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Taiwan

China ramps up threat of military force to take control of Taiwan

The threatening moves were prompted by a visit to Taiwan last week by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chinese authorities say.

10/08/2022

Taiwan

China admits 'testing capabilities' as Taiwan says drills mimic attack

Taiwan's defence ministry says it issued an alert and activated patrols and missile systems in response to Chinese exercises following the visit of senior US Democrat Nancy Pelosi.

06/08/2022

Taiwan

China's military drills around Taiwan are a 'significant escalation'

Beijing's show of strength came after Nancy Pelosi, the speaker of the US House of Representatives, visited Taiwan.

05/08/2022

Taiwan

Why has Pelosi's surprise trip to Taiwan attracted so much attention?

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday in the wake of heightened tensions with China. Beijing claims ownership of the self-ruled island and has responded with multiple military drills in zones surrounding Taiwan in retaliation.

04/08/2022

Taiwan

China begins 'unprecedented' military drills around Taiwan

Chinese state media has framed the military exercises around self-ruled island as war plan rehearsal, as Taiwan claims China wants to change the regional status quo.

04/08/2022

Taiwan

Taiwan 'will not back down' amid China threats, says its president

China's foreign minister said the US was "playing with fire", as Pelosi became the highest-ranking US official in 25 years to visit the self-ruled island

02/08/2022

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Inspired by Ukraine, civilians study urban warfare in Taiwan

Yeh actually works in marketing, and his weapon is a replica -- but he is spending the weekend attending an urban warfare workshop, to prepare for what he sees as the very real threat of a Chinese invasion.

08/07/2022

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Protest in Taipei marks Tiananmen anniversary

Over 500 people gathered in Taipei City to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown.

04/06/2022

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Taiwan high-tech showcase Computex opens in Taipei

One of Asia's largest computer trade shows, Computex, kicks off in Taiwan's capital city Taipei after a 3-year hiatus due to COVID-19, as the island looks to solidify its position in the high tech industry.

24/05/2022

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Taiwan man invents stroller for fish to 'explore other worlds'

Jerry Huang's aquatic pets rarely feel like two lost souls swimming in a fishbowl because they get to go for regular strolls. In the Taiwanese city of Taichung, Huang can be seen pushing his latest invention: a goldfish bowl on wheels.

24/05/2022

Taiwan

US would intervene with military to defend Taiwan, says Biden

Biden’s comments were among the most forceful US presidential statements in support of self-governing in recent decades. He added that the burden to protect Taiwan is "even stronger' following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

23/05/2022

Eco-Innovation

Could offshore wind turbines actually help coral reefs survive?

Threatened by warming sea temperatures, a project to grow coral reefs on the base of wind turbines is making significant progress.

06/05/2022

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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

Culture news

Taiwanese musicians show solidarity with Ukraine in protest concert

Similar musical performances have been taking place all across the globe.

16/03/2022

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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

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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

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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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