Taiwan’s Latest Soft Power Move On Global Stage
In its latest soft power approach to global politics, Taiwan will donate 10 million face masks to nations badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a Wednesday afternoon speech…
Domestic Travel Rules Come Into Play Across Taiwan
With immediate effect anyone using any form of public transportation in Taiwan is required to wear a face mask.
The policy came into force at midnight and will run until further notice.…
Clementine On Living Under the COVID-19 Pandemic
Whilst spending her days as a senior student majoring in English at National Chengchi University, Clementine Lai is also an English tutor to several kids.
She kindly agreed to answer a…
Taiwan – Australia Ink Medical Supplies Deal
Taiwan has agreed a system with Australia to move forward both nations' bid to beat the COVID-19 pandemic.
In news out of Taiwan this week, it was announced that Taipei would send three…
The Taiwan Times – Editorial – Taiwan Can Help
Taiwan's bid to become a fully fledged member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) is gaining momentum.
This is in spite of the best efforts of current WHO Director General Dr. Tedros…
TAIPEI Act 2019 – Yu Shen’s Take
Editor's note: Yesterday in the first part of a two-part series we had Najee's take on the recent signing of the TAIPEI Act.
This morning it is the turn of our columnist Yu Shen Cheng,…
More COVID-19 Deaths In Taiwan, More Infected
A third Taiwanese COVID-19 patient died Sunday taking the total deaths caused by the pandemic to three according to government sources.
The deceased was reportedly a man in his 40s…
Gas Prices In Taiwan At Lowest Level Since 2002
Overnight, gas prices in Taiwan have hit their lowest levels in 18 years.
Cuts announced on Sunday saw diesel drop to as low as NT$ 15.2, and regular gasoline cut by NT$ 0.08 to just NT$…
The TAIPEI Act 2019 – Najee’s Take
Editor's note: this is the first in a two part piece on the recent signing into US law of the so-called TAIPEI Act by President Donald Trump.
Penned by The Taiwan Times columnist Najee…
Shelly Speaks: “People Here Have Confidence”
Shelly Chang is a senior student from the department of political science, and the Chinese-English Translation and Interpretation Program at National Taiwan University.
She kindly agreed to…