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Now playing Next no comment Star Wars fans in Taiwan mark 'May the 4th' in costumes Taiwanese Star Wars fans dressed in their favourite characters walk the streets of downtown Taipei to celebrate 'May the 4th' 04/05/2022
Now playing Next Hear Taiwanese musicians show solidarity with Ukraine in protest concert Similar musical performances have been taking place all across the globe. 16/03/2022
Now playing Next no comment Taiwan musicians protest Ukraine invasion Taiwanese musicians and singers perform in front of the Russian representative office building in downtown Taipei to protest against the Russian invasion and to show solidarity with the Ukrainian people. 16/03/2022
Now playing Next 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
Now playing Next 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
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Now playing Next 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
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Now playing Next Uncovering Europe Taiwan is making new friends in Europe. China isn't happy about it. Lithuania and the Czech Republic have both begun to normalise relations with Taiwan. But Beijing is hitting back. 01/02/2022
