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World's strongest typhoon of 2016 causes thousands to be evacuated in Taiwan and China
Heavy flooding as super-typhoon Meranti will cause further damage to property.
Land and sea warnings issued in Taiwan as Super Typhoon Meranti set to hit country
The storm is expected to pass through the southern part of Taiwan on 14 and 15 September.
'Suicidal driver' deliberately crashed tour bus in Taiwan killing 27 people on board
Su Ming-cheng, who was suffering with depression, set the bus alight and crashed it into a barrier on a highway.
Scientologists 'flown in from Taiwan' to boost attendance at launch of a new A$57m centre
The imported crowd attended the opening of Scientology's new Sydney headquarters.
Pokemon Go: Gamers after rare Snorlax cause stampede in Taipei
Players rushed for a chance to catch a rare Snorlax on the mobile sensation.
Uber to be ordered to exit Taiwan market over alleged misrepresentation of business
Taiwan argues that though Uber holds an IT-related licence, it is operating in the passenger car segment.
In a first, President Tsai Ing-wen apologises to Taiwan's indigenous people
She has promised to grant them autonomy and restore their rights to ancestral land.
Chinese tourists among 26 killed in bus accident in Taiwan
Firefighters doused the blaze within 30 minutes, but none of the passengers could escape the bus.
South China Sea: Beijing claims right to set up air defence zone following Hague ruling
The US, Japan and Australia ask China to abide by the landmark ruling that favours the Philippines.
Banks across Taiwan on high alert as suspected Russian criminals use ATM malware to steal millions
CCTV footage reportedly showed suspects hitting 34 cash machines at 20 branches.
Flooded areas of China braced for arrival of super Typhoon Nepartak
The typhoon is expected to dump more rain on already flooded areas in and around Wuhan.
Taiwan train explosion: Terrorism ruled out as police identify 55-year-old suspect
Suspect Lin Ying-chang reportedly one of those injured in blast.
China cuts communication channel with Taiwan raising tensions
Beijing suspects Taiwan will push for independence under President Tsai Ing-wen.
Taiwan: American man cuts his own throat in court after receiving jail sentence for growing marijuana
Tyrel Martin Marhanka had imported marijuana and poppy seeds before he was handed a 4-year jail term.
China cancels visit of children's choir who performed at Taiwan president's inauguration
The choir has sang Taiwan's national anthem at President Tsai Ing-wen's inauguration ceremony.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen to China: Democracy is not scary
Observing the anniversary of Tiananmen massacre, Tsai Ing-Wen tell China to take Taiwan as example
Hackers target Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party
Chinese hackers believed to be behind the hack on Taiwan ruling party's website.
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.