Taiwan

Truls Möregårdh Advances to Second Round at China Smash in Beijing

Table tennis star Truls Möregårdh is moving on in the major tournament China Smash in Beijing. An injured Kao Cheng-Jui, Taiwan, could not disturb the world's fifth, I am sorry for his sake, says the Swede after the victory with 3–1 in sets.

Elderly Man Rescued After Three Days in Taiwan Flood

Rescue efforts continue after the typhoon Ragasa's rampage in Taiwan which has cost over ten people their lives and where over 20 people are still missing.

Typhoon Ragasa Causes 14 Deaths in Taiwan, Impacts China and Hong Kong

At least 14 people have been killed since a dammed lake overflowed during the typhoon Ragasa's progress over Taiwan. On Wednesday, the storm winds have reached the Chinese mainland.

Mass Evacuations as Super Typhoon Approaches Philippines and China

Hundreds of thousands of people are being evacuated ahead of a super typhoon that is moving in over the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong and China. The typhoon risks being "life-threatening", according to the Philippines' weather agency.

Olympic Gold Medalist Imane Khelif Appeals Gender Test Requirement

The Algerian boxer Imane Khelif appeals the decision that she must undergo a sex test to participate in international competitions organized by the international boxing federation.

Taiwan Nuclear Power Restart Rejected Despite Referendum Majority

Taiwan's last nuclear power plant was closed in May. On Saturday, the island's inhabitants went to the polling stations to decide whether it's already time for a restart – but despite a large majority for the yes side, it will not happen.

Taiwan to Double Defense Budget to 5% of GDP by 2030

Olympic Gold Medalist Lin Yu-Ting to Undergo Gender Test for Boxing Championship

Taiwanesan Lin Yu-Ting – controversial Olympic Games gold medalist in Paris last year – has accepted to do a gender test ahead of the World Championship in boxing in Liverpool.