TAIWAN UPDATE

Taipei Representative Office in the U.K.
駐英國台北代表處新聞信 NEWSLETTER

NEWSLETTER NO. 74 01 January 2007   九十六年一月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 73 15 December 2006   九十五年十二月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 72 01 December 2006   九十五年十二月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 71 15 November 2006   九十五年十一月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 70 01 November 2006   九十五年十一月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 69 15 October 2006   九十五年十月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 68 01 October 2006   九十五年十月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 67 15 September 2006   九十五年九月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 66 01 September 2006   九十五年九月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 65 15 August 2006   九十五年八月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 64 01 August 2006   九十五年八月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 63 15 July 2006   九十五年七月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 62 01 July 2006   九十五年七月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 61 15 June 2006   九十五年六月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 60 01 June 2006   九十五年六月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 59 15 May 2006   九十五年五月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 58 01 May 2006   九十五年五月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 57 15 April 2006   九十五年四月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 56 01 April 2006   九十五年四月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 55 15 March 2006   九十五年三月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 54 01 March 2006   九十五年三月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 53 15 February 2006   九十五年二月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 52 01 February 2006   九十五年二月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 51 15 January 2006   九十五年一月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 50 01 January 2006   九十五年一月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 49 15 December 2005   九十四年十二月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 48 01 December 2005   九十四年十二月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 47 15 November 2005   九十四年十一月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 46 01 November 2005   九十四年十一月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 45 15 October 2005   九十四年十月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 44 01 October 2005   九十四年十月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 43 15 September 2005   九十四年九月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 42 01 September 2005   九十四年九月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 41 15 August 2005   九十四年八月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 40 01 August 2005   九十四年八月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 39 15 July 2005   九十四年七月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 38 01 July 2005   九十四年七月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 37 15 June 2005   九十四年六月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 36 01 June 2005   九十四年六月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 35 15 May 2005   九十四年五月份新聞信(下)
NEWSLETTER NO. 34 01 May 2005   九十四年五月份新聞信(上)
NEWSLETTER NO. 33 April 2005   九十四年四月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 32 March 2005   九十四年三月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 31 February 2005   九十四年二月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 30 January 2005   九十四年一月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 29 December 2004   九十三年十二月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 28 November 2004   九十三年十一月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 27 October 2004   九十三年十月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 26 September 2004   九十三年九月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 25 August 2004   九十三年八月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 24 July 2004   九十三年七月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 23 June 2004   九十三年六月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 22 May 2004   九十三年五月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 21 April 2004   九十三年四月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 20 March 2004   九十三年三月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 19 February 2004   九十三年二月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 18 January 2004   九十三年一月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 17 December 2003   九十二年十二月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 16 November 2003   九十二年十一月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 15 October 2003   九十二年十月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 14 September 2003   九十二年九月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 13 August 2003   九十二年八月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 12 July 2003   九十二年七月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 11 June 2003   九十二年六月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 10 May 2003   九十二年五月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 9 April 2003   九十二年四月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 8 March 2003   九十二年三月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 7 February 2003   九十二年二月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 6 January 2003   九十二年一月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 5 December 2002   九十一年十二月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 4 November 2002   九十一年十一月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 3 October 2002   九十一年十月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 2 September 2002   九十一年九月份新聞信
NEWSLETTER NO. 1 August 2002   九十一年八月份新聞信


NEWSLETTER NO. 74   01 January 2007    九十六年一月份新聞信(上)

  1. President Chen's 2007 New Year message
  2. Taiwan high speed rail gets permission to begin commercial operations
  3. Southern Taiwan earthquake leaves 2 dead, more than 100 injured
  4. Taiwan economic growth expected to top 4.2 percent in 2007
  5. Cabinet approves second-phase plan to boost digital content industry
  6. Legislature passes proposal on Taiwan's bid to join UN convention
  7. Taiwan ranks 6th in BERI World Investment Environment Ranking
  8. Taiwan, China, and S Korea to build first trans-Pacific terabit cable
  9. MOFA welcomes passing of FTA by National Assembly of Nicaragua
  10. Taiwan begins building mobile wireless online envrionment
  11. Business turnover of 3 Science Parks to reach US$54.54 billion in 2006
  12. University graduates becoming backbone in industrial sector
  13. Taiwan to post medical delegations to Marshall and Solomon Islands
  14. Taiwan, Ukraine reach agreement on cooperation in consular affairs
  15. Taiwan eases restriction on investment in foundries in mainland
  16. Cross-strait visits via 'mini three links' total 278,000: DGBAS
  17. MOFA approves application for China wafer fabs
  18. 96% of Chinese tourists wish to visit Taiwan again: survey
  19. Baseball star awarded top culture medal
  20. US public TV station to broadcast Taiwan travel features
  21. 'Learning Taiwan through travel' tour routes unveiled


