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· Ryan General
Taiwan ranked the freest nation in Asia in 2022 Human Freedom Index
Taiwan is the freest country in Asia, according to the 2022 Human Freedom Index (HFI). The index, co-published by the Cato Institute and Fraser Institue, ranked the self-governing, democratic East Asian island 14th out of 165 jurisdictions worldwide by using 83 freedom…
· Bryan Ke
Bangkok police apologize after officers charged with extorting Taiwanese actor
An investigation found that seven Bangkok police officers allegedly extorted Taiwanese actor Charlene An while she visited Thailand’s capital in early January. Speaking to reporters on Monday, national Police Chief Damrongsak Kittiprapas said officers found guilty in the case…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwanese woman eaten by her 5 dogs after death
A 21-year-old woman in Taiwan was eaten by her five dogs shortly after her death. The disfigured body of the woman, identified as Huang, was discovered by her boyfriend at their apartment in Taichung City on Jan. 21 at around 10 p.m. local time.
· Michelle De Pacina
‘KaoHsiung, here I come!’: Jeremy Lin signs deal with Taiwan basketball team
Shortly after announcing his departure from the Chinese Basketball Association, former NBA star Jeremy Lin will be returning to the court after signing a deal with a Taiwanese basketball team. On Thursday, Lin announced that he is joining the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers of the…
· Ryan General
Taiwan officially recognizes same-sex marriages of transnational couples
Before you read: Taiwan Becomes the First Country in Asia to Legalize Gay Marriage Taiwan Just Proved Once Again It’s the Most Progressive East Asian LGBTQ Country Taiwanese Military to Highlight Same-Sex Marriages at Annual Mass Wedding Taiwanese authorities have officially…
· Iris Jung
Pentagon preparing for Kevin McCarthy to visit Taiwan against China’s wishes: report
Before you read: House Speaker Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan lasted less than a day but will have long-term impact House Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrives in Taiwan; China suspends imports and deploys warships to Strait Taiwan conducts air defense drills amid China’s threats against Nancy…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan’s military to allow women in reservist training for first time amid China threat
Before you read: China threatens Taiwan with ‘demise’ after Taipei lawmaker warns of missiles that can reach Beijing War game simulations find China failing to invade Taiwan at a huge cost to all, including US and Japan As the country strengthens its forces against threats from…
· Carl Samson
War game simulations find China failing to invade Taiwan at a huge cost to all, including US and Japan
Before you read: Taiwan says full invasion by China would be very difficult China threatens Taiwan with ‘demise’ after Taipei lawmaker warns of missiles that can reach Beijing A Chinese invasion of Taiwan will result in defeat but at a huge cost to all parties involved,…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese man starts living in year 3000 with his payment app barcode tattoo
A Taiwanese man has been using a new hands-free mode of payment after getting a payment app barcode permanently tattooed on his arm. An unnamed user on Taiwanese social media platform DCard posted images and clips of himself making purchases by scanning his barcode tattoo. He…
· Ryan General
Dwight Howard calls out Shaquille O’Neal for ‘highly disrespectful’ comments against Taiwan’s T1 League
Former NBA star Dwight Howard has taken to Instagram to respond to “highly disrespectful” comments that basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal recently made about Taiwan's T1 League. O’Neal poked fun at Howard’s 38-point debut with the Taoyuan Leopards during Thursday's episode of…
· William Yuk
Taiwan pro teams reportedly pursuing more former NBA stars after Dwight Howard signing
After the Taoyuan Leopards signed center Dwight Howard, other teams in Taiwan’s T1 League are following suit by pursuing seasoned NBA stars. Among the players being considered is Howard’s former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Carmelo Anthony, who is purportedly being pursued by the…
· Bryan Ke
Dwight Howard will make over $1 million annually playing in Taiwan league
Former Los Angeles Lakers player Dwight Howard has moved from the NBA to Taiwan’s T-1 League to play for the Taoyuan Leopards. The Leopards is one of the league’s six teams. The other teams include the Kaohsiung Aquas, the New Taipei CTBC DEA, the Taichung Suns, the Tainan TSG…
· Iris Jung
First Taiwanese combatant dies in Russia-Ukraine war
Tseng Sheng-Kung, a 25-year-old volunteer, is the first Taiwanese soldier to die in combat in Ukraine. A volunteer soldier from Ji’an Township in Hualien County, Tseng traveled to Ukraine in June to fight against the ongoing Russian invasion of the country. While serving in a…
· Iris Jung
Vladimir Putin declares Taiwan is ‘inherent part’ of China, blames ‘granny’ Nancy Pelosi for stoking tensions
At the 19th annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club in Moscow, when asked about Taiwan, Russian President Putin responded that “Taiwan indubitably is an inherent part of the People’s Republic of China.” Specifically pointing to the recent string of U.S. delegation visits to…
· Bryan Ke
Most Americans, British and Australians support helping Taiwan if China attacks, new poll shows
A recent study conducted by YouGov-Cambridge found that the majority of its American (52%), British (51%) and Australian (62%) participants believe “other countries should provide help to Taiwan” if China were to annex it, The Guardian reported. When asked about a U.S.-led…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese students filmed shouting at Japanese student, blocking his presentation on Taiwan at a UK university
Chinese students at the University of Southampton in England shouted obscenities at a Japanese student and blocked his PowerPoint presentation when a slide showed Taiwan’s flag and stated “Taiwan is a country.” A video of the incident was shared on Weibo on Oct. 22 by one of the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwanese Canadian Mountie fatally stabbed by homeless man while on duty in Vancouver
Const. Shaelyn Yang, a 31-year-old member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, was fatally stabbed while on duty by a homeless man during an altercation at a local park in Vancouver on Tuesday. Authorities have not released the details surrounding the altercation that led to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Elon Musk’s unsolicited idea to resolve China-Taiwan tensions praised by China, dismissed by Taiwan
In a recent Financial Times interview, Elon Musk suggested that the tension between Taiwan and China could be resolved if Taiwan handed Beijing some control. Qin Gang, China's ambassador to the U.S., praised Musk for his comment. Hsiao Bi-khim, Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese man wins historic medal at 2022 World Judo Championships
Judoka Yang Yung-wei has become the first athlete to win a medal for Taiwan at this year's World Judo Championships. Yang, 25, competed in the men's extra-lightweight (60 kg) event and ultimately defeated Israeli athlete Yam Wolczak to take home bronze on Thursday. Yang's…
· Michelle De Pacina
Woman found dead in Taiwan temple carried notes warning against ‘casual communication with spirits’
A 20-year-old student, surnamed Zhong, was found dead in the women’s bathroom of a temple in Taiwan on Sept. 29. In her bag, two notes warning against communicating “with people in the spirit world” were found. An autopsy report of the deceased has yet to be released. A woman…