WHO committee to discuss Taiwan exclusion The World Health Organization is to raise the question of Taiwan's participation as an observer at the World Health Assembly, which opens virtually tomorrow, before … World • 17 May 20
Taiwan invites US media expelled by China American journalists expelled by China are welcome to set up shop in Taiwan, foreign minister Joseph Wu said on Saturday as the democratic island burnishes … World • 28 Mar 20
Traveller diagnosed with SARS-like virus at US airport A traveller from China has been diagnosed in Seattle with the Wuhan coronavirus, a spokesman from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has … World • 21 Jan 20
CCTV captures moment bridge collapses in Taiwan A bridge has collapsed into a harbour in northeastern Taiwan, crushing several fishing boats with some crew feared trapped, authorities have said. World • 01 Oct 19
US approves potential $2.2bn arms sale to Taiwan The US State Department has approved the potential sale to Taiwan of $2.2 billion worth of arms. World • 09 Jul 19
Celebrations as Taiwan legalises same-sex marriage Taiwan's parliament legalised same-sex marriage in a landmark first for Asia as the government survived a last-minute attempt by conservatives to pass watered-down legislation. Asia • 17 May 19
Apple cuts sales forecast as China sales weaken Apple has cut its revenue outlook for the latest quarter, citing steeper-than-expected "economic deceleration" in China and emerging markets. Business • 03 Jan 19
China striving for peaceful 'reunification' with Taiwan China reserves the right to use force to bring Taiwan under its control, but will strive to achieve peaceful "reunification", President Xi Jinping has said. World • 02 Jan 19
18 dead, 175 injured in Taiwan train crash Eighteen people have died and 175 have been injured after a train derailed in northeastern Taiwan, authorities said. Asia • 21 Oct 18
At least four killed, 145 missing after Taiwan quake Rescuers combed through the rubble of collapsed buildings overnight, as they searched for about 145 people missing after a magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck near the … World • 07 Feb 18
Air traffic controllers acquitted over Taiwan crash Two air traffic control officers accused of causing a plane crash in Taiwan that killed 49 people in 2014, the island's worst air disaster for … World • 02 Jun 17
Taiwanese court rules to legalise same-sex marriage Taiwan's constitutional court has ruled that same-sex couples have the right to legally marry, the first such ruling in Asia. World • 24 May 17
Eating cats and dogs banned in Taiwan Taiwan has banned the eating of cats and dogs, as pressure grows to improve animal welfare after a spate of cruelty cases that stirred public … News • 12 Apr 17
Trump says US not bound by 'one China' policy US President-elect Donald Trump has said the United States did not necessarily have to stick to its long-standing position that Taiwan is part of "one … US politics • 12 Dec 16
Drivers fined for playing Pokémon Go in Taiwan Nearly 350 drivers in Taiwan have received fines for playing on their phones after Pokémon Go launched on the island. News • 08 Aug 16
Uber may be banned in Taiwan Ride-hailing service Uber could be banned in Taiwan after authorities accused it of operating illegally, with officials saying a final decision will be handed down … Business • 03 Aug 16
Foxconn agrees Sharp deal after cutting 1st offer Taiwan's Foxconn has today agreed to buy Japanese firm Sharp at a big discount to its original offer. Business • 30 Mar 16
Foxconn says in talks with Sharp over deal hitch Foxconn, a major supplier to Apple, said today it was in talks with Sharp to clarify a late hitch to its takeover of the Japanese … Business • 26 Feb 16
Foxconn deal to buy Sharp in doubt after hitch Taiwan's Foxconn put its takeover of electronics maker Sharp on hold today after discovering previously undisclosed liabilities, sources said. Business • 25 Feb 16
Girl rescued from rubble days after Taiwan quake An eight-year-old girl was rescued from the rubble of a Taiwan apartment block, more than 60 hours after it was destroyed by an earthquake. News • 08 Feb 16
100 people still missing after Taiwan earthquake Rescuers in Taiwan have pulled more people alive from a collapsed apartment tower today, after a strong earthquake shook the island, and are searching for … News • 07 Feb 16
At least 14 killed in Taiwanese earthquake At least 14 people, including a ten-day-old girl, are dead after a powerful earthquake struck southern Taiwan. Six of the dead were killed when a … News • 07 Feb 16
Powerful earthquake strikes southern Taiwan A powerful earthquake struck southern Taiwan near the city of Tainan, toppling a 17-storey apartment building and collapsing other structures although there were no immediate … News • 05 Feb 16
HTC launches new phone to challenge Apple Taiwan's smartphone maker HTC unveiled a new flagship model today, taking on Apple's latest iPhones. Business • 21 Oct 15
Uber racks up $1m in fines in Taiwan since September Taiwan has fined Uber a total of $1 million over the past 11 months for improper registration, turning up the pressure on the app-based taxi … Business • 14 Aug 15
