Opposition lawmakers grill SEF chair TAIPEI, Taiwan — Democratic Progressive Party lawmakers fired a broadside yesterday at P.K. Chiang, chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF), demanding that he be held in contempt of the Legislative Yuan. No resolution was proposed to discipline Ch... Read more.
Japanese group of visually impaired takes tour of National Palace Museum TAIPEI, Taiwan — A special Japanese tour group visited the National Palace Museum (NPM) yesterday, accompanied by a unique group of loyal companions — 31 guide dogs. The presence of such a large group and the 31 guide d... Read more.
Panama applauds Taiwan-China talks, accords TAIPEI, Taiwan — Panamanian officials yesterday applauded the recent talks between Taiwan and China that led to the signing of four groundbreaking agreements to expand direct links across the Taiwan Strait. “The shortened routes contribute greatly ... Read more.
Ex-premier forms lawyers alliance for human rights TAIPEI, Taiwan — Former Premier Frank Hsieh launched a lawyers alliance Saturday aimed at safeguarding the country’s judicial human rights. Speaking at a news conference, Hsieh said lawyers created the alliance not to speak up against any sp... Read more.
Newspaper searches for Word of the Year for 2008 TAIPEI, Taiwan — A Taiwan newspaper on Saturday launched a search for the Word of the Year for 2008, offering 48 Chinese characters for the public to choose from. The search was launched by the United Daily News and a private foundation in the h... Read more.
Taiwan can have more constructive role at APEC TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum envoy Lien Chan said yesterday that Taiwan can be a more constructive and active stakeholder in the forum by contributing to the multilateral group during the global financ... Read more.
Taiwan to adopt bold credit policy to rev up economy TAIPEI, Taiwan — Minister of Finance Lee Sush-der expanded yesterday on a new credit policy disclosed by Premier Liu Chao-shiuan, saying that the government will adopt a bolder financial policy to help rev up the domestic economy. The Taipei... Read more.
Taiwan Presidential Office opens doors to DPP Chair anytime for an “untitled” meeting Taiwan News, Website Editorial Staff 2008-11-12 04:24 PM TAIPEI (Taiwan News) - Presidential Office Spokesman Wang Yu-chi (王郁琦) released a statement saying that President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) ... Read more.
International media reaction to ex-Pres. Chen’s arrest TAIPEI, Taiwan — Wednesday’s 23-hour marathon hearings and dramatic turns captivated the nation — and the world. Chen was charged for graft, bribery, forgery, money laundering and illegal possession of state assets. Chen’s arrest a... Read more.
AIT chief regrets violence during ARATS chair visit TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States welcomed the recent dialogue between Taiwan and China and regrets violence that occurred during the visit of the chairman of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS), said the top U.S. ... Read more.