NEWSLETTER NO. 73   15 December 2006    九十五年十二月份新聞信(下)

  1. Kaohsiung win gives DPP chance to regroup
  2. Taiwan wins baseball Gold at Doha Asian Games
  3. Powerchip, Elpida tie up to build world's largest 12-inch chip foundry
  4. There goals set for developing pharmaceutical industry
  5. Taiwan will contribute more if part of WHO activities: President
  6. Taiwan to become high-income country within 20 years: MasterCard
  7. Two Nobel laureates to support research at NCKU innovation centre
  8. Tzu Chi Bone Marrow Center links up with US, German counterparts
  9. Taiwan seeking international presence via cultural exchanges
  10. EU not expected 6o lift arms embargo against China anytime soon: MOFA
  11. Spanish Parliament urged to form Taiwan-friendship panel
  12. President hopes France will support Taiwan's WHO bid
  13. 'Window of opportunity' for cross-strait talks has opened: MAC official
  14. President tells Executive Yuan to lure back capital from China
  15. Taiwan hopes to end China tourism talks by end of 2006: MAC
  16. Chinese tourists expected to boost Taiwan's GDP: CEPD
  17. World's largest coffee museum to break ground in Taiwan
  18. Taiwan aid helps Indonesian schoolchildren regain hope
  19. 2007 a good year for sky watchers in Taiwan: CWB
  20. Website launched offering to dispatch storytellers


NEWSLETTER NO. 72   01 December 2006    九十五年十二月份新聞信(上)

  1. Taiwan's envoy to APEC Summit talks about Taiwan democracy
  2. 'I have completed my assignment': Taiwan' APEC envoy
  3. US should facilitate Taiwan's international participation: USCC report
  4. New constitution should prioritise stability: President
  5. Three US-Taiwan agreements in sight: AIT director
  6. Culture parks can do for Taiwan what science parks did
  7. Taiwan tuna catch quota reinstated
  8. Central science park forecasts annual turnover of NT$170 billion
  9. Taiwan's progress on WHO bid slow due to China's obstruction
  10. Taiwan completes establishment of VBS-RTK E-GPS system
  11. British experts advise Taiwan on renewable energy
  12. Taiwan present art books to National Museums Scotland
  13. Taiwan to help WTO accomplish trade facilitation talks
  14. Taiwan to step up management of high-tech investment in China
  15. Cabinet to study feasibility of opening wider to Chinese professionals
  16. Three principles to guide China investment policy: Premier
  17. Taiwan lion dance troupe to take part in Macy's Parade
  18. World class ballet troupe invites Taiwan dancer to be supervisor


NEWSLETTER NO. 71   15 November 2006    九十五年十一月份新聞信(下)

  1. President's representative vows to publicise Taiwan democracy at APEC
  2. New US House Speaker good news for Taiwan
  3. US takes President Chen's commitment seriously: State Department
  4. President: 'If found guilty in the first trial, I will step down'
  5. Taiwanese research papers second most-cited in Asia
  6. Taiwan's IOC member wins presidency of International Boxing Association
  7. Outsourced animation work in Taiwan continues to grow
  8. Global e-commerce trustmark alliance in the making
  9. Number of certified Taiwan software manufacturers to rise to 70
  10. Taiwan's telescope in Hawaii named after former chief of Academia Sinica
  11. Taiwan doctors to offer medical service in Guatemala, Honduras
  12. Taiwan, Austria academia to sign cooperation agreement
  13. Taiwan film wins top prize at Brussels's International Film Festival
  14. Conference begins on Taiwan-France agricultural cooperation
  15. Taipei Mayor touts capital city's wireless access at Paris forum
  16. US business group welcomes Taiwan's policy on chip-making in China
  17. MAC head hopes for quicker pace on tourism talks with China
  18. Government to ensure cross-strait status quo: MAC chief
  19. Taiwan inventors capture record 35 honours at German exhibition
  20. 2006 Solar Award honours outstanding photovoltaic building designs
  21. Foreigners recount Taiwan experiences in Mandarin speech contest
  22. Campaign aims to create round-the-island hiking path


