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Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I ran Fidelity Taiwan. After my mother fell ill, I left finance and now help young people find affordable housing.

Nonprofit rents and subsidizes co-living apartments to provide affordable housing for young Taipei residents while fostering community programs and youth empowerment.
#china
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

China warns US not to play with fire' over Taiwan

China rebukes the US for Cold War mentality after Defense Secretary Hegseth labels it a regional threat, highlighting tensions over Taiwan.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump doesn't know how to deal with China. His cowardice only makes a war with Taiwan more likely | Simon Tisdall

The escalating tensions between China and Taiwan pose a significant risk of conflict in Asia.
#taiwan
Film
from48 hills
1 month ago

Screen Grabs: A New Taiwanese Cinema giant comes to the Bay - 48 hills

Colonization and uncertainty over national future deeply affect people's identities, illustrated by Taiwan's history and its cultural expressions following martial law.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Taiwan imagines a Chinese invasion with TV and games DW 08/07/2025

A Taiwanese series depicting a fictional Chinese invasion has sparked significant debate and topped viewership ratings.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Drugs, smuggling and abductions: inside the fast and furious world of pigeon racing in Taiwan

Taiwan's pigeon racing combines high-stakes gambling, widespread cheating and legal gray areas, prompting members to demand regulation for cleaner, safer competition.
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 weeks ago

Taiwanese associated with Chinese group behind cyberattacks arrested - DataBreaches.Net

Two alleged Taiwanese clients of a Chinese ransomware group behind attacks on the Mackay Memorial Hospital and other targets in Taiwan have been arrested and released on bail. According to a Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau, between February and March, the group CrazyHunter used ransomware to attack hospitals, publicly listed companies, and academic institutions, per CNA. Victims who refused to pay ransoms informed the bureau's Taipei field office.
Information security
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tuvalu considers pulling out of Pacific leaders' summit amid China-linked power struggle

Tuvalu's Prime Minister indicates possible withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum due to exclusion of external partners by the Solomon Islands.
#cybersecurity
Cryptocurrency
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

Taiwan's BitoPro hit by NT$345 million cryptocurrency hack

BitoPro, Taiwan's second-largest crypto platform, lost approximately NT$345 million in a cyberattack involving advanced blockchain exploitation techniques.
Tech industry
fromThe Hacker News
4 months ago

Earth Ammit Breached Drone Supply Chains via ERP in VENOM, TIDRONE Campaigns

Earth Ammit is engaged in significant cyber espionage campaigns targeting Taiwan and South Korea, focusing on military and technology sectors.
Cryptocurrency
fromDatabreaches
3 months ago

Taiwan's BitoPro hit by NT$345 million cryptocurrency hack

BitoPro, Taiwan's second-largest crypto platform, lost approximately NT$345 million in a cyberattack involving advanced blockchain exploitation techniques.
Tech industry
fromThe Hacker News
4 months ago

Earth Ammit Breached Drone Supply Chains via ERP in VENOM, TIDRONE Campaigns

Earth Ammit is engaged in significant cyber espionage campaigns targeting Taiwan and South Korea, focusing on military and technology sectors.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 month ago

Taiwan Web Servers Breached by UAT-7237 Using Customized Open-Source Hacking Tools

A Chinese-speaking APT actor, UAT-7237, targets web infrastructure in Taiwan using customized open-source tools for prolonged access.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Shanghai Ranking shake-up: China and Taiwan now have more universities in the top 500 than the US

The scores in the Shanghai Ranking are based on several factors, such as the number of faculty and alumni of the institutions who have received the Nobel Prize or the Fields Medal, the number of highly cited researchers on staff, or the number of articles published in the academic journals Science and Nature over the past five years.
Education
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

China warns Philippines over Taiwan remarks amid rising tensions

During a state visit to India, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated the Philippines may be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the US over Taiwan, citing humanitarian concerns for Filipinos in Taiwan.
US politics
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Taiwan reports first case of chikungunya virus from China outbreak

Chikungunya fever has been confirmed in Taiwan, imported from southern China, where cases have surpassed 8,000 due to an unprecedented outbreak.
#tsmc
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Scenic Train Climbs Nearly 13,000 Feet Through Mountain Forests-and Crosses 4 Different Climate Zones

