TAIPEI

Alex Honnold Successfully Free Solo Climbs Taipei 101 Skyscraper in Live Netflix Special
January 25, 2026
[ad_1] You can exhale now: Alex Honnold successfully made it to the top of Taipei 101, in a live special on Netflix. “Sick!” he exclaimed at the top of the...
Alex Honnold’s Free Solo on Taipei 101: ‘Skyscraper Live’ Producers on Safety Precautions and How Netflix Would Handle a Worst-Case Scenario
January 23, 2026
[ad_1] Later today (well, tomorrow in Taiwan), “Free Solo” climber Alex Honnold will start his ascent on the 1,677-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper — without ropes — by carefully making his...
Netflix is live broadcasting ‘Free Solo’ climber Alex Honnold’s ascent of this Taipei skyscraper
January 22, 2026
[ad_1] Towering high above Taiwan’s capital city at 1,667 feet (508 meters), Taipei 101 dominates the skyline.The earthquake-proof skyscraper of steel and glass has captured the imagination of professional rock...
Golden Melody Awards 2025: Siri Lee, Trout Fresh, and ‘AAA’ Lead the Winners List in Taipei
July 4, 2025
[ad_1] The 36th Golden Melody Awards took place earlier this week at Taipei Arena, spotlighting the evolving artistry and enduring power of Mandarin-language music. As one of the most significant...
Taiwan celebrates National Day holiday against background of Chinese threats
October 10, 2024
[ad_1] TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan celebrated its National Day holiday Thursday against the background of threats from China, which claims the self-governing island republic as its own territory.The celebration marks...
Taipei zoo’s veteran giant panda Yuanyuan celebrates her 20th birthday
August 30, 2024
[ad_1] TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — With politics set aside, well-wishers gathered to wish the Taipei zoo’s senior panda a happy 20th birthday.Visitors crowded around Yuanyuan's enclosure to take photos of...