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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.
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.
After a decade-long search using laser scans and citizen science, researchers confirmed Taiwan's tallest tree: an 84-meter fir nicknamed "the Heaven Sword." Nearly 400 volunteers helped sort through data to create a map of 941 giant trees across the island.
A mother Formosan black bear and her cub walked free in Taiwan this week after recovering from a snare trap injury and a year of rehabilitation. This marks the first time the island nation has released a rehabilitated mother and cub together on the same day.
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.
After nearly a decade of stalled progress, Nepal is handing over its ambitious new mega zoo to the country's leading wildlife conservation organization. The National Trust for Nature Conservation brings 30 years of zoo management experience to turn the long-frozen dream into reality.
A recreational diver in Taiwan discovered a new species of sea slug the size of a grain of rice, covered in spots that look exactly like scattered sesame seeds. It's the first new species named in its genus in nearly three decades, proving that even our oceans still hold beautiful secrets.
A recreational diver in Taiwan discovered a translucent sea slug tinier than a grain of rice that turned out to be completely new to science. The find hints that countless tiny ocean species are still waiting to be discovered in coastal waters around the world.
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.
The Netherlands and Taiwan are deepening their agricultural innovation partnership through two major trade shows that brought cutting-edge farming technology to thousands of visitors. From smart greenhouses to sustainable livestock systems, Dutch companies are helping Taiwan build climate-resilient agriculture for the future.
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.
A global study of 32 wildlife projects reveals a powerful truth: when women have real leadership roles, conservation efforts succeed at significantly higher rates. From Australia to Africa, women's unique knowledge is proving essential for protecting endangered species.
From rescued gorillas to thousands of baby flamingos, this week delivered remarkable proof that protecting nature pays off. These success stories span continents and species, reminding us that conservation efforts are saving wildlife right now.
Eastern Uganda is getting its first wildlife education center, bringing lions, zebras, and conservation learning to communities that have never had easy access before. The new Mbale zoo opens June 12 after a careful animal relocation from Entebbe.
A new research vehicle is powering South Africa's first national leopard survey, giving scientists the tools to protect one of Africa's most elusive big cats. The project brings together conservation groups and local sponsors to gather critical data that will guide leopard protection for decades.
An off-road racing event in Kenya just raised $2.8 million to protect the mountain forests that provide water for millions. President Ruto pledged an additional $1.5 million over two years to support the conservation work.
Once down to just 30 individuals, Amur leopards have rebounded to 130 thanks to protected wildlife corridors. Five other species show similar recovery signs as targeted conservation efforts prove successful worldwide.
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