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Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags for her environmentally friendly footwear company.
President Barack Obama says he sees no need to change Washington's "one-China" policy, which acknowledges China's position that Taiwan is part of its territory.
Taiwan's president says the island has not received anything in exchange for lifting a long-standing ban on the imports of certain U.S. beef cuts.
Revelations that Taiwanese Premier Wu Den-yih traveled abroad with a former gangster have excited great interest among this island's sensation-seeking media, but left few of its 23 million people gaping in surprise.
Nothing like a little time apart to rekindle the affections that could lead to a baby panda.
Authorities are investigating whether Taiwanese baseball players accepted bribes to fix games, a prosecutor said Tuesday, the latest blow to the integrity of the sport on the baseball-loving island.
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou moved Thursday to ease a political storm over the government's decision to lift a ban on certain U.S. beef imports, saying adequate safeguards are in place to guard against mad cow disease.
Yahoo has apologized for its use of scantily clad lap dancers to entertain mainly male software developers and engineers in Taiwan last weekend. The Internet search company Monday acknowledged its politically incorrect step.
Taiwan's High Court on Friday upheld its earlier decision to keep former President Chen Shui-bian in detention after the Supreme Court ordered it to hold a hearing on the matter, an official said.
The crew of the Hollywood doomsday movie "2012" expressed sympathy Friday for victims of real-life flooding and earthquakes this week in the Asia-Pacific region.
On a chilly late autumn day in 1949, Chi Shih-ying jumped on one of the last flights to Taiwan, joining other senior members of the Nationalist Party in a humiliating retreat from mainland China.
Taiwan's National Palace Museum said Friday it will open its first-ever joint exhibition with China next week, 60 years after they split amid civil war.
Taiwan needs to maintain its defense against China while pursuing peaceful cross-strait relations, the island's premier said Thursday, as Beijing staged its biggest-ever military parade to celebrate the 60th anniversary of communist rule.
A 17-year-old Taiwanese boy has been arrested for chopping off his father's hands, allegedly to avenge years of physical abuse, a police official said Tuesday.
Taiwan's High Court has ruled that former President Chen Shui-bian should remain in detention while appealing a lower court's life imprisonment sentence on wide-ranging corruption charges.
Taiwan's interior minister said Friday the island will bar a visit by Uighur activist Rebiya Kadeer, whom Beijing has accused of inciting ethnic violence in China's far west.
Former Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian was sentenced to life in prison on graft charges Friday. Following is a timeline of some milestones in his life and career:
A Taiwan court sentenced former President Chen Shui-bian to life in prison after convicting him on graft charges Friday, a spectacular fall from grace for a man who rode to power on promises to end decades of corruption and deepen the island's de facto independence.
The sword-maker inserts an 18-inch shaft of metal into his red-hot kiln. Then he adds his special ingredient: a human thighbone.
Taiwan's premier resigned Monday amid strong criticism of the government's slow response to the most devastating storm to hit the island in 50 years, and the president immediately named a senior official from the ruling party to replace him.
The Dalai Lama said Wednesday that his mission to Taiwan to comfort the victims of Typhoon Morakot was a success.
The wife and adult children of Taiwan's former president were convicted of perjury and sentenced to prison for lying to investigators in a high-profile corruption case against the ex-leader.
China said Thursday that it "resolutely opposes" a decision by Taiwan's president to allow the Dalai Lama to visit the island.
The Dalai Lama led thousands of Taiwanese in a colorful prayer service for the survivors of Typhoon Morakot on Tuesday during a visit that has provoked an irritated but relatively measured response from China.
Yu Chieh Kao and Wen Hua Sung each hit three-run homers, four pitchers combined for a no-hitter, and Taoyuan, Taiwan beat Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, 16-0 on Friday at the Little League World Series.
Obama's Town Hall Meeting with Shanghai Students: Full Transcript... Tomorrow and the next day I hope to have a chance when I'm in Beijing to see the majesty of the Forbidden City and the wonder of the Great Wall. Truly, this is a nation that encompasses both a rich history and a belief in the promise of the future.
The 'Beijing Consensus' Won't Last by Gordon ChangThe 'Beijing Consensus' Won't Last --- The Party is just pioneering a new way to fail.
'Living funerals' TAIPEI - THE eulogies, the songs, the crying and the hugging all made David Tseng's funeral virtually indistinguishable from any other such rite in Taiwan - except that he is still alive.
