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Published 11/03/2026 15:24 Updated 11/03/2026 16:27 By Dolphine Chen/Patrick Chen/Lery Hiciano Taiwan's defense ministry says it detected 49 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and six official ships operating around Taiwan between Monday and Tuesday morning. According to the ministry, 31 of the aircraft crossed into areas closer to Taiwan's main island. The ministry said the total number of aircraft detected was the highest recorded in a single 24-hour period so far in 2026.

Published 10/30/2026 13:31 Updated 10/30/2026 13:46 By Dolphine Chen/John Van Trieste New guidelines could soon end a source of stress and burnout for many teachers in Taiwan: the obligation to stay connected after school hours to answer messages from parents and administrators. For many Taiwanese teachers, the workday ends long after class is out.

Published 10/28/2026 19:29 Updated 10/28/2026 20:15 By Dolphine Chen/Isabel Wang Earthquakes are a constant risk across much of the Asia-Pacific region but new engineering technologies could help reduce their impact. In an interview with Zoom In Zoom Out, Tony Yang of the University of British Columbia discusses how advances in smart housing, new construction materials, dampers, isolators and sensor-based systems can make buildings more resilient to earthquakes and strong winds.