Topic: Kaohsiung

Taiwan makes environmental push in disputed South China Sea

Eager not to be forgotten as a claimant in the South China Sea, as it was in July when China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed to confidence-building guidelines, Taiwan plans to set up an ocean research center and share its findings with others.

Typhoon Fanapi knocks out power, transportation in Taiwan

Typhoon Fanapi was the first major storm to strike the island this year and the 11th typhoon to hit China.

Taiwan's Ma aims to boost image with cabinet shuffle

President has been battered by poor handling of typhoon Morakot. His government's focus on good relations with China is unlikely to change.

A break in the clouds for typhoon-hit Taiwan: 1,000 survivors found

Villagers were being ferried to safety Wednesday, though heavy rains disrupted rescue efforts. A three-man crew died Tuesday when their helicopter crashed.

Taiwan: Hello Kitty digs her claws in

China, Taiwan ink trade and crime-fighting deals

The longtime rivals signed deals Sunday on boosting cross-strait flights, joint-crime fighting, and financial cooperation, but steered clear of politics.

As Asia builds economic ties, Taiwan sidelined by China

Taiwan watches as Asian neighbors ink trade deals, lower tarrifs, and get access to Chinese loans for growth.

Taiwan poised to warm ties with China

Both presidential hopefuls in Saturday's election want to boost economic relations.

A priest ministers to the needs of Taiwan's foreign migrant workers

Father Bruno Ciceri offers them shelter, helps them get jobs – and tries to lift the consciousness of a nation.