Amis pop band fosters pride in indigenous melodies

Influences from Taiwan’s aboriginal music are emerging as a growing force ...

Detentions raise fears, cast doubt on China's policies

WASHINGTON (AP) — By detaining two Canadians in an apparent act of retalia...

The Latest: Canada gets access to ex-diplomat in China

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on talks between the U.S. and Canada (all tim...

Canadian minister postpones trip to China amid tensions

TORONTO (AP) — Canada's tourism minister is postponing a trip to China...

Former China envoy to visit Taiwan for counterpart’s funeral

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - A retired Chinese official once in charge of contacts wit...

Food Safety & Health

Taiwan government to roll out free HPV vaccinations from the end of this year

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The government is to roll out free HPV vaccinations...

Taiwan to ban foreign-funded election ads

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - Taiwan's Executive Yuan passed the draft amendments t...

McKinsey launches North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Pre-eminent global management consulting company Mc...

The Latest: China confirms holding 2 Canadians

BEIJING (AP) — The Latest on the detentions in China of two Canadian men (...

Sports & Entertainment

Upcoming Events in Taipei, December 14 -23

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – As everyone gears up for the holidays, many are no ...

Business

Taiwan trade body trained 4,000 New Southbound Policy experts

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - The Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) has trained almost 4,0...

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Travel & Cuisine

Top Christmas dining options in Taipei in 2018

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) -- For those who long to enjoy a Christmas dinner this year in Taipei, Taiwan N...

2018/12/14 17:44

Taiwan News Weekly Roundup

Taiwan News Weekly Roundup - December 14

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) –Top news this week includes Ko Taiwanese 'bread guru' claims to ...

2018/12/14 17:25

Society

Taiwan a model of disaster preparedness in Indo-Pacific region: AIT deputy director

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Speaking at the opening ceremony of a Taiwan-U.S. cooperative workshop ...

2018/12/14 17:01

Food Safety & Health

Taiwan sends dogs to sniff out swine fever violators at Taoyuan Airport

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - The day the maximum fine for smuggling banned meat products into the country ...

2018/12/14 15:03

World

Australia recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel's capital

1.	Australian prime minister says his government recognizes west Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but won't move embassy yet
2.	California DMV: 589 voter records not sent before election
3.	Florida woman convicted of role in husband's 2000 killing
4.	Priest criticized teenager who killed himself at funeral
5.	Trump plan for census citizenship question poised for trial

Politics

Former China envoy to visit Taiwan for counterpart’s funeral

1.	Taiwan to ban foreign-funded election ads
2.	Buddhist guru declares he's 'Chinese from Taiwan'
3.	Taipei Mayor asks President Tsai for help to overcome Taipei Dome deadlock
4.	Defense think tank: Taiwan must strengthen own military as threats from China loom
5.	Taiwan allies support Interpol bid

Business

McKinsey launches North Asia Industrial IoT Hub in Taiwan

1.	Taiwan trade body trained 4,000 New Southbound Policy experts
2.	Taiwan’s ASUS CEO resigns to head for AIoT project
3.	Band mocks 7 Taiwan brands that lost ground after entering China market
4.	Canadian Technology Accelerator to spur Taiwan-Canada innovation
5.	Taiwan’s interest rates unlikely to change next year: Standard Chartered

Society

Taiwan a model of disaster preparedness in Indo-Pacific region: AIT deputy director

1.	Mercury in N. Taiwan to plunge down 11 degrees by Monday
2.	Taiwan’s first-ever queer indigenous festival to take place tomorrow
3.	Baked baker: American man in Kaohsiung busted for growing marijuana in his home
4.	Police unable to contact Taiwan terror suspect in his Taipei home
5.	Taiwan employers exploiting loophole in requirement to disclose salary in job ads

Culture

Amis pop band fosters pride in indigenous melodies

1.	Taipei Metro Jazz Square to hold weekend Christmas parties
2.	Taipei’s Guling Street Books and Creativity Bazaar to take place Dec 15 – 16
3.	International art fair Taipei Dangdai to feature works from 90 galleries and 42 cities
4.	Pioneering Taiwanese LGBT filmmaker dies aged 51
5.	Indonesia-based NGO receives Taiwan's Human Rights Award, pledges to continue fighting for people

