Taiwanese interpreter first to qualify for the 'world's best job'

Carle Wang, an interpreter from Taiwan, received most votes on the website of Tourism Queensland, which makes her the first person to qualify for the finals of the 'world's best job' contest. Fifty contenders were short-listed for the job and had to promote themselves to...

Taiwan mulls bridge linking island to mainland

In a clear indication of improving ties with its mighty neighbour and increase business Taiwan is mulling of making a direct link to mainland China. " Taiwan is considering building a bridge linking Kinmen, one of its outlying islands, to Xiamen city in Fujian Province on...

Ban on Travel Between Taiwan and China Ends

Today the travel ban between Taiwan and China was officially lifted, and a plane and ships are making the crossing for the first time in decades. Taiwan was formed by nationalists during China's civil war in the 1940's, and communist China still considers the island to be...

Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan

"A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan on Tuesday but there were no immediate reports of damage, casualties or tsunamis, the Seismology Centre said. The undersea tremor, which could be felt in the capital Taipei, struck at 11:16 am (0316 GMT) about 31...