Taiwan

The Queen Isn't Dead

Posted 09.04.2013 | UK

A Taiwanese television station has apologised after showing The Queen in a package about the death of Margaret Thatcher. Who is this elderly lady? ...

WATCH: How They Unload Bamboo In Taiwan

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 21.03.2013 | UK Comedy

It's a question we've often asked ourselves: how exactly do you unload tonnes of bamboo from the back of an open lorry? Well, now we know. Check ou...

Taiwanese Anti-Nuclear Protesters Must Understand Trade-Offs

Miles McKenna | Posted 11.05.2013 | UK
Miles McKenna

Nuclear power is certainly risky. At worst, deadly. These are legitimate fears in Taiwan, an island laying on an active fault zone where earthquakes are common and tsunamis a possibility.

Why Aren't You Married Yet?

Gates Cambridge Scholars | Posted 17.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Gates Cambridge Scholars

Why has my marital status become a kind of illness for which everyone either feels sympathy or annoyance because of the impression that I am not taking responsibility for my life?

Is a North Korean Nuclear Bomb a Direct Threat to the US?

Robin Lustig | Posted 16.04.2013 | UK Politics
Robin Lustig

North Korea's underground nuclear test this week -- its third -- was a salutary reminder that all is not well in a region already facing a host of uncertainties.

LOOK: Room For One More?

The Huffington Post UK | Matthew Tucker | Posted 16.01.2013 | UK Comedy

Feeling the chill from the latest snowy weather? Then take some tips from these snuggling hamsters: piling high with your nearest and dearest might be...

WATCH: Taiwan Animation Shows Jimmy Savile As Childcatcher

The Huffington Post UK | Jessica Elgot | Posted 17.10.2012 | UK

Never ones to miss an opportunity to turn a national scandal into a low-budget animation, Tawianese agency NMA TV have turned their talents to the Jim...

Taiwan Asks Apple To Blur Top Secret Radar Base Revealed In iOS 6 Maps

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 09.12.2012 | UK Tech

Taiwan will formally ask Apple to blur images of a secret military base after it was revealed in full definition on its new Maps app. The tech gian...

World's Most Disputed Territories?

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 07.09.2012 | UK

Taiwan's president has warned Japan over territorial claims made by his Japanese counterpart on a set of Islands in the East China Sea. The owners...

Gamer Dies After 40 Hours Playing Video Game

Huffington Post UK | Michael Rundle | Posted 18.07.2012 | UK Tech

A gamer in Taiwan has died after a marathon 40-hour session playing Diablo III. The role-playing game has won plaudits for its refreshing take on t...

Hello Kitty Takes To The Skies (PICTURES)

Huffington Post UK | Sara C Nelson | Posted 11.07.2012 | UK

There are Hello Kitty restaurants, hotels, sex toys and now even AEROPLANES. Yes, the famously expressionless feline is now emblazoned across thre...

Asian Film Festival Shines Spotlight on Taiwan

Darren Wee | Posted 13.06.2012 | Home
Darren Wee

Terracotta Far East Film Festival opened last night with Korean war epic My Way at the Prince Charles Theatre in Chinatown. A pan-Asian production with a star-studded cast from China, Japan and Korea, it was the perfect way to start to the festival.

Woman Commits Suicide Whilst Chatting To Facebook Friends

Posted 28.03.2012 | UK

A woman committed suicide whilst chatting to Facebook friends, giving them a running commentary on her death, Tawainese police have reported. Clair...

Gold For Dog Poo: Taiwan Uses Lottery To Deal With 'Street Mess'

Huffington Post | Alastair Plumb | Posted 09.12.2011 | UK Comedy

How do you solve a problem like dog owners letting their pets defecate in the street? Well, you could fine them like we do in the UK, or you could... ...

HTC Share Price Drops Following Poor Revenue Forecast

The Huffington Post UK | Posted 24.01.2012 | UK Tech

Phone manufacturer HTC has suffered a 7% drop in share price following an unfavorable revenue forecast. The company had predicted a 20-30% growth ...

15 Minutes Of Daily Exercise Could Add Three Years To Your Life

The Huffington Post UK | Georgia James | Posted 16.10.2011 | UK Lifestyle

As little as 15 minutes of exercise a day can boost life expectancy by three years according to the latest research from Taiwan. The research findi...