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Lin Yun-ju drops to No. 12 in latest ITTF rankings
Lin Yun-ju drops to No. 12 in ITTF rankings after a loss in Montreux. He trains in Germany for the Frankfurt Championship, aiming to defend his title.
2024/10/29 22:00
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Chou Tien-chen wins Arctic Open in Finland
Chou Tien-chen wins the Arctic Open, defeating Jonatan Christie in straight sets. This marks Chou’s second title this year, showcasing his strong form.
2024/10/14 09:37
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Hsieh Su-wei, Zielinski advance to US Open round of 16
Discover how Taiwanese tennis star Hsieh Su-wei and her partner Jan Zielinski advanced to the US Open’s round of 16, aiming for their third grand slam title. Read about their victory and other Taiwanese players’ performances.
2024/08/29 12:07
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Olympic boxer Lin Yu-ting returns to Taiwan with pride
Discover how Taiwanese boxing champion Lin Yu-ting’s triumphant return from the Olympic Games Paris 2024 sparked national pride, with a ceremonial welcome and the title "Daughter of Taiwan."
2024/08/13 13:17
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Lee Yang, Wang Chi-lin win historic back-to-back gold
Discover how Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin made history by defending their Olympic badminton men’s doubles title in Paris, marking Taiwan’s first gold at the Games and continuing a gold medal streak since 2004.
2024/08/05 16:39
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Taiwan’s Lee and Wang aim for historic repeat at Olympics
Discover how Taiwan’s "golden duo" Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin aim to make history at the Olympics badminton event, defending their title and eyeing a historic back-to-back gold medal win.
2024/07/27 16:02
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Kuo to defend Olympic title against rising star Luo
Taiwan’s weightlifting champion, Kuo Hsing-chun, prepares to defend her Olympic title against China’s rising star Luo Shifang at Paris 2024. Read about their intense rivalry and Kuo’s battle with injuries.
2024/07/26 18:18
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Tsao Chia-yi wins women’s doubles at Nordea Open
Discover how Tsao Chia-yi, a 20-year-old from Taiwan, won the women’s doubles title at the Nordea Open in Sweden, setting the stage for her Olympic debut with Hsieh Su-wei.
2024/07/15 14:21
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Hsieh Su-wei wins ninth Grand Slam title at Wimbledon
Discover how Taiwanese tennis star Su-Wei Hsieh secured her ninth Grand Slam doubles title at Wimbledon with partner Jan Zielinski, defeating the Mexican duo 6-4, 6-2. Learn about Hsieh’s career achievements and her gratitude towards her team.
2024/07/15 12:22
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Zero lost luggage: Kansai Airport’s 30-year perfect record
Discover how Kansai Airport in Japan has achieved the title of best airport for baggage handling in the 2024 Skytrax survey, maintaining a perfect record of zero lost luggage since 1994. Learn about its efficient baggage handling process and see how it compares to other top-ranking airports worldwide.
2024/04/29 16:44
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KMT slams CGA for renaming report on fatal boat collision
The Kuomintang criticizes the Coast Guard Administration for unilaterally changing a report title on a speedboat incident. The KMT calls it an act of arrogance and disrespect towards parliamentary oversight. The incident resulted in the death of two Chinese fishermen.
2024/03/04 10:43
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Hsieh Su-wei triumphs at Australian Open
Taiwanese tennis player Hsieh Su-wei and Belgium’s Elise Mertens won the Australian Open women’s doubles championship on Jan. 28. This victory is notable as Hsieh is only the third player in the past 24 years to win both the women’s and mixed doubles titles at the Australian Open. At 38 years and 24 days old, Hsieh is the second-oldest women’s doubles champion in Grand Slam history, just eight days younger than U.S. record holder Lisa Raymond. After an 18-month break due to injury, Hsieh made a triumphant return in 2023, winning the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. Hsieh and Mertens defeated Lyudmyla Kichenok from Ukraine and Jelena Ostapenko from Latvia in the women’s doubles final with a score of 6-1, 7-5. Hsieh has a total of eight Grand Slam trophies, including seven titles in women’s doubles, but is yet to win a title at the U.S. Open.
