Chinese Taipei 結果共127筆

Taipei was filled with political debate as Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) presidential candidate Ko Wen-je criticized Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te over his family home’s illegal construction. Ko questioned why Lai’s illegal buildings were not demolished like his mother’s and former legislator Huang Kuo-chang’s. This controversy emerged after the formation of the TPP-KMT alliance, which Lai publicly criticized as a blatant power grab. Lai argued that the alliance does not represent Taiwan’s mainstream public opinion and accused the candidates of lacking national security protection and comprehensive national plans. Ko retaliated by claiming that the DPP’s election strategy relies solely on rallying the Chinese Communist Party. This ongoing dispute between the two parties intensifies as they compete for control of Taiwan’s political future. In response to Lai’s criticisms, Ko admitted that they cannot guarantee being the best choice for Taiwan but questioned why Lai considers himself the better option. As the election approaches, this war of words further strains Taiwan’s domestic politics.

Taiwan’s annual Han Kuang exercises, the country’s largest war games since 1984, aim to ensure combat readiness in the event of a Chinese invasion. Recent exercises have led the military to speculate that the northern areas of Taiwan could be a targeted point for a Chinese attack. The Tamsui River is analyzed as a potential point of entry for the People’s Liberation Army, as it provides access to critical regions like Hsinchu, Taoyuan, and Taipei. Public officials have demanded live-fire drills at the river mouth to inspect defense capabilities. However, conducting such drills poses challenges due to the densely populated area and existing operations of a nearby port. The use of explosives in the river could leave sediments that are difficult to track. Defense strategies require a comprehensive understanding of their effects, and alternative strategies are being considered to bolster defense in northern Taiwan.

The Taipei High Administrative Court ruled in favor of indigenous Atayal tribesman Bawtu Payen, allowing him to register his Romanized name at a household registration office in Luzhou. The court upheld the constitutional right of indigenous people to determine their names and stated that refusing to allow the Romanized version of indigenous names infringes upon this right. Payen had previously been denied using his Romanized tribal name on his ID card, prompting him to take the case to the administrative court. This is the first ruling in favor of an indigenous person registering their tribal name in Roman letters. The Ministry of the Interior respected the ruling and has been considering allowing indigenous people to register in their traditional names or Roman pinyin since February 2022. Payen argued that forcing indigenous people to write their names in Chinese infringes upon their cultural identity and naming rights, emphasizing the historical and socio-cultural significance tribal names hold for indigenous groups.

The Institute for National Defense and Security Research (INDSR) will host the ＂2023 Taipei Security Dialogue＂ on November 8th. Former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, Michele Flournoy, and former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor, Matthew Pottinger, will discuss the collective intimidation faced by Indo-Pacific nations. The event will feature virtual speeches focusing on measuring risks and situations in the Taiwan Strait. Scholars and experts from 10 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Czech Republic, and Japan, have been invited to address China’s challenges to global order and democracy. The dialogue will cover six themes, such as the Russo-Ukrainian War’s lessons and strategies for deterring China, implications for cross-strait relations, Chinese military and technological development, China’s global expansion, and a strategic environmental assessment of China. President Tsai Ing-wen is also scheduled to deliver a speech at the event.

Richard Chang, a prominent figure in Taiwanese basketball, has been appointed as the inaugural president of the P. LEAGUE+. This restructuring marks a new era for the league, which aims to elevate its status with Chang’s extensive experience and business acumen. Chang, who has a background in national player experience and commercial governance, is expected to lead the league into version 2.0. He played for McDonald’s in Taiwan and represented the Chinese Taipei men’s national basketball team in the 1980s. Additionally, Chang has worked for over 30 years at Costco Wholesale Inc., where he currently serves as the president of its Asian division.

The Taipei International Travel Fair concluded with attendees taking advantage of travel deals. Industry experts believe that high travel costs are inevitable due to factors such as flight recovery, labor shortage, and inflation. Japan, a popular destination for Taiwanese tourists, also faces similar challenges. The weakening Japanese Yen has led to more domestic travel, increasing competition for hotel rooms. The imbalance between supply and demand has contributed to rising travel costs. To alleviate financial pressures, experts suggest taking advantage of fair benefits and choosing low-cost airlines. For those interested in traveling to Western countries, transferring through Chinese airports may offer relatively lower ticket prices.

The Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee president has announced an increase in cash prizes for winners at the Paris Olympics next year. Bronze medalists will now receive NT＄1,000,000, silver medalists NT＄2,000,000, and gold medalists NT＄5,000,000. The announcement was made during a celebratory banquet held by the Hungtao Sports Development Foundation to honor Taiwanese athletes’ outstanding performance at the Hangzhou Asian Games.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an recently toured the upgraded Taipei Dome, which has been 32 years in the making and meets high standards verified by Major League Baseball officials. Slated to host international competitions, the dome aims to unite baseball fans of all ages. Test games are planned for November, prior to the Asian Baseball Championship in December.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has arranged a repatriation flight for Taiwanese nationals and compatriots in Israel to leave the country. The flight is scheduled to depart from Tel Aviv Airport and arrive at Rome International Airport in Italy. Remaining seats will be offered to embassy personnel and overseas Chinese from friendly countries. MOFA and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office have been assisting Taiwanese nationals in leaving Israel since a terror attack by Hamas on October 7. So far, 157 Taiwanese nationals have been successfully evacuated.

Super Basketball League (SBL) player Wu Chi-ying has been released on bail after being charged with fraud and match-fixing. The Chinese Taipei Basketball Association has imposed a lifetime ban on Wu, effectively ending his basketball career. Wu was suspected of manipulating and match-fixing games to earn money. He is now facing charges of gambling, fraud, and violation of the Sports Lottery Issuance Act.

As Typhoon Koinu approaches Taiwan, the Chinese Culture University in Taipei has shifted all classes to remote online teaching for safety. Despite the storm, Taipei has not announced a typhoon holiday, leading to questions from netizens.

Chinese Taipei makes history by winning the gold medal in the Men’s 3x3 Basketball event at the 19th Asian Games, defeating Qatar 18-16. Lin Sin-kuan’s outstanding performance, scoring seven points, played a crucial role in the team’s victory.

Get ready for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou as Team Chinese Taipei’s Olympic flag will be carried by swimmer Wang Kuan-hung and taekwondo athlete Lo Chia-ling during the opening ceremony.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is set to attend the 2023 Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum in Shanghai from August 29 to 31, marking the first visit to mainland China by a public official from the fourth generation of the Chiang family since the Chinese Civil War.

The Chinese Taipei delegation aims to succeed in the Chengdu 2023 FISU World University Games from Friday (July 28) to Aug. 8. This year, our country has assembled a 319-member delegation, including 212 athletes, 55 coaches, 4 team doctors, and 21 sports trainers.

Taiwan’s Women’s National Volleyball Team continues to train hard in preparation for the 2023 Asian Games slated in Hangzhou, China in September.

China’s Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday (June 28) urged Taiwan authorities to lift restrictions on cross-strait travel and prioritize the exchange of information on the tourism industry amid reports that 60 mainland officials were removed from an invitation list to attend Summer Travel Expo in Taipei from July 14 to 17.

前總統馬英九赴希臘參加「德爾菲經濟論壇」，然而其頭銜卻一再遭到主辦單位變更，目前被更改為「中華台北國民黨前主席（Former President of the Kuomintang party - Chinese Taipei）」，而這已是對方第四次的更改頭銜。對此，我外交部今（28）日表示，該論壇主辦單位及其背後惡意勢力惡意操弄的伎倆昭然若揭，外交部不會隨之起舞，將不再回應此事。

The Chinese Taipei Cheerleading National Team arrived back in Taiwan on Wednesday (April 26) after clinching the gold medal in the Coed Premier at the 2023 ICU World Cheerleading Championships held in the United States. 

Taiwan has emerged victorious at Singapore’s 2023 World Sport Stacking Championship (WSSC), clinching an impressive 24 gold medals. 

The Chinese Taipei national baseball team, also called Team Taiwan, has a secret weapon in their training arsenal: a state-of-the-art smart pitching machine.

Taiwanese baseball sensation, Yu Chang, has become a rising star after his standout performance for the Chinese Taipei national baseball team at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC). 

Team Taiwan took on Cuba in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Sunday, resulting in a loss for the Taiwanese team, also called Chinese Taipei. 

The Chinese Taipei baseball team is not letting their 12-5 loss to Panama hold them down as they continue training on Thursday (March 9) for their upcoming match against Italy on Friday (March 10). 

The Chinese Taipei team is preparing for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, slated for March 7 to 21.