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 ...)
The Latest: Ontario to require COVID-19 vaccine certificates
Ontario on Wednesday became the fourth Canadian province to announce residents will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 to enter restaurants, theaters, gyms and other indoor ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: WHO leader opposes ‘widespread’ use of boosters
The head of the World Health Organization says he opposes “widespread use of boosters” for healthy people for now, underscoring the need to get doses of the COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
China Could Invade Taiwan Under These Seven Scenarios, Defense Report Says
In an annual report prepared for lawmakers, Taiwan's Defense Ministry gave its latest assessments of China's military capabilities and ambitions. ( read original story ...)
Flotation Energy, CSBC Unveil Floating Wind Plans in Taiwan
Scotland-headquartered floating wind project developer Flotation Energy and Taiwan's CSBC Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under which the two companies will join forces on ... ( read original story ...)
First batch of Fosun Pharma-provided vaccines expected in Taipei on Thursday
The first batch of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines provided by the Shanghai-based Fosun Pharma to Taiwan is expected to arrive in Taipei on Thursday morning. A total of 932,000 doses of the vaccines have been ... ( read original story ...)
Lin Chi-ling’s fans concerned as she looks thinner in first post in over two months
Taiwanese actress Lin Chi-ling hadn't posted on social media for more than two months until yesterday, when she posted a video explaining her charity's new project. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan, Japan Urged to ‘Stand Together’ As China Threat Prompts Security Talks
A Taiwanese official says the ruling party did not hesitate when invited to hold unprecedented security talks with Japan to discuss mutual concerns about China. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: North Korea proposes Sinovac shots go elsewhere
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has proposed a U.N.-backed immunization program send its allotment of almost 3 million doses of a Chinese-made vaccine to countries with severe COVID-19 outbreaks ... ( read original story ...)