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· Bryan Ke
Video: Taiwanese content creator accidentally shows alleged dead body during livestream
A Taiwanese content creator recently showed an alleged dead body inside a morgue freezer while exploring an abandoned hospital in Thailand during his livestream. What to know: Douyin user “Goodnight_chicken,” who is based in Taiwan according to the IP location listed in his…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan unveils first domestically built submarine amid growing tensions with Beijing
Taiwan unveiled its first domestically built submarine as a significant achievement in bolstering its military capabilities amid growing tensions with Beijing. Narwhal: The diesel-electric submarine, named “Narwhal” in English and “Hai Kun” in Mandarin, marked a personal…
· Ryan General
Chinese dissident ‘stranded’ in Taiwan airport seeks asylum in US or Canada
“To avoid the political oppression of the Chinese Communist Party, I have now come to Taiwan,” said activist Chen Siming
· Bryan Ke
Lawmakers to boost Taiwan language programs over China-funded ones at US universities
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are looking to boost Taiwan as an alternative to China-funded Confucius Institutes for language programs at universities and colleges in the United States. Key details: Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Ed Markey’s (D-MA) offices confirmed to…
· Ryan General
Taiwan tells Beijing to stop ‘harassment’ after 103 Chinese warplanes fly toward island
The report highlighted how 40 of the deployed warplanes breached the symbolic median line dividing mainland China and Taiwan
· Bryan Ke
Jeremy Lin to join brother Joseph on Taiwan’s New Taipei Kings
Jeremy Lin has declared that he will be playing for the New Taipei Kings of Taiwan’s P. League+. Announcing the move: Lin, 35, announced his decision to move to the New Taipei Kings from his previous team, the Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers, for the upcoming season in an X post on…
· Carl Samson
China releases ‘blueprint’ for Taiwan integration
China on Tuesday unveiled a plan to develop its coastal province of Fujian in collaboration with Taiwan, a move aimed at deepening integrated development and advancing peaceful reunification, according to state media. Details: The plan came in a directive issued by the Chinese…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan fires back at Elon Musk, says its not part of China nor ‘for sale’
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly rejected Elon Musk’s assertion that Taiwan is “an integral part of China.” Musk’s comments: During the recent All-In Summit in Los Angeles, Musk said that China’s policy “has been to reunite Taiwan with China. From their standpoint,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam, India reject China’s new South China Sea map
The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and India have rejected China’s newly released map asserting sovereignty over the South China Sea. About the new map: The map includes a U-shaped line covering most of the South China Sea, a region marked by disputes and significant…
· Michelle De Pacina
Foxconn’s billionaire founder Terry Gou announces run for Taiwan’s 2024 presidency
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announced that he would run as an independent candidate in Taiwan’s 2024 presidential elections. Gou’s bid: Gou’s independent entry into the January race comes after previous failed attempts to lead the opposition party, the Kuomintang KMT. Earlier this…
· Michelle De Pacina
GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy says China can have Taiwan after 2028 if he is elected
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy said China could invade Taiwan without major consequences from the U.S. once he has hypothetically attained the nation’s “semiconductor independence” in 2028. Semiconductor independence: In an interview with conservative radio…
· Bryan Ke
The 1975’s Indonesia, Taiwan concerts canceled after same-sex kiss controversy in Malaysia
The 1975’s scheduled concerts in Taiwan and Indonesia have reportedly been canceled following a controversial show in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, last week. What happened: The incident occurred at the Sepang International Circuit on Friday, the first day of Kuala Lumpur’s three-day…
· Ryan General
Video: Divers encounter giant ‘doomsday fish’ of Japanese legend off Taiwan coast
In Japanese culture, the oarfish is revered as a “Messenger from the Sea God’s Palace” and has gained a reputation as a harbinger of impending doom
· Bryan Ke
TikToker accuses Taiwan’s China Airlines of neglecting her cat during ‘nightmare’ 38-hour ordeal
A cat owner recently shared her “nightmare” experience with Taiwan’s official carrier China Airlines and accused the airline of neglecting her pet. About her TikTok post: TikToker Nina Galy (@ninadoesthemost) spoke about the purported incident in a video posted on July 6.
· Carl Samson
Taiwanese man, toddler son stuck in California shelter after wife was killed in car crash
A Taiwanese man and his young son are reportedly stranded in a homeless shelter in Sunnyvale, California, following his wife’s death in a car crash last year. An American journey: Austin Cheng, 35, and his late wife, Maple, moved to the U.S. from Taiwan several years ago in…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Let’s not just let this go this time’: Taiwan faces #MeToo wave sparked by Netflix hit
Hit Taiwanese Netflix show “Wave Makers” has set off a #MeToo movement in Taiwan, with allegations rocking the island nation’s media and political circles. “Wave Makers”: The Netflix series follows a team of campaign staff members of a fictional Taiwanese political party as they…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwanese noodle shop serves ramen with a whole crocodile leg
In the latest move to present a peculiar ramen dish in Taiwan, a local noodle shop is serving customers a whole crocodile leg in a bowl of ramen. About the dish: On June 21, the Taiwanese eatery Nu Wu Mao Kuei (女巫貓葵) took to Facebook to introduce the limited-edition dish…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan singer Aaron Yan surprises accuser at press conference, apologizes for leaked sex tapes
Taiwanese singer and actor Aaron Yan made a surprise appearance at the press conference of TikToker Raku to apologize for their leaked sex tapes and his “immaturity” in their past relationship. Raku’s revelation: Raku, whose first name is Yao-le, held a press conference in…
· Ryan General
Blinken declares US ‘does not support Taiwan independence’ during China trip
Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared the United States does not support Taiwanese independence during a press conference held in Beijing on Monday. Status quo on Taiwan: While Blinken mentioned China’s escalating aggression towards Taiwan, he assured the Chinese government…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese ramen shop launches ramen with whole unpeeled frog on top
A ramen shop in central Taiwan sparked intrigue and controversy after unveiling its latest culinary creation. Hopping on a trend: Yuan Ramen (圓拉麵), a popular ramen shop in Yunlin, recently shared an image on Facebook featuring a whole frog floating in a bowl of noodles.