Taiwan Blasts China for Pressuring Apple, Amazon to Change Taiwan Designation
Taiwan slammed Beijing's 'brutal behaviors,' saying they show an 'evil intent' to diminish Taiwan's sovereignty.
Joseph Wu Stays on as Taiwan's Foreign Minister Amid Flurry of Cabinet Moves
Wu is one of many Cabinet members who will stay on under new Premier Su Tseng-chang.
Taiwanese Companies Banish Food Additives in Quest for Natural Flavor
Food additives are not bad for you in most cases, but they do mask the natural flavors of foods.
OPINION: Taiwan's Embrace of Brazil's Far-Right Jair Bolsonaro Is Shameful
Taiwan can't criticize China's authoritarianism while continuing its love affair with iron-fisted populists and tyrants.
Did Brazil Just Elect an Anti-China President in Jair Bolsonaro?
The far-right Bolsonaro, who visited Taiwan in February 2018, has criticized Chinese investment in Brazil.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Board of Science and Technology Promote Innovation Sandbox Together to Demonstrate Government Support for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; MOEA Hosts “2018 Innovat
Directed by the Office of Science & Technology, Executive Yuan and hosted by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the 2018 Innovation Sandbox Exchange Forum was hosted at NEO Studio, Taipei on October 3rd. Audrey Tang, Minister without Portfolio of the Executive Yuan, Zse-hong Tsai, Executive Secretary of the Office of Science & Technology, and Wellington L. Koo, Chairman of the Financial Supervisory Commission were all invited to attend. The Forum hopes to make innovation sandbox an important mechanism amid a comprehensive innovation entrepreneurship environment, as well as a driving force for innovation development in Taiwan.
Taiwan News: Typhoon Mangkhut Upgraded, 4.4 Earthquake Jolts Hualien
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Japan and South Korea to Resolve Comfort Women Issue, What About Taiwan?
The Japanese government will provide a JPY one billion (approximately US$8.3 million) fund for South Korea and both of countries agree to put the comfort woman issue to an end. But Japan has not made any statement regarding the Taiwanese comfort women.
Taiwan's Government Encourages Innovation through Creative Events, Regulatory Sandbox.
Taiwan’s government encourages enterprises to think out of the box and break through the restrictions on innovation. At the same time, the Small and Medium Enterprise Administration promoted their innovative regulatory sandbox through creative ways at the natural gourmet banquet.
Five More Countries To Offer Taiwan Visa-Free or Visa-on-Arrival Access
Following countries, including Kazakhstan, that have given Taiwan visa-free or visa-on-arrival access starting in October, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that five more countries have been added to Taiwan's list of visa-friendly countries.
Former Taiwan Representative to France Impresses the French with Taiwanese Glove Puppetry
Taiwan's former representative to France, Lu Qing-lon (Michel Lu), says, "You don't need to remember Ambassador Lu. But after you see and hear my speech and performance, I guarantee that you will remember that this is Taiwan."
Carrefour Brings Back the Good Old Days
Changing an industry is a step-by-step process. First we identify our customers’ problems and then improve on them. We keep improving our service because we really care about our customers’ needs. What we want is to bring back that ‘good old day’ feeling when you shop with your family in our stores.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amending the Law to Block Republic of Taiwan Stickers
The designer of the stickers said on Facebook that the stickers are not meant to change the cover of the passports; rather, they are "an artistic action opposing the Utopian 'Republic of China' system." He accused the amendments drafted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be unconstitutional.
Taiwan Officials Holding ROC Passports Rejected Entrance of UN
Currently, Taiwanese officials can enter the UN headquarters for meetings only with diplomatic credentials issued by the United States Department of State. It is said that because of Xi Jin-ping's visit to the US, the UN started to restrict the related rights of Taiwan.
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How much do you know about Chiayi? Let's get to know Chiayi with the city's historical and geographic background along with some fun facts!
Foreign Minister Says Stickers on Taiwan Passport Covers Are Illegal
The Bureau of Consular Affairs points out the actions violate the part of the Enforcement Rules of Passports that state, "Other than filling in relevant information and signatures, passport holders are not authorized to make any alterations to the passports."