The driver of a crane truck that slid down an embankment — into the path of an oncoming express train — faces up to 12 years in prison if convicted.
Tag: Taipei (Taiwan)
Taiwan Train Crash Kills At Least 36 People, Injuring Dozens
The Taroko Express train derailed and crashed in a tunnel on the first day of a long holiday weekend.
With Pig Parades, Once-Feared Opposition Party in Taiwan Tries a Revamp
The Beijing-friendly party, which long held an iron grip on the island, is struggling to stay relevant at a time when many residents are wary of China’s ambitions.
Taiwan Vows to Stick to Covid-19 Limits
The island’s success against the coronavirus has created a sinking feeling for many residents: How much longer can their good fortune last?
Diplomats from China and Taiwan Scuffle in Fiji
Two mainland diplomats attended an event, uninvited, and took offense at symbols of Taiwan — including a flag on a cake. A scuffle ensued.
U.S. Official Visits Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions With China
The trip by Keith Krach, an economic representative, defies Beijing’s opposition to formal exchanges. China sent two anti-submarine aircraft toward the island in response.
As U.S.-China Ties Deteriorate, Taiwan’s Importance Grows
The highest-level American visit to Taiwan in decades shows the island’s importance as ties between the United States and China deteriorate.
A Bookstore That Shines as ‘a Lighthouse of a Free Society’
A Hong Kong bookseller has recreated his shop in Taipei, and it has become a symbol of Taiwan’s vibrant democracy.
Coronavirus Diary: Four Stints in Quarantine, on Two Continents
A reporter got a close-up look at how different governments handled the developing pandemic. Some were more impressive than others.
Taiwan’s Weapon Against Coronavirus: An Epidemiologist as Vice President
Chen Chien-jen has embraced a rare dual role, using his political authority as vice president to criticize China’s response to the virus even as he hunkers down to analyze trends in transmission.