2016/09/20 |
Taiwanese Paralympians Forced to Wear KMT Emblem after China Pressured Officials
Taiwanese athletes at the Paralympics wore the emblem of Taiwan's opposition party after China piled pressure on international sport administrators.
2016/12/30 |
China's 10 Biggest Stories in 2016
A look back at another year of significant change in China.
2016/09/01 |
Same-Sex Couple Marriage Registration Rejected, Tsai's Commitment Questioned
Why should a married couple face a situation where the marital status of one spouse is reversed to ‘unmarried’ when she returns to her own country?
2016/09/02 |
Muslim Leader Brings Succor to Taiwan’s ‘Stateless’ Children
‘Stateless’ children of Muslim mothers face a tough start in life in Taiwan. But one man is doing what he can to help them and their mothers. And so far he has done that without any government assistance.
2016/07/27 |
China’s Robotic Revolution: A Top Industrial Automation Country by 2020?
The Chinese government is working on adding more robots into China's manufacturing industry and boosting the number of domestically produced industrial robots by 2020.
2016/08/04 |
Taiwan Flight Attendants Delisted From Union For Not Striking
Among the flight attendants who were taken off the union list are those who were working during President Tsai Ing-wen's first state visit.
2016/09/13 |
Taiwan County Leaders Seek to Travel to Beijing Amid Cross-Strait Tourism Spat
A group of Taiwanese county leaders are breaking with the government line on cross-Strait relations and plan to travel to Beijing to woo Chinese tourists.
2016/07/05 |
Chinese Researcher Claims Cancer Cure Is in Drinking Water
The Western medical science field generally believes that cancer is caused by human genetic mutation. But Kenneth Hsu argues that if the nitrite in drinking water is reduced, cancer can be prevented, perhaps even cured.
2016/09/26 |
Taiwan Prison Dog Training Helps Inmates Stay Away from Crime
Dog trainers say the recidivism rate among inmates who trained dogs is 'very low.'
2016/07/12 |
Top Taiwan Diplomat Tipped to Head Tsai’s Pivot South
The career diplomat could be taking over as chairman of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council and lead President Tsai’s New Southbound policy.
2016/07/26 |
Taiwan to Face Difficulties Investigating Party Assets, Lawyer Says
Hard to prove? After decades of campaigning and a marathon session in Taiwan’s parliament, the ruling Democratic Progressive Party finally passed a law to investigate the party assets that were allegedly illegally obtained during the Kuomintang’s 50 years in power. But one lawyer suggests the hard work may be just getting started.
2016/07/19 |
Taiwan No Longer a Top 10 Tourism Destination for Chinese
Taiwan has reportedly been struck off the list of hottest travel destinations for Chinese. And a satirical campaign celebrating top Taiwan tourism spots 'without Chinese tourists' has sparked anger.
2016/07/12 |
525 Drug Dealers Arrested in Taiwan Nationwide Sweep
Authorities say the July 4-6 nationwide campaign led to the largest number of arrests in the nation's history.