Content based on the tag Taiwan

over 3 years ago

telegraph.co.uk

Taiwan train crash: 36 feared dead as rescuers struggle to reach crushed carriages

The derailment is Taiwan's worst train crash in at least four decades

over 3 years ago

telegraph.co.uk

Could Covid have been stopped? Taiwan’s health minister reveals UK asked for help to control virus

Chen Shih-chung said Taiwan warned Britain about the importance of face masks and social distancing to fight the pand...

over 3 years ago

telegraph.co.uk

‘The West was not humble enough’: Taiwan’s health minister on why Covid brought Britain to its knees

Chen Shih-chung tells the Telegraph that over-confidence in health infrastructures led to neglect in the epidemic's e...

over 3 years ago

nypost.com

Hannah Sparks

Why are so many people in Taiwan changing their names to ‘Salmon’?

Newly minted monikers included “Salmon Prince,” “Meteor Salmon King” and “Salmon Fried Rice.”

over 3 years ago

dailymail.co.uk

Ryan Morrison

Air pollution can increase the risk of HAY FEVER, study shows

Doctors studied health data from 140,911 infants in Taiwan and satellite images of their home towns to track pollutio...

almost 4 years ago

dailymail.co.uk

Jonathan Chadwick

Giant prehistoric worm unearthed in Taiwan

Researchers have found evidence of an ancient species of giant marine worm, similar to modern-day bobbit worms.

almost 4 years ago

telegraph.co.uk

Death on the high seas: Taiwanese rights groups demand end to modern slavery on fishing boats

The death of a young Indonesian crew member has become a symbol for the endemic abuse of foreign fishermen

about 4 years ago

express.co.uk

Rebecca Perring

China's fighter jets buzz enemy territory in huge escalation - Taiwan scrambles bombers

CHINA has sent fighter jets across the mid-line of the Taiwan Strait at the same time a senior US official began meet...

about 4 years ago

theguardian.com

US health secretary praises Taiwan's Covid-19 response during rare high-level visit

China sends fighter jets into Taiwan strait just before Alex Azar meets Taiwanese leader

over 4 years ago

theguardian.com

Lee Teng-hui, Taiwan's 'father of democracy', dies aged 97

Nation’s first popularly elected president oversaw transition from martial law to democracy

over 4 years ago

theguardian.com

Taiwan promises 'support' for Hong Kong's people as China tightens grip

President Tsai Ing-wen pledges ‘necessary assistance’ after a resurgence in protests against newly proposed security ...

over 4 years ago

theguardian.com

China strongly objects to Pompeo's praise for Taiwan president

US secretary of state sent message hailing re-elected Tsai Ing-wen’s ‘courage and vision’

over 4 years ago

theguardian.com

China backs 'comprehensive review' of pandemic

Xi Jinping under pressure over origins of coronavirus crisis and Taiwan at World Health Assembly

almost 5 years ago

theguardian.com

Tsai Ing-wen says China must 'face reality' of Taiwan's independence

China has repeatedly said that it will bring Taiwan under its authority, but president says election result shows cit...

almost 5 years ago

theguardian.com

Beijing says Taiwan's unification with China is 'inevitable' despite election result

After re-election of Tsai Ing-Wen, who vowed to protect the country from China, the foreign minister pushes back

almost 5 years ago

theguardian.com

Taiwan election: Tsai Ing-Wen wins landslide in rebuke to China

Win marks dramatic comeback for party that campaigned against unification with China

almost 5 years ago

theguardian.com

'We need more dreams': Taiwan's 'Squad' rallies youth ahead of election

Cosplay fan, death metal musician and former special forces officer are among quintet seeking to push politics beyond...

almost 5 years ago

theguardian.com

Taiwan's citizens battle pro-China fake news campaigns as election nears

Contest is in effect a referendum on the future of the self-governed island’s relationship with China

over 5 years ago

theguardian.com

Taiwan's marriage law brings frustration and hope for LGBT China

Public acceptance is improving, but in some cases Chinese authorities are moving in the other direction

over 5 years ago

theguardian.com

Taiwan becomes first in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage

Supporters celebrate as legislation is passed giving gay couples right to marry

almost 6 years ago

theguardian.com

'All necessary means': Xi Jinping reserves right to use force against Taiwan

Chinese leader calls for reunification and says independence would be a ‘disaster’

about 6 years ago

theguardian.com

Taiwan vows to stand up to China after El Salvador cuts ties

Just 17 countries recognise Taiwan after El Salvador switches allegiance to Beijing

about 6 years ago

theguardian.com

Taiwan bakery chain caught in crossfire of tensions with China

Chinese netizens call for boycott of 85 Degrees Celsius Bakery after visit from Taiwan president

over 6 years ago

theguardian.com

Man Booker prize reverses nationality decision on Taiwanese author

The literary prize announces that it will no longer list authors by nationality, but by country or territory, after d...

over 6 years ago

theguardian.com

Man Booker prize criticised for changing Taiwanese author's nationality

Wu Ming-Yi’s nationality changed to ‘Taiwan, China’ after Beijing pressured organisers

over 6 years ago

abcnews.go.com

Morgan Winsor

Death toll rises to 9 in earthquake that toppled buildings in Taiwan

At least seven people were killed and another 67 were still missing after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck the Taiwa...