NEWSLETTER NO. 70   01 November 2006    九十五年十一月份新聞信(上)

  1. Taiwan to send TSMC chairman to attend APEC summit
  2. Taiwan welcomes Rice's 'inseparable package' remarks
  3. AIT head calls for passage of robust defence budget
  4. Taiwan ranks 4th in world in US patens received in 2005
  5. IOC member will facilitate 2008 Olympic torch relay in Taiwan
  6. Taiwan expected to post 4.11 percent economic growth for 2006
  7. Press freedom in Taiwan ranks ahead of US and Japan: RSF report
  8. NSC to hire 18,000 overseas researchers each year
  9. Tamshui, Hualien selected for Taiwan's "Solar City Project"
  10. North Coast Scenic Area registers 90% tourist growth
  11. El Salvador president visits science park with President Chen
  12. EBRD sets up office in Taiwan
  13. 2006 Education UK Exhibition to kick off in November
  14. British conservationist visits Taiwan
  15. Conference on Taiwan-Poland economic cooperation held in Warsaw
  16. ECCT urges normalisation of cross-strait economic relations
  17. Cross-strait policy based on principle of reciprocity: Premier
  18. MAC cautious about allowing banks to invest in China
  19. Taiwanese pianist wins top prize in Austrian contest
  20. Discovery Channel to feature stories of Kaohsiung City
  21. First International Tai Chi Championship kicks off in Chiayi
  22. Taiwan to become world hub for Hakka studies


NEWSLETTER NO. 69   15 October 2006    九十五年十月份新聞信(下)

  1. Full text of President Chen's 2006 National Day address
  2. Foreign dignitaries extend congratulations on Taiwan National Day
  3. ICDF protests World Bank demand for name change
  4. US Congressman supports signing of US-Taiwan FTA
  5. AMiBA telescope ready for service: Academia Sinica
  6. Hsinchu science park to be world No. 1
  7. Defence Ministry to focus on upgrading joint operation capacity
  8. Taiwan to implement measures to draw overseas Chinese companies
  9. GIO sets up new section to promote entertainment industry
  10. Output of four rising industries to reach US$40 billion by 2009
  11. Foreign direct investment in Taiwan to break US$10 billion
  12. Taiwan, UK reach consensus on several issues at trade talks
  13. Taiwan, UK hold conference on nanoscience
  14. Taiwan Representative Office sponsors charity concert in Edinburgh
  15. Taiwan ICT companies encouraged to invest in UK
  16. Taiwan puppet production wins hail of bravos in French Senate
  17. Premier promises review of "min three links" policy
  18. National security takes precedence over economic benefits: MAC
  19. Group promoting cross-strait tourism becomes operational
  20. Taiwan to set up two national parks on outlying islets
  21. Electronic show displays digital, wireless, green technology
  22. Long-running radio show seeks to be included in Guinness record book


NEWSLETTER NO. 68   01 October 2006    九十五年十月份新聞信(上)

  1. Majority of Taiwan people opt for UN bid using 'Taiwan' as title
  2. More foreign allies voice support for Taiwan UN bid
  3. Pro-president rally staged in Taipei
  4. Executive Yuan passes US$5.83 billion budget for social welfare program
  5. Cabinet finalises plan to boost economic cooperation with Middle East
  6. Semiconductor industry to top US$53.35 billion by 2010
  7. Nanoscience and nanotechnology suitable for development: President
  8. 2nd phase Lafayette scandal probe ends, 8 suspects indicted
  9. Taiwan, Libya forge cooperative ties to promote trade
  10. 3-year 'Long-Stay' project to attract foreign pensioners
  11. Taiwan continues to dispatch medical aid missions to Pacific
  12. NSC, German foundation sign agreement on academic exchanges
  13. Taiwan children's book to be published in France
  14. 2006 European Film Festival expands to three cities
  15. British photographer to record Penghu's beauty for the world
  16. Taiwan won't change status quo: MAC chief
  17. Taiwan imposes 204 percent anti-dumping tax on Chinese towels
  18. Ceiling on Chinese businesspeople coming to Taiwan to be raised
  19. Medical emergency flight brings injured tourists to Taiwan from China
  20. Farmer featured in documentary wins first prize for his rice
  21. Taiwan team take 2nd and 3rd at 2006 World Solar Rally
  22. Tourism Bureau employs new strategies in Taiwan tourism promotion


