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A historical romance set in 1930s Taiwan has become the first Mandarin Chinese novel to win the International Booker Prize. Author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King share the prestigious award for their captivating story about language, power, and colonial history.
Taiwan's opposition party leader traveled to China this week with a message of reconciliation, hoping to ease tensions through dialogue. Her visit comes as military pressure increases across the Taiwan Strait.
The southern Taiwanese city of Chiayi hosted this year's Taiwan Lantern Festival with a stunning 21-meter light show celebrating centuries of Taiwan-Japan cultural connections. The five-minute spectacle took visitors on a time-traveling journey through the region's rich indigenous and colonial history.
China announced it will resume direct flights and lift seafood import bans with Taiwan following a peaceful meeting between President Xi Jinping and opposition leader Cheng Li-wun. The move offers a glimpse of cooperation between the long-divided nations, though Taiwan's government urges caution.
Taiwan's booming artificial intelligence chip exports are driving the island's economy to record heights, with semiconductor shipments fueling unprecedented GDP growth. Standard Chartered's new report reveals how Taiwan's tech leadership is creating a powerful economic engine for 2025.
Taiwan's president William Lai just completed a diplomatic visit to Eswatini, the island nation's only African ally, strengthening ties despite intense pressure from China to isolate Taiwan. The trip resulted in new trade agreements that bolster economic cooperation between the two nations.
After years of tension, China announced it will restore direct flights to Taiwan and lift bans on seafood imports following a historic meeting between leaders. The move signals a thaw in cross-strait relations that have been frozen since 2016.
Over 20 Taiwanese technology companies are heading to Malaysia this May to showcase AI solutions that could revolutionize how Malaysian businesses operate. The Taiwan Smart Solutions Connect 2026 creates a direct pipeline between Taiwan's semiconductor expertise and Malaysia's Industry 4.0 goals.
A Swedish ocean energy company just secured funding to bring underwater "kite" turbines to Taiwan's shores. The technology could tap into the island's powerful tidal currents to generate clean, predictable electricity.
Taiwan's government is backing the future of robotics with a major grant for humanoid robot development. The funding aims to boost the country's position in the global AI and robotics race.
Taiwan is forecasting its most robust economic growth in over a decade and a half, driven by the global AI revolution. The island nation's semiconductor industry, led by chipmaking giant TSMC, is riding the wave of surging demand for AI technology.
After a century of confusion, scientists have confirmed that Taiwan's unique legless lizard is its own species, not just a color variant of a more common reptile. The discovery gives this secretive forest dweller the recognition it needs for future protection.
Taiwan just collected its first-ever carbon emissions fees from major polluters, marking a historic step toward cleaning up the island's air. The payments will fuel a new government fund dedicated to cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Taiwan is mobilizing its tech industry to solve one of society's biggest challenges—caring for a rapidly aging population through innovative robotics. The Robotics Innovation Alliance is bringing together companies across sectors to fast-track robot deployment both at home and abroad.
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When an undersea cable snapped near Taiwan's remote Dongyin Island, backup systems kicked in immediately to keep 1,500 residents online. The quick response shows how investing in communication resilience pays off when it matters most.
Taiwan is calling on Malaysia's healthcare and tech sectors to help shape the future of digital health through a global competition offering $30,000 prizes. The campaign aims to connect innovators across borders to build smart healthcare systems that can scale worldwide.
A sea slug smaller than a sesame seed is revealing how much ocean life remains hidden in plain sight. The translucent creature, adorned with yellow and black stripes, was discovered during a recreational dive in Taiwan.
Taiwan just wrapped up its first year of charging companies for carbon emissions, collecting $143 million to fund clean energy innovation. Over 500 major polluters paid up, with most earning discounts for committing to cut their emissions. #
A single ancient bone from Taiwan proves a giant python once ruled an island now home to no pythons at all. The discovery rewrites 400,000 years of ecological history.
Israel and Taiwan joined forces this month to create a scholarship program that covers three years of college for students from low-income communities. The first recipient, Oved Levi, received $6,000 to pursue his construction engineering degree while supporting his family.
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