Subscribe

Get full access to the app & website:

Subscribe

Taiwan

Poppy Bullard

Half a kilometre up with no ropes

To the delight of film crews, the 40-year-old has completed the highest urban free solo, but some call the stunt reckless

Mon 26 Jan 2026

Latest

Philippe Petit
Scaling skyscrapers is a celebration of life

Sun 25 Jan 2026

Scaling skyscrapers is a celebration of life
Chris Horton
International law has never cared about Taiwan. Now the feeling’s mutual

Fri 9 Jan 2026

International law has never cared about Taiwan. Now the feeling’s mutual
Nga Pham
China attacks! It’s just a TV show… but the fear is real for Taiwan

Sun 3 Aug 2025

China attacks! It’s just a TV show… but the fear is real for Taiwan
Rana Mitter
Battle for the soul of Taiwan

Thu 3 Jul 2025

Battle for the soul of Taiwan

About

Contact usFAQsAbout us
Work with usCareers

Join

PDF EditionJournalism school
EventsShop

Follow

The Observer
The Observer Magazine
The ObserverNew Review
The Observer Food Monthly
Copyright © 2025 Tortoise MediaPrivacy PolicyTerms & Conditions