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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

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Tens of thousands celebrate Taiwan's LGBT Pride

Tens of thousands celebrate Taiwan's LGBT Pride

28/10/2017

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LED night kites light up Taipei

01/10/2017

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Eyes to the skies for Taiwan's kite festival

A host of national and international competitors are battling for air superiority at the Taiwan Kite Festival.

26/08/2017

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World Surf League: stunning victory in Tahiti

Australian surfer Julian Wilson won a dramatic final in the Tahiti leg of the World Surf League Championship Tour.

14/08/2017

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Typhoon Nesat makes landfall in Taiwan

Tropical storms sees winds gust to 180km/h and heavy rain flood streets and homes.

29/07/2017

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Watch: Brawl in Taiwan's parliament

A debate over how billions of dollars for an infrastructure development plan will be allocated descended into a brawl in Taiwan's parliament on Tuesday.

18/07/2017

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Fracas between Taiwan politicians caught on camera

Taiwan's legislators are known for their brawls, which are seen as a way for parties to show strength.

18/07/2017

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Fists fly over budget brawl in Taiwan parliament

Lawmakers tempers erupt in row over new economic plan

14/07/2017

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Taiwan bus crash leaves 32 dead

At least 32 people were killed when a tour bus flipped over on a highway in Taiwan on Monday night.

13/02/2017

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Taiwanese school's Nazi Christmas causes storm, director resigns

A school in Taiwan has created international outrage by holding a Nazi-themed Christmas parade.

27/12/2016

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Demonstrations outside parliament as Taiwan relaxes rules against same-sex marriage

Taiwan's parliament has relaxed rules against same-sex marriage, with opponents and supporters demonstrating outside parliament.

26/12/2016

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Lawmakers injured in Taiwan parliamentary brawl

Passions went into overdrive in Taiwan’s parliament when an amendment was passed to reduce public holidays by seven days.

07/12/2016