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Philippines fears for workers in Taiwan amid row

The Philippine envoy to Taiwan on Friday advised thousands of Filipino workers there to eat at home and avoid the streets while emotions run high on the island over the shooting death of a fisherman by the Philippine coast guard.Full story

Taiwan military holds drills amid row with Manila

Taiwan's military on Thursday conducted exercises in waters between Taiwan and the Philippines, close to the spot where Filipino coast guard personnel opened fire on a Taiwanese fishing vessel last week, killing a 65-year-old-crew member. Full story

Taiwan dumpling eatery tops 101 Best Asian Restaurants poll

TOKYO (Reuters) - A Taiwanese eatery famed for its dumplings was crowned Asia's best restaurant, while restaurants in Beijing claimed the lion's share of spots in the top ten of a new survey of the food-obsessed region's best dining. Full story

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Chen and Chuang of Taiwan play in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris
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Chen Chien-An and Chuang Chih-Yuan of Taiwan return a shot to Hao Shuai and Ma Lin of China in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 19, 2013. The Taiwanese pair won the title. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TABLE TENNIS)

Hao and Ma of China serve to Chen and Chuang of Taiwan in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris
Hao and Ma of China serve to Chen and Chuang of Taiwan in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris

Hao Shuai and Ma Lin of China serve to Chen Chien-An and Chuang Chih-Yuan of Taiwan in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 19, 2013. The Taiwanese pair won the title. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TABLE TENNIS)

Chen and Chuang of Taiwan react after defeating Hao and Ma of China in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris
Chen and Chuang of Taiwan react after defeating Hao and Ma of China in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris

Chen Chien-An and Chuang Chih-Yuan of Taiwan react after defeating Hao Shuai and Ma Lin of China in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris May 19, 2013. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TABLE TENNIS)

Chen and Chuang of Taiwan return a shot to Hao and Ma of China in their men's doubles final match at the World Team Table Tennis Championships in Paris