Xin Yage

Hikers are killed by falling rocks in Alishan, Nantou and Lugu. High speed train service is halted, causing disruptions for 50,000 travellers. About 90 schools are damaged.

The court opens proceedings against three companies, which will have to pay heavy fines. The mayor orders - and supervises - the destruction of one hundred tons of flour. Maleic acid is at the center of the scandal, although there is no legislation at national level. Conflicting opinions on the toxicity.

In meetings with journalists and movie buffs, the Oscar-winning director of 'Life of Pi' talks about how he lives his profession. Now he will pick his new project, helped by the fact that everyone is looking for him.

The initiative aims to show solidarity with Filipinos impacted by controversy over a naval incident between Manila and Taipei on May 9 last. Immigrants contribute to social development and co-operate in the protection of children and the elderly. Student: The person who shot is responsible, not "the honest workers here."

The competition was open to 32 teams; almost all made up of foreign-born wives of Taiwanese men, except for Richard, the Filipino husband of a Taiwanese woman. "Cooking together strengthens friendship and helps us share the Gospel," Catholic priest says.

After a long mission in the capital of Taiwan, the religious of the Immaculate Heart of Mary returns to Belgium: "I do not want to be a burden, given the state of my health. But I reluctantly leave this country and all those who have loved me. "

The patient, in isolation, had traveled in Jiangsu. In Taiwan, 22 hospitals are ready to tackle the emergency. Increased checks at airports. Fresh legislation on slaughter of chickens and hygiene.

The archbishop of the capital celebrates Mass for young people. "The Church continues in its mission, talking about Christ to the world." A special lecture on Catholicism is presented to schools, with audio and video messages and stories by priests and religious.

Taipei celebrates a solemn Mass of thanksgiving for the election of the new pope. Present Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz, Prefect of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life, Msgr. Paul Russell, and all the bishops of Taiwan. The Catholic community "has received much and wants to give even more."

After 17 years of discussions and controversy, Taiwan and Japan agree on giving Taiwanese trawlers an additional 4,500 km2 of fishing grounds. In Taipei, the government is satisfied but on the issue of sovereignty, “We absolutely did not back down.”

Taichung and Taoyuan home to thousands of high-tech industries. Each year their universities produce more than 25 thousand young hopefuls. Both are a model for the world economy in crisis. They will compete for the Intelligent Community Forum (Icf) for the best city in the world for business development and innovative ideas.

Medical checks and inspections at airports and ports. Shanghai raises alert level. Travelers to Hong Kong must fill-in a declaration on their state of health. Authorities advise against killing poultry for offering to ancestors for Qing Ming festival. Taipei ready to produce 10 million doses of vaccine in two months.