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 a decade, were acquitted this morning. World • 02 Jun 17
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 a decade, were acquitted this morning. 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
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 outrage. News • 12 Apr 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 outrage. 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 China," questioning nearly four decades of policy in a move likely to antagonise Beijing. US politics • 12 Dec 16
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 China," questioning nearly four decades of policy in a move likely to antagonise Beijing. 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
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 next week. Business • 03 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 next week. 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 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 firm, worth an estimated near-$6 billion. Business • 26 Feb 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 firm, worth an estimated near-$6 billion. 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
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
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 about 100 people still believed trapped in the ruins of the building. News • 07 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 about 100 people still believed trapped in the ruins of the building. 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 17-storey apartment building collapsed. 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 17-storey apartment building collapsed. 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 reports of deaths or serious injuries. News • 05 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 reports of deaths or serious injuries. 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
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 service as authorities mull revoking its license to operate on the island. Business • 14 Aug 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 service as authorities mull revoking its license to operate on the island. Business • 14 Aug 15
Six killed as typhoon batters Taiwan A powerful typhoon has battered Taiwan killing six people and cutting power to over 3.5 million households. World • 08 Aug 15
Six killed as typhoon batters Taiwan A powerful typhoon has battered Taiwan killing six people and cutting power to over 3.5 million households. World • 08 Aug 15
Pilot shut off wrong engine before crash in Taiwan The pilot of a plane that crashed in Taiwan, killing 43 people, shut down the aircraft's only working engine seconds before the crash, investigators said. News • 02 Jul 15
Pilot shut off wrong engine before crash in Taiwan The pilot of a plane that crashed in Taiwan, killing 43 people, shut down the aircraft's only working engine seconds before the crash, investigators said. News • 02 Jul 15
519 injured in Taiwan dance party fire More than 500 people have been injured in a fire at a Taiwan water amusement park, with around 180 listed as being in intensive care. News • 28 Jun 15
519 injured in Taiwan dance party fire More than 500 people have been injured in a fire at a Taiwan water amusement park, with around 180 listed as being in intensive care. News • 28 Jun 15
Taiwan plane black box reveals 'mayday' call The black box data and voice recorders of the TransAsia plane that crashed into a river in Taipei show the pilot called "mayday" and announced an engine flameout 35 seconds after noticing engine failure, according to aviation authorities. World • 06 Feb 15
Taiwan plane black box reveals 'mayday' call The black box data and voice recorders of the TransAsia plane that crashed into a river in Taipei show the pilot called "mayday" and announced an engine flameout 35 seconds after noticing engine failure, according to aviation authorities. World • 06 Feb 15
Family moved seats before plane crash - reports A Taiwanese couple and their two-year-old toddler who survived a plane crash in the centre of Taipei changed seats from the left hand side of the plane before take-off, a move that likely saved their lives, a Taiwanese newspaper reported this morning. News • 05 Feb 15
Family moved seats before plane crash - reports A Taiwanese couple and their two-year-old toddler who survived a plane crash in the centre of Taipei changed seats from the left hand side of the plane before take-off, a move that likely saved their lives, a Taiwanese newspaper reported this morning. News • 05 Feb 15
12 still missing after TransAsia crash Taiwanese rescue officials hope to find 12 people missing more than 24 hours after a TransAsia Airways plane crashed into a Taipei river, killing at least 31. News • 05 Feb 15
12 still missing after TransAsia crash Taiwanese rescue officials hope to find 12 people missing more than 24 hours after a TransAsia Airways plane crashed into a Taipei river, killing at least 31. News • 05 Feb 15
31 killed as plane hits bridge in Taiwan A TransAsia Airways plane with 58 passengers and crew on board has crashed into a river shortly after taking off from a downtown Taipei airport, killing at least 31 people and leaving about 20 missing. News • 04 Feb 15
31 killed as plane hits bridge in Taiwan A TransAsia Airways plane with 58 passengers and crew on board has crashed into a river shortly after taking off from a downtown Taipei airport, killing at least 31 people and leaving about 20 missing. News • 04 Feb 15
HTC posts third quarterly profit in a row HTC today posted a third successive quarterly profit as the launch of a series of new products gave a lift to the resurgent brand. Business • 06 Jan 15
HTC posts third quarterly profit in a row HTC today posted a third successive quarterly profit as the launch of a series of new products gave a lift to the resurgent brand. Business • 06 Jan 15
Death toll from gas blast in Taiwan rises to 25 A series of explosions caused by a gas leak have killed 25 people and injured 267 in Taiwan's second city of Kaohsiung. News • 01 Aug 14
Death toll from gas blast in Taiwan rises to 25 A series of explosions caused by a gas leak have killed 25 people and injured 267 in Taiwan's second city of Kaohsiung. News • 01 Aug 14
15 killed in Taiwan gas explosions At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in a series of gas explosions in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung. News • 31 Jul 14
15 killed in Taiwan gas explosions At least 15 people have been confirmed dead in a series of gas explosions in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung. News • 31 Jul 14
