Taipei — Taiwan sent forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defense ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous. China ...

This trip moves the spotlight away from the bustling urban center of Taipei and toward Taoyuan City — where the countryside, mountains and coastline reveal Taiwan’s quieter charms, age-old traditions ...

From its busy cities with towering skyscrapers to its beautiful countryside full of waterfalls and many other hidden gems to discover, Taiwan is a country that truly melds the East with the West.