Record 38 Chinese Jets Enter Taiwan Defense Zone on National Day
A record 38 Chinese military jets crossed into Taiwan’s defense zone as Beijing marked the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Taipei said on Saturday.
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Taiwan Agency Proposes Removal of Giant Chiang Kai-Shek Statue
A government agency tasked with addressing the trauma of Taiwan’s authoritarian past said Wednesday it backed the removal of a giant statue of former president Chiang Kai-shek, who oversaw decades of brutal martial law.
Actress Hit with $46M Tax Fine as China Targets Celebrity Culture
Top Chinese actress Zheng Shuang was hit with a $46 million tax evasion fine Friday while references to film star Zhao Wei were wiped from video streaming sites as Beijing steps up its campaign against celebrity culture.
Taiwan Plans Stricter Laws against Economic Espionage by China
Taiwan will tighten its laws in an effort to fight talent poaching and intellectual property theft from its lucrative tech industry by China, officials said Thursday.
Taiwan Team Told to Remove Flag before Le Mans Race
A Taiwanese team taking part in the Le Mans 24-hour race was told to remove the island’s national flag from its car before competing, local media and organizers said Monday.
Why a Hong Kong Artist Chose ‘Self-Exile’ in Taiwan
As he queued to board a flight out of Hong Kong to Taiwan last month, dissident artist Kacey Wong was painfully aware of the extra immigration officials brought in to scrutinize each departing passenger.
Taiwan-Macau Gay Couple Wed after Landmark Legal Win
A Taiwanese-Macanese gay couple tied the knot in Taipei on Friday after winning a landmark legal case as they called for the island to amend its laws to allow same-sex unions with all foreigners.
Sex Toys to Tea: Taiwan Celebrity Loses China Endorsements in Olympic Row
Taiwan’s defeat of China in the Olympic men’s doubles badminton final has reignited nationalist anger on the mainland, sparking boycott calls and resulting in one celebrity losing a string of endorsements from a tea-maker to a sex-toy manufacturer.
Why Is Taiwan Not Called Taiwan at the Olympics?
Taiwan’s star weightlifter Kuo Hsing-chun won gold at the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday, but when she ascended the podium to receive her medal there was no national flag and no national anthem to greet her.
Rising Rap Star ØZI is the New Artist to Watch
Sensual and soulful may not be the first things that come to mind when you think about rap music, but that’s exactly what ØZI’s music is. The Taiwanese rapper’s lines pack a punch, and not soon from now, he’ll become a household name.
Hong Kong Broadcaster Forbids Taiwan ‘Government’ References
Hong Kong’s public broadcaster has banned staff from calling Taiwan’s leader “president” or referring to its “government” in new guidelines that mimic mainland China’s rhetoric.
Taiwan to Use Its Own Name at New Lithuania Office
Taiwan will set up an office in Lithuania using its colloquial name, it announced Tuesday, in a significant diplomatic departure that sparked condemnation from China.
Taiwan Approves Local Coronavirus Vaccine for Emergency Use
Taiwan’s government on Monday said it had granted emergency-use approval to a coronavirus vaccine made locally by Medigen, with experts saying early data suggested it was similarly effective to AstraZeneca’s jabs.
Japan Says ‘Sense of Crisis’ Needed over Taiwan
Japan on Tuesday said US-China tensions over Taiwan are an increasingly urgent issue that threatens regional stability, as the balance of power in Asia shifts between the rival countries.
Tech Giants to Donate COVID Vaccines to Taiwan in China Workaround
Taiwanese tech giants Foxconn and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced Monday they will each donate five million coronavirus vaccine doses to the government in a deal with a China-based distributor.
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‘Goddess of Weightlifting’ Kuo Carries Taiwan’s Olympic Hopes
Kuo Hsing-chun believes her biggest rival "is myself" as Taiwan pins its hopes for an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo on the record-breaking "goddess of weightlifting".
