Now playing Next no comment 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
Now playing Next no comment 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
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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 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
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 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
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Why is the EU taking China to the WTO over its Lithuania dispute? Brussels says it went to the World Trade Organization after failing to settle the dispute with China. 28/01/2022
Now playing Next world news EU launches WTO case against China over Lithuania trade practices Brussels is bringing a case against China before the World Trade Organization over restrictions on goods coming from Lithuania, the European Commission said. 27/01/2022
Now playing Next no comment 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
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Brussels backs Lithuania in row with China over Taiwan Vilnius and Brussels have said Beijing has stopped clearing customs for products from Lithuania. 14/01/2022
Now playing Next no comment 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
Now playing Next Lithuania Taiwan pledges to invest €178m in Lithuania amid Chinese pressure Lithuania angered Beijing by letting Taiwan's office in Vilnius bear the name Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei. 06/01/2022
Now playing Next Lithuania Taiwan representative office was 'mistake', says Lithuanian president The move prompted China to restrict diplomatic contacts with Lithuania and stop issuing visas. 04/01/2022
Now playing Next Nicaragua Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan to recognise 'one China' Daniel Ortega, who was elected back to power in Nicaragua in 2007, had maintained ties with Taipei until now. 28/12/2021