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Butterfly Valley Resort halts operations after Hualien quake
Discover how Hualien’s tourism sector, including Butterfly Valley Resort, is navigating recovery after a significant earthquake, with insights on the challenges and government efforts.2024/06/06 16:07 -
Hualien’s tourism faces low bookings, hotel closures
Discover how Taiwan’s tourism industry faces challenges during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, with a significant drop in hotel bookings and the impact of natural disasters on regions like Hualien. Learn about the efforts for recovery.2024/05/23 17:26 -
Palau president unveils China’s bid to buy diplomatic change
Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. revealed in a letter to U.S. senators that China had tried to convince Palau to sever diplomatic ties with Taiwan in exchange for hotel bookings. The letter, made public by Cleo Paskal of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, detailed China’s proposal to fill Palau’s hotels and operate a call center at an annual cost of US$20 million. Whipps Jr. warned that without immediate approval for COFA aid, pro-China factions in Palau could threaten its diplomatic relationship with Taiwan.2024/02/16 11:11