Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Taipei

‘I will not yield’: Taiwan convulsed by 17-year prison sentence for populist opposition figure

The opposition Taiwan People’s party stands by founder Ko Wen-je despite sentence, alleging prosecutors were pressured by ruling DPP party

The Guardian - AU

Former Taiwan men’s coach kicked out of Women’s Asian Cup match for ‘political chants’

Former player and national coach Chen Kuei-jen was escorted out of stadium by police for referring to Taiwan instead of Chinese Taipei

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Train Station Erupted in Joy As Chinese Taipei Upset Korea for the First Time in WBC

Chinese Taipei is still alive after defeating Korea 5–4 in extra innings.

Sports Illustrated

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

(VIDEO) Shohei Ohtani Crushes Grand Slam in Japan's Dominant WBC Opener Against Chinese Taipei

Shohei Ohtani wasted no time asserting his dominance on the international stage, blasting a grand slam in the second inning to ignite Japan's explosive offense in a commanding 13-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on Friday, March 6, 2026

International Business Times

World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

Sports Illustrated

Full World Baseball Classic 2026 Schedule, Format and Pool Assignments

The World Baseball Classic will begin in less than two weeks.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Honnold reveals what keeps him up at night following record-breaking skyscraper climb

The 40-year-old was the first person to free solo climb Taipei 101 tower last month

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

U.S., Taiwan ink trade deal after months of talks — agreement cuts tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for direct investments on U.S. tech sector, semiconductors still excluded

The U.S. and Taiwan finally signed a trade deal that saw the island get a lower 15% tariff on its goods compared to the previous 20%. In exchange for this, Taiwanese companies will invest $250 billion in the American tech industry, while Taipei will guarantee an additional $250 in loans,…

Tom’s Hardware

"What the heck were you thinking, dude? I would fall to my death." Maynard James Keenan has thoughts on Tool soundtracking that terrifying climb up one of the tallest buildings on Earth

"What balls!" Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan salutes Alex Honnold's live Netflix climb up the Taipei 101 skyscraper

Metal Hammer

Netflix Faces Backlash After Famous Climber Discloses Low Pay For 500-Meter Skyscraper Climb

Alex Honnold, the American rock climber who scaled Taipei 101 without safety gear for a Netflix live stream last week, has revealed that he was paid little for the stunt.

Bored Panda

Alex Honnold reveals ‘scariest thing’ about his historic Taipei 101 climb

Professional rock climber became the first person to free solo the Taipei skyscraper

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold thanked for ‘bringing Taiwan to the international stage’ with Netflix skyscraper live stunt

Ropeless ascent of Taipei 101 draws global attention and praise for Honnold’s bravery – but also questions over the ethics of such a stunt

The Independent UK

US rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes, using small outcroppings as footholds. The climb, broadcast live on Netflix, took around 90 minutes.

Euronews

Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101 skyscraper in live Netflix climb

US climber takes an hour and half to scale one of Asia’s tallest buildings without ropes or a harness

The Guardian - US

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

American rock climber Alex Honnold begins his ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper

American rock climber Alex Honnold has begun his ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold reveals Skyscraper Live Taipei 101 climb is postponed

Free solo climber Alex Honnold has explained what led to the 24 hour postponement of his attempt to climb the Taipei 101 skyscraper.

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold's climb of Taipei 101 skyscraper delayed by 24 hours

Organizers are delaying professional rock climber Alex Honnold’s ropeless ascent of the Taipei 101 skyscraper for 24 hours due to weather

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold says he was paid an ‘embarrassing amount’ for Taipei 101 climb

Famed rock climber made history as the first person to climb the skyscraper without safety gear or ropes

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Alex Honnold will attempt to free solo climb Taipei 101 live tonight on Netflix: What you need to know

The star of Free Solo will attempt ‘the biggest urban free solo ever’ as he scales the Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan

The Guardian - US

Alex Honnold’s made-for-Netflix free solo of Taipei 101 draws awe – and unease

The Free Solo star will attempt to climb the 1,667ft skyscraper without ropes in a live Netflix broadcast, drawing awe, ethical concern and global attention

The Guardian - UK

China threatened to cancel key trade talks after UK minister’s Taiwan visit in June

Exclusive: diplomats had to scramble to contain fallout with Beijing after Douglas Alexander’s trip to Taipei

The Independent UK

Taiwan stays on high alert after China concludes largest military drills encircling island

Beijing defends live-fire exercises as necessary, while allies warn of rising risks in the Taiwan Strait

The Independent UK

Key dates in Taiwan’s history: A contested island's evolution

China has been staging live-fire military drills around Taiwan featuring aircraft, warships and rocket launches

International Business Times UK

China Launches Massive Taiwan Drills As US And Japan Tensions Raise War Fears

China begins its biggest military drills around Taiwan under 'Justice Mission 2025', escalating tensions with the US and Japan as Taipei raises security to high alert.

Livingetc

If There's One Design Detail I Want to Steal for My Home in 2026, It's Going to Be the Incredible Paneling From This Colorful Patisserie in Taiwan That's Going Viral on Instagram

In the Da'an District of Taipei, this extravagantly decorated space feels less like a cafe and more like a 'sensory theater'

1 2 3 4 5

People

Christian Bethancourt

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Major League Baseball

Democratic Progressive Party

59 stories

Taiwan Presidential Office

15 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.