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...

Tibet unrest colors Taiwan elections

The situation in Tibet is clearly affecting the election in Taiwan as voters have become weary of a platform which toutes relations with China as a priority. "Just two weeks ago, opposition candidate Ma Ying-jeou...

Taipei prostitutes ask job be legalized

"Prostitutes in Taiwan's capital are demanding their jobs be legalized again as 6 percent of them have committed suicide in harsh living conditions. Wang Fang-ping, director of a prostitutes' advocacy group made the appeal to Taipei Mayor Ma Ying-jeou, saying the ban imposed...

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