WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration reached a trade deal with Taiwan on Thursday, with Taiwan agreeing to remove or reduce 99% of its tariff barriers, the office of the U.S. Trade ...

When I began to cover Taiwan in the 1980s for The New York Times, it was a dictatorship under martial law, banning opposition parties and imprisoning dissidents. Per capita income was just $4,000, and ...

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It is interesting that one of the first things a Taiwanese asks a visitor to the country is: “Have you visited the Night Market?” If your answer is no, the next response would be “Try it out. Don’t ...

After a thrilling opening weekend, the NFL playoffs roll on with the divisional round this weekend. The action begins with Bills vs. Broncos on Saturday, followed by 49ers at Seahawks. By the ...

Each day, Times Insider editors scour the newspaper for the most interesting facts to appear on our pages. This year, tidbits about plastic recycling, whale sharks and crab Rangoon enlightened and ...

It's been over 30 years since "Home Alone" premiered, but it remains a beloved holiday classic. Fans may not know that Macaulay Culkin improvised one of the film's most iconic moments. The cast almost ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Santa Claus has an official mailing address. Yes, Santa actually has an official address: "Santa Claus, ...

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We live in an intriguing world full of odd stories, unusual discoveries, and facts that feel stranger than fiction. And while we’ll never learn everything out there, it’s always fun to scroll through ...

Santa inspired by St. Nicholas, a 4th-century bishop known for kindness and secret gift-giving. Santa's red suit popularized by Coca-Cola, earlier depictions showed him in bishop's attire. Santa's ...