Taiwan

5 scenic Asian spots where cherry blossoms will take your breath away

Experience Asia’s breath-taking cherry blossoms in Yoshino, Seoul, Shanghai, Vietnam, and Taiwan. From vibrant festivals to scenic parks, these destinations offer stunning pink and white blooms, cultural celebrations, and unforgettable travel experiences for every nature enthusiast.

6.0-magnitude earthquake shakes Taiwan

The epicentre was recorded 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) north of Yujing, a mango-growing district in southern Taiwan, the USGS said.

China says it 'firmly opposes' US military aid to Taiwan

"This move gravely infringes on China's sovereignty and security interests," Beijing's foreign ministry said in a statement, adding it "firmly opposes this action".

Russia says US using Taiwan to stir crisis in Asia

The US is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier, despite the lack of formal diplomatic recognition

Taiwan chip giant TSMC sued for alleged discrimination

The suit alleges that the world's largest contract manufacturer of chips -- used in everything from Apple iPhones to Nvidia's AI hardware -- unfairly favors Asian staff in terms of hiring, firing and working standards.

Taiwan shuts offices, schools as Super Typhoon Kong-rey nears

Kong-rey was packing wind gusts of nearly 250 kilometres per hour (155 miles per hour), according to the US Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

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.

September 30, 2015
September 30, 2015

Super typhoon kills three, injures hundreds in Taiwan

Super typhoon Dujuan kills three people and left more than 300 injured in Taiwan, authorities said Tuesday after it swept across the island before making landfall in eastern China.

August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015

93-years-old 'Rainbow Grandpa' saving a Taiwan village with art

Known as “Rainbow Grandpa”, Huang’s artwork has kept the village safe as the surrounding area has been flattened.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

Boy, 12, falls at exhibition, accidentally punches hole in $2 million dollar painting (video)

A 12-year-old boy has tripped and accidentally smashed a hole in an AU $2 million dollar painting on display in Taiwan.

August 8, 2015
August 8, 2015

At least 4 dead as typhoon Soudelor hits Taiwan

Powerful Typhoon Soudelor is battering Taiwan with strong winds and heavy rain, leaving at least four people dead.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

500 injured in explosion at Taiwan water park (video)

Over 500 people are injured in an explosion at Taiwan water park.

June 28, 2015
June 28, 2015

Hundreds hurt in Taiwan park blast

More than 500 people have been injured in a fire and explosion at an amusement park outside Taiwan's capital Taipei.

June 15, 2015
June 15, 2015

Why it’s so hard for Taiwan’s migrants to save money

Joe De La Rosa, 27, is a Filipino dreaming big in Taipei. Every day for six days a week, he wakes up at 4am, takes breakfast and then bikes to his factory.

May 13, 2015
May 13, 2015

Asia tops biggest global school rankings

The biggest ever global school rankings is published, with Asian countries in the top five places and African countries at the bottom.

May 11, 2015
May 11, 2015

2 killed as typhoon Noul hits Philippines

A powerful typhoon has hit the north-east Philippines, in Cagayan province, killing two people and cutting electricity supplies to many parts of the region.

April 20, 2015
April 20, 2015

Strong quake hits Japan, Taiwan

A strong earthquake rattles Taiwan and small islands in the far south of Japan, official monitoring sites said, briefly prompting a warning for a 1-metre tsunami for the Okinawa island chain.