November 12, 2025

Tropical Storm Fung-Wong Weakens After Landfall in Pingtung

Pingtung: Tropical Storm Fung-Wong made landfall in Pingtung’s Hengchun Township at 7:40 p.m. Wednesday, and dissipated into a tropical depression shortly after, according to the Central Weather Administration (CWA). According to Focus Taiwan, as of 8 p.m., the storm had made landfall and was 10 kilometers north-northwest of Cape Eluabi,

THSRC to Run Additional Trains Amid Tropical Storm Disruption

Taipei: Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. (THSRC) will run four extra trains from Nangang to Taichung Wednesday evening, after morning services were reduced due to Tropical Storm Fung-Wong. The trains will depart Nangang for Taichung at 5:30 p.m., 5:50 p.m., 6:10 p.m., and 6:30 p.m., and will stop at all

President and Legislative Speaker Clash Over China Threat to Taiwanese Legislator

Taipei: President Lai Ching-te should retract his remark that China is “a foreign hostile force” and remove a clause in the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) charter that advocates Taiwan independence, Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu said Wednesday. Han was responding to Lai’s call for him to speak up in support

Flooding Persists in Hualien’s Mingli Village After Heavy Rain

Hualien: Flooding in Mingli Village in Hualien County’s Wanrong Township has continued for two days after the Matai’an Creek overflowed due to rain brought by Tropical Storm Fung-Wong and the northeasterly monsoon. Lin Yuan-peng, director-general of the Water Resources Agency, said large concrete blocks were placed to block the flow

China Airlines Expands European Routes and Partners with KLM for Helsinki Codeshare

Taipei: Taiwan-based China Airlines (CAL) announced plans to boost flights to key European destinations and establish a codeshare partnership with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines for a new route to Helsinki, Finland, set to launch next year. This strategic move aims to expand CAL’s network and enhance passenger and cargo operations.