November 17, 2021

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake jolts northeastern Taiwan

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck at sea off northeastern Taiwan at 10:25 a.m. Wednesday, according to the Central Weather Bureau.There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.The epicenter of the temblor was located about 42.7 kilometers east …

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Seasonal winds forecast to send mercury to 15 degrees next week

Seasonal northeasterly winds will affect Taiwan next week and send temperatures to as low as 15 degrees Celsius, the Central Weather Bureau (CWB) said Wednesday.The weather system is expected to affect Taiwan starting Sunday and gather strength on Nov….

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Yulon Motor to unveil MIH-based EV in 2023

Yulon Motor Co., a major Taiwanese car manufacturer, announced Tuesday that subsidiary Luxgen Motor Co. will unveil the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) developed through the MIH Open Platform in 2023.Speaking at an investor conference, Yulon Vice…

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Biden seeks to clarify remarks on ‘independent’ Taiwan

The United States is not encouraging Taiwan independence, but it’s up to Taiwan to decide, U.S. President Joe Biden said late Tuesday after generating confusion with a comment suggesting Taiwan is “independent.”Speaking with reporters in New Hampshire,…

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