Say it ain't so Tsao: Baseball scandal hits TaiwanTAIPEI, Taiwan -- Authorities are investigating whether Taiwanese baseball players accepted bribes to fix games, a prosecutor said Tuesday, the latest blow to the integrity of the sport on the baseball-loving island.
Homeless man bites sex accused's penisA Taiwan man had to seek medical treatment after his genitals were bitten while forcing a homeless man to perform oral sex, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
Eastern Detour to Build Life Skills: Teaching English in AsiaThere are more benefits to teaching in Asia than simply learning a new language – you'll also pick up many skills valuable to potential employers on your return.
Taiwan aborigines pass on witchcraft traditionIt is not the Harry Potter kind of witchcraft, but it's equally spellbinding, say elders in Taiwan's Paiwan tribe.
Taiwan teen chops off father's hands: reportA Taiwanese teenager has been arrested after chopping off his father's hands, allegedly to avenge years of physical abuse, a report said on Tuesday.
Taiwanese teen chops off sleeping dad's hands Police say a 17-year-old Taiwanese boy has been arrested for chopping off his father's hands, allegedly to avenge years of physical abuse.
US panic as China's ship killer Dong Feng 21 missile almost makes aircraft carriers obsoleteUS expert: "If it works, it will have the range of a ballistic missile and the accuracy of a cruise missile.The Chinese would have the ability to hold our carriers at a great distance - it almost makes the aircraft carriers obsolete."
Taiwan prison turns away 96yo convictA Taiwan prison has refused to take in a 96-year-old convict, saying that he could not look after himself behind bars, a report said.
China deplores US intelligence report tagging it main challengerBEIJING: China on Wednesday hit out at new US intelligence guidelines which pointed to Beijing as one of Washington's main challengers, accusing the United States of having a "Cold War mentality".
Overseas visitors rise despite H1N1 and typhoonDespite Typhoon Morakot wrecking havoc on Southern Taiwan in August and the continued spread of H1N1 flu, overseas visitors to Taiwan increased almost 10 percent between July and August. August's numbers also showed almost 20 percent growth year on year.
Taiwan ex-leader jailed for lifeTaiwan's former President Chen Shui-bian has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of corruption by a court in Taipei.
China's General plans to conquer U.S."Comrades, I'm very excited today, because the large-scale online survey sina.com that was done for us showed that our next generation is quite promising and our Party's cause will be carried on.
Taiwan challenge China on Dalai Lama issueAfter i reading this news i can feel that Taiwan is challenging China as everyone know Taiwan want to become a independent country and raise their social status in the world, this action is challenging China like welcome some people who not welcomed by China to Taiwan.
Mainland technicians fly to Taiwan to help install prefabricated houses for typhoon victims BEIJING, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Three Chinese mainland technicians left for Taiwan Saturday afternoon to help install prefabricated houses on the typhoon-hit island.
Helping after Taiwan typhoon, US avoids confronting China | csmonitor.comWashington - American officials are treading diplomatic waters carefully in providing humanitarian relief to Taiwan following the typhoon there earlier this month.
Long Beach Aquarium's tiger shark is a picky eater -- latimes.comLong Beach Aquarium's tiger shark is a picky eater The species is known for eating almost anything, but this young one often turns up its snout at gourmet fare. When that happens, the staff gets grumpy.
Israel sends emergency aid to TaiwanWe suggested... [that the representatives] pick what we would donate, so it would be useful."
RP protests claims over Kalayaan islands before UN [Manila, Philippines] THREE months after three other countries formally submitted to the United Nations their claims over the disputed Kalayaan Island Group (KIG), the Philippines finally registered its protests to those claims.
Military: 1,000 found alive after Taiwan stormRescuers have found nearly 1,000 people alive in the area around three remote villages devastated by Typhoon Morakot, which pummeled the island over the weekend, Taiwan's military said Wednesday.
Dozens Dead and Hundreds Feared Missing From Typhoons BEIJING — The toll from two Pacific typhoons rose Monday, as a rural village in south-central Taiwan was buried in rubble, leaving as many as 600 people missing, and at least 12 people were killed on Japan's western coast.
Typhoon Morakot Triggers Floods, Property Damage, and Deaths in TaiwanTyphoon Morakot caused floods, property damage, and deaths in Taiwan on August 7-9, 2009.
Vietnamese women wed foreigners to aid familyFrom the delta in Vietnam's south to small rural towns in the north, a growing number of young Vietnamese women are marrying foreigners, mostly from Taiwan and South Korea. They seek material comfort and, most important, a way to save their parents from destitution in old age.
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