 Redirecting strength of major powers to Taiwan’s advantage05/26/2013As the U.S. and mainland China leverage the Taiwan-Philippine fishing boat dispute to their own purposes, the challenge for Taipei is how to redirect their strength to its own advantage.  Urban organic farming takes root in Taipei City05/26/2013Xinyi District is considered the Manhattan of Taipei City given it is home to Taipei City Government, the headquarters of financial companies, various shopping malls and luxury apartments priced at over NT$40,000 (US$13,361) per square meter.  Do the right thing05/25/2013It is important to understand that the ROC is a peace-loving country and responsible stakeholder in the international community. The onus is now on the Philippines to do the right thing and take responsibility for its actions.  Reason must prevail in resolving Philippine row05/25/2013Speaking the truth can upset people, but the media has to take a rational, unbiased line so that Taiwan’s reasoned arguments can be heard following the killing of local fisherman Hong Shi-cheng during a May 9 attack by a Philippine government vessel.  Taiwan eyes closer business ties with France05/25/2013 Central News AgencyTaiwan's representative to France, Michel Lu, visited the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIP) Friday to promote economic exchanges, eyeing closer business ties between the two countries.  Taiwanese H7N9 patient recovers, discharged from hospital05/25/2013 Central News AgencyA Taiwanese man who is the only person in the country found to have contracted the deadly H7N9 bird flu virus has recovered and was discharged from National Taiwan University (NTU) Hospital Friday.  Ma praises robust Taiwan-EU relations05/24/2013 Taiwan TodayROC President Ma Ying-jeou praised robust Taiwan-EU relations across a spectrum of areas May 23, expressing hope of taking economic exchanges to a new level.  Taiwan wins Ireland backing for greater global role05/24/2013 Taiwan TodayTaiwan’s bid for meaningful participation in international organizations and activities received strong legislative support from the Irish Senate May 22 in Dublin, according to the ROC Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  HPH lauds Taiwan health promotion efforts 05/24/2013 Taiwan TodayThe outstanding adherence of Taiwan to the principles of the Health Promoting Hospital Network (HPH) under the World Health Organization was recognized May 23 at the platform’s international conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.  C.K. Wu throws hat in ring for IOC presidency05/24/2013 United Daily NewsTaiwan’s representative on the International Olympic Committee and president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA), Wu Ching-kuo, announced his candidacy for president of the IOC May 23 in Taipei City.  Taiwan expands PV inverter testing capability05/24/2013 Taiwan TodayTaiwan will set up a testing laboratory for high-power photovoltaic inverters, the Industrial Technology Research Institute announced May 22. |
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