Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Leaves Trail Of Destruction 8

Typhoon Krathon struck southern Taiwan on Thursday, October 3, as a Category 1 storm, leaving a trail of destruction. So far, two deaths have been reported. This video shows a landslide caused by the typhoon on Xinfeng Street in Keelung City.

Taiwan: Typhoon Krathon Brings Gusty Winds And Heavy Rainfall Ahead Of Landfall 4

Typhoon Krathon made landfall in Kaohsiung around noon on Thursday, October 3. Even before its formal arrival, the typhoon had already brought gusty winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage such as downed trees and flooding in various cities. Nearly 5,000 households in Kaohsiung were experiencing power outages. This video shows a motorcycle navigating through the flooded Dongxin Road in Keelung, northern Taiwan in the morning.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Port of Keelung on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship, demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Port of Kaohsiung on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 2

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 4

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Taiwan: Costa Cruise Itinerary Changes Due To Typhoon Gaemi Anger Passengers 3

A 5-day Costa Cruises trip bound for Okinawa from Keelung Port on July 21 was cut short due to Typhoon Gaemi, angering passengers. Some of the passengers refused to leave the ship demanding refunds after the cruise ship docked in Kaohsiung Port on the 24th. The cruise management changed the itinerary several times and finally decided to return to Taiwan in Kaohsiung, one day early.

Statue of Okinawa fisherman unveiled in Taiwan

Statue of Okinawa fisherman unveiled in Taiwan

KEELUNG, Taiwan - People associated with Okinawa Prefecture pose in front of a statue of an Okinawa fisherman, called the statue of Ryukyu Uminchu, at a park in Heping Island, Keelung City, Taiwan, on Dec. 1, 2011, during the unveiling ceremony of the statue. During the Japanese colonial rule of Taiwan before World War II, a number of fishermen had emigrated from Okinawa Prefecture and lived there.

2 U.S.-made destroyers join Taiwan's navy

2 U.S.-made destroyers join Taiwan's navy

KEELUNG, Taiwan - The first two of four Kidd-class destroyers sold to Taiwan by the United States are berthed at Keelung port after joining the Taiwanese Navy on Dec. 17. Both President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President Annette Lu visited the northern Taiwan port to attend a grand commissioning ceremony organized for the two U.S.-made warships, part of an arms procurement package approved in April 2001 by the U.S. government.

Taiwan provides shelters for China fishermen during holidays

Taiwan provides shelters for China fishermen during holidays

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Some 50 Chinese fishermen working in Taiwan's fishing industry have been allowed to stay in a temporary hostel in the northern city of Keelung. It is the first time for such fishermen to be allowed to embark on the island since Taiwan and communist-led China split after the civil war ended in 1949.

Taiwan provides shelters for China fishermen during holidays

Taiwan provides shelters for China fishermen during holidays

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Some 50 Chinese fishermen working in Taiwan's fishing industry have been allowed to stay in a temporary hostel in the northern city of Keelung. It is the first time for such fishermen to be allowed to embark on the island since Taiwan and communist-led China split after the civil war ended in 1949. (Kyodo)

2 U.S.-made destroyers join Taiwan's navy

2 U.S.-made destroyers join Taiwan's navy

KEELUNG, Taiwan - The first two of four Kidd-class destroyers sold to Taiwan by the United States are berthed at Keelung port after joining the Taiwanese Navy on Dec. 17. Both President Chen Shui-bian and Vice President Annette Lu visited the northern Taiwan port to attend a grand commissioning ceremony organized for the two U.S.-made warships, part of an arms procurement package approved in April 2001 by the U.S. government. (Kyodo)

Statue of Okinawa fisherman unveiled in Taiwan

Statue of Okinawa fisherman unveiled in Taiwan

KEELUNG, Taiwan - People associated with Okinawa Prefecture pose in front of a statue of an Okinawa fisherman, called the statue of Ryukyu Uminchu, at a park in Heping Island, Keelung City, Taiwan, on Dec. 1, 2011, during the unveiling ceremony of the statue. During the Japanese colonial rule of Taiwan before World War II, a number of fishermen had emigrated from Okinawa Prefecture and lived there. (Kyodo)

Okinawan families pay tribute to victims of 1947 massacre in Taiwan

Okinawan families pay tribute to victims of 1947 massacre in Taiwan

A group of victims' families from Japan's Okinawa Prefecture arrive in Keelung, Taiwan, on Feb. 28, 2017, to honor their ancestors killed in the so-called "228 Incident," a military crackdown on civilian protesters in 1947 that initiated what historians now call the "White Terror Era." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo