Taiwan
Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted
Polls close in Taiwan election under China's glare
Polls closed at 4:00 pm (0800 GMT) after the electorate of nearly 20 million cast ballots in fine, sunny weather.
4 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia
When it comes to island destinations in Asia, Bali, Phuket, and the Maldives are the first ones to cross your mind. However, if you are one to explore and not just tour, here are 5 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia that will help create some core memories.
The Taiwan Question: China-US battle for semiconductor supremacy
Taiwanese fabrication plants dominate the semiconductor fabrication or foundry market, earning over 60 percent of global revenue.
Pelosi’s Taiwan visit: Overstepping China’s ‘red line’
US-China friction over Taiwan likely to have worrying impacts on global stability.
"Willing to use force to defend Taiwan": Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, as part of a series of critical comments about China, but an aide said the remark represented no change in US policy on the self-ruled island.
Taiwan is part of China and none can change that, China tells US
Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing.
Taiwan's 'Bikini Climber' social media star dies after ravine fall
Taiwanese rescue teams were trying Tuesday to retrieve the body of a dead hiker who became famous on social media for taking selfies on top of mountain peaks dressed in a bikini.
Lin fails dope test
Taiwan's former weightlifting world record holder Lin Tzu-chi is suspended from competing in the Rio Olympics 2016.
Taiwan finds 4,800-year-old fossil of mother cradling baby
Archaeologists in Taiwan have found a 4,800-year-old human fossil of a mother holding an infant child in her arms, museum officials says.
Taiwanese 'forced on to plane to China' by police in Kenya
The authorities in Taiwan have accused Kenya of using guns and tear gas to force 37 Taiwanese on to a plane bound for mainland China.
Taiwan earthquake: Eight-year-old rescued after 60 hours
An eight-year-old girl is pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Taiwan more than 60 hours after it is destroyed by an earthquake.
Taiwan investigates quake-hit building
An investigation has been launched into the construction of a Taiwanese apartment complex toppled by Saturday's earthquake.
Taiwan earthquake: Baby girl rescued but scores are missing
A six-month-old baby girl is rescued from the ruins of an apartment building in Taiwan, 30 hours after it is brought down by an earthquake.
Taiwan earthquake: Rescuers in frantic search for missing
Rescuers are searching the rubble of a high-rise apartment block in southern Taiwan, after an earthquake that kills at least 14 people.
Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou to go to South China Sea island
Outgoing Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou is to visit a disputed island in the South China Sea on Thursday.
The giant glass slipper church of Taiwan
A 16m-high (55ft) glass church in the shape of a high-heeled shoe has been built in Taiwan, apparently in a bid to attract more women.
China summons US envoy over Taiwan arms
China has summoned a senior US envoy in protest after Washington announced it would sell two warships to Taiwan.
Couple injured in Uttara ‘robbery’
A Taiwan couple is injured by suspected robbers at their Uttara residence in Dhaka.
