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...

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, wa...

Google Doodle celebrates bubble tea with interactive game

Google is celebrating the third anniversary of the launch of the bubble tea emoji with a new interactive Doodle that’s also an adorable mini...

Bill Gates says China’s rise is a ‘huge win for the world’

In a new interview, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates said he views China’s global ascent as a “huge win for the world.” As ...

‘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 af...

Here are the places in Asia you need to visit in 2023, according to The New York Times 

Several Asian locations have been included in The New York Times’ list of “52 Places to Go” for 2023. On Jan. 12, the Times released its ann...

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 E...

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 arr...

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 fi...

‘Allimu’: Simu Liu shares new travel photos with girlfriend

Before you read: ‘Stressful time’ ahead: Simu Liu prepares to meet parents of new girlfriend Allison Hsu Simu Liu’s new girlfriend is a digi...

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...

Twitter users criticize list of top food destinations for ranking US over China, Thailand

Before you read: Gordon Ramsay names Laos and Vietnam as world’s top food destinations In food travel guide TasteAtlas’ most recent ra...

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 un...

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...

$2 billion Taipei Twin Towers aims to boost tourism

Construction of the Taipei Twin Towers is now underway with an aim to revitalize the local tourist industry in Taiwan. Plans to build two ...