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TAOYUAN, Taiwan—With posters, program booklets, and DVDs, about a dozen Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra fans gathered around Milen Nachev, the orchestra’s conductor, to get his autograph. They were among about 70 people who bid farewell to the orchestra at Taoyuan International Airport on Oct. 4. “I saw the performance at Zhongli Arts Hall on Sept. […] -
PINGTUNG, Taiwan—Liu Huai-wei, a happy father called his newborn a “Shen Yun baby” because his wife gave birth to their baby three months after they saw Shen Yun Performing Arts together in March this year. And now, attributing his baby’s healthy growth and charming personality to the magic the performance, he was back with his […] -
TAIPEI, Taiwan—A crowd of more than 100 fans—with flowers, banners, and decorated placards—gathered at Taipei Songshan Airport to welcome Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra on Sept. 19. Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra, a New York-based orchestra, had just completed its two-city tour in South Korea before arriving in Taipei to kick off the second leg of its […] -
Hundreds of activists held a rally in New York City on Saturday afternoon to protest Taiwan’s exclusion from the United Nations and other international organizations. Taiwanese Americans, Chinese dissidents, and international supporters of Taiwan joined force with activists and politicians from Taiwan to push for Taiwan’s international participation as U.N. General Assembly started its new […] -
The Chinese regime held a show trial to convict Lee Ming-che, a Taiwanese human rights activist who has been imprisoned in China since March under charges of what the communist regime calls “subversion.” Lee is the first Taiwanese citizen ever to become a political prisoner in China, and his case has attracted considerable international attention. Human […] -
OTTAWA—”I was the most popular trading partner,” says 28-year-old Alton Wu with a laugh. He is not referring to international trade relations, but to the popularity of the contents of his lunchbox when he was a student at Henry Larsen Elementary School in suburban Ottawa. His father, Eugene Wu, nods in agreement, a delighted smile […] -
China is suspected of moving ICBMs capable of striking New York City into their far-northern border with Russia.
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On Friday the 20th, Donald Trump becomes the 45th President of the United States. What could this mean for US-China Relations? -
Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of State suggests blocking Chinese access to islands in the South China Sea. Would this bold move intimidate China, or simply lead to war? -
China assures Taiwan that everything is "perfectly normal" as warships sail toward the island. -
Things heat up between Trump and the People's Republic. -
Donald Trump brings the fight to China—in 140 characters or less! -
Taiwan News is reporting that Chef Peng Chang-kuei, the man credited with inventing the iconic Chinese dish General Tso’s chicken in 1952, died at the age of 98 on November 30th. -
TAIPEI, Taiwan—A Taiwanese cellist and concertgoer who began her musical training when she was little, had a unique experience on Oct. 3, unlike any other. She walked away with both regrets and a realization. Cellist Luo Rui-rong said she had tears in eyes during the whole concert of Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra at Zhongshan Hall […] -
October 10th marks the birth of the Republic of China. But Western officials have been celebrating a very different anniversary. -
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Sitting in Zhongshan Hall on Oct. 3, a Taiwanese businessman was overwhelmed by not just the musicians of the Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra he saw and heard on the stage,but also the radiant smiles on the faces of those in the audience. “Not only did I find the beauty of divine beings from the […] -
CHIAYI, Taiwan—One of the many wonders of a Shen Yun performance is its ability to bring the audience on a magical journey of 5,000 years of Chinese history. But on Sept. 30, a Taiwanese dentist found himself teleported to a paradise where time came to a standstill. “The symphony orchestra was telling a story, as […] -
TAICHUNG, Taiwan—With a history going back to 1945, the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra has long had the mission to promote classical music on the island. On Sept. 29, its current director, Liu Suan-yung, was at awe at the journey he took while listening to Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra. “When I heard the sounds of the erhu […] -
YUNLIN, Taiwan—Liu Chien-kuo, a local legislator who is known for his support of human rights and equality, saw Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra at Yunlin Culture Department Performance Hall on Sept. 26. After the performance, he said he believed the orchestra could serve a greater cause. “I hope everyone of us can all let others know […] -
TAINAN, Taiwan—As a folk song singer, Wu Jing-yuan takes pride in Taiwanese culture and so was excited when he saw Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra showcase it. What he had not anticipated was how deeply he would be touched by the divine spirit behind the performance. “The performers seemed like they were deities of music and […] -
KEELUNG, Taiwan—An award-winning scientist, age 80, experienced what it would be like to be in heaven. He felt he was with gods when listening to Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra. “It’s wonderful. Terrific!” said Dr. Sunney Chan. “I enjoyed the music a lot.” Dr. Chan, the former vice president of Academia Sinica, the national academy of […] -
KEELUNG, Taiwan—As Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra makes its first foray into East Asia, there are already audience members who want to see the orchestra again next year. “I’ll come again for sure because such a spiritual feast is worthy of listening to again and again,” said Cheng Cheng-wu, a Taoist temple abbot, after attending the […] -
HSINCHU, Taiwan—At first glance, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra is already one of a kind when it brings together two very different musical traditions. And when it brings a slight touch of local culture to the stage, it is clear that Taiwanese audiences will resonate deeply to it. “Such a wonderful performance is few and far […] -
The New York-based company will start its 2016 season with visits to Japan and Taiwan before returning to the United States and Canada to finish its tour. -
Last summer, I went to visit Taiwan for the third time, and really enjoyed the homey feeling of this beautiful island. People say third time is a charm, which is truly the case with my experience. The feeling of home away from home is, to everyone, something worthy of remembering. In fact, 25 years ago, […] -
The Yehliu Geopark in Taiwan has become a popular tourist destination due to its variety of otherworldly rock formations; however, human contact and natural elements have put some of the structures at risk. -
A recent ruling on a territorial dispute in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines has left Canada “deeply concerned” about escalating tensions in that region. Meanwhile, China is furious that the ruling favoured the Philippines, and the ruling poses a dilemma for Taiwan. Several countries in East Asia including China, the Philippines, […]
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