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‘Incredible’: Alex Honnold Describes Taipei 101 Climb

Taipei: American climber Alex Honnold described accomplishing his dream of ascending Taipei 101 as “incredible” and a “grand adventure.” Honnold spoke to reporters shortly after successfully scaling Taiwan’s most iconic skyscraper by hand and without …

4 Rescued, 53 Evacuated from Structure Fire in Taipei

Taipei: Four people were taken to hospital and 53 others were evacuated after a fire broke out early Sunday in a building in Taipei’s Da’an District, according to the Taipei City Fire Department.

According to Focus Taiwan, the fire department said t…

American Climber Alex Honnold Begins Free-Solo Ascent of Taipei 101

Taipei: U.S. climber Alex Honnold began his free-solo ascent of Taipei 101 at 9 a.m. Sunday, after the attempt was postponed from Saturday due to unfavorable weather. Climbing without a rope, the 40-year-old ‘Free Solo’ icon is making his way to the t…