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Taiwanese actor Steve Ma Ching-tao collapses during live stream
The Straits Times
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June 24, 2025
Steve Ma (left) addressed the situation on June 22, revealing that he had collapsed (right) due to low blood sugar and dehydration.PHOTOS: MA CHING-TAO/WEIBO, WEIBO HANGZHOU – Taiwanese actor Steve Ma Ching-tao gave fans a scare after fainting...
'There is no Vice President...': China explodes after alleged harassment of Taiwanese VP in Prague
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
China defended its diplomats on Monday after Taiwan accused Beijing's embassy staff of planning to ram its vice president's car during an official visit to Europe. "Chinese diplomats overseas always respect their host country's laws and...
Taipei, Ho Chi Minh City top list of cities where residents are unlikely to leave; while Singapore ranks 3rd
The Independent Singapore
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June 24, 2025
SINGAPORE: A study published earlier this month shows Singapore coming in third on the list of 65 cities across the globe with the highest staying power — cities whose residents say they don’t want to leave. According to the City Pulse 2025 report...
Taiwanese man arrested in Pattaya with drugs and weapons
Bangkok Post
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June 24, 2025
A Taiwanese man was arrested in Pattaya after he allegedly attacked his neighbours’ condo doors with a baseball bat while under the influence of drugs, sparking panic among residents. Police discovered drugs and weapons in his room. The incident...
BABYMONSTER major stage mishap at Taipei show; fans worried for future performances - WATCH
The Times of India
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K-pop group BABYMONSTER recently had to deal with a major on-stage malfunction that could’ve turned problematic if it hadn’t been dealt with properly. After videos from the concert went viral online, fans and netizens raised concerns about the...
New Taipei Kings win TPBL championship
Focus Taiwan
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June 29, 2025
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) The New Taipei Kings claimed the inaugural Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) championship on Sunday, defeating the Kaohsiung FamilyMart Aquas 108-89 in the final. Playing at home, the Kings pulled ahead with Jeremy...
At 26, I landed my dream publishing job in New York City. I turned it down and moved to Taipei instead
Business Insider
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I had landed my first journalism job and was living in a basement studio. I was dating Ron, a fellow Columbia Journalism School grad, and we were scraping by on entry-level salaries. It was 2006, and we were happy exploring the boroughs of New...
World News | Taipei Exhibition Exposes China's Brutal Oppression of Tibetans, Uyghurs, and Hongkongers
Latestly
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June 29, 2025
Taipei [Taiwan], June 29 (ANI): A week-long exhibition focusing on contemporary Tibetan history and the global advocacy of the Dalai Lama commenced on Saturday in Taipei, showcasing quotes and artworks that emphasise human rights and China's...
Taiwanese man arrested in Pattaya after rampage with baseball bat
Bangkok Post
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June 23, 2025
PUBLISHED : 23 Jun 2025 at 19:39 A Taiwanese man was arrested in Pattaya after he allegedly attacked his neighbours’ condo doors with a baseball bat while under the influence of drugs, sparking panic among residents. Authorities later discovered a...
Heavy rain forecast for parts of Taiwan; Taipei hits 38.2°C
Focus Taiwan
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June 29, 2025
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Heavy rain was forecast for 11 counties and cities in Taiwan on Sunday afternoon, while the temperature hit 38.2 degrees Celsius in Taipei's Shilin District at 2 p.m., according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA)....
Taiwan, U.K. hold trade talks as minister visits Taipei to boost ties
Focus Taiwan
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June 29, 2025
Taipei, June 29 (CNA) Annual trade talks between the United Kingdom and Taiwan opened in Taipei on Sunday, with U.K. Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Douglas Alexander leading the British delegation and both sides seeking to deepen...
Paraguay Showcases Agro-Food Products at Food Taipei 2025
The Asunción Times
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June 29, 2025
Paraguayan agro-food producers are actively showcasing their top-quality products at Food Taipei 2025, one of Asia’s leading food trade fairs. At the Food Taipei Mega Shows, companies from Paraguay are presenting a strong export offer, aiming to...
MoE develops curriculum to shield Taiwanese youth from China’s propaganda, assert sovereignty
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 29, 2025
Taiwan [Taiwan], June 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MoE) is developing "China literacy" teaching materials for compulsory education aimed at enhancing students' media literacy and national identity, Ministry of Education...
Ayush Shetty upsets World No 6 Taiwanese, and plays a rally at 4-3 in decider that Americans will find hard to forget
The Indian Express
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June 29, 2025
A 39-shot rally, where Ayush Shetty playing against the inimitable Chou Tien Chen who never gives up, saw the Indian 20-year-old match the Taiwanese on the biggest un-calculable metric – heart. It helped the 6 feet-4 Shetty, make finals of the...
World News | MoE Develops Curriculum to Shield Taiwanese Youth from China's Propaganda, Assert Sovereignty
Latestly
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June 29, 2025
Taiwan [Taiwan], June 29 (ANI): Taiwan's Ministry of Education (MoE) is developing "China literacy" teaching materials for compulsory education aimed at enhancing students' media literacy and national identity, Ministry of Education...
Legislature passes special act with one-off stimulus payments
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) The Legislature on Friday passed a special act allowing the government to use surplus tax revenue to invest in Taiwan's security infrastructure and provide relief to industries likely to be affected by U.S. tariffs. However,...
Bail conditions set for Core Pacific chairman in corruption trial
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) The Taipei District Court on Friday set bail conditions for Core Pacific Group Chairman Sheen Ching-jing (沈慶京), who is currently on trial in a corruption case that also involves former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (柯文哲). Under the...
EVA Air Celebrates 10 Years of Flying the Houston-Taipei Route
Breaking Travel News
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June 29, 2025
EVA Air’s Houston to Taipei route reached an important milestone this year with its 10th anniversary in June. To celebrate this special occasion, EVA Air and Visit Houston hosted a press conference at the Houston Zoo. EVA Air President Clay Sun...
How Taipei-controlled island close to mainland coast shows limits of both sides
South China Morning Post
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June 29, 2025
On Quemoy Island, off the coast of Fujian province in mainland China, people passing the statue of Chiang Kai-shek in the main residential area of Jincheng can see an inscription in Chinese characters: “Saviour of the Nation”. In 2025, it is an...
Some JKoPay partners resume cooperation after brief suspension
Focus Taiwan
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July 11, 2025
Taipei, July 11 (CNA) Some of the business partners of JKoPay, one of Taiwan's major digital payment firms, have resumed cooperation with the platform after briefly suspending it on Friday due to the court-ordered seizing of the assets JKoPay's...