China Satellite Launch Delays Flights Out Of Taiwan As Planes Avoid No Fly Zone
China had declared a 27-minute halt to flights over a section of the East China Sea, considerably shorter than the no-fly period over parts of three days it had originally announced.
Apr 16, 2023, 16:57 PM IST
China using military drills as excuse to prepare for invasion: Taiwan makes big statement
Taiwan`s foreign minister said that China was using the military drills it launched in protest against US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi`s visit as an excuse to prepare for an invasion of the self-ruled island.
Aug 09, 2022, 12:09 PM IST
With Taiwan drills, Chinese President Xi Jinping tries to salvage Nancy Pelosi crisis
Chinese President Xi Jinping couldn’t stop Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan but he ordered his military to rehearse a more aggressive step; a blockade important to take the island by force, says security officials.
Aug 08, 2022, 12:05 PM IST
Fire in residential building in southern Taiwan leaves 46 people dead, dozens injured- In pics
The 13-story building caught on fire around 3 a.M., fire department officials in the city of Kaohsiung said.
Oct 14, 2021, 18:00 PM IST
46 dead, scores injured in fire at southern Taiwan
A fire in a residential building in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung has killed 46 people and injured another 41, the government said on Thursday. The fire broke out in the 40-year-old building in Kaohsiung`s Yancheng district in the early hours of the morning and was extinguished around dawn.
Oct 14, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
Taiwan train crash kills 18, injures 168 in deadliest rail tragedy in decades
Eighteen people died and 168 were injured when a train derailed in northeastern Taiwan on Sunday
Oct 21, 2018, 20:24 PM IST
China, Taiwan spar over Chinese diplomat's invasion threat
China considers Taiwan to be a wayward province and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under its control.
Dec 11, 2017, 09:51 AM IST
First nine-hour-long rainbow gives visual treat to people in Taiwan
The rainbow shattered the previous record for the longest-lasting rainbow, which was in Yorkshire, England in March 1994 and lasted for a duration of six hours, as per the Guinness World Records.
Dec 05, 2017, 16:21 PM IST
Young woman with terminal breast cancer fulfills her wedding photo shoot dream
Sadly before she could find love to make her dream a reality, Chen was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer.
May 11, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
Taiwan ex-leader Ma found not guilty in leaks case
A Taiwanese court today found former president Ma Ying-jeou not guilty in a political leaks case, one of a series of lawsuits brought against him since he stepped down last year.
Mar 28, 2017, 16:17 PM IST
Taiwanese love butter chicken, naan, say Indian restaurateurs
Dishes such as butter chicken, naan and dal makhani are favoured by Taiwanese people at Indian restaurants, say restaurateurs in Taiwan.
Oct 23, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
Taiwanese President calls for renewed talks with China
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday called for a resumption of talks with China and pledged that "anything" can be on the table for discussion.
Oct 10, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
Taiwan President calls on China to engage in talks with Taipei
The National Day address is used by Taiwan's presidents to put forward their position and outlook on relations with China.
Oct 10, 2016, 08:51 AM IST
Taiwan asks Google to blur images of South China Sea island
Taiwan`s defence ministry has asked Google to blur images of a new development believed to be for military use on a disputed South China Sea island.
Sep 22, 2016, 12:13 PM IST
21 injured in Taipei train explosion, say reports
Witnesses on the scene reported hearing a loud explosion before flames engulfed the sixth coach on the train.
Jul 07, 2016, 22:07 PM IST
Cambodia to deport 13 Taiwanese fraud suspects to China
A group of 13 Taiwanese and 14 mainland Chinese were arrested by Cambodian police last week for internet fraud.
Jun 20, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
Earthquake measuring 6.1 shakes parts of Taiwan, including capital
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 shook parts of Taiwan on Tuesday and was felt in the capital, Taipei, residents and officials said, but there were no immediate reports of damage.
May 31, 2016, 11:41 AM IST
Shaking felt in Taipei as 5.6-magnitude quake hits
Buildings shook violently in Taiwan's capital Taipei today as a 5.6-magnitude quake hit off the island's northeast coast.
May 12, 2016, 12:25 PM IST
Japan releases Taiwan fishing boat after row
Japan has released a Taiwanese fishing boat whose seizure prompted a protest from Taipei after its owner paid more than $50,000 Tuesday, the government said.
Apr 26, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