Alishan is renowned for its scenic beauty and the Alishan Forest Railway, which reopened in 2024, connects various climate zones and historic significance.
#wrongful-death
#us-china-relations
fromtime.com
3 months ago
US politics

China Urges U.S. to Stop Inciting Conflict' in Asia-Pacific Region in Blistering Response to Hegseth

fromtime.com
3 months ago
US politics

China Urges U.S. to Stop Inciting Conflict' in Asia-Pacific Region in Blistering Response to Hegseth

Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

This Classic Hong Kong Drink Was The Original Boba Tea Flavor - Tasting Table

Boba tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s, with black milk tea as the first flavor, and gradually became popular worldwide.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

In Taiwan, migrants flee oppressive workplaces for life on the periphery

The number of unaccounted for migrants on the island has doubled in the last four years, reaching 90,000 this January.
Black Lives Matter
#drones
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 4 Best Taiwanese Whisky Brands, According To Industry Experts - Tasting Table

Good whisky features complexity in flavor and warm sensations; bad whisky is one-dimensional with a burning sensation.
Taiwan's whisky industry is gaining recognition, especially for brands like Kavalan.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

WATCH: JD Vance Warned During 2024 Campaign Iran-Israel Conflict Mostly Likely' Way to Spark World War III

Iran and Israel conflict poses a significant risk of igniting World War III, according to Vice President JD Vance.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Taiwan places export controls on Huawei and SMIC | TechCrunch

Taiwan's export controls hinder Huawei and SMIC from accessing essential resources for AI chip production.
Games
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Hong Kong police warn users over downloading secessionist' mobile game

Hong Kong authorities warn that downloading a Taiwan-developed game could lead to arrest under secessionist laws.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Hong Kong Bans Taiwanese Video Game for Promoting Armed Revolution'

Hong Kong's national security police are targeting gamers, issuing a ban on the Taiwanese video game 'Reversed Front' for allegedly advocating armed revolution.
Video games
#architecture
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Where are US and China heading after Shangri-La Dialogue? DW 06/02/2025

The threat China poses is real. And it could be imminent. We hope not, but it certainly could be.
US politics
US politics
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Macron warns US not to abandon Ukraine at expense of focusing on China

Macron cautions against abandoning Ukraine while focusing on China's threats in the Indo-Pacific.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Delegation of Labour MPs arrives in Taiwan in first visit since UK election

The visit was about more than symbolism. It's about real, practical partnerships between the UK and Taiwan—two societies that value freedom, fairness and international cooperation.
UK politics
US news
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Think You're Smarter Than Slate's Managing Audience Development Editor? Find Out With This Week's News Quiz.

This week's news quiz covers diverse current events, including nuclear energy updates and the need for stable power in Puerto Rico.
#nvidia
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Nvidia sets up shop in Taiwan with AI supercomputers and HQ

Nvidia is expanding its presence in Taiwan with new AI supercomputers and an AI factory in response to regional tech tensions.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Did tutor disappear or was she murdered? Trial about to begin

A tutor is presumed dead, and her husband is the main suspect in a murder investigation.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Taiwan prepares to close the curtains on nuclear power DW 05/12/2025

Hsieh Hsing-ching remains committed to the anti-nuclear movement, reflecting on a significant protest against nuclear waste in Lanyu.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Taiwan prepares to draw curtain on nuclear power DW 05/12/2025

Hsieh Hsing-ching's enduring commitment to anti-nuclear activism reflects the continued struggle of the Tao people against the enduring presence of nuclear waste.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt said Taiwan could use kamikaze boats to protect itself from a Chinese invasion

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt advocates for Taiwan to adopt drone technology from Ukraine to defend against potential Chinese invasion.
Arts
fromArchDaily
4 months ago

Where Form Speaks Volumes: 7 Buildings to Explore Taiwan's Unique Cultural Architecture

Cultural architecture fosters daring designs that enhance community identity and attract tourism.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Crazed passenger carried off plane after chomping down on crew member - see the wild video

Shortly after boarding, the unnamed miscreant reportedly clashed with a flight attendant and refused to take his seat, distressing other passengers.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This Country Is the Happiest Place in East Asia-and It Has Incredible Street Food, Beautiful National Parks, and Bubbling Hot Springs

"... when society is more benevolent, the people who benefit most are those who are least happy," a Gallup report shared with Travel + Leisure stated.
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