2024/01/29 14:38
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Hsieh Su-wei clinches Grand Slam mixed doubles title
Taiwanese tennis champion Hsieh Su-wei clinched her first Grand Slam mixed doubles title at the Australian Open, becoming the first Taiwanese player to reach the championship round in both women’s and mixed doubles. Teaming up with Polish player Jan Zieliński, Hsieh fought hard in a three-set match against American second seed Desirae Krawczyk and Brit Neal Skupski, ultimately prevailing with a score of 6:7, 6:4, 11:9. This historic victory grants Hsieh a prize of AUD $165,000. In addition to her mixed doubles success, Hsieh and her Belgian partner Elise Mertens also advanced to the championship round in women’s doubles. With six Grand Slam women’s doubles trophies already under her belt, Hsieh will vie for her seventh career win on Sunday. The women’s doubles champions will receive AUD$730,000, while the runners-up will be awarded AUD$400,000. Hsieh’s remarkable achievements have left an enduring impact on Taiwanese tennis history.
2024/01/26 12:57
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EVA Air ranks 14th in global safety rankings for 2024
Taiwan’s EVA Airlines has been ranked the 14th safest airline in the world in 2024 by Australian airline review site AirlineRatings.com. The annual list features the top 25 safest airlines, assessed from 385 carriers. Air New Zealand holds the title of the world’s safest airline for 2024, followed by Qantas, Virgin Australia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, All Nippon Airways, Finnair, Cathay Pacific Airways, and Alaska Airlines. EVA Air is the only company from Taiwan to make it into the top 25. Japan Airlines, which was involved in a collision on Jan. 2, landed in the 20th spot. AirlineRatings.com evaluates carriers based on safety measures, flight records, serious accident records, pilot training, the age of their fleet, and more. The top 25 airlines are considered the creme de la creme of the aviation industry, known for their strong reputation in safety, innovation, and the introduction of new airplanes.
2024/01/22 14:50
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King of Mandopop Jay Chou drops surprise Christmas single
Taiwanese singer Jay Chou surprised fans with the release of his new song, "Christmas Star," during the holiday season. Chou revealed details about the song, including its three-character title and the inclusion of firewood crackling sounds, during a livestream. The music video was shot in a European town setting, featuring scenes inside a gingerbread-like house decorated for Christmas. Chou collaborated with Gary Yang on the song, who not only provided vocals but also appeared in the music video. "Christmas Star" is a unique holiday-themed song in Chou’s extensive repertoire. The song was originally scheduled to be released on Friday Taiwan time but was made available earlier for Taiwanese fans on December 21.
2023/12/22 17:56
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Taoyuan Airport ranked 73rd in global airport standings
Taiwan’s Taoyuan Airport has been ranked 73rd in the latest global airport rankings by air passenger rights organization AirHelp. The annual analysis evaluates over 4,000 airports worldwide based on on-time performance, customer service, dining, and shopping options. Oman’s Muscat International Airport claimed the title of the world’s best airport for 2023, with Brazil and Japan having the most representation in the top ten. Indonesia had three airports in the bottom ten, with Syamsudin Noor International Airport being ranked as the least favorable. These rankings reflect the ongoing efforts by global airports to meet and exceed passenger expectations.
2023/12/20 18:53
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Tsai meets World Baker of Year, praises Taiwan’s creativity
President Tsai Ing-wen met with Justin Wu, the 2023 World Baker of the Year, to recognize his contribution in promoting Taiwan’s baking industry globally. The government is actively supporting the industry’s growth and international engagement. Wu, who won the group competition at the Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie last year, was honored with the World Baker of the Year title by the Unibread Bread Baking Championships this year. He has showcased his creativity by creating an art bread piece inspired by the Seediq tribe and coaching the Taiwanese team to victory at the UIBC Junior World Championship. President Tsai highlighted the value of Taiwan’s baking industry, which exceeds NT$100 billion, and praised the diverse and exquisite styles of Taiwanese bakers at global competitions. She also expressed gratitude to the Taipei Bakery Association for their efforts in passing down experience and hosting international contests in Taiwan. President Tsai expects the bakery sector to continue delivering high quality and innovative products as it expands its market and introduces Taiwan’s delicious baked goods to the world.
