Obituaries

For Lee Teng-hui, it was 'better not to be involved in politics'

Taiwan's president confronted Kuomintang, driving out influential mainlanders

August 2, 2020 10:30 JST

Former president's education policy helped forge Taiwanese identity

July 31, 2020 13:59 JST

First president elected by popular vote worked to raise island's global standing

July 31, 2020 06:59 JST

Japanese creator of outfits for rocker's alter ego was 76

July 27, 2020 14:14 JST

Former child actor was 30-years-old

July 19, 2020 05:50 JST

Former army general also served as ambassador to Taiwan, France and Canada

July 13, 2020 09:44 JST

Yoshizo Shimano championed company's overseas growth and use of English

July 6, 2020 23:48 JST

Philippine tycoon was known for his involvement in politics and sports

June 17, 2020 12:04 JST

Executive who told employees to 'break the bonds with your past' dies at 84

June 11, 2020 07:42 JST

Some coronavirus patients have shown symptoms similar to rare syndrome

June 10, 2020 20:52 JST