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Enoch Wu vows to win back public’s trust in ruling DPP
Enoch Wu shared his hopes to earn back the public’s trust on Thursday (Dec. 2) following his nomination by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in a legislative by-election on Jan. 8, 2023.2022/12/05 14:08 -
Taipei police faces roadblocks with CCTV camera purchases
If you’ve lost a prized possession in Taipei City, the first place to seek help would be at police stations where footage shot by CCTV cameras around the city is recorded and stored.2022/12/01 16:34 -
AIT praises Taiwan’s open elections, reaffirms U.S. support
American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk held her second press conference as head of the AIT on Tuesday (Nov. 29) to discuss Taiwan’s recent elections and reaffirm support from the United States.2022/12/01 16:28 -
U.S. bans equipment sales from China’s tech giants
The United States announced on Friday (Nov. 25) that it has banned sales and imports of technology equipment from Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE among others.2022/11/28 17:18 -
Taiwan local elections unlikely to affect cross-strait ties
There’s just one day to go before Taiwan’s local, 9-in-1 elections, held every 4 years.2022/11/25 20:55 -
All eyes on Taipei mayoral candidates before elections
As the date for the local elections in Taiwan draws near, it’s time to take a closer look at the situation in major cities, in particular, Taiwan’s capital: Taipei City.2022/11/23 17:06 -
Taiwan to limit schools’ enrollment amid low birth rate
Amid Taiwan’s low birth rate concerns, the central government is proposing plans to limit enrollment in 2024 by asking public and private high schools to receive one less student per class.2022/11/21 18:23 -
Taipei Zoo Panda Tuan Tuan weak after suffering 4 seizures
Taipei Zoo’s giant panda Tuan Tuan suffered another health scare on Thursday evening (Nov. 17) after being overcome by four seizures.2022/11/18 19:25 -
Din Tai Fung to hike prices as food and energy prices soar
Taiwan’s most famous dumpling chain store Din Tai Fung will raise prices by 4% starting on Nov. 22.2022/11/17 20:10 -
Taiwan homebuyers look for these amenities in new appartment
As the pandemic situation gradually stabilizes in Taiwan, more and more home-buyers are seeking out apartments with ventilation systems that connect to the outside and separate restrooms for its residents.2022/11/17 09:00 -
NPM admits one artifact damaged by human error
The National Palace Museum (NPM) in Taiwan released a report on Nov. 5 on the destruction of three artifacts.2022/11/08 05:49 -
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law joins 2022 Oslo Freedom Forum
The 2022 Oslo Freedom Forum unfolded in Taipei on Thursday (Nov. 3), the first in-person conference in 3 years since the beginning of the pandemic.2022/11/05 09:16 -
Taiwan chipmakers hit hard by U.S. export controls to China
At the annual Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) convention held in Hsinchu on Wednesday (Oct. 19), TSMC Chairman Mark Liu said little on recent reports of waning demand due to the weakening global economy and trade conflicts between the U.S. and China.2022/10/20 17:32 -
Former top Chinese leaders attend 20th Party Congress too
As China’s 20th National Party Congress kicked off on Sunday (Oct. 16) the world caught a rare glimpse of many senior Chinese political leaders in attendance.2022/10/17 17:23 -
Taiwan looks to boost senior employment rate across sectors
As Taiwan is poised to become a super-aged society by 2025, many seniors on the brink of retirement are looking for ways to stay in the workforce.2022/10/11 16:47 -
Former U.S. Secretary Mike Pompeo shows support for Taiwan
Former U.S. Secretary Mike Pompeo took to the stage at the Global Taiwan Business Forum on Tuesday (Sept. 27) to share insights on Taiwan’s post-pandemic economic developments in Kaohsiung City.2022/09/27 22:00 -
Taiwan night markets aim to wow visitors again
After the pandemic sent sales crashing over the past two years, night markets in Taiwan have aimed to attract customers to their stalls with flashy signboards and renovations.2022/09/23 14:14