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Chinese artists pull out of Korean biennale after discovering there will be ‘Taiwan pavilion’

Chinese curators say the decision allowed ‘political elements to intrude into realm of art’

The Independent UK · Sep 3

Lawyer for China's Zion Church seeks resettlement help while transiting through Taiwan

A Chinese lawyer who defended an underground church in Beijing has fled to Taiwan and is seeking help for resettlement

The Independent UK · Sep 3

In 2010, Taiwan turned 1.5 million discarded PET bottles into Taipei’s EcoARK; the $4.22 million exhibition hall stood 26 metres high and resisted storms

In 2010, Taipei unveiled the EcoARK, a stunning 26-meter-high exhibition hall constructed entirely from 1.5 million recycled PET bottles. Designed to endure natural disasters, this innovative structure showcases interlocking blocks that create a unique honeycomb-like facade. Incorporating rainwater harvesting and abundant natural light, the building minimized energy consumption. Following the…

The Times of India · Sep 3

How Taiwan's AI stock boom has ordinary people borrowing to invest

People across Taiwan are taking out loans and even remortgaging their homes to chase gains in an AI-fuelled stock boom — and not everyone is coming out ahead.

Euronews · Sep 2

China warns of "consequences" as Taiwan attends Pacific Islands Forum

China has issued a stern warning about Taiwan's involvement in the Pacific Islands Forum. In response, Taiwan’s foreign minister passionately defended the nation's regional partnerships and ongoing contributions. Leaders from Australia and New Zealand emphasized the forum’s independence from external pressures, asserting that the Pacific family must have the right…

The Times of India · Sep 1

China says ‘there will be consequences’ as Taiwanese delegation attends Pacific leaders’ summit

Chinese envoy fumes at ‘inappropriate’ presence of rival Taiwan while Australia and New Zealand defend coalition

The Independent UK · Sep 1

China warns of 'consequences' for Taiwan after Taipei envoys attend Pacific leaders summit

China has warned of consequences for Taiwan after officials from Beijing and Taipei attended a Pacific leaders summit

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Micron's Taiwan unions threaten strike over bonus dispute

The two unions representing Micron workers in Taoyuan and Taichung said ‌in a ⁠written response ⁠to Reuters that they had close to 10,000 members among roughly 15,000 workers ​at Micron facilities in the two cities. More than 80% of members who ​took part in an internal online survey in August…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Leaders missing and China ‘furious’: the Pacific Islands forum off to a decidedly shaky start

The annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders Meeting is underway in Palau, and already there has been controversy.

The Conversation · Sep 1

Global Market: AI hardware demand powers Asia’s manufacturing growth in August

AI hardware demand helped sustain manufacturing growth across several Asian economies in August, with China, Japan and South Korea recording expansion. Strong semiconductor and technology exports supported factory activity, while Taiwan, Malaysia and the Philippines also grew. However, the prolonged Middle East conflict and rising costs pose risks to the…

The Economic Times · Sep 1