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Rosamund Kwan

Why Rosamund Kwan 'Divorced' Pierre Chen

Rosamund Kwan (關之琳) finally admits that she is married to Taiwanese billionaire Pierre Chen (陳泰銘), only to add that they are divorcing.

China's President Xi Jinping

China, Taiwan Leaders to Meet for First Time Since 1949

China President Xi Jinping will meet with Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou in Singapore on Saturday, November 7, marking the first time the leaders of the two sides will have met since the end of the Chinese civil war in 1949.

KCON 2014 - Day 2

Korean Band CNBLUE to Endorse Taiwanese Clothing Line StayReal

CNBLUE fans in Taiwan better save up because reports have it that the Korean rock band is set to model for a renowned clothing line. This is none other than the brand StayReal. CNBLUE follows the footsteps of F.T. Island, who last year had also modelled for the Taiwanese street wear clothing line.

Andray Blatche

FIBA Asia Championship 2015 Update & Rumors: Philippines Set to Name Xinjiang Flying Tigers’ Andray Blatche, 14 Others Part of Gilas III Team at Changsha Joust

After winning the silver medal and qualifying to the World Cup for the first time in decades two years ago, the Philippine men's basketball team will be fielding again a formidable lineup that would challenge reigning champion Iran and host-country China for the crown in the two-week Olympic qualifier in Changsha, China from September 23 to October 3.

Lee Teng-hui

China Protests After Japan's PM Abe Welcomes Former Taiwanese Leader Lee Teng-hui

China has protested against a visit by Taiwan's former leader Lee Teng-hui to Japan. Lee, who arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday, is in the country for a six-day tour.

Typhoon Chan-hom

Typhoon Chan-hom Makes Landfall in Zhejiang

Destructive typhoon Chan-hom arrived on the Chinese mainland Saturday afternoon, July 11. Countries like the Philippines, Japan and Taiwan suffered casualties and property damages as Chan-hom hit them earlier.

17th Shanghai International Film Festival - Red Carpet & Opening Ceremony

‘Pinocchio’ Star Park Shin Hye to Take Month Long Break in Europe, Headed Back to School After Vacation

After starring in six films and in a number of Korean dramas for the past two years, Park Shin Hye is taking a well-deserved vacation. The Hallyu star of Korea is said to be taking a month long hiatus from the limelight. This comes at a great time after dating rumors hounded Park Shin Hye and her co-star from “Pinocchio”, Lee Jong Suk.

Cincinnati Reds v Los Angeles Dodgers

CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa Performs to 4,000 Fans for ‘One Fine Day’ Concert in Taipei, Taiwanese Singer JJ Lin Joins Korean Singer Onstage for Birthday Special

CNBLUE’s Jung Yonghwa turns 26 years old today, but the Korean singer managed to celebrate early during his concert in Taiwan. Yonghwa celebrated his 26th birthday during his “One Fine Day” solo concert at the Taipei Tienmu Center.

China-Taiwan

China to Relax Entry Requirements for Taiwanese Visitors From July 1st

In a display of goodwill, the government of China has removed some of the entry requirements for Taiwanese citizens to enter the mainland.

Passengers wearing masks to prevent contracting Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)

MERS Kills 5th Person In South Korea; 24 Infected Hospitals Disclosed

The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome virus has already killed five people in South Korea. On Sunday, the country announced that it is strengthening measures to stop the disease from spreading further.

(From left) Cast members Yun Zhou, Chang Chen, and Shu Qi, and director Hou Hsiao-Hsien

Cannes Film Festival: Chinese Films Win Big At Event; President Pierre Lescure Praises Movie Development In Asian Country

The Cannes Film Festival finally came to a close, and China once again won the hearts of the audience as the president of the film festival praised the ingenuity and potential of the Chinese film industry.

Eric Chu / Kuomintang

Taiwan’s Kuomintang Chief To Meet With China’s Xi After Cross-Strait Forum

Taiwan's Kuomintang chief Eric Chu arrived in Shanghai yesterday to attend today's cross-strait forum.

Katy Perry's Concert Outfit Stirs Controversy in China

During her concert in Taipei this week, Katy Perry stirred her audience by wearing a glittery light green dress covered with sunflowers during her performance. Sunflowers just happen to be Taiwan's anti-China emblem during their protests last year, called the "Sunflower Revolution," which, like Hong Kong's "Umbrella Movement," was intended to separate itself from the sovereign rule of the Chinese government.

Revenge Porn

Funeral Strippers Lose Lucrative Market

Funeral strippers in China had gone too far in their performance to attract big crowds, causing the government to order a crackdown.

Aaron Yan Apologizes on Facebook After Inaccurate Claims About Earthquake

Taiwanese singer-actor Aaron Yan wrote a message on his Facebook page on April 22 to apologize for the scientifically-flawed posts he posted on the same social networking platform about the recent earthquake in Taiwan which caused uproar among netizens.

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