Cabinet approves multi-billion-dollar plan to assist domestic pork industry
Taipei-Taiwan's Cabinet on Wednesday said it had approved over NT$10 billion (US$357.1 million) in funding to assist the domestic pork industry, amid concerns from local…
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Total lunar eclipse, meteor showers to be 2021 highlights: museum
Taipei-Astronomy buffs in Taiwan can look forward to a total eclipse/blood moon and two promising meteor showers this year, according to Taipei Astronomical Museum.The eclipse…
U.S. think tank urges help for Taiwan to defend itself
Taipei-The Joe Biden administration should make clear that Washington will not try to change Taiwan's status and work with its allies to plan against Chinese…
Taiwan’s handling of pandemic proves to be a foreign talent draw
Taipei-The number of recipients of Taiwan's employment gold card, a special work and residency permit for highly skilled foreign talent, took a big jump in…
Full text of President Tsai’s Lunar New Year greetings
Taipei-President Tsai Ing-wen (???), in a short Lunar New Year greeting Wednesday, recalled the challenges during the past year as COVID-19 upended people's lives around…
Cyclists in Taiwan embark on tour in support of Tibetans
Taipei-About a dozen cyclists toured major landmarks in Taipei on Wednesday, ahead of Tibetan Uprising Day, to raise public awareness of Tibetan's desire for freedom.The…