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The University of Edinburgh in Scotland, United Kingdom, returns the remains of four Paiwan warriors to the Taiwanese indigenous community, marking the first international repatriation of ancestral remains for Taiwan. The skulls, which the university acquired in 1907 and are believed to have been taken by Japanese forces in 1874, will be housed at the National Museum of Prehistory in Taitung while awaiting a final resting place decision from Mudan authorities.
2023-11-3

Taiwan reports a record 46,536 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the first time the country has reported more than 40,000 cases since the beginning of the pandemic.
2022-05-7

China condemns Taiwan after President Tsai Ing-wen offered support and asylum to Hong Kong protesters facing prosecution in Hong Kong courts.
2019-08-19

The Typhoon Jebi in Taiwan killed six people while another was declared missing.
2018-09-3

After the Supreme Court rules in favor, same-sex-marriage is on its way to being legalized in Taiwan, the first country in Asia to do so.
2017-05-24

São Tomé and Príncipe breaks relations with the island country of Taiwan.
2016-12-21

Taiwan's navy mistakenly launches a supersonic Hsiung Feng III missile towards China, killing one person and injuring three in a Taiwanese fishing boat.
2016-07-1

Japan and Taiwan sign an agreement over fishing rights around the Senkaku Islands. China voices "extreme concerns" over the deal. [https:--www.bbc.co.uk-news-world-asia-china-22092853 (BBC)] [http:--www3.nhk.or.jp-nhkworld-english-news-20130410_36.html (NHK World)]date=August 2019
2013-04-10

Typhoon Fanapi arrives in China's Fujian province after causing widespread damage in Taiwan.
2010-09-20

Taiwan employs capital punishment for the first time since 2005, executing four men for "grave offences such as fatal kidnappings and murders".
2010-05-1