... ( read original story ...)
The Retreat from Afghanistan Has Made America’s Allies Nervous. None More So Than Taiwan
Taiwanese politicians of all stripes have acknowledged that the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan is a wake-up call ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan receives its first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines after a monthslong delay.
The first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines arrived in Taiwan on Thursday morning, health officials said. The delivery of the 930,000 doses came after a monthslong struggle to acquire BioNTech’s ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Bulgaria tightens restrictions ahead of expected surge; Taiwan receives first Pfizer doses
Bulgaria currently least vaccinated EU country; Taiwan receives delivery organised by tech giants and a charity; likelihood of long Covid in double-jabbed adults who get coronavirus almost half ... ( read original story ...)
Lars Ulrich’s sons form new rock duo Taipei Houston
The 'Enter Sandman' drummer's offspring, Myles Ulrich, 23, is on drums, and his brother, Layne, 20, plays bass and vocals in Taipei Houston. The 57-year-old thrash metal legend - who also has ... ( read original story ...)
London bets on Obama’s TPP free trade agreement backed by Taipei
Preliminary negotiations begin at the end of September. British participation brings the trade block to cover 16% of world GDP. Difficult the participation of Taiwanese, opposed by Beijing. Taiwan wan ... ( read original story ...)
London bets on Obama’S CPTPP free trade agreement backed by Taipei
Preliminary negotiations begin at the end of September. British participation brings the trade block to cover 16% of world GDP. Difficult the participation of Taiwanese, opposed by Beijing. Taiwan wan ... ( read original story ...)
First batch of Fosun Pharma-provided vaccines arrive in Taipei
The first batch of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine provided by Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma arrived in Taipei in China's Taiwan region on Thursday morning. ( read original story ...)
EU Lawmakers Ignore China Protests, Seek Stronger Taiwan Ties
A German MEP said on Thursday that China's ambassador in Brussels tried to stop lawmakers from adopting the resolution, which seeks to upgrade EU-Taiwan ties. ( read original story ...)
The Somaliland Connection: Taiwan’s Return to Africa?
Taiwan’s new representative office in Hargeisa not only gives Taipei another connection to the African continent, but also establishes a new model of relations that could be extended to other states. ( read original story ...)
The sons of Metallica’s Lars Ulrich form new band Taipei Houston
Myles and Layne Ulrich, the sons of Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, have formed a new band called Taipei Houston. ( read original story ...)
1st batch of Fosun Pharma-provided vaccines arrives in Taipei
The first batch of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines provided by Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma arrived in Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan region, on Thursday morning. A total of 932,000 doses of the vaccines were ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus live news: Taiwan receives first Pfizer doses; vaccination nearly halves chance of long Covid – study
Likelihood of long Covid in double-jabbed adults who get coronavirus almost half; Taiwan receives delivery organised by tech giants and a charity ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei Liaison Office donates to Meals on Wheels in George
George mayor Leon van Wyk swapped pens and council agendas for spoons, aprons and pots on Wednesday while welcoming a donation from the Taipei consular mission to a local non-profit organisation. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan gets first Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines after long delay
Taiwan received its first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines Thursday after a prolonged purchasing process that gave rise to a political blame game with China. Taiwan had been unable to buy the vaccine ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Taiwan gets its first shipment of Pfizer vaccine
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan has received its first Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine after a prolonged purchasing process that gave rise to a political blame game with China. Taiwan had been unable to ... ( read original story ...)