Taipei Eid al-Fitr celebration draws thousands

Taipei, March 22 (CNA) Thousands of people gathered at Daan Forest Park in Taipei on Sunday for an Eid al-Fitr celebration marking the end of Ramadan, offering plenty of activities and food catering to the varied interests of visitors. A spokesperson for Taipei’s Department of Information and Tourism, which held the event, told CNA on … Read more

Jakarta learning from Taiwan’s earthquake risk management: Indonesian expert

Taipei, March 5 (CNA) A visiting Indonesian seismology scholar on Thursday praised Taiwan’s science-based earthquake disaster risk reduction efforts, adding that his country is learning from Taiwan’s experience in the field, to save lives and mitigate damage. Taiwan and Indonesia are situated in seismically active regions, said Dimas Salomo Januarianto Sianipar, an assistant professor at … Read more

Blood reserves running low nationwide, foundation urges donations

Taipei, Feb. 20 (CNA) The Taiwan Blood Services Foundation (TBSF) on Friday urged the public to donate blood, saying nationwide supply currently averages just 3.8 days, below the safe level of seven to 10 days. Supplies of O-type blood are particularly low. At the Taichung Blood Center, O-type reserves are sufficient for only 1.2 days. … Read more

Parliamentarians from 7 European countries arrive in Taiwan

Taipei, Feb. 1 (CNA) A group of eight parliamentarians from seven European countries — Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Poland, Sweden and Ukraine — arrived in Taiwan Sunday to begin a six-day exchange with senior Taiwanese officials and NGO representatives. The delegation, led by Žygimantas Pavilionis, deputy chair of the Lithuanian Seimas’ Committee on Foreign Affairs, … Read more

Taiwan, Lithuania stand united in defending democracy: Ex-Pres. Tsai

Vilnius, May 11 (CNA) Former President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) on Saturday expressed gratitude to Lithuania over its support for Taiwan, saying that both countries are united as partners in defending democracy. Speaking at a reception organized by the Lithuania-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group welcoming her on her first visit to the Baltic state, Tsai said while … Read more

New pope unlikely to prioritize China-Taiwan-Vatican relations: Scholar

Vatican City, May 9 (CNA) The newly elected Pope Leo XIV is unlikely to make any quick decisions regarding China-Taiwan-Vatican relations, according to Taiwanese scholar Chiang Kuo-hsiung (江國雄), who has studied Vatican affairs for decades. The new pontiff is facing many pressing global issues, and the cross-strait issue is not expected to be a priority, … Read more

Eckman: China’s Trade War Loss & US Alliance

U.S.-China Trade War: Ackman Urges Agreement Table of Contents U.S.-China Trade War: Ackman Urges Agreement U.S.-China Trade War: Hedge Fund Manager Urges Swift Agreement Ackman’s Analysis: Time favors the U.S. Did You Know? Contrasting Views and Potential Policy Shifts Pro Tip: Diversify Your Supply Chain Pathways to Resolution: A Call for compromise Frequently Asked Questions … Read more

Taiwan’s Chen Jianren Meets Biden, Global Leaders at Pope’s Funeral

World Leaders Gather in Vatican city to Honor Pope Francis Table of Contents World Leaders Gather in Vatican city to Honor Pope Francis World Leaders Gather in Vatican City to Honor Pope Francis A Global Farewell Unexpected Arrival Seating Arrangements Diplomacy Amidst Mourning? Did You Know? Final Farewell Pro Tip: Understanding Papal Funerals FAQ: Pope … Read more

NATO General Fired: US Military Leader Chai Tefad Dismissed

the sudden removal of a U.S. Navy General from her key NATO post has sent ripples thru the military and diplomatic communities.Explore the details surrounding the dismissal of U.S. Lieutenant General Chaitfield, and delve into the potential causes, including the Trump governance’s evolving stance on NATO and its impact on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. … Read more