Sources: Focus Taiwan
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
At least one person is killed and 68 others are injured as Typhoon Doksuri makes landfall in Taiwan. 2023-07-28
Russia defaults on two Taiwanese-owned Eurobonds worth US$100 million after Western sanctions on Russia led Euroclear to block Russian attempts to service the debt before yesterday's deadline. Russia describes the default as artificially manufactured and "a farce". The default will have few immediate consequences for Russia since the country is currently unable to borrow internationally due to the SWIFT ban against Russian banks. 2022-06-27
An AIDC AT-3 crashes in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, killing the pilot. In response, the Taiwanese Air Force suspends training operations. 2022-05-31
Taiwan reports 551 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, which is the highest single-day figure of new cases this year. 2022-04-12
In a National Day speech, President Tsai Ing-wen states that Taiwan will not bow to pressure from China, vowing to uphold the island's sovereignty and democratic norms. 2021-10-10
China threatens to cut off regular communication with Taiwan unless it acknowledges the "One China principle". 2016-05-22
The death toll from Saturday's earthquake in Taiwan rises to 41 with 109 people missing. 2016-02-9
Heavy rain causes flash floods in Taiwan and the death of four people in landslides leading to the evacuation of 3,000 people. 2012-06-12
Tropical Storm Meranti is forecast to bring heavy rains to Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan provinces in the People's Republic of China, as well as in Taiwan. 2010-09-9