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Taiwanese Team Redefines Arts Accessibility Through Storytelling Supertitles and Global Collaboration
In the world of live theater—where language, culture, and tradition often set invisible barriers—one Taiwanese team is reshaping the stage. The International Performing Arts Consortium (IPAC), headquartered in Taiwan, is on a mission to make the...

Humanitarian assistance disaster response workshop starts in Taipei
Taipei, June 23 (CNA) A three-day international workshop on humanitarian assistance and disaster responses kicked off in Taipei on Monday to promote cross-border partnerships worldwide, according to one of the event's organizers. The workshop...

B1A4 and ONF successfully wrap up their first joint concert in Taipei
B1A4 and ONF, both under WM Entertainment, successfully completed their first joint concert. The two groups held the "B1A4 & ONF CONCERT 'FLY WITH LIGHT' IN TAIPEI" on June 21 at the Taipei TICC. "FLY WITH LIGHT" marked B1A4 and ONF’s first joint...

SB19 electrifies Taipei Arena at Hito Music Awards 2025
Filipino P-pop group SB19 delivered a show-stopping performance at the 2025 Hito Music Awards held on June 21 at Taipei Arena in Taiwan. The five-member band, often dubbed “the Kings of P-pop,” took the stage to perform a medley of their hits,...
Bahrain Soars into AVC Nations Cup Semi-Finals with Commanding Win over Chinese Taipei
TDT | Manama Email: hussainm@newsofbahrain.com Bahrain booked their place in the AVC Men’s Nations Cup 2025 semi-finals with a second consecutive straight-sets win, this time seeing off Chinese Taipei 3-0 (25-18, 25-22, 35-33) on Saturday at Isa...

3 Taiwanese Arrested over Pirated Copies of 1st "One Piece" Episode
Newsfrom Japan Society Jun 21, 2025 15:21 (JST) Nagoya, June 21 (Jiji Press)--Police in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, have arrested three Taiwanese individuals for possessing pirated copies of the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine containing the...

3 Taiwanese Arrested for Possessing Pirated Weekly Shonen Jump Copies; Volumes Carry 1st Installment of ‘One Piece’
The Yomiuri Shimbun Pirated copies of Weekly Shonen Jump seized by the Aichi Prefectural Police. The Yomiuri Shimbun 13:34 JST, June 21, 2025 The Aichi Prefectural Police on Friday arrested three Taiwanese people for violating the Copyright Law by...

Older driver's BMW EV surges onto Taipei sidewalk, injuring pedestrian
Taipei, June 20 (CNA) An electric vehicle driven by a 74-year-old man that was temporarily parked along Nanjing West Road in Taipei suddenly lurched onto the sidewalk Friday afternoon, injuring a female pedestrian and damaging 12 scooters and four...

Folk dance drama 'Dream of the Red Mansions' staged in Taipei
TAIPEI -- The original folk dance drama "Dream of the Red Mansions" opened at Taipei Performing Arts Center Thursday, showcasing the unique charm of traditional Chinese aesthetics. Produced by Jiangsu Center for the Performing Arts, the production...

China sends warplanes near Taiwan after US lawmakers visit Taipei
China sent the most warplanes toward Taiwan since October, a move that follows US lawmakers visiting a top military figure and both the UK and Japan sailing warships through the strait separating the island from the Chinese mainland. The Chinese...

Pakistan outlast Chinese Taipei to reach AVC Nations Cup QFs
LAHORE - Pakistan’s national senior men’s volleyball team booked their spot in the quarterfinals of the AVC Nations Cup 2025 after a sensational 3-2 victory over Chinese Taipei in a pulsating Pool C encounter. Pakistan looked dominant early,...

World News | Taiwanese President Thanks G7 for Support on Taiwan Strait Stability, Cites Growing Global Consensus Against China's Coercion
Taipei [Taiwan], June 19 (ANI): Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te expressed his appreciation to the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) for their backing of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and their worries regarding China's destabilising...

‘Workers’ rights must be respected’: Seattle Taiwanese restaurant to pay nearly $600K in settlement
Din Tai Fung, a series of Taiwanese restaurants with locations in the Puget Sound region, among other states, agreed to settle with the Seattle Office of Labor Standards over violations related to paid sick time and wage theft. The Seattle Office...

Thitikul leads first day as Taiwanese joins 9-way tie
Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul overcame an early double bogey to finish with the first-round lead at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Thursday in Frisco, Texas. Thitikul shot a 4-under-par 68 at Fields Ranch East to hold a one-stroke edge over...

3 Taiwanese universities among top 200 in QS global rankings
Taipei, June 19 (CNA) Three Taiwanese universities ranked among the world's top 200 in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, released Thursday. National Taiwan University (NTU) ranked 63rd -- its highest position ever --...

Asian volleyball nations cup: Pakistan fights back to beat Chinese Taipei 3-2
MANILA — In a thrilling showdown at the Asian Volleyball Nations Cup, Pakistan edged past Chinese Taipei 3-2 after a fierce five-set battle. Pakistan started confidently, taking the first two sets 25-20 and 25-22 with solid attacks and smart...

Three Taiwanese universities in top 200
Three Taiwanese universities ranked among the world’s top 200 in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, released yesterday. National Taiwan University (NTU) ranked 63rd — its highest position ever — followed by National...

Pakistan beats Chinese Taipei in AVC men's volleyball nation cup
KARACHI: Pakistan survived a dramatic comeback from Chinese Taipei to win their last group C match 3-2 in AVC men’s volleyball nation cup. The match saw dramatic momentum swings, with Pakistan surrendering a two-set lead before regrouping to take...

Pak stuns Chinese Taipei to reach volleyball quarters
Pakistan national senior men's volleyball team put up a thrilling performance in Manama, Bahrain on Thursday, defeating the formidable Chinese Taipe sidei in a five-set nail-biter to top Pool C and secure their place in the Quarterfinals of the...

Government helps 23 Taiwanese leave Israel, Iran
The government has helped 20 Taiwanese leave Israel and three leave Iran amid the conflict in the region, Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) said today. The ministry is in close contact with Taiwanese nationals in the region, Lin...