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Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan welcomes first female president amid backlash against dependence on China
During her inauguration ceremony President Tsai Ing-wen urged China to "drop the baggage of history".
Tsai Ing-wen: Taiwan's first female president omits mention of one-China policy in inaugural speech
China is paying extra attention to Taiwan, as Tsai's party is traditionally known to favour independence from mainland China.
China stages military drills ahead of Taiwanese leader's inauguration
Chinese military reported to have held at least three landing exercises in country's south east this month.
ADHD risk higher in youngest school children – age is a key factor to 'avoid misdiagnosis'
Children who are the youngest within their grade are more often diagnosed with ADHD.
Taiwan earthquake: Three arrests after tin cans used in construction of fallen Weiguan Jinlong tower
According to the latest figures, 39 are said to have died after the 17-storey 'Golden Dragon' building fell.
Taiwan Earthquake: Investigations into collapsed building made with tin can fillers
Rescue workers in Taiwan find tin cans amidst collapsed Weiguan Jinlong complex rubble in search of survivors.
Taiwan Earthquake: 2 babies rescued among 337 people pulled from wreckage of fallen apartment blocks
At least 11 have died in the earthquake with a further 300 injured.
Taiwan earthquake: Race to find survivors begins as quake topples buildings
Powerful earthquake topples several buidings in south Taiwan city of Tainan as emergency teams press on.
Taiwan earthquake: 14 dead, 115 in hospital after island is hit by 6.4 magnitude quake
Several buildings in the nearby city of Tainan have collapsed and power outages have been reported.
Taiwan: Mystery of giant glass shoe revealed – it's a monument to women's foot disease
The structure in Chiayi county commemorates victims of arsenic poisoning – and is also a wedding venue.
Taiwan president to visit disputed South China Sea island to convey Chinese New Year wishes
Ma Ying-jeou will land in Taiwan-controlled island of Itu Aba in Spratly archipelago amid territorial tensions.
East Asia facing worst winter in decades, 85 dead in Taiwan
China has already issued a yellow alert, the third level in a four-tier system, for severe weather.
China warns Taiwan on independence after Tsai Ing-wen poll win
Beijing says win by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party does not change anything.
Taiwan: Giant glass church shaped like high-heeled shoe built to 'entice female worshippers'
The 55ft-tall church will apparently house '100 female-orientated features'.
South China Sea dispute: Beijing lands 2 civilian planes on Fiery Cross Reef
China has been accused of flaring up tensions by building artificial islands in the disputed South China Sea.
South China Sea: Filipino protesters land on Philippine-controlled Pagasa island
The move could trigger a strong reaction from China.
Hepatitis C sufferers 30% more likely to develop Parkinson's disease
Research shows people with hepatitis C at greater risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
China warns US against 'provocative actions' in South China Sea
Warning comes after US B-52 bomber flew within two nautical miles of China-claimed territory.
China holds military drill in disputed South China Sea
Chinese warships, submarines and fighter jets involved in exercise.
US presses ahead with $1.83bn arms deal for Taiwan invoking China's wrath
Washington formally sought Congress approval for contract while China blacklisted Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
South China Sea: Chinese navy conducts more drills
US has criticised China over constructing artificial islands in the disputed Spratly archipelago.
Scientists battle to save Taiwan's 4,000-year-old Queen's Head
The Queen's Head has been bruised and battered by the elements for 4,000 years.
US will conduct more operations in South China Sea says defence chief Ash Carter
According to Carter, tension in the controversial territory is high due to China's continuous expansion works.
Leaders of China and Taiwan meet for the first time in more than 60 years
China's President Xi Jinping and Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou met in Singapore on 7 November.
China's Xi and Taiwan's Ma gear up for historic talks amid protests
Leaders of political rivals set to meet for first time in 60 years since Chinese Civil War ended in 1949.
Xi-Ma meeting not meant to influence elections says Taiwan leader
Ma has dismissed accusations made by opposition party DDP that the meeting was fixed in secret.
China and Taiwan leaders to hold historic talks in Singapore
Summit between Xi Jinping and Ma Ying-jeou is first such meeting since the end of Chinese Civil War.
Woman gives birth at 30,000ft on a flight from Taiwan to LA [Video]
The woman's waters broke about six hours in to the flight.
Typhoon Dujuan leaves 2 dead in Taiwan as it hurtles towards China
Typhoon expected to strike parts of Fujian, Zhejiang and Shanghai.
Taiwan coast regions warned as 210kph Typhoon Dujuan approaches coast
Residents of Taiwan coastal areas warned about rogue waves as Typhoon Dujuan advances