Hong Kong-based low-cost carrier HK Express launched one-way services to Taipei and Kaohsiung on August 23 and 26 respectively, with return flights slated to take off next month. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan proposes $1.44 billion for new fighters amid modest hike in 2022 defence spending
Taiwan announced a more modest pace in defence spending for next year on Thursday, but will spend $1.44 billion on new fighter jets, as the island bolsters its forces in the face of increased pressure ... ( read original story ...)
China’s trade halt with Lithuania over Taiwan ties sends warning to Europe
Tough response to Baltic nation’s decision to exchange diplomatic offices with Taiwan puts under EU under pressure ... ( read original story ...)
China-Taiwan tensions boil as People’s Liberation Army jets breach Taipei’s airspace
CHINA has yet again entered Taiwan's airspace with military planes, sparking tensions between Beijing and Taipei. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, EU should link up policies
As this year marks the fifth anniversary of the New Southbound Policy (NSP) the time is ripe to evaluate the challenges and opportunities brought about by the nation’s pivot to the south. Despite the ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei, Taichung restaurants added to Michelin list
Restaurants in Tainan and Kaohsiung are to be in next year’s Michelin Guide alongside those in Taipei and Taichung, Michelin Taiwan said yesterday, adding that seven restaurants in Taipei and Taichung ... ( read original story ...)
Chinese Taipei’s Lee: ‘I’m the 3.0 version of myself’
With this vignette on pommel horse silver medalist Lee Chih Kai of Chinese Taipei, International Gymnast Online continues “Tokyo Takeaways,” a series of flashbacks featuring behind-the-scenes ... ( read original story ...)
Jay Chou Lashes Out At The Taipei Arena After His Request To Hold His Concert There Was Denied
You would think that whatever Jay Chou wants, Jay Chou gets. But apparently not. The superstar who is holding his Carnival World Tour to commemorate his 20 th year in showbiz was recently dealt a rare ... ( read original story ...)
Taipei anticipates 70,000 to receive Medigen vaccines before week’s end
Taipei Deputy Mayor Tsai Ping-kun (蔡炳坤) said on Monday that an estimated 70,000 Medigen vaccines will be administered before the week's end. ( read original story ...)
Japan Snubs China Warnings to Invite Taiwan for Swift Security Talks
The talks are set for Friday and were confirmed less than a week after reports said Japan and Taiwan's ruling parties were hoping to hold a bilateral dialogue. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan to get BioNTech shots early as China delays approval-source
Taiwan could get its first delivery of BioNTech SE's COVID-19 vaccines one month ahead of schedule as a delay in regulatory approval of the shot for use in mainland China made a surplus available for ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan hits zero Covid cases for first time since outbreak in May
Acceleration of vaccine rollout and test-and-trace improvements credited for turnaround ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan reports no new domestic COVID-19 cases, first time since May 9
Taiwan reported zero new domestic COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, the first time since May 9 it has logged no community transmissions, with the pandemic on the democratically ruled island now well under ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan c.bank says economy not overheating, inflation stable
Taiwan's economy is not overheating and inflation is well under control, central bank governor Yang Chin-long said on Wednesday, as he responded to lawmakers' questions about prospects for an interest ... ( read original story ...)
WPD breaks ground on Taiwan PV projects
The developments of photovoltaic projects will consolidate the German firm's position in the country Bremen-based WPD is set to construct three photovoltaic projects in Taiwan, in addition to its ... ( read original story ...)
Did Biden’s Taiwan Remarks Represent a US Policy Change?
The fact that he mentioned “Taiwan” in the same breath as “NATO allies, Japan and South Korea” – countries that have formal security guarantees from the United States – was greeted in Taiwan as a ... ( read original story ...)