Artsy heritage gems and laid-back getaways in Taipei
A modest Qing Dynasty-era wooden house is snuggled between 20th-century developments; a walk through Taipei can take you back in time.
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18 China bombers violates Taiwan air defence zone
Democratic Taiwan lives under the constant threat of invasion by China, which sees the self-ruled island as part of its territory to be seized one day.
Taiwan has to be better prepared for China’s ‘politically motivated’ sanctions
China is Taiwan’s largest trading partner, with the mainland and Hong Kong accounting for 42 per cent of Taiwan’s exports in 2021.
Taiwan premier slams China over fresh import bans
Premier Su Tseng-chang accused Beijing of violating World Trade Organization norms by "making its own rules" and "meddling in trade through administrative means".
For 1st time in 19 years, LDP ranking member visits Taiwan
Liberal Democratic Party's chairperson Koichi Hagiuda visited Taiwan on Saturday and held a meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen in Taipei.
US military Bill features up to $13.6b to boost Taiwan
The US$858 billion military policy Bill is expected to pass Congress and be signed into law this month.
Five-year wait ends as region’s premiere film festival returns to Bangkok
More than 60 films from 51 countries will vie for attention and acclaim during the 10-day celebration of global cinema in Bangkok.
Divorced couple Barbie Hsu, Wang Xiaofei in a war of words on social media
Wang, 41, has often aired (and deleted) his views on his ex-wife, her new husband DJ Koo, 53, and her sister, host-actress Dee Hsu, 44, on social media.
‘Taiwan contingency’ prompts evacuation drill on Yonaguni Island
With residents concerned that the island could become embroiled in a conflict between China and Taiwan, Japan's westernmst island held its first evacuation drill.
China says it drove away US cruiser near Spratly Islands
The ship in question, the USS Chancellorsville guided missile cruiser, had recently sailed through the Taiwan Strait.