Taiwan's former president arrested over graft probe

Chen Shui-bian, former president of Taiwan was arrested and detained for allegedly embezzling 14.8 million Taiwan dollars ($480,500 US) from the government during his presidency. He was shown putting his cuffed...

Taiwan president to visit disputed Spratly islands: report

"The trip, which would come before presidential polls on March 22, is aimed at drumming up support for Frank Hsieh, the ruling independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) candidate in the election, the Taipei-based United Daily News said.Chen, who is to retire...

Thousands protest Taiwan president

"Tens of thousands of red-clad protesters thronged Taiwan's capital Saturday, demanding that President Chen Shui-bian resign over a series of alleged corruption scandals involving his family and inner circle."

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