Taipei: The Taiwan High Court on Friday overturned the convictions of incumbent Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Chen Chao-ming and former New Power Party Legislator Hsu Yung-ming in a corruption case involving the ownership of the Pacific SOGO department …
Taipei: Rides on Taipei Metro’s newly extended Red Line, connecting Guangci/Fengtian Temple Station to Xiangshan Station, will be free from August 30 to September 28, Taipei Rapid Transit Corp. (TRTC) announced on Thursday.
According to Focus Taiwan,…
Hong Kong: The once vibrant independent bookshop scene in Hong Kong, known for offering a haven of free expression, is facing increasing pressure as authorities tighten their grip on the city. Among those affected is Hunter Bookstore, a shop known for…
Taipei: A new station on the southeast end of the Taipei Metro Xinyi Line will open on Aug. 30, extending service 1.4 kilometers past the current terminal station, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said Thursday. The Ministry of Transportation and Communicat…
Beijing: In a document published on July 31, China’s State Council announced new regulations regarding exit rules to preserve national sovereignty and interests. Border control officials can now require travelers to provide additional information and …
Beijing: China very likely coordinated a targeted campaign across the Pacific to demonstrate that local development strategies should align with Beijing’s latest five-year-plan, a recent report by The Alliance Futures Initiative says. The report, titl…
