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Most Colorful Time in Taiwan: Spring Festival

Feb 6, 2024

Some people refer to it as Lunar New Year, while others may call it Chinese New Year or Spring Festival. The choice of name is yours, and all three terms hold the same meaning. For many Asian people, Spring Festival marks the best and…

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Green Energy in Taiwan

Jan 22, 2024

Taiwan is one of the world's most developed countries due to its high-tech industry and massive chip production capacity. However, this level of production requires a significant amount of electricity. Additionally, Taiwan's limited land…

WORLD

Lai Ching-te Becomes Taiwan’s New Leader

Jan 14, 2024

The winner of the Taiwanese presidential election, in which 70 percent of the voters participated, has become Lai Ching-te, the candidate of the ruling Democratic Development Party, by receiving 40 percent of the votes. Hsiao Mei-chin will…

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Taiwanese Presidential Election Ends

Jan 13, 2024

The voting process for the Taiwanese presidential and parliamentary elections ended at 16:00 local time. The counting has started and the election results are expected to be announced at night. Sixteen political parties are competing for…

WORLD

Typhoon Koinu Strikes Taiwan, Leaving a Trail of Destruction

Oct 5, 2023

Typhoon Koinu struck Taiwan with destructive force, causing widespread damage. The Category 4 typhoon brought heavy rains and winds of up to 252 kilometers per hour to the Hengchun peninsula, resulting in 190 injuries. Orchid Island in the…

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5 died, over 100 injured in Factory explosion in Taiwan

Sep 23, 2023

An explosion in a factory producing golf equipment in Taiwan's Pingtung region occurred while firefighters were battling the flames that broke out in it. It was announced that 5 people, including 3 firefighters, died, more than 100 people…

WORLD

Typhoon Haikui Expected to Worsen Conditions in Taiwan

Sep 4, 2023

Taiwan's Meteorological Department issued a warning about Typhoon Haikui, which is expected to intensify its impact starting Sunday evening. The typhoon is set to affect the eastern and southern regions of Taiwan, particularly Hualian and…

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Taiwan’s Zhongshan Hall Unveils Architectural Marvel of the Past

Jul 5, 2023

There are very few buildings in Taiwan more interesting and artistic than Zhongshan Hall. This unique architecture represents the Republic of China's political past and the final era of Chiang Kai-Shek, which brought the Republic of China…

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Taiwan: A Harmonious Blend of History, Nature, and Technological Advancements

Jun 16, 2023

Taiwan is often mistakenly associated with Thailand due to their similar pronunciation. However, these are two distinct countries. Firstly, Taiwan is an island nation with Chinese as its official language. It is also one of the wealthiest…

STORIES

Little Island with rich tea culture: Taiwan

May 31, 2023

Tea, after water and coffee, ranks as the world's third most popular beverage. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a staggering 7 billion metric tons of tea were produced worldwide. It's a drink that can be seen…

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