Taiwan
China's military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drills
Outlying islands administered by Taipei were on "heightened alert" and "aircraft and ships will respond to enemy situations in accordance with the engagement rules", Taiwan's defence ministry said.
Taiwan shuts down for second day as Typhoon Krathon makes landfall
Krathon was packing sustained wind speeds of 126 kilometres (78 miles) per hour and gusts of up to 162 kph just before reaching the southern seaport city of Kaohsiung, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA).
10 photogenic places to visit in Asia to blow up your Instagram
If you are someone with a passion for photography, be you a novice or an expert, bring out your camera with you, as we have prepared a list of 10 camera-friendly places to visit in Asia so you can get your dream shots.
Taiwan hit by strongest quake in 25 years, four deaths reported
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest tremor to hit the island in at least 25 years, killing four people, injuring dozens and sparking a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines that was later lifted
Polls close in Taiwan election under China's glare
Polls closed at 4:00 pm (0800 GMT) after the electorate of nearly 20 million cast ballots in fine, sunny weather.
4 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia
When it comes to island destinations in Asia, Bali, Phuket, and the Maldives are the first ones to cross your mind. However, if you are one to explore and not just tour, here are 5 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia that will help create some core memories.
The Taiwan Question: China-US battle for semiconductor supremacy
Taiwanese fabrication plants dominate the semiconductor fabrication or foundry market, earning over 60 percent of global revenue.
Pelosi’s Taiwan visit: Overstepping China’s ‘red line’
US-China friction over Taiwan likely to have worrying impacts on global stability.
"Willing to use force to defend Taiwan": Biden
US President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan, as part of a series of critical comments about China, but an aide said the remark represented no change in US policy on the self-ruled island.
Taiwan's 'Bikini Climber' social media star dies after ravine fall
Taiwanese rescue teams were trying Tuesday to retrieve the body of a dead hiker who became famous on social media for taking selfies on top of mountain peaks dressed in a bikini.
Lin fails dope test
Taiwan's former weightlifting world record holder Lin Tzu-chi is suspended from competing in the Rio Olympics 2016.
Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen sworn in as first female president
Tsai Ing-wen is sworn in as president of Taiwan, the island's first female leader, and calls for "positive dialogue" with China.
Taiwan finds 4,800-year-old fossil of mother cradling baby
Archaeologists in Taiwan have found a 4,800-year-old human fossil of a mother holding an infant child in her arms, museum officials says.
Taiwanese 'forced on to plane to China' by police in Kenya
The authorities in Taiwan have accused Kenya of using guns and tear gas to force 37 Taiwanese on to a plane bound for mainland China.
Taiwan earthquake: Eight-year-old rescued after 60 hours
An eight-year-old girl is pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Taiwan more than 60 hours after it is destroyed by an earthquake.
Taiwan investigates quake-hit building
An investigation has been launched into the construction of a Taiwanese apartment complex toppled by Saturday's earthquake.
Taiwan earthquake: Baby girl rescued but scores are missing
A six-month-old baby girl is rescued from the ruins of an apartment building in Taiwan, 30 hours after it is brought down by an earthquake.
Taiwan earthquake: Rescuers in frantic search for missing
Rescuers are searching the rubble of a high-rise apartment block in southern Taiwan, after an earthquake that kills at least 14 people.
Taiwan's Ma Ying-jeou to go to South China Sea island
Outgoing Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou is to visit a disputed island in the South China Sea on Thursday.