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Why 'Strawberries' march for rights in Taiwan

Taipei :: Taiwan | about 12 hours ago | Political News

Source: Taiwan News

A major test of how the restored Chinese Nationalist Party (Kuomintang) government of President Ma Ying-jeou will handle intensifying public dissatisfaction will occur Sunday when the "Wild Strawberry" student movement challenges the restrictive "Assembly and Parade Law" with an unauthorized...

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SEF chief heads for Japan

Taipei :: Taiwan | about 10 hours ago | Political News

Source: Taiwan News

Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) Chairman Chiang Pin-kung left for Japan Thursday to explain the recent developments in Taiwan-China ties to Japanese figures and arrange a visit by ruling Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Wu Poh-hsiung to that country. Speaking to reporters at...

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Former Investigation Bureau head gets 10-year prison sentence

Taipei :: Taiwan | about 13 hours ago | Political News

Source: Taiwan News

Director-General Yeh Sheng-mao was sentenced Thursday to 10 years in prison over his handling of intelligence concerning a case of suspected money laundering involving former President Chen Shui-bian and a separate case of alleged influence peddling implicating a legislator.

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A strong earthquake shakes Taipei,Taiwan.

Taipei :: Taiwan | 1 day ago | Conflict & Tragedy

Posted by aarana

The undersea tremor, which could be felt in the capital Taipei, struck at 8-46 IST about 31 kilometres off southeastern Taitung county at a depth of 30 kilometres. A powerful 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan on Tuesday but there were no...

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Taiwan should adopt international food safety standards: AIT

Taipei :: Taiwan | about 20 hours ago | Political News

Source: Taiwan News

The United States is urging Taiwan to adopt internationally consistent standards as quickly as possible in its development of food regulatory systems, American Institute in Taiwan Director Stephen M...Taiwan Relations: Looking To The Future, Building On Past Achievements," at a...

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China Post: TAIEX down 1.14% despite Wall St. rally

Taipei :: Taiwan | about 20 hours ago | Political News

Source: Androscoggin News

The weighted index closed down 49.72 points at 4,307.26, off a low of 4,289.13 and a high of 4,379.25...A total of 36 stocks closed limit-up seven percent, while 50 were limit-down seven percent. U.S. shares tonight as it ended above...

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Philippine workers offered chance to buy homes

Taipei :: Taiwan | 1 day ago | Political News

Source: Asian Journal

Fabiana said yesterday in Taipei that overseas Philippine workers who dream of owning a decent and affordable house can finally realize their dreams. "The government is looking at helping overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in Taiwan to buy houses in the...

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Mainland is key to Taiwan economy: Ma

Taipei :: Taiwan | 1 day ago | Political News

Source: China News

The mainland is playing a crucial role in helping Taiwan out of an economic downturn, island leader Ma Ying-jeou said on Wednesday. In an interview with Radio Taiwan International broadcast live to the mainland, he also said he would continue...

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Taiwan-based Straits Exchange Foundation reelects chairman

Taipei :: Taiwan | 2 days ago | Political News

Source: CCTV

The Taiwan-based Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) reelected Chiang Pin-kun as its chairman here Tuesday...Taipei last month to talk about establishing regular cross-Strait exchanges regarding financial business, investment, industry and fishing in their next round of talks. "We will follow...

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Taiwan president rules out Dalai Lama visit

Taipei :: Taiwan | 2 days ago | Political News

Source: Kyodo News

Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou reversed Wednesday his position of welcoming the Dalai Lama to Taiwan, saying such a visit by the Tibetan spiritual leader would be untimely. ''The Dalai Lama has visited Taiwan twice as a religious leader, and we...

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