In the March 9 edition of the Taipei Times a piece by Ninon Godefroy ran with the headine “The quiet, gentle rhythm of Taiwan.” It started with the line “Taiwan is a small, humble place. There is no ...

Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, emerged largely unscathed from a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, showcasing its resilience. The building's unique design, featuring a giant pendulum known ...

The device - a spectacular feat of engineering - prevents the building from shaking during earthquakes and typhoons. It is built inside Taipei 101, once the tallest building in the world ...