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Taiwan, New Zealand set up 1st venture capital fund
Monday, 5 August 2013, 12:46 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
The first venture capital fund backed by Taiwan and New Zealand’s governments was approved Aug. 1 by authorities on both sides, paving the way for greater bilateral collaboration on business and investment. More >>
Taiwan welcomes EP support for ICAO bid
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 12:22 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Taiwan is grateful to members of the European Parliament for their backing of its efforts to attain observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said July 12. More >>
Taiwan promotes youth trekkers wanted campaign
Friday, 14 June 2013, 11:06 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
The Youth Trekkers Wanted Campaign, sponsored by the Ministry of Education’s Youth Development Administration (YDA) in Taiwan, has been pioneering innovative youth travel in Taiwan for over half a decade. Now, the 6th Youth Trekkers Wanted Campaign ... More >>
Public Health In Taiwan: Transition and Reform
Monday, 27 May 2013, 1:37 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
On May 20, 2013, Minister of Health Chiu Wen-ta of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is leading a delegation to participate in the 66th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, Switzerland. This is the fifth consecutive year in which Taiwan will take ... More >>
President Ma Says Philippine Attack "Cold-Blooded Murder"
Monday, 20 May 2013, 11:53 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
President Ma Ying-jeou said on May 17 that a Philippine government vessel's use of automatic weapons to strafe an unarmed and unprovocative fishing boat was "cold-blooded murder." More >>
Taiwan Announces Further Sanctions Against Philippines
Friday, 17 May 2013, 1:09 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Premier Jiang Yi-huah announced Wednesday the initiation of a second wave of sanctions against the Philippines in retaliation for the fatal May 9 shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman. More >>
President Ma Praises Close Taiwan-Japan Relations
Friday, 3 May 2013, 1:26 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
President Ma Ying-jeou lauded strong ties between Taiwan and Japan May 1, vowing to further expand exchanges on all fronts. More >>
President Ma says Taiwan-China development in U.S. interests
Wednesday, 17 April 2013, 12:23 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
President Ma Ying-jeou said Tuesday that the improvement in relations between Taiwan and China is consistent with the interests of the United States. Ma said during a one-hour video conference with U.S. academics that Taiwan has greatly improved its ... More >>
President Ma to have video conference with U.S. scholars
Monday, 15 April 2013, 3:45 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
President Ma Ying-jeou has been invited by Stanford University to deliver a speech through video conferencing on the topics of cross-Taiwan Strait issues and Taiwan-U.S. ties, according to a statement released by the Presidential Office. More >>
Taiwan, Japan sign agreement on fishing rights
Friday, 12 April 2013, 10:09 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Taiwan and Japan on Wednesday signed a long sought agreement that defined their respective fishing rights in overlapping territories in the East China Sea and allowed an expansion of Taiwan's fishing grounds. More >>
Taiwan donates to Western Saharan refugees
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:37 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
The government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) on Tuesday donated US$100,000 in humanitarian aid to Western Saharan refugees in North Africa. The campaign was co-initiated by European Parliament members Ivo Vajgl and Pino Arlacchi, who are working with ... More >>
Taiwan: Government to accept referendum on 4th nuclear plant
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 3:04 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
The government is willing to accept a referendum on the Fourth Nuclear Power Plant project, Premier Jiang Yi-huah said Monday, amid mounting calls by anti-nuclear activists for the near-completed project to be scrapped. More >>
Taiwan Urges China, Japan To Restraint In Diaoyutais Row
Friday, 14 December 2012, 11:33 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Taiwan Again Urges China, Japan To Show Restraint In Diaoyutais Row Taiwan repeated Thursday its call for all parties involved in the Diaoyutai Islands dispute to show restraint, in response to reports of a Chinese aircraft entering the islands' airspace ... More >>
Taiwan joins South Pacific fisheries management body
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 12:55 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Taiwan officially joined a South Pacific fisheries management body on 23 September, a move which would further protect the rights of Taiwanese fishing boats operating in the region and help the deep-sea fisheries industry, the government said. More >>
Taiwan summons Japan envoy to protest Diaoyutai deal
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 3:31 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on September 11 summoned Japan's representative to Taiwan to protest Japan's move to nationalize the disputed Diaoyutai Islands. Foreign Minister Timothy Yang met with Sumio Tarui before holding a press conference, at ... More >>
Taiwan, US team up to train Pacific Island leaders
Tuesday, 4 September 2012, 11:57 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Taiwan and U.S. have agreed to cooperate in the Pacific Islands Leadership Partnership, providing training for 125 potential young leaders, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sept. 1. More >>
Taiwan proposes peace initiative around East China Sea
Monday, 6 August 2012, 12:31 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
President Ma Ying-jeou proposed a peace initiative Sunday to address territorial disputes over the Tiaoyutai Islands, urging neighboring countries to show restraint and seek peaceful means to settle the issue. More >>
Taiwan trains Pacific fishery observers
Wednesday, 1 August 2012, 12:16 pm | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
A total of 22 recruits from Pacific small island nations are taking part in the 2012 Regional Fishery Observer Training Program in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs July 30. More >>
Taiwan urges Japan to restrain over Tiaoyutai dispute
Friday, 27 July 2012, 11:56 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
Taiwan urged Japan to restrain itself on issues related to the disputed Tiaoyutai Islands on 25 July, amid reports that the Japanese government has moved to nationalize the island group in the resource-rich East China Sea. More >>
Taiwan seeks international support for its ICAO bid
Wednesday, 18 July 2012, 11:51 am | Taipei Economic and Cultural Office
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs published a series of brochures on 17 July as part of its efforts to gain international support for observer status for Taiwan in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). More >>