Editorial

DPP learns a hard lesson from the Taiwanese voters

1.	The audacity of Xi Jinping and the coming collapse of China
2.	Editorial: Taiwan National Women’s League chooses path of self-destruction
3.	Editorial: Taiwan can further intensify its links with Duterte’s Philippines
4.	Editorial: Trump and Xi should stay away from imperial overreach
5.	Editorial: Taiwan Premier William Lai off to a fast and forthright start

Opinion

The Stone that the Builder Refused: Taiwan and the Failure of the United Nations

1.	Confronting the Influence of China's 'Friends'
2.	Conversing with a Han fan: How Kaohsiung voters are trying to justify voting for Han Kuo-yu
3.	Reforming infrastructure in Hualien and Taitung crucial to Taiwan's future
4.	Lessons from Taiwan’s recent referendums and why e-voting is the way forward
5.	Four alarming indications from Taiwan's nine-in-one elections

Travel & Cuisine

Top Christmas dining options in Taipei in 2018

1.	Scoot launches new Airbus A320 on Singapore-Taiwan route
2.	Taiwan’s Taichung mayor: Opening of Mitsui Outlet Park will attract more investments
3.	What to catch at last weekend of Taipei’s Shilin Residence Chrysanthemum Show
4.	Mad for Garlic location to open in Taipei's Xinyi district
5.	Taipei announces details of 2019 countdown party

New Immigrants

Forum in Taipei aims to help new immigrants adjust to life in Taiwan

1.	New bill seeks to draw 'mid-level' foreign workers to Taiwan with easier APRC
2.	Taiwan's loosened regulations on respite care to take effect Dec. 1
3.	Philippine celebrity team plays Filipino OFWs in Taiwan basketball tournament
4.	Taiwan National Immigration Agency’s ‘new generation’ awarded in graduation ceremony today
5.	Foreigners in Taiwan can now take professional exams in English

Sports & Entertainment

Chiayi City hosts International Band Festival in southern Taiwan this week

1.	Upcoming Events in Taipei, December 14 -23
2.	Taiwan’s Tseng Chun Hsin named boys tennis world champion
3.	Wang Leehom to perform free concert in Taipei's Da'an Forest Park
4.	Taiwan to host international field hockey tournament
5.	Taiwan badminton champion competes for Player of the Year

Environment

CPC Corp. makes progress on oil spill in Taiwan's Penghu

1.	Taiwan recedes in Greenwatch's report of climate change
2.	New 24-hour trash disposal and recycling machine being trialed in Taipei
3.	Temperature forecast to drop Wednesday in northern Taiwan
4.	Taiwan Cabinet scraps 2025 nuclear-free target
5.	Taiwan decommissions oldest nuclear power reactor

Food Safety & Health

Taiwan government to roll out free HPV vaccinations from the end of this year

1.	Taiwan sends dogs to sniff out swine fever violators at Taoyuan Airport
2.	Parole approved for Taiwan tycoon jailed in food safety scandal
3.	Taiwanese drink maker fined again for Apple Sidra contamination
4.	Avian flu hits two Yunlin duck farms in Taiwan; 5,043 birds culled
5.	Taiwan CDC: new AIDS infections in Taiwan drop 21% year over year

Taiwan News Weekly Roundup

Taiwan News Weekly Roundup - December 14

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Photo of the Day

Photo of the Day: 'Manhattanhenge' in central Taiwan's Nantou City

1.	Photo of the Day: Crimson dragonfly in Taiwan
2.	Photo of the Day: 'Taiwan Can Help' slogan posted on Polish trams
3.	Photo of the Day: View of Taipei 101 through trees
4.	Photo of the Day: Western Taiwan's Rainbow Village
5.	Photo of the Day: Map of Taiwan local elections 2018

2018 SmartCitySummit

Taipei City comes to life as a 'Smart City'

1.	Governors, experts gather in Taipei to talk about how to build a Smart City
2.	2018 Smart City Summit & Expo highlights solutions for building smart city from around the world
3.	Universal Smart City Congress discusses smart futures in Taiwan
4.	Taipei seeks to establish a global organization of Smart Cities
5.	Connecting cars and IoT at Taipei Smart City Summit

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