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U.S. criticizes China’s military drills near Taiwan
The U.S. Department of Defense criticized China’s military drills near Taiwan as destabilizing. Taiwan’s defense ministry reported record aircraft activity and detailed the exercises.
2024/10/15 10:33
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MND detects 25 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels near Taiwan
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reports detecting 25 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels near Taiwan. The military closely monitored these movements following China’s "Joint Sword-2024B" exercise.
2024/10/14 11:38
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Hsiao Bi-khim invites public to grand musical event
Discover the "2024 Presidential Office Concert - The Power of Freedom," a grand musical event at the NTCH Main Plaza on the 20th at 7 p.m., featuring nearly 30 artist groups and free public admission.
2024/07/02 14:54
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Presidential Office concert to boost Taiwan’s Olympics team
Discover the spirit of ’The Power of Freedom’ at the 2024 Presidential Office Concert in Taipei on July 20, supporting Taiwanese athletes for the Paris Olympics.
2024/06/24 22:00
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China starts ’punishment’ drills after Lai’s inauguration
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s response to the PLA’s military drills, described as ’punishment’ exercises. Taiwan mobilizes forces, emphasizing readiness and peace amid regional tensions.
2024/05/23 17:29
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Taiwan to hold emergency press conference on PLA drills
Discover the latest on the Joint Sword-2024A military exercises by the People’s Liberation Army around Taiwan, and Taiwan’s response to safeguard its sovereignty.
2024/05/23 15:46
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Dance and drama lead in Taiwan’s performing arts boom
Discover the highlights of Taiwan’s performing arts scene in 2023 with the National Theater and Concert Hall’s report, revealing record-breaking box office revenues of NT$1.57 billion and ticket sales of 2.05 million. Explore the success stories behind popular dance, drama, and music performances.
2024/05/23 11:29
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National Museum of History Reopens on Feb. 21
The National Museum of History (NMH) in Taipei is reopening to the public on Feb. 21 after a five-year renovation. The museum has expanded its exhibition spaces by about 262 pings, a traditional unit of area in Taiwan. The renovation also includes enhanced nighttime lighting to create a scenic nightscape within the Nanhai Academy. The façade now integrates the NMH, the National Taiwan Arts Education Center’s Nanhai Theater, and the corridor landscape between the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute. The renovated NMH features an enlarged display space, a new family-oriented area for children, a national gallery for special exhibitions, and a panoramic dining restaurant. The museum aims to create a continuous public space within the establishment to enhance the recreational environment of Nanhai Cultural Park. The new evening lighting aims to boost the overall ambiance of the Nanhai Academy.
2024/02/07 16:14
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PLA denounces U.S. naval maneuvers in Taiwan Strait
The spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command accuses the US military of maliciously destroying regional peace and stability through provocative actions. This comes after the US Navy destroyer John Finn sailed through the Taiwan Strait. The PLA deployed troops to closely monitor the warship’s movements and expressed discontent over US provocations. Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense assures the public that the situation is normal and they were fully aware of the warship’s activities. The US Navy states that the traverse through the Taiwan Strait upholds the principle of freedom of navigation for all nations and emphasizes the importance of not surrendering rights and liberties. Tensions in the region are escalating due to increasing US naval activities and China’s claim over Taiwan.
2024/01/25 11:11
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MOE: 19 Taiwan’s universities below 60% registration rate
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has released the registration rates for first-year students at various tertiary institutions for the academic year 112. Out of the 29 universities, 10 have achieved a 100% registration rate, while 19 have fallen short of the 60% mark. Surprisingly, as of 2023, 112 universities had at least one department with zero registered new students, including prestigious institutions like National Taiwan University (NTU). NTU alone had five departments without any registered doctoral students, namely the Department of Drama and Theater, Department of Geography, Institute of Oceanography, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, and the Doctoral Program in Microbiology. Other academic institutions with departments lacking registered students include National Tsing Hua University, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, National Cheng Kung University, and National Chengchi University. Kao Yuan University had the lowest new student registration rate at just 15.7% for the 112 academic year. The only national institution that did not meet the registration standards was the National Taitung Junior College, with a rate below 60%.
2023/12/28 17:58
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’Orange Devils’ land in Taiwan, echo love for island
The Kyoto Tachibana Senior High School marching band, known as the "Orange Devils," arrived in Taiwan to a warm welcome at Taoyuan International Airport. Their visit is a testament to the strong ties between Taiwan and Japan, which were first sparked during their performance at the 2022 Taiwan National Day celebration. The band’s invitation this year, alongside Taipei First Girls High School, is an effort to further strengthen cultural bonds, as they are set to participate in the upcoming celebration of TGH’s 120th Anniversary. The visit has been made possible through corporate support, including an invitation from the Kaohsiung City Government for school exchanges and performances. Over the next five days, the Tachibana SHS band will showcase their talent at prestigious venues such as Kaohsiung’s Time Avenue, TAI Urban Resort, New Taipei’s Fuji Grand Hotel, Ximending, and the National Theater & Concert Hall.
2023/12/11 19:58
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Experience immersive VR at ’Le Bal de Paris’ in Taipei
The highly acclaimed virtual reality (VR) immersive experience "Le Bal de Paris" by award-winning Spanish choreographer Blanca Li is set to make its debut in Asia at the Taiwan National Theater and Concert Hall on Saturday (Feb. 18).
2023/02/18 18:33