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Air traffic around Taiwan returning to normal despite new Chinese drills
Air traffic around Taiwan is gradually returning to normal after airspace surrounding the island reopened.
Pelosi says US will 'not allow' China to isolate Taiwan
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that the United States will "not allow" China to isolate Taiwan.
From 7-11s to train stations, cyber attacks plague Taiwan over Pelosi visit
As U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a brief visit to Taiwan this week that enraged Beijing.
China to stage major drills around Taiwan after Pelosi visit
Pelosi left Taiwan Wednesday after a less than 24-hour visit that defied a series of increasingly stark threats from Beijing, which views the island as its territory.
Analysis: Pelosi's Taiwan visit clouds Boeing's China reset hopes
Boeing Co faced added uncertainty over crucial plane deliveries to China on Wednesday as a visit to Taipei by U.S.
'We come in friendship to Taiwan, peace to the region': Pelosi
She landed in Taiwan late Tuesday, defying a string of increasingly stark warnings and threats from China, which views Taiwan as its territory and had warned it would consider her visit a major provocation.
Stocks and bond yields fall on Taiwan tensions
Global stocks slipped and bond yields fell on Tuesday, compounding fears of a global recession, on concern that a visit by U.S.
Taiwan's China Airlines eyes A330 replacement, future freighter options
Taiwan's China Airlines Ltd is "actively" looking at options to replace its ageing fleet of 22 Airbus SE A330 widebodies.
Taiwan Chipmaker UMC Sees Further Growth For Sector Into 2023
Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday it sees continued growth for the industry into next year, even as soaring inflation and recession fears cool demand for consumer electronics.
Biden Says US Military Opposes Pelosi Trip To Taiwan
Biden says US military opposes Pelosi trip to Taiwan
Ukrainian Students Seeking New Lives In Taiwan See Parallels In Russia, China
Ukrainian students seeking new lives in Taiwan see parallels in Russia, China
Taiwan Pension Fund Awards $2.3 Billion ESG Mandate To HSBC, Morgan Stanley, 3 Others
The fund management arms of HSBC and Morgan Stanley were among three others to win a mandate from Taiwan's largest pension manager to run Asia's first climate change-focused fund worth a total $2.3 billion in assets.
Extremely rare 15ft megamouth shark washes ashore in Philippines
An extremely rare 15ft megamouth shark washed ashore in a village in the Philippines.
Taiwanese news channel accidentally airs false reports of Chinese attacks, causes panic
A Taiwanese news channel called CTS had to issue an apology after it accidentally aired a fictional news alert stating that Chinese forces had launched an attack on the country.
Two 'obese' pandas put on weight-loss diet in Taipei zoo
We have heard of humans being put on special diet regimes to help them lose weight, but a zoo in Taiwan's Taipei has had to put two pandas on a strict diet because they have become obese.
China urges US to keep promises on Taiwan
Stoking Beijing's ire, Taipei confirmed for the first time this week that US troops were training Taiwanese forces on the island.
As Taiwan tensions grow, US and China seek right decibel
President Joe Biden's national security advisor discussed Taiwan during a lengthy meeting last week with top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi.
Same-sex marriage now legal in 30 countries
Several countries in the Middle East still have the death penalty for homosexuality, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
China's Xi warns of 'grim' situation with Taiwan
Chu said in a letter to Xi that the two sides should "seek common ground and respect their differences" to promote peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan applies to join Pacific trade deal days after China
China's application comes at a time when Beijing is feuding with a host of western nations.
7-year-old boy dies after being slammed 27 times by Judo coach, older student
On Tuesday, doctors and his family decided to take him off life support
Covid shadow hangs over WHO international meet
There are more than 70 issues on the WHA agenda, including antimicrobial resistance and patient safety.
Pig guts fly in Taiwan parliament protest
Taiwan's government recently announced it would allow imports of US pork fed with the additive ractopamine from 1 January.
Trolls get creative after WHO allegedly censors Taiwan
The self-ruled island of 23 million has seen remarkable success in combating the pandemic, with only seven deaths and fewer than 600 confirmed cases.
Taiwan says not invited to WHO meeting after Chinese 'obstruction'
But it is frozen out of the WHO by Beijing, which regards Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to take it by force if necessary.
Gay couples tie knot for first time at Taiwan military wedding
Taiwan which legalised same sex marriage last year, will hold its annual gay pride march on Saturday, with large crowds expected.
US announces $2.4 bn sale of coastal defense systems to Taiwan
The announcement came just hours after Beijing said it would sanction US firms involved in an earlier arms sales to the democratic self-ruled island.
China pushing to double nuclear warhead arsenal: Pentagon
PLA has reportedly matched or surpassed the US military in areas including shipbuilding, land-based ballistic, cruise missiles, and air defense systems.
3-year-old gets thrown over 100 ft in the air by gigantic kite
The child survived the ordeal and sustained only minor cuts after being dragged off the ground.
US cabinet member meets Taiwan's leader
Health Secretary Alex Azar is in Taipei for a three-day visit to promote shared democratic values and the island's success in taming the coronavirus.