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5 Asian Nuclear Reactors Face Tsunami Risk

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The skeleton of what will soon be one of the world's biggest nuclear plants is slowly taking shape along China's southeastern coast - right on the doorstep of Hong Kong's bustling metropolis. Three other facilities nearby are up and running or under construction. Like Japan's Fukushima Dai-ichi plant...

Taiwan Finds Radiation on Imported Japanese Beans

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Radiation has been detected on fava beans imported from Japan to Taiwan, Taiwanese officials said Sunday, in what could be the first case of contamination in Japanese exports. The disclosure came a day after Japanese officials said radiation in low amounts had been found in spinach and milk produced near...

Giant Pigs Displayed in Taiwan's Pig of God Festival

Revelers in Taiwan paraded the bodies of giant pigs through the streets of New Taipei City during a controversial celebration called the Pig of God festival. Farmers spent years fattening up more than 60 pigs with special feeds and other treatments before bringing them to the annual heaviest pig contest on Feb. 8, which...

Hackers in China Reportedly Hit Western Oil Companies

BEIJING -- An American security firm says hackers working from China have broken into computers of oil companies in the United States, Taiwan and other countries. The report Thursday by McAfee says hackers stole sensitive information about operations, finances and bidding for oil fields. The report did not identify the...

With Obama, Hu Concedes China's Rights Need Help

WASHINGTON -- In a rare concession on a highly sensitive issue, Chinese President Hu Jintao used his White House visit on Wednesday to acknowledge "a lot still needs to be done" to improve human rights in his nation accused of repressing its people. President Barack Obama pushed China to adopt fundamental freedoms but...

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ENGADGET MOBILE

HTC One S shows up in Taiwan with 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3, speed lovers wail

We'd been wondering just where the HTC Ville C would go with its odd mix of a 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3 and the One S' otherwise sleek hardware.

AOL MONEY & FINANCE

Taiwan Computex to showcase laptop-tablet hybrids

TAIPEI, Taiwan -Taiwan's struggling computer makers will use next week's Computex show to promote a new generation of ultra-thin laptops that might be their last hope of turning back the seemingly unstoppable momentum of Apple's iPad and other hot-selling tablets.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Why Trend Micro Founder Eva Chen Is Not On The List Of Taiwan's 40 Richest

As the founder and CEO of antivirus software firm Trend Micro, Taiwan-native Eva Chen was named one of Forbes Asia 's 50 Power Businesswomen in 2012.

AOL MONEY & FINANCE

China shadow looming, Taiwan's Ma set for 2nd term

TAIPEI, Taiwan -Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has leveraged growing economic ties with China to reduce tensions to their lowest level since the two sides split in 1949.

THE HUFFINGTON POST - CULTURE

PHOTOS: Pictures Of The Week: May 7 - May 13

Taiwanese people pray together during the Taiwan National Buddha's Birthday celebration in front of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei, Taiwan, on May 13, 2012.

Taiwan News From the Web

06/01/12 Taiwan urged to focus more on people-oriented... Source: China News.Net Taipei, June 1 (CNA) Taiwan should make more of an effort to come up with people-oriented innovations rather than just technology, an expert in the field said Friday.
06/01/12 Taiwan, U.S. want to resume TIFA talks early:... Source: eTaiwanNews.com Washington, May 31 (CNA) Both Taiwan and the United States are eager to resume bilateral talks under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) and discuss issues related to a free trade agreement, Leo Lee, Taiwan's deputy representative to the United States, said Thursday.
06/01/12 Chunghwa to boost broadband investment Source: Global Telecoms Business Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom may increase its capital investment for broadband construction to $1.2 billion in 2012.
06/01/12 HTC One S shows up in Taiwan with 1.7GHz Source: GameDaily We'd been wondering just where the HTC Ville C would go with its odd mix of a 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3 and the One S' otherwise sleek hardware.
06/01/12 Taiwan urged to focus more on people-oriented... Source: eTaiwanNews.com Taipei, June 1 (CNA) Taiwan should make more of an effort to come up with people-oriented innovations rather than just technology, an expert in the field said Friday.

Background on Taiwan

Taiwan ( ; ; see below), officially the Republic of China (ROC; ), is a state in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China now governs the island of Taiwan (formerly known as Formosa), which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu, and other minor islands.

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