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Alex Honnold is climbing Taipei 101 with no ropes, live on TV. It's drawing excitement — and concern

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22-01-2026 18:04 HKT
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Professional climber Alex Honnold poses for a portrait Oct. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Professional climber Alex Honnold poses for a portrait Oct. 21, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
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