island in East Asia; main land of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Cluster of Earthquakes Rocks Taiwan Just Weeks After Biggest One in 25 Years: A cluster of earthquakes struck Taiwan early on Tuesday, the strongest measuring 6 ...
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The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory Wednesday evening that is effective through the night, warning of short-duration intense ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202404240019
Blinken eyes US-China ties on visit, but trade, Taiwan, Tiktok mark challenges: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai on Wednesday with U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Deep Disagreements Despite Improved US-China Relations
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Shanghai to engage with his Chinese counterparts.
- Although US-China ties are on a steadier footing, numerous unresolved issues persist.
- Topics such as trade, military communication, and tensions in Taiwan strain relations.
- The US threatens sanctions against Chinese firms supporting Russia in the Ukraine conflict.
Rain does little to fill reservoir in Taoyuan: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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"Jaguar," a 9-month-old canine, could soon become Taiwan's first police dog of an indigenous breed.focustaiwan.tw/society/202404200004
21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry: 21 Chinese aircraft detected by Taiwans defence ministry
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Weather front to bring rain across Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: All parts of Taiwan will see intermittent showers or thunderstorms on Wednesday ...
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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-submarine-project-chief-quits-ministry-says-plans-proceed-2024-04-17/
Taiwan to discuss new arms funding with US as Chinese warplanes again near island
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New Taipei temple donates 7 police vehicles | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 16:09
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FBI says Chinese hackers preparing to attack US infrastructure: Chinese government-linked hackers have burrowed into U.S. critical infrastructure and are waiting ...
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Quick Glance: Impending Chinese Hacker Attack on US Infrastructure
- FBI Director Christopher Wray warns of an upcoming devastating attack on critical US infrastructure by Chinese hackers.
- The Chinese hacking group Volt Typhoon has penetrated companies in the US in energy-rich and water-related sectors.
- The intent behind the preparation is unclear, but appears linked to China's goal of thwarting US defense of Taiwan.
- Active since mid-2021, Volt Typhoon aims to spy on organizations and gain unnoticed access to their networks, as reported by Microsoft.
2 back-to-back weather fronts to hit Taiwan this week - Focus Taiwan: Back-to-back weather fronts are forecast to hit Taiwan this week, resulting in rain across ...
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China wants to respond “firmly” to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific: The USA is increasing military and economic pressure before Foreign Minister Blinken's ...
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Will Taiwan abolish the death penalty this year?: A Taiwanese court ruling could lead to the island's abolition of capital punishment ...
dw.com/en/will-taiwan-abolish-the-death-penalty-this-year/a-68909105
Autoparts and autotronics shows open in Taipei: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/biz/archives/2024/04/18/2003816568
Taiwan office helps with cleaning beaches in Guam | Taiwan News | Apr. 20, 2024 20:39
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Military aid act 'tangible demonstration' of U.S. support for Taiwan: lawmakers - Focus Taiwan
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Two Kura Sushi branches closed after food poisoning outbreak: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/17/2003816561
More Southeast Asian ties not easy: report: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Heavily guarded weed - Focus Taiwan: An armed Coast Guard Administration officer stands next to seized marijuana at a National Police Agency press conference in ...
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DHA could prevent catheter-associated infections: NTU research - Focus Taiwan: Research at National Taiwan University (NTU) has concluded that docosahexaenoic ...
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Cho names new economics minister: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Forty-one residents of Xishan Village in Taipei's Shilin District had developed symptoms of stomach flu, which may have been caused by consuming mountain ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202404120014
Blinken begins China visit as tensions rise over new U.S. bill forcing TikTok sale
pbs.org/newshour/politics/blinken-begins-china-visit-as-tensions-rise-over-new-u-s-bill-forcing-tiktok-sale
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
- USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.
- Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.
- Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.
- Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
A new state-produced documentary has revealed details about 10 spy cases. Read more: www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3259038/china-reveals-it-executed-scientist-spying-2016-documentary-about-shocking-cases
Faced with China flight path moves, Taiwan to stay the course: Source - Focus Taiwan
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Rallies held over historic beer factory rezoning: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Fictional Taiwan embassy play returns to Taiwan - Taipei Times: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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A judge's death - Focus Taiwan: A woman on Friday places white flowers at a memorial area set up inside the Taiwan High Court in Taipei to mourn a Shilin ...
