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Taiwan in 2020, in photos

2020/12/31 21:00

News highlights from Taiwan in 2020, including President Tsai Ing-wen's re-election, efforts to combat COVID-19, the passing away of former President Lee Teng-hui, the recall of Kaohsiung Mayor Han Kuo-yu and other social and business stories.

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Taiwan in 2020, in photos

Indonesia's new envoy to Taiwan supports strengthening bilateral ties

Over 180,000 attend Taiwan Pride in Taipei

Chef André Chiang on importance of defining Taiwanese flavors

Chef André Chiang on stereotypes shattered by his Michelin-starred restaurants

Chef André Chiang on closing restaurant, shifting focus to culinary education

Defense ministry releases video reaffirming resolve to defend country

How Taipei's homeless rebuild lives by helping others and themselves

Lai reasserts sovereignty on Taiwan’s National Day

Typhoon Krathon causes damage across Taiwan

New AIT director says Taiwan has entered a ‘new golden age’

New AIT director expects to see close partnership between Washington, Tokyo, Taipei to continue

Documentary tells 'forgotten' story of Taiwan's 1st Olympic medalist

Exhibition documents the Rolling Stones’ Bandung legacy

Taipei residents share their views on the death penalty

Taiwan's Hsu Wen-erh one swim closer to Open Water Swimming Triple Crown

Indonesian envoy calls on Taiwan to expand direct hiring of migrants

Migrant worker band voices anger through music

Migrant bands highlight fishers’ plight

Drag queen Nymphia Wind ecstatic over Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting’s gold medal

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting wins Olympic gold amid gender misconceptions

Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting smashes gender stigma, pursues her dreams

Taiwanese shuttlers Lee, Wang defeat Chinese duo, win back-to-back Olympic titles

2024 Taiwan Culinary Exhibition opens

2024 Forest Ranger Challenge puts 160 heroes to the test

Boxer Lin Yu-ting eyeing Olympic redemption

Southern Taiwan hit hard by Typhoon Gaemi

Heavy rain from Typhoon Gaemi leads to severe flooding in parts of Taiwan

Typhoon Gaemi approaches Taiwan Wednesday, affecting all areas across the country

Taiwan holds anti-landing drill on Penghu on Day 3 of Han Kuang

Taiwan still battling migrant fisher abuse

Mary Robinson wins Tang Prize in Rule of Law for work on human rights, climate justice

Taiwanese-American historian Hsu Cho-yun wins 2024 Tang Prize in Sinology

Tang Prize winners for GLP-1 discovery share approaches to scientific research

Reticular chemistry pioneer wins Tang Prize by contributing to sustainability with 'Lego building’

‘Illegitimate’ parents: What’s next for assisted reproduction in Taiwan?

Hundreds take to Taipei streets to support Hong Kong on protest anniversary

2,000 attend Taipei vigil to remember June 4 Incident

Star-studded tech expo Computex opens

Israeli medical clowns spread joy to Taipei, Hualien

What do people in Taipei think about same-sex marriage?

5 years of same-sex marriage in Taiwan

Lai sends message to China at inauguration

Nymphia Wind meets President Tsai, brings 1st drag show to Presidential Office

Indonesians gather for mass wedding in Taipei

European Day event celebrates 'unity in diversity'

Protesters rally in Taipei against child abuse

Kartini Day in Taiwan

[INTERVIEW] Taiwan’s manpower, energy policies top industry concerns: AUO chairman

[INTERVIEW] Computex 2024 a big deal: AUO chairman

Hit by aftershocks, two buildings in Hualien partially collapse

Muslims gather across Taiwan for Eid al-Fitr prayers

[INTERVIEW] Greek man recalls earthquake ordeal in Taiwan

First Taiwan international pro league gives boxers new life

Freedom of Speech Day evokes activist Nylon Cheng

[INTERVIEW] Maternity staff tell of rushing to protect babies during powerful quake

A magnitude 7.2 earthquake that hit Taiwan Wednesday has left 7 dead and 711 injured as of 3:30p.m.

Magnitude 7.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan

Protest held in Taipei against HK new security law

1959 Tibet uprising commemoration held in Taipei

Taiwan's pursuit of true equality continues

Taiwan's first indigenous sub prototype undergoes testing

228: Outlook for transitional justice

Interviews with featured Taipei book fair authors

Departing DPP liaison in Washington reflects on decades-long service

Sketches in Motion: The journey of Taipei's metro artist

'Rocket Uncle' Wu Jong-shinn keeps Taiwan's space dream alive

Taiwan's unsung role in Barbie's creation

Taipei civil defense drill preps for wartime scenarios

A year-end banquet for Taipei's homeless

Geopolitical challenges ahead for Taiwan's president-elect

DPP wins presidency but loses majority in Legislature

Taiwan’s youth prepare to go to the polls

2024 Taiwan vice presidential TV debate

2024 Taiwan presidential TV debate

Free Mandarin classes for migrant workers

Taiwan celebrates diversity, inclusion in Pride parade

A deep dive into Taiwan's drag scene: the art of radical self-expression

Fighting to keep the memories of 'comfort women' alive

In Taiwan, civil defense prep taking many forms