Taiwan

Panic buying 'toilet paper frenzy' in Taiwan

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

28 February 2018

Taiwan

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.

7 February 2018

Taiwan

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.

6 February 2018

Taiwan

'Doing nothing' competition held in Taiwan

How much time would you last 'doing nothing'?

11 December 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.

6 December 2017

World News

Record-breaking nine hour rainbow spotted in Taiwan

5 December 2017

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Tens of thousands celebrate Taiwan's LGBT Pride

Tens of thousands celebrate Taiwan's LGBT Pride

28 October 2017

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Taiwan let off hundreds of lanterns to mark the start of the mid-Autumn festival

Hundreds of lanterns have been launched in Taiwan as part of the Sky Lantern Festival.

5 October 2017

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LED night kites light up Taipei

1 October 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 August 2017

Taiwan

Typhoon Nesat makes landfall in Taiwan

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

29 July 2017

Taiwan

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 July 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 July 2017

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Fists fly over budget brawl in Taiwan parliament

Lawmakers tempers erupt in row over new economic plan

14 July 2017

China

Panama cuts ties with Taiwan in favour of China

13 June 2017

Nepal

Hiker, stranded in Himalayas for 47 days, returns home

A Taiwanese hiker who was rescued after being stranded in the Himalayas for 47 days has returned home.

2 May 2017

China

Chinese activist returns voluntarily says Taiwan

Taiwanese authorities say Zhang Xiangzhong met immigration officials reviewing his case and decided it would be the "best solution" to return to China on Wednesday.

19 April 2017

Taiwan

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 February 2017

USA

Taiwan leader visits US as Trump again queries 'One China' policy

Taiwan’s president passed through San Francisco on Saturday – her second US visit this month, not unnoticed by a crowd of well-wishers.

15 January 2017

Taiwan

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 December 2016