NEWSLETTER NO. 67   15 September 2006    九十五年九月份新聞信(下)

  1. Taiwan loses 14th bid for UN participation
  2. UN violates human rights by excluding Taiwan: cabinet
  3. Taiwan mulling new strategy for UN bid
  4. Taiwan signs declaration with Pacific allies on all-around partnership
  5. Taiwan endeavours to improve e-competitiveness world ranking
  6. Premier calls for public support for CKS airport name change
  7. Gas hydrate sufficient for 60 years found off Taiwan
  8. NSC earmarks NT$300 million for biofuel research
  9. Taiwan delegation shows medical care knows no boundaries
  10. Freedom House rates Taiwan's civil liberties as 'first grade'
  11. Taiwan Festival 2006 to kick off at Brent Cross, London on September 25
  12. President pitches for better ties with UK
  13. Taiwan asks Switzerland to return US$520 million in 'Lafayette' slush fund
  14. EU repeats plea for peaceful solution to cross-strait disputes
  15. BTCO to organise Taiwan delegation for nanotechnology forum
  16. UN urged to face Taiwan Strait crisis
  17. Taiwan lions clubs protest against China's bullying
  18. Prior negotiations precondition to China official's Taiwan visit
  19. Take the "Taiwan in the UN" quiz and enter to win a iPod
  20. French experts help protect underwater cultural assets
  21. Volunteers to help athletes in 2009 Taipei Deaflympics


NEWSLETTER NO. 66   01 September 2006    九十五年九月份新聞信(上)

  1. Taiwan's membership bid posted on UN website
  2. China represents only obstacle to Taiwan's UN entry
  3. Online 'Support Taiwan's UN Bid' petition kicks off
  4. Women's group to push for Taiwan's inclusion in UN convention
  5. Sale of destroyers an example of US commitment to Taiwan: Pentagon
  6. Per capita GDP expected to top US$16,000 in 2007: DGBAS
  7. Cabinet to work to boost ICT platform industry
  8. Carrefour becomes Taiwan's No 1 hypermarket after acquiring Tesco
  9. Services industry engine of Taiwan's economic growth: CEPD
  10. Taiwan's armed forces to be cut to 275,000 by 2008
  11. Goal to inaugurate high-speed railway in October unchanged
  12. Taiwan donates rice aid to African countries, Laos
  13. Taiwan Film Festival to be held at Riverside Studios September 14-17
  14. Taiwan Arts Today displayed at Tate Modern 18 September
  15. Taiwan, Latvia exchange experiences in promoting democracy
  16. Taiwanese architects to present "Micro Cities" concept at Venice fair
  17. Taiwan raps China for lacking democratic culture, sportsmanship
  18. Nearly 800 missiles deployed by China against Taiwan: MND expert
  19. Government to set up 'more effective' cross-strait exchange mechanism
  20. Allowing 0.18 micron process to go to China not bad for Taiwan: TSMC
  21. New group to be set up to accelerate cross-strait tourism exchanges
  22. WHO takes Taiwan as model in helmet law implementation
  23. Internship program gives experience to overseas Taiwanese youth


NEWSLETTER NO. 65   15 August 2006    九十五年八月份新聞信(下)

