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In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

In first for Asia, Taiwan parliament endorses same-sex marriage

17/05/2019

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Taiwan's LGBT community protests ahead of parliament vote

Hundreds of LGBT rights supporters gathered outside Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday (May 14) demanding for their rights as the parliament votes on three proposed bills

14/05/2019

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Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits Taiwan's east coast

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Thursday (April 18), shaking buildings and temporarily halting subway services in the capital, Taipei.

18/04/2019

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Taiwan says "no" to same-sex marriage

Taiwan says "no" to same-sex marriage after 7 million voted in advisory referenda on Saturday

25/11/2018

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Taiwanese puppeteer fights to rescue declining art

An 87-year-old man teaches puppetry to prevent the ancient art from dying.

15/11/2018

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Taiwan grandpa plays Pokémon Go on 15 mobile phones

Taiwan grandpa plays Pokémon Go on 15 mobile phones at once, while riding his bike

13/11/2018

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Taiwan now home to 'world's largest performing arts centre'

Taiwan’s National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts is said to be the largest performing arts centre in the world.

06/11/2018

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Wooden boat set alight in Taiwan to ward off bad luck, disease

More than 90 volunteers from the seaside township of Donggang helped to build the intricately-decorated boat over the course of three months.

04/11/2018

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Watch: Taipei mayor releases viral rap video in re-election bid

The mayor of Taiwan’s capital, Taipei, has released a rap video as part of his re-election bid, in which he repeatedly urges voters to “do the right thing”.

02/11/2018

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Tens of thousands join annual gay pride parade in Taiwan

The parade comes just weeks ahead of a referendum that is set to decide whether same-sex marriages will be recognised on the island.

28/10/2018

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Lanterns flood the night sky in Taiwan

Local and foreign visitors gathered to celebrate the mid-autumn festival in Pinghsi, Taiwan, on Monday, releasing hundreds of flying lanterns that lit up the night sky.

25/09/2018

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Watch: Realistic ice-cream puppies on the menu in Taiwanese cafe

WATCH: Each puppy takes 5 hours to create with the restaurant only able to prepare 100 desserts per day.

20/08/2018

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Watch: Taiwan's spinning acrobatic artist

WATCH: The street artist learnt his skills when travelling the world, learning kung fu at the Shaolin temple in China and acrobatics at a circus performance school in Denmark and Russia.

16/08/2018

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Watch: Taiwan's spinning acrobatic artist

WATCH: Isaac Hou became famous in Taiwan's capital for using a giant spinning hoop during his gymnastic street shows.

15/08/2018

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Camera found washed up on Taiwan beach returned to owner after three years

A social media campaign saw a camera that washed up on a Taiwanese beach returned to its owner three years after she lost it in Japan.

29/03/2018

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Panic buying 'toilet paper frenzy' in Taiwan

Shoppers have been clearing the shelves amid fears of a steep price hike

28/02/2018

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Taiwan quake death toll rises to 17

Latest confirmed victims include members of a family trapped in a building left leaning on its side

11/02/2018

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Taiwan: Post earthquake rescue operations wind down

The search for survivors has been hampered by more than 200 aftershocks.

09/02/2018

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Search and rescue operations underway after Taiwan earthquake

Many are believed to be trapped in the tilting Yun Men Tusi Ti building, which has been propped up with 10 steel bars.

08/02/2018

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Search continues for survivors of Taiwan earthquake

Strong aftershocks restrict rescue workers' efforts.

08/02/2018

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Rescuers save residents from building rocked by Taiwan quake

Emergency services saved more than 100 people trapped in hotels and flat after a devastating earthquake in Taiwan

07/02/2018

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Taiwan earthquake: Children rescued from tilted building

Amateur video shows the rescue of two children from the wreckage of a collapsed building in the wake of a 6.4-magnitude earthquake.

07/02/2018

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Another earthquake strikes Taiwan

The magnitude 5.7 earthquake came just one day after another major quake.

07/02/2018

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People trapped after 6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Taiwan, leaving at least two people dead, over a hundred injured and others reportedly trapped inside leaning buildings.

06/02/2018

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'Doing nothing' competition held in Taiwan

How much time would you last 'doing nothing'?

11/12/2017

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Taiwanese hairstylist scalps Donald Trump unto customer's scalp

Changhua-based XB Hair Salon also creates hair designs featuring the Lion King and Guy Fawkes among others.

06/12/2017