Apr 04 Rescuers in Taiwan search for missing people after massive earthquake By Johnson Lai, Kanis Leung, Associated Press Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years sent boulders and mud tumbling down mountainsides, blocking roads. Ten people died and more than 1,000 were injured. Continue reading
Apr 03 Why is Taiwan so exposed to earthquakes but so prepared to withstand the massive tremors? By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press Taiwan is no stranger to powerful earthquakes yet their toll on the high-tech island's 23 million residents has been relatively contained thanks to its excellent earthquake preparedness. Continue reading
Apr 03 At least 9 dead, 70 quarry workers trapped after major earthquake strikes Taiwan By Johnson Lai, Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press Just over 150 kilometers away in the capital of Taipei, tiles fell from older buildings, and schools evacuated their students to sports fields, equipping them with yellow safety helmets. Continue reading
Apr 02 A strong earthquake shakes Taiwan, damaging buildings and causing a tsunami By Associated Press A five-story building in lightly populated Hualien appeared heavily damaged, collapsing its first floor and leaving the rest leaning at a 45-degree angle. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 8:19 Taiwan’s top diplomat to the U.S.: ‘We are already a sovereign and independent nation’ By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn, Sonia Kopelev Tensions in the Taiwan Strait increased this week following incidents near an island involving the Chinese and Taiwanese coast guards. It's happening at a sensitive moment, in between Taiwan's recent election and the upcoming inauguration of its new president. Nick… Continue watching
Feb 13 Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukraine and Israel, fate uncertain in House By Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Dollars provided by the legislation would purchase U.S.-made defense equipment, including munitions and air defense systems that authorities say are desperately needed as Russia batters the country. Continue reading
Jan 27 How Taiwan preserved election integrity by fighting back against disinformation By David Klepper, Huizhong Wu, Associated Press Voters in Taiwan recently repelled a wave of disinformation seeking to undermine their democracy ahead of the election earlier this month. In doing so, the island can offer lessons to the U.S. and other nations holding their own elections amid… Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 2:41 News Wrap: Extreme winter weather causes disruptions across the continental U.S. In our news wrap Saturday, a massive winter storm spanning the country upends life for millions of Americans, Taiwanese voters rebuffed China by electing as president a candidate who rejects China’s claim of sovereignty over Taiwan, and a second round… Continue watching
Jan 13 Watch 6:48 What Taiwan’s presidential pick means for the region and U.S.-China relations By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson The results of Saturday’s Taiwanese presidential election has big implications for both Beijing and Washington. President-elect Lai Ching-te, who is also known as William Lai, rejects China’s claim of sovereignty over Taiwan. Ali Rogin speaks with Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, the China… Continue watching
Jan 13 Lai Ching-te wins Taiwan’s presidential election amid strong opposition from China By Christopher Bodeen, Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election on Saturday and his opponents conceded, a result that will determine the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s relations with China over the next four years. Continue reading