2023/12/19 16:46
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Tai Tzu-ying clinches 4th BWF title, defeats Carolina Marin
Taiwan’s badminton star, Tai Tzu-ying, secures her fourth BWF World Tour Finals title by triumphing over former world number one, Carolina Marin of Spain. In a thrilling finale, Tai showcases her resilience and talent, overcoming a deficit in a previous match and staging an incredible comeback victory. Despite losing the first set, Tai’s determination remains unwavering, leading to a 21-14 win in the second game. With a final game score of 21-18, Tai emerges as the champion, etching her name in history. This year’s BWF World Tour Finals also featured a record-setting total prize money of approximately NT$79.43 million.
2023/12/18 20:56
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Tai reflects on tough year, grateful despite setbacks
Taiwanese badminton star Tai Tzu-ying reflects on her disappointing performance in the second half of 2023 but expresses gratitude towards her team and fans. Despite her struggles, Tai triumphed at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals, claiming the women’s singles title. This victory marked her fourth World Tour Finals title and served as a beautiful conclusion to a challenging year. Prior to the year-end event, Tai had only secured two titles out of the 18 matches she played in 2023. Concerns about her form were raised, but her win on Sunday dispelled any doubts. Tai also mentions the challenges she faced leading up to the championship, including injury and limited training.
2023/12/18 10:55
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Lee optimistic despite not advancing to badminton finale
Taiwan’s badminton "golden duo," Lee Yang and Wang Chi-lin, will not compete in the season-ending finale, despite their successful season which included a championship win at the Super 750 Japan Open. They also finished as runners-up in the Hylo Open and the 2023 Korea Masters. In addition, they won a bronze medal at the Asian Games, the only medal for Taiwan’s badminton team. Lee and Wang are now focused on a comeback in January 2023, aiming to defend their Olympic title at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
2023/12/07 15:25
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PLG new season begins with Fubon Braves vs. New Taipei Kings
Taiwanese professional basketball league PLG revealed on Oct. 13 the regular season schedule for 2023-24, with the season-opening match set for Nov. 11. The game will feature Taipei’s Fubon Braves hosting the New Taipei Kings, led by Jeremy Lin. The Braves, aiming for their fourth consecutive PLG championship title, will hold the inaugural game at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium.
2023/10/13 17:18
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Ko Wen-je visits Taiwanese community in LA
Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate, Ko Wen-je, visited the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Los Angeles, meeting with overseas Taiwanese. Ko emphasized his goal of listening more, speaking less, and making more friends.
2023/10/05 21:00
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Hsieh Su-wei wins 3rd women’s doubles title at Wimbledon
Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Barbora Strycova of the Czech Republic won their second Wimbledon doubles title as a pairing by beating Elise Mertens of Belgium and Storm Hunter of Australia 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday (July 16) on Centre Court.
2023/07/17 17:14
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圖輯/嬰兒放小行李箱渡河 15萬人湧美墨邊境搶偷渡
美國政府2020年以對抗新冠大流行為由,頒布「第42條」(Title 42)緊急法令,允許邊境執法人員迅速驅逐越境移民,不過這項法令已於當地時間11日午夜到期,現在上萬拉美移民已湧入美墨邊界,等待闖入美國。不過,美邊境員警已部署強勢警力,國土安全部也重申,美國邊境沒有大開,喊話不正常穿越就是違法。
2023/05/12 11:57
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CTBC Brothers win 9th CPBL Taiwan Series title
The CTBC Brothers won the 33rd season of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) Taiwan Series title for the second consecutive year on Wednesday (Nov. 9).
2022/11/10 18:04