Taiwan

Criticizing Trump, W.House says Taiwan ‘not a bargaining chip’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Barack Obama's White House on Monday took aim at Donald Trump's recent comments on…

Chinese media warn ‘immature’ Trump over Taiwan policy

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Chinese media warned Donald Trump Monday that the one-China policy is "non-negotiable" and dropping it could…

China calls on US to bar transit of Taiwan president

BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China has urged Washington to block the president of Taiwan from passing through the US, after…

Trump talk with Taiwan leader just a ‘courtesy call’: US VP-elect Pence

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President-elect Donald Trump's controversial telephone conversation with the leader of Taiwan was just a "courtesy…

5.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan early Friday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no…

Taiwan beekeepers battle to cash in on pure honey buzz

TAIWAN (AFP) -- Taiwan's domestic appetite for pure honey is voracious and outstrips supply, which keeps prices high, but beekeepers say…

Taiwan calls for renewed talks with China

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday called for a resumption of talks with China and pledged…

Mini “Pepper” robots start new jobs in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- A shiny new cohort joined the workforce in Taiwan Thursday -- a troop of mini robots…

Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Megi strikes

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP)  -- Taiwan went into shutdown Tuesday as the island faces its third typhoon in two weeks, with…

Taiwan evacuates tourists ahead of third storm in two weeks

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan evacuated thousands of tourists from outlying islands Monday and set up nearly 100 shelters across…

Strongest typhoon of the year Meranti hits Taiwan

Parts of Taiwan is brought to a standstill as the strongest typhoon of the year skirts past the island's southern…

Strongest typhoon of the year Meranti hits Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Parts of Taiwan were brought to a standstill Wednesday as the strongest typhoon of the year…

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