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5.6 magnitude earthquake shakes buildings in Taiwan, as a series of temblors hits the island
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake shook buildings in Taiwan on Thursday morning, as a series of temblors hit the island, causing little damage but possibly portending more seismic activity in the near future. The biggest of the quakes hit at 10:11 a.m. (0211 GMT) in...
Chunghwa: Q4 Earnings Snapshot
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chunghwa Telecom Co. (CHT) on Thursday reported net income of $278.2 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Taipei, Taiwan-based company said it had profit of 36 cents. The telecommunications company...
Former Vice President Pence calls on Trump to renew US support for Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence called on President-elect Donald Trump to renew his pledge to support Taiwan in the event of a Chinese invasion. Speaking during a visit Friday to Taipei, Pence said China’s annexation of the island would impact global...
Former Presidential candidate in Taiwan, Ko Wen-je, indicted for corruption
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Prosecutors in Taiwan indicted former presidential candidate and Taiwan People's Party founder Ko Wen-je on corruption charges Thursday, accusing him of taking bribes during his time as mayor of the island's capital. Ko, a former mayor of Taipei, is accused of...
