Japan Earthquake: Tsai Ing-wen Sends Full-Japanese Map Message, 3/11 Survivors Moved to Tears – Live Coverage of 7.7 Quake, Broadcaster’s Sudden Shift from Ice Cream Chat to Emergency Broadcast, Expert Warns of Potential M8+ Quake, Taiwan on High Alert, Semiconductor Supply Chain at Risk

On April 20, 2026, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture in northern Japan, triggering widespread concern across the region and prompting an outpouring of international support. The tremor, which occurred at 4:53 p.m. Local time, was felt across multiple prefectures and led to temporary tsunami advisories in coastal areas. While no … Read more

Female Police Officer in Taipei Dies After Childbirth While on Duty Protecting the President — Colleagues Mourn Her Selfless Service, Fundraiser Launched for Newborn Daughter with Brain Injury

On April 22, 2026, Taiwanese authorities confirmed the death of Chen Hsien-wen, a 36-year-old female police officer assigned to the Presidential Security Detail at Taipei City Police Department’s First Precinct in Zhongzheng District. Chen died from postpartum hemorrhage one day after giving birth to her daughter at a medical facility in New Taipei City. Her … Read more