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Man robbed of $2 million bank withdrawal
TAIPEI (Reuters) - A man in Taiwan was robbed of more than $2 million in cash that he had just withdrawn from the bank, a police official said on Tuesday. Full Article
Chinese carmakers pursue tie-ups in Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) - Two major Chinese carmakers are seeking to research and develop cars in Taiwan, driving economic ties between the two political rivals to a new level and boosting the island's moribund sector, industry sources said on Wednesday. Full Article
U.S. pledges new arms sales to Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The United States plans to resume arms sales to Taiwan and warned of a build-up of missiles aimed at the island by China, a top U.S. diplomat said Tuesday. Full Article
Taiwan concedes territorial waters near China
TAIPEI (Reuters) - The Taiwan government said on Monday it was not claiming the territorial waters around two small islands that have long been part of its frontline defense against political rival China. Full Article
Travel Postcard: Hiking around Jade Mountain, Taiwan
TAIPEI (Reuters Life!) - Jade Mountain, northeast Asia's highest peak and Taiwan's sole finalist for a "New 7 Wonders of the World" award, remains an alluring mystery due to its remoteness and tough permitting rules. Full Article
Travel Postcard: Hiking around Jade Mountain, Taiwan
By Ralph Jennings TAIPEI, Nov 20 (Reuters Life!) - Jade Mountain, northeast Asia's highest peak and Taiwan's sole finalist for a "New 7 Wonders of the World" award, remains an alluring mystery due to its remoteness and tough permitting rules. ... Full Article
Taiwan tropical isle going green with vehicle ban
TAIPEI, Nov 20 (Reuters Life!) - Travellers to a tiny tropical island off Taiwan can soon expect the air quality to match the pristine marine attractions under an initiative to replace gasoline-powered vehicles with electric ones. Over the coming three ... Full Article
Taiwan tropical isle going green with vehicle ban
TAIPEI (Reuters Life!) - Travelers to a tiny tropical island off Taiwan can soon expect the air quality to match the pristine marine attractions under an initiative to replace gasoline-powered vehicles with electric ones. Full Article
Sixty percent of Taiwan youth consider suicide: study
TAIPEI (Reuters Life!) - About 60 percent of Taiwan's youth have considered suicide while more than 30 percent lack direction in life, because of a lack of public role models and weakened family support, a magazine survey found this week. Full Article
Guide, guard, gatekeeper: an all-in-one Taiwan robot
TAIPEI, Nov 17 (Reuters Life!) - Taiwan researchers have invented an robot that can act as a receptionist, tour guide, security guard and doctor's aide, the latest offering from an island seeking to make its name in the global robotics market. Full Article