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Heat alert issued for parts of southern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: The Central Weather Administration (CWA) issued a heat alert for two cities and one county in ...
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More incidents to follow: China sends 21 fighter jets close to Taiwan: China regularly sends its fighter jets into the vicinity of Taiwan. Now there is another ...
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Kura Sushi falls short in hygiene inspections in New Taipei - Focus Taiwan: Only three of the 12 New Taipei branches of the Kura Sushi restaurant chain met ...
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Taiwan earthquake: Rescuers still searching for missing Singaporean couple as death toll rises to 16
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-earthquake-death-toll-rises-16-two-singaporeans-missing-4255831
China reveals it executed scientist for spying in 2016 in documentary about ‘shocking’ cases
scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3259038/china-reveals-it-executed-scientist-spying-2016-documentary-about-shocking-cases
New education, justice and culture ministers announced - Focus Taiwan: National Sun Yat-sen University president Cheng Ying-yao (鄭英耀) will head the education ...
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Tsai, ex-Pentagon official laud Taiwan Relations Act on 45th anniversary - Focus Taiwan
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No bacterium found in key areas linked to chef in food poisoning outbreak - Focus Taiwan
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New Taipei sushi restaurant closed after 2 suspected food poisoning cases - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan to discuss new funding with U.S. as Chinese warplanes get close to island | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude: TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Taiwan's capital was hit by a series of earthquakes overnight into the ...
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Taiwan March export orders trails forecasts, but govt pins hopes on AI: Taiwan's export orders rose less than expected in March, but the government said it ...
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NOAA confirms fourth global coral bleaching event in the Caribbean: WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
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New Taipei warns over illegal rent, electricity hikes: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Why Taiwan Was So Prepared for a Powerful Earthquake: Decades of learning from disasters, tightening building codes and increasing public awareness may have ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/world/asia/taiwan-hualien-earthquake-prepared.html
Quick Glance: Apple Beats Solo 4: Release on May 2, 2024, Full Specifications Revealed
- The Beats Solo 4 are set to be released on May 2, 2024, featuring improved Spatial Audio and new drivers.
- They will be charged via USB-C, support HighRes-Audio, and offer up to 50 hours of wireless playback.
- Additional features include One-Touch-Pairing for Android, Find-My support, and UltraPlush ear cushions.
- The price for the Beats Solo 4 is expected to remain at 199.99 US dollars, with Bluetooth 5.3 and Beamforming microphones.
Why China Offered Earthquake Aid to Taiwan—and Why Taiwan Quickly Rejected It: “It’s not real kindness,” one expert tells TIME of China’s offer to assist Taiwan ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan Rejects China's Aid Offer After Earthquake
- Taiwanese authorities have not yet estimated the cost of recovering from the massive, deadly earthquake that hit the island on Wednesday.
- China offered aid, but Taiwan swiftly turned it down due to their conflict-ridden relationship.
- Taiwan's quick rejection likely stems from lingering bitterness over how the 1999 earthquake was handled.
- China's aid always comes with conditions, leading to Taiwan's resistance based on distrust and military threats.
Taiwan earthquake: Rescue efforts underway to find missing : Rescuers are searching for dozens of people out of contact a day after Taiwan’s strongest earthquake ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan: Successful Earthquake Preparedness
- Taiwan, situated in a seismically active area, faces frequent earthquakes, particularly along the scenic rural east coast.
- Following past earthquakes, Taiwan revised building codes and strengthened disaster management laws to be better prepared for future events.
- Response to earthquakes has improved, with enhanced coordination between government units and non-governmental organizations in disaster areas.
- Taiwan has also bolstered the resilience of its communication networks to effectively respond to potential attacks or natural disasters.
Rescue teams in Taiwan search for family feared trapped in rockslide after earthquake
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Quick Glance: Impact of Earthquake in Taiwan: Devastation Captured in Photos
- A powerful earthquake shook Taiwan's east coast, claiming nine lives and leaving at least 946 injured.
- Rescue efforts focus on trapped individuals, including travelers in buses to Taroko National Park and people in a rock quarry.
- Tsunami warnings were issued for Taiwan, Japan, and the Philippines, later lifted, following the collapse of 28 buildings and significant landslides in Hualien County.
- Photos showcase tilted buildings, damaged roads and homes, and rescue operations post-earthquake.
