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Taiwan detects Chinese balloon near island

Taiwan said Monday it had detected a Chinese balloon over waters northwest of the island, the first reported since April, as Beijing maintains pressure...

PAL offers special low fares to Hong Kong, Taipei

Philippine Airlines (PAL) said it is offering special low fares for flights to and from Hong Kong and Taipei ahead of the holiday season. The...

Taiwan to keep strengthening military prowess in Trump era

Taiwan will keep strengthening its military capabilities, a senior security official said, in an apparent signal to US President-elect Donald Trump that the island...

Mind and body

People exercise at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei.

Taiwan cleans up after Typhoon Krathon batters south

Taipei, Taiwan—Workers removed felled trees and swept up shattered glass in southern Taiwan on Friday as Typhoon Krathon was downgraded to a tropical depression...

Enriquez captures skeet silver at Taipei tourney

Enrique Leandro Enriquez, the Philippines’ representative to the Skeet Men event, bagged the silver medal in the recently concluded Taipei International Grand Prix Rifle...

‘Ilha Formosa,’ beautiful island

Ever since grade school, I had always known the small country directly to our north as Formosa. Only when I was in college did...

6.1-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

Taipei, Taiwan—A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit off Taiwan's east coast Friday morning, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. The tremor struck at 7:35 am (2335...

Explore breathtaking destinations that keep Filipinos returning to Taiwan

Taiwan has steadily gained popularity as a travel destination among Filipinos, largely due to its accessibility and diverse attractions. A key factor contributing to its...

Anne-Marie announces multi-city Asia Tour 2024

Platinum-selling artist Anne-Marie has announced her 2024 Asia tour, which kicks off in Tokyo and continues to Osaka, Manila, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taipei. The...

Nine dead, 900 injured in most powerful Taiwan quake in 25 years

At least nine people were killed and more than 900 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and...

Taiwan blames Beijing after death of two Chinese nationals in boat incident

Taipei, Taiwan—Taiwan called on Beijing Thursday to restrain its citizens from illegal fishing in the waters around the self-ruled island, defending its coast guard...

Taiwan detects eight Chinese balloons for second straight day

Eight Chinese balloons were detected around Taiwan for the second straight day, with five flying directly over the island, Taipei's defence ministry said Sunday. The...

Taiwan prepares for cyber D-Day in China invasion scenarios

Taiwanese officials say China could go beyond cyberattacks and effectively cut off the island from the rest of the world Taipei—Millions of people offline, banks...
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