US Defies China to Greenlight Taiwan President’s Pacific Stopovers

China has previously responded aggressively to U.S. transit stops by Taiwanese leaders. In April 2023, Beijing conducted three days of military exercises around Taiwan after Lai's predecessor, former President Tsai Ing-wen of the DPP, met then-House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during a U.S. stopover en route to Central America.

Filming Taipei’s giant flying squirrels

Taipei, one of Asia's most densely-populated cities, is a sprawling urban landscape that supports a surprisingly diverse array of wildlife. Amidst the bustling streets and towering skyscrapers, various animals have carved out niches to coexist with the human population, making their homes within the city’s buildings.

Taiwan Raises 2024 Economic Growth Forecast

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan's economy is expected to expand by 4.27% in 2024, the Directorate General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics said on Friday, upgrading its outlook from a previous estimate ...