Xi asked Biden to change language on Taiwan, ‘oppose’ independence: report

Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden to change Washington’s language on Taiwan’s independence last year, urging direc...

Taiwan registers its first cross-strait same-sex marriage

In a historic move for marriage equality, Kaohsiung City registered Taiwan’s first cross-strait same-sex marriage on Tuesday. The couple, Ry...

Netflix ramps up Chinese-language content with Taiwan focus

Netflix is significantly expanding its Chinese-language content with a particular focus on productions from Taiwan. The streaming giant, whi...

Lawmakers from around the world allege pressure to skip Taiwan conference

Lawmakers from at least six countries reported Chinese diplomats pressuring them not to attend a China-focused conference in Taiwan, aiming ...

Pet dogs and cats outnumber newborns in Taiwan

Pet ownership has surpassed the number of newborns in Taiwan, with nearly 100,000 more pet dogs and cats registered than human infants.  Key...

Video: Taiwanese grandfather continues watching TV unfazed during earthquake

A video of an unfazed grandfather during the moment a massive earthquake shook Taiwan last week has gone viral on social media.  Key points:...

Terrifying video shows collapsed building after 7.5 earthquake strikes Taiwan

Shocking videos shared on social media depict the damages done after a massive earthquake hit Taiwan, leaving nine dead and over 900 injured...

World reacts to Lai Ching-te winning Taiwan’s presidential election

Lai Ching-te, the current vice president of Taiwan from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has clinched the Taiwanese presidency...

Watch: Taiwanese rapper Shou struggles to perform as fans throw their bras at him

Taiwanese rapper Shou was visibly caught off guard after multiple fans threw their bras at him at a recent concert. What happened: Shou, who...

Taiwan’s iconic Elephant Trunk Rock collapses

The Elephant Trunk Rock, a renowned natural attraction in northern Taiwan, has collapsed into the sea due to natural weathering. The announc...

Most Americans would support Taiwan amid China invasion: poll

A majority of Americans would support recognizing Taiwan as an independent country if China were to invade the self-governing island, the an...

Xi warns Biden that Taiwan issue is biggest threat to US-China relations

During the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) global trade summit in San Francisco, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. Pres...

Taiwan draws nearly 180,000 in Asia’s largest Pride march yet

An estimated 176,000 people attended this year’s Pride parade in Taiwan, marking the largest Pride march in Asia to date. About the event: T...

Israel praises ‘good friend’ Taiwan, calls China’s response to Hamas attack ‘disturbing’

Israel’s de facto ambassador to Taiwan Maya Yaron commended the island’s government for their strong support of Israel while expressin...

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 ten...

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, announc...

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 comme...

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, Ma...

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 h...

The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey

A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...

‘Is Taiwan Not China?’: Lionel Messi encounters passport mix-up at Beijing airport

Lionel Messi was recently stopped from entering China ahead of a friendly Thursday match in Beijing due to a passport mishap. Key details: M...

Woman surprises Taiwanese singer Richie Ren at concert for saving her life 22 years ago

A 23-year-old woman surprised Taiwanese singer Richie Ren at his concert in northeastern China and thanked him for a donation that saved her...

Dwight Howard invites athletes who lost in NBA playoffs to play in Taiwan

Former NBA star Dwight Howard jokingly invited several athletes who lost in this year’s NBA playoffs to join him in Taiwan. The 37-year-old ...

Jeremy Lin says his basketball future remains uncertain after horrific head injury

Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers star Jeremy Lin’s future in basketball has become uncertain following a head injury during Sunday’s game against t...

California church mass shooter charged with 90 federal hate crimes

The Las Vegas man accused of killing one person and wounding five others in a mass shooting at a California church last year has been indict...

Taiwanese woman suffers severe burns after being doused with hot soup over $652 debt

A woman suffered severe burns after two people assaulted her at a karaoke lounge in Taiwan and poured scalding soup on her. The incident rep...

Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia

Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes.  Since one of the best ways to exp...

Cilantro, intestines and pig’s blood?: Here’s how Pizza Hut Taiwan decides on its viral toppings

Pizza Hut Taiwan is no stranger to controversy, having sold everything from durian mango pizza and tonkotsu “ramen pizza” to cho...

Taiwanese TV host Jacky Wu says he was paid $115,000 for 2 photos at a wedding

Taiwanese TV host Jacky Wu recently revealed that a wealthy Chinese couple once paid $115,000 for him to appear at their extravagant wedding...

Taiwan announces plan to pay tourists to visit

Taiwan announced new incentives last week in an attempt to bring in 10 million tourists by 2025 after visitor numbers plummeted to below 900...

China threatens ‘countermeasures’ against ‘US entities’ over downing of spy balloon

China has threatened to enact “countermeasures” against U.S. entities involved in the downing of its wandering spy balloon earlier this mont...

‘MVP’ Jeremy Lin ties P. League assists record in Taiwan debut, breaks team’s losing streak

Former NBA player Jeremy Lin made his Kaohsiung 17Live Steelers debut with an outstanding performance that helped his new team break its fou...

Jeremy Lin shifts focus to helping younger players in Taiwan’s P. League+

Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says his focus has shifted from becoming a champion to helping younger players on his new team, the Kaohsiung 17L...

‘Copycat Killer’ trailer: Wu Kang-ren stars as a detective tracking Taipei’s first serial killer

Netflix has released the first trailer and a premiere date their upcoming crime thriller “Copycat Killer.”  Adapted from a popular crime mys...

Nongshim ramen products face scrutiny after recall over cancer-causing chemical

South Korean food company Nongshim is facing scrutiny from consumer groups in Korea following the recall of its Shin Ramyun Black Tofu Kimch...

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 capita...