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Taiwan's tallest skyscraper uses a massive pendulum to protect itself from earthquakes
Taiwan's tallest skyscraper's is standing strong after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the island nation, killing nine people and injuring at least 946 others on Wednesday. The Taipei 101 ...
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How a steel ball protected Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper in an earthquake
When a 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocked Taiwan on Wednesday, people inside the island’s tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, were protected by a large yellow pendulum at the building’s center that ...
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No one allowed to split Taiwan from China: Mainland official
Chinese mainland official Song Tao on Tuesday stressed that no individual or force will be allowed to split Taiwan from China ...
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Homes in Taipei’s DNA-shaped tower go on sale
Residential properties in the Tao Zhu Yin Yuan (陶朱隱園), a distinctive double-helix tower in Taipei’s Xinyi District (信義), officially went on sale yesterday. The announcement was made by the tower’s ...
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Edwardsville couple visits Taipei, Taiwan
The Madison County residents were in the Republic of China visiting family while staying at the Grand Hotel and visiting ...
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'660-Tonne Pendulum Protection': How the tallest skyscraper in Taiwan survived country's biggest earthquake in 25 years
Taiwan's tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, emerged largely unscathed from a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake, showcasing its resilience. The building's unique design, featuring a giant pendulum known ...
The Star16d
IOI Prop eyes Taipei 101
PETALING JAYA: Property heavyweight IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOI Prop) is making a bold move into the Taiwan real estate as it proposes to buy a stake in iconic skyscraper Taipei 101 for RM2 ...