Taiwan For Taiwan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine feels far away As Russia presses ahead with its attack on Ukraine, many analysts and internet users have drawn comparisons to Taiwan, another place that could face an invasion by its larger neighbour -- China. 25/02/2022
no comment Lantern festival lights up the night sky in New Taipei City The Lantern Festival ends the 15-day celebration of Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, and is celebrated on the night of the first full moon of the lunar New Year. 15/02/2022
no comment Crowds at the 10th Taiwan Comics and Animation Festival Taiwanese comics fans flocked to the opening of the Taipei Comics and Animation Festival. 10/02/2022
Home How used COVID face masks could be helping to keep you connected The COVID pandemic is believed to be generating 7,200 tonnes of medical waste every day but this company is finding new ways to reuse it. 07/02/2022
no comment Tiger sculptures and totem poles decorate the streets of Taiwan Tiger sculptures and totems decorate the streets of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, ahead of the Year of the Tiger on 1 February. 26/01/2022
Mobility Taiwan's 'game changer' battery charging stations see e-bike use soar Battery swapping stations for e-motorbikes are now a common sight in Taipei and outnumber petrol stations in four Taiwanese cities. 20/01/2022
no comment Taiwan gay couple confirm court adoption ruling with legal documents A married gay couple in Taiwan arrives at a district office to apply for legal documents that officially show the men as parents of their child, after a local court allowed one partner to adopt his spouse's non-biological infant. 13/01/2022
Nature Which country is struggling to contain a toad invasion? These large and highly toxic amphibians have taken over the town of Chaotun. 06/12/2021
no comment Taiwan rushes to contain sudden cane toad invasion Toads are a symbol of prosperity and good fortune in Taiwan, but the unexpected discovery of an invasive species has officials and environmentalists scrambling to contain their spread. 06/12/2021
no comment Crowds enjoy Taiwan's 'Christmasland' as the island keeps Covid under control Crowds of people wearing facial masks packed New Taipei City Hall Square to watch the opening of "Christmasland", Taiwan's largest outdoor festive decoration. 04/12/2021
Climate In pictures: Taiwanese tea farmers battling climate-fuelled drought On the heels of a once-in-a-century drought, tea plantations in the mountains of Taiwan are finding creative ways to keep their crops alive. 22/10/2021
no comment Fire kills 14 people, injures 51 in southern Taiwan A fire engulfed a 13-storey building overnight on Thursday in southern Taiwan, killing 14 people and injuring 51 14/10/2021
Taiwan Dozens killed as fire rips through building in Taiwan The blaze started about 3 am local time and continued for hours overnight before rescue workers brought it under control. 14/10/2021
Taiwan Taiwan 'won't take path laid out by China', President says Surveys show the Taiwanese overwhelmingly favour their current de-facto independent state and strongly reject unification with China. 10/10/2021
no comment Taiwanese lawmakers brawl during a political speech La législature de Taiwan s'est terminée par une bagarre lorsque les législateurs de l'opposition ont interrompu un important discours politique. 28/09/2021
no comment Taiwan: environmental group designs marine 'vacuum cleaner' A Taiwanese environmental group has designed a marine vacuum cleaner to help in the island's fight against floating garbage 18/09/2021
Money Taiwanese consumers can't get enough Lithuanian chocolate. Here's why Donated COVID vaccines and diplomatic strife with China have made Lithuania a hot new destination for Taiwanese shoppers. 08/09/2021
no comment Bridge in southern Taiwan destroyed by strong floods A bridge in southern Taiwan was destroyed by strong floods brought on by former typhoon Lupit that has turned into a tropical depression. 07/08/2021
no comment Taiwan extends lockdown, as soldiers disinfect metro and businesses shutter Taiwan announces it will extend its nation-wide coronavirus alert level to mid-June in an effort to contain a domestic Covid-19 outbreak. All schools and non-essential public places, including entertainment venue will be closed, as streets are noticeably empty 25/05/2021
Taiwan Taiwan prosecutors launch probe into train crash that killed 50 Taiwanese authorities are seeking an arrest warrant for the driver of a lorry that rolled onto a railway, causing one of the country's worst rail accidents in decades. 03/04/2021
Taiwan At least 36 feared dead after packed train derails in Taiwan - police As many as 72 people are still trapped in the train's carriages and 61 have been taken to the hospital. 02/04/2021
no comment High-tech mirror helps gym fans perfect their workout moves Need help nailing those tricky workout moves? The answer could be in your reflection. Taiwanese firm Johnson Health Tech's new "@mirror" uses a 3D camera to monitor user's workouts and give tailored feedback. 03/01/2021
no comment Explosion at pharmaceutical factory in Taiwan kills one A chemical leak was thought to be the reason the blaze kept burning despite firefighters best efforts. 23/12/2020
Stays The hotel inspired by Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea The hotel was designed following the ideas of the French novel 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'. 27/11/2020
no comment Fighting erupts in the Taiwanese parliament over meat imports Lawmakers emphasised their point by throwing pig's guts at each other. 27/11/2020
no comment Thousands protest in Taipei over US pork imports Protesters are also angry over labour issues and media freedom. 22/11/2020
