China detains Taiwanese Taoists in escalating crackdown on religious freedom

Taipei [Taiwan], October 19 (ANI): Taiwan's Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) has cautioned followers of the I-Kuan Tao religion against visiting China, citing a disturbing trend of arrests targeting Taiwanese believers under China's intensifying...

Riders rescued after 40 minutes on stalled Ferris wheel in Taipei

The Ferris wheel at Miramar Entertainment Park in Taipei came to a halt yesterday afternoon with 30 people aboard, and they remained trapped for more than 40 minutes, rescue workers said. The Taipei City Fire Department said it received a report...

Foreigners rank Taipei as best city on transportation ease, job opportunities

Foreigners in Taiwan ranked Taipei the most livable city in the nation, with transportation convenience and job opportunities cited as key factors, a survey released yesterday by the Tourism Innovation Association of Taiwan showed. Ninety-six...

Qatar Financial Markets Authority participates in Taipei Corporate Governance Forum

The Qatar Financial Markets Authority (QFMA) participated in the 15th Taipei Corporate Governance Forum (TAICGOF), which was held in Taipei City, Taiwan. The QFMA was represented by an official delegation headed by Eissa Abdulla al-Kaabi, Director...

Taiwanese literature connects with readers at Frankfurt Book Fair

Frankfurt, Oct. 19 (CNA) A book signing event was held Saturday at the 77th Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany for four Taiwanese authors, drawing international readers eager to explore Taiwanese literature. The even took place at the Taiwan pavilion...

World News | China Detains Taiwanese Taoists in Escalating Crackdown on Religious Freedom

Taipei [Taiwan], October 19 (ANI): Taiwan's Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) has cautioned followers of the I-Kuan Tao religion against visiting China, citing a disturbing trend of arrests targeting Taiwanese believers under China's intensifying...

Taiwanese teenage archer bags silver in shoot-off against South Korean Olympian

Taipei, Oct. 19 (CNA) Seventeen-year-old Taiwanese archer Hsu Hsin-tzu (許芯慈) won a silver medal on Sunday in the recurve women's individual event at the Nanjing 2025 Hyundai Archery World Cup Final, which pitted her against an Olympic gold...

Taiwanese airline apologises for asking dead flight attendant for sick leave paperwork

A Taiwanese airline has issued an apology for requesting paperwork related to a sick leave application from an employee after her death. According to a report by The Independent, a 34-year-old EVA Air flight attendant, surnamed Sun, died on...

Taipei rated most livable city for foreigners in Taiwan: Survey

Taipei, Oct. 19 (CNA) Taipei has been ranked the most livable city for foreigners in Taiwan, with transportation convenience and job opportunities cited as key factors, according to a survey released Sunday by the Tourism Innovation Association of...

‘Unite for reunification’: Xi’s message to Taiwan opposition leader sparks political stir in Taipei

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Sunday for efforts to advance “reunification” in a message of congratulations to the new leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, whose election took place amid accusations of interference by Beijing....

30 riders rescued after 40 minutes on stalled Ferris wheel in Taipei

Taipei, Oct. 19 (CNA) The Ferris wheel at Miramar Entertainment Park in Taipei came to a halt on Sunday afternoon with 30 people aboard, and they remained trapped for more than 40 minutes, rescue workers said. The Taipei City Fire Department said...

Taiwanese tourist claims almost RM10,000 cash stolen from room by Sentosa hotel housekeeper

SINGAPORE, Oct 19 — A Taiwanese tourist’s holiday in Singapore took a distressing turn when he allegedly lost S$3,000 (RM9,789) in cash at a Sentosa hotel — a theft he claims was committed by a housekeeper. According to Singapore-based news outlet...

Masterworks and Modern Voices Lead Perrotin’s ART TAIPEI 2025 Showcase

Summary Perrotin returns to ART TAIPEI with a showcase featuring artists from its international program The lineup includes established artists and postwar masters such as Hans Hartung and Jean‑Michel Othoniel, alongside contemporary visionaries...

Heavy rain warnings issued for Greater Taipei, eastern Taiwan: CWA

Taipei, Oct. 19 (CNA) Heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts were issued Sunday for the Greater Taipei area and eastern Taiwan, as northeastern winds and Tropical Storm Fengshen's outer circulation brought unstable weather conditions, the Central...

Taiwanese Firms Unveil AI Robots for Automated Data Center Cooling

In the heart of San Jose, California, the 2025 Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit has become a pivotal gathering for tech innovators grappling with the escalating demands of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Taiwanese manufacturers,...

Is Incantation based on a true story? The real Taiwanese incident explained

Is Incantation based on a true story? Not really. The film draws inspiration from a 2005 Taiwanese possession case involving a family who believed Taoist spirits inhabited them. Their disturbing rituals and tragic outcome shaped the film's...

Washington’s first HeChaLou – Taiwanese bubble tea – draws crowds in Lynnwood

Owners Sam Wu and his wife Tzu-Yun Chiu stand in front of Washington state’s first HeChaLou with their kids in Lynnwood. Wu said his son wrote the soft opening sign. (Photos by Nick Ng) Dozens of people lined up outside of Washington state’s first...

Bangladesh exit after loss to Chinese Taipei

Staff Correspondent 18 October, 2025, 23:03 Representational image. Bangladesh failed to qualify for the forthcoming AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup 2026 after suffering a crushing 5-0 defeat to Chinese Taipei in their Group H final match of the...

Scuffle mars event in Taipei for Charlie Kirk

A scuffle erupted yesterday at a memorial organized by the Formosa Republican Association for an assassinated US conservative speaker that prompted a small protest at National Taiwan University. The Taiwan Solidarity Party (TSP), the Taiwan...

Taiwanese universities explore opportunities in India

A high-level delegation from prominent Taiwanese universities, including National Tsing Hua University, National Kaohsiung Normal University, China Medical University, National Formosa University, Shih Chien University, and Tamkang University,...