Taiwan's strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine; 50 missing: Taiwan's biggest earthquake in at least 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday and injured ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/strong-72-magnitude-earthquake-hits-taipei-2024-04-03/
🔴 BREAKING: Japan calls on residents in Okinawa to evacuate after a 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the southwestern coast www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/3/japan-issues-tsunami-alert-after-7-5-magnitude-earthquake
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits near Taiwan, triggers tsunami warning in Okinawa, Japan
straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/72-magnitude-earthquake-hits-near-taiwan-triggers-tsunami-warning-in-near-okinawa-japan
Account opened for Hualien relief funds, government said: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Seasonal winds to bring cooler weather to northern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: Daytime highs in northern Taiwan will tumble by 6-7 degrees Celsius on Friday due to ...
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Photos: Buildings collapse, schools evacuated in Taiwan after 7.2 magnitude earthquake - News | Khaleej Times
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East coast train services restored: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan's search dogs win hearts in search for quake victims: HUALIEN, Taiwan: A former drug-sniffing dog who lost its job for being too friendly has emerged as ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/taiwan-earthquake-search-rescue-missing-dogs-hualien-taroko-national-park-shakadang-trail-4250441
Senior US diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan: The State Department's No. 2 diplomat suggested on Wednesday that the AUKUS submarine project between ...
reuters.com/world/senior-us-diplomat-links-aukus-submarine-pact-taiwan-2024-04-03/
Two Singaporeans reported missing after Taiwan earthquake: SINGAPORE: Two Singaporeans are missing in Taiwan after the earthquake on Wedneswday (April 3).
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/04/05/two-singaporeans-reported-missing-after-taiwan-earthquake
More than 600 people still stranded in Taiwan, 3 days after earthquake that killed at least 12 | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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Taiwan earthquake latest: 9 dead, over 900 injured in worst quake in 25 years: The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century has rocked Taiwan during the morning ...
apnews.com/article/taiwan-earthquake-tsunami-f086aac0c3082036d1ca77c01828fb28
People walk out from tents set up in a school used as a shelter, following an earthquake, in Hualien, Taiwan April 3, 2024 ... Show more
Showers, strong winds cause power outages in Greater Taipei - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 31 (CNA) More than 3,000 households suffered electricity outages after ...
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Northeast tremor leaves earthquake veterans from the West Coast, Taiwan and elsewhere unfazed
nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/earthquake-northeast-veterans-california-taiwan-unfazed-rcna146618
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
- An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.
- While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.
- Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.
- President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
Taiwan earthquake: Four dead and 50 injured after 7.2 magnitude quake collapses buildings
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Taiwan earthquake updates: 9 dead, hundreds injured in 7.4 magnitude quake: More than 100 people were trapped under rubble after the quake, officials said.
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2 NT$10 million Special Prizes in Taiwan receipt lottery still unclaimed: 4 winning receipts for NT$2 million Grand Prize also yet to be redeemed
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Earthquake death toll increases to 10: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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No toxic gas from fire: Nan Ya: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Taiwan in Time: A medical pioneer’s fledgling days in Formosa: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Building damage reports reach 848 after quake, 42 severe: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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The Ministry of Transportation and Communications on Thursday passed the review of New Taipei's revised plan in which the route of Danhai Light Rail's second ... Show more focustaiwan.tw/society/202403280013
New Taipei issues COVID-19 vaccination reminder: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/01/2003815799
Sexual assault case against NTUH doctor reopened: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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DNA tests to be used for toxic bacteria identification: Deputy minister - Focus Taiwan
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Taiwan’s foreign minister lashed out at Bolivia Saturday for expressing solidarity with China following an earthquake that struck the island Beijing views as ... Show more hongkongfp.com/2024/04/06/taiwan-lashes-out-after-bolivia-expresses-solidarity-with-china-over-quake-that-killed-10-on-self-ruled-island/
Strongest earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, killing 9 people: HUALIEN, Taiwan (AP) — The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan during the ...
thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-international/ap-a-strong-earthquake-hits-near-taiwan-tsunami-alert-issued/
East coast transport paralyzed: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/04/2003815933
Heavy rain to continue bombarding northern half of Taiwan Monday - Focus Taiwan: Taipei, March 31 (CNA) Regions north of central Taiwan can expect the heavy rain ...
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Special film screenings, walking tours for 'Freedom of Speech Day' kicks off - Focus Taiwan
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