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· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Couple Creates Awesome Cardboard Cat Forts That Cats Go Crazy For
An architect couple has started a company that sells cardboard box cat forts that you can freely assemble into anything your fuzzy friend would like. A cat tree? Totally! Kitty castle? Done and done. An entire feline fort? The sky’s the limit! The idea to start A Cat Thing, a…
· Ryan General
Struggling Taiwanese Food Stand Quadruples in Sales After Hiring Her
A struggling food stand in Taiwan was able to turn its business around after hiring a miracle worker to tend to their customers just for one night. The owners of the braised meat snack stall located in Beitun District, Taichung City revealed that they recently invited Vivi, aka…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan ‘Disappointed’ After U.S. Removes Flag From Government Websites
The United States Trade Representative and U.S. Department of State reportedly took down the Taiwan flag from two of its websites last September, prompting the nation to express disappointment and call the removal “inexplicable” and “inadmissible.” Andrew Lee, spokesperson for…
· Bryan Ke
China Makes Delta and Zara Apologize for Listing Taiwan as a ‘Country’
After Marriott listed Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet as “countries,” Delta Air Lines and European clothing retailer Zara were forced by the Chinese government to publicly apologize for making the same mistake. On Friday, Delta got into trouble for listing Tibet and Taiwan as…
· Carl Samson
Woman Fired From Job in Australia for Believing Taiwan is Not Part of China
A Taiwanese woman working at a hot pot restaurant in Sydney, Australia, was reportedly sacked after saying that Taiwan is not part of China. The woman, identified only as Winnie, was responding to her Chinese boss’ question through a walkie-talkie during an idle time at work.
· Carl Samson
China Shuts Down Marriott’s Website For Listing Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet as ‘Countries’
China suspended the website and mobile app of hotel chain Marriott after it listed Chinese territories as separate “countries.” The order, issued by the Shanghai Cyberspace Administration, is effective for one week. It also launched an investigation to determine if the company…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese Scientists Find Rare ‘Alien-Looking’ Viper Sharks in Pacific Ocean
Taiwanese scientists recently caught a few of these viper sharks, extremely rare creatures in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Taitung County, Taiwan News reports. This freakish-looking fish — a rare species of dogfish shark in the Etmopteridae family — has gained quite a buzz…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese Husband Allowed to Divorce Wife Who Showers Only Once a Year
In a landmark case in Taiwan, a husband successfully divorced his wife for her allegedly terrible hygiene. The now ex-wife, identified only by her surname Lin, reportedly bathed only once a year and brushed her teeth or washed her hair only when she felt like it, according to…
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan Just Proved Once Again It’s the Most Progressive East Asian LGBTQ Country
Taiwan is now waiting for the ministry’s approval to include a third gender option into the country’s official identification card in support to the LGBTQ community. According to Shanghaiist via Medium, Taiwan’s Gender Equality Committee announced last week that the committee…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese Dentist Ordered to Pay Mother Back for Raising Him, Putting Him Through School
A Taiwanese man has been ordered by the local Supreme Court to pay his mother back almost $1 million in return for the amount she spent raising him and sending him through dentistry school. The ruling of Taiwan’s top court was based on a contract the mother and her son agreed to…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese Girl Receives Filial Piety Award Days After the Grandpa She Cared for Passed Away
A young Taiwanese girl became emotional when she received a well-deserved “filial piety” award just a few days after her grandfather she had cared for passed away due to cancer. With tears welling up, teenager Wei Yu-xuan accepted the award from Da Chien charity foundation at Da…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese Bro Buys Cheap “Lifelike” Sex Doll, Gets Exactly What He Paid For
A Taiwanese dude thought he found a great bargain online for a “lifelike” sex doll on sale at a discounted price of just $50. The unnamed bro, however, was left disappointed when he finally opened the package he ordered earlier this month.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Arcade Draws Backlash for Putting Bikini-Clad Women Inside Claw Machines
Meng Meng Da, an arcade in Tainan, Taiwan, attracted controversy earlier this month for putting four women in skimpy swimsuits inside four claw machines as part of the gaming center’s promotion. Dressed only in alluring swimsuits, the four women, dubbed as “bikini goddesses,”…
· Bryan Ke
North Korea, Taiwan Named the Most Likely Places World War III Could Erupt in 2018
Robert Farley, a Senior Lecturer at the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky, has listed Taiwan as the second most likely place where World War III could erupt next year with North Korea the the first most likely place. In his…
· Bryan Ke
10,000 Exotic Birds Die After San Diego Fire Burns Taiwanese-American Family’s Aviary
A Taiwanese-American family is in shock after the wildfire that devastated northern San Diego completely burned down their property including their house and aviary, which was home to 10,000 exotic birds, three vehicles, personal belongings and bird supplies. After a 10-day…
· Ryan General
Taiwanese Model Goes Viral in Japan for Her Extremely Long Legs
Meet Candice, the Taiwanese model who has been sending hearts aflutter online for her innate beauty. According to Soranews24, the gorgeous social media celebrity has a growing fan base in Japan who marvel at her physical attributes, particularly her incredibly long legs.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Hair Salon is the Perfect Place for Donald Trump Supporters
Some people like to turn their bodies into canvas by getting a tattoo or body piercings. Others like to do it in a temporary way such as a unique hairdo with Donald Trump’s face on the back of their head. XB Hair, a hair salon in Changhua, Taiwan, can make that dream come true.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwanese Boy’s Dying Words to His Mom After Being Hit By a Truck are Heartbreaking
“Mom it hurts,” these are the final words of the 11-year-old student to his mother after he was accidentally hit by a speeding truck in Taoyuan, Taiwan, on November 24 right before he was rushed to the hospital where succumbed to his injuries. The boy, whose name has been left…
· Carl Samson
‘World’s Sexiest Dental Nurse’ in Taiwan Has People Faking Toothaches to See Her
Patients have been lining up at a dental clinic in Taiwan to meet Ning Chen, now hailed as the “World’s Sexiest Dental Nurse.” Chen, 25, has won the internet’s love with her charming looks and impressive physique.
· Bryan Ke
Taiwan Goes Crazy For Crystal Clear Milk Tea From Japan
A crystal clear, transparent milk tea is causing an uproar in the Taiwanese market. The beverage, created by Japanese company Suntory, has become quite a big hit in the country that some regular consumers even buy large bulk orders – around 20 to 100 bottles of the drink at a…