  1. MAC head lambastes Beijing over severance on Taiwan-Chad ties
  2. Taiwan bids for UN seat again
  3. 79% support for applying for UN membership under name of "Taiwan": poll
  4. FORMOSAT-3 begins sending weather data
  5. Taiwan's FOREX reserves amount to US$260.37 billion
  6. Tiny Kuiper Belt rocks discovered by Taiwan astronomers
  7. Business turnover of 3 high-tech parks may hit US$60 billion in 2006
  8. Taiwan to help African countries improve banana cultivation
  9. Taiwan ranks top in terms of insurance penetration
  10. British government urged to heed parliamentary committee's advice on Taiwan
  11. Taiwan's representative office in London forms emergency response task force
  12. Passengers bound for US, UK subject to stricter security checks
  13. National Science Council to open office in Czech Republic
  14. Beijing urged to engage in dialogue with Taiwan leaders
  15. Government urged to open Taiwan's doors to Chinese postgraduates
  16. Restrictions on Chinese tourists to ease: MAC
  17. No change on 40% ceiling limit on investment in China: Premier
  18. Taiwan develops non-destructive fruit quality inspection system
  19. National Baseball Research and Development Centre established
  20. Taiwan youths are most frequent Internet users in East Asia
  21. Stationary horse-riding machines for women unveiled in Taipei


NEWSLETTER NO. 64   01 August 2006    九十五年八月份新聞信(上)

  1. Key conclusions on cross-strait relations of the Conference on Sustaining Taiwan's economic development
  2. US expected to start FTA talks with Taiwan: business leader
  3. President welcomes St. Kitts & Nevis' plan to set up embassy in Taiwan
  4. US Congressmen promote exchange with Taiwan
  5. Agricultural losses from Typhoon Kaemi rise to US$5.28 million
  6. Build Taiwan into 'island of value-adding': think tanks
  7. 2007 science-technology budget estimated at NT$86 million
  8. DuPont sets up semiconductor waste research centre in Taiwan
  9. Taiwan medics return after 'medical diplomacy' mission in South Pacific
  10. Government embarks NT$5 billion to develop intelligent vehicle industry
  11. Japanese tourists tops in total nights in Taiwan
  12. Taiwan imports US$189.84 million worth of scotch whisky in 2005
  13. Evergreen group chairman receives CBE
  14. Dance Troupe to leave for European performance tour
  15. Taiwan diplomat meets expatriates in Israel
  16. China unwilling to talk on cross-strait issues: CEPD head
  17. Government urged to relax restrictions on China investment
  18. CAL launches first direct cross-strait cargo charter flight
  19. NSC launches two new websites on Taiwan's bio-diversity
  20. Taiwan admitted to International Youth Hostel Federation
  21. 17-year-old conferred top arts, business award


NEWSLETTER NO. 63   15 July 2006    九十五年七月份新聞信(下)

  1. US official expresses confidence in Taiwan's democracy
  2. President pitches for UN bid
  3. Agricultural losses from Typhoon Bilis hit US$2.98 million
  4. Taiwan needs to reciprocate international help: Premier
  5. Taiwan urges Japan to renew fishery talks
  6. Foreign minister to reinforce ties with African allies
  7. National Influenza Centre inaugurated
  8. Japan-US joint statement helps peace in Taiwan Strait: MOFA
  9. Taiwanese scientist wins 2006 Trieste science prize
  10. New 'WIRCam' installed at CFHT space observatory: Academia Sinica
  11. Academics pushing listing traditional Chinese characters world heritage
  12. Number of regular internet users in Taiwan totals 9.63 million: poll
  13. Tainan, Raanana forge sister city ties
  14. BenQ creating 'win-win' situation after acquiring Siemens' MD
  15. US won't 'co-manage' cross-strait affairs with China: US official
  16. Direct cross-strait flights urged at economic conference
  17. Taiwan grabs three golds, one bronze at World Middle School Games
  18. 'Taiwan Touch' to be broadcast on National Geography from July 1
  19. Taiwan's largest Buddha statue being erected in Ermei township
  20. Taipei First Girl's High School marching band performs in US capital
  21. Taiwan achieves good results in 2006 Chemistry Olympiad


NEWSLETTER NO. 62   01 July 2006    九十五年七月份新聞信(上)

  1. US House passes amendment to lift diplomatic restrictions on Taiwan
  2. Taiwan will continue helping African allies fight disease
  3. Taiwan, Nicaragua sign free trade agreement
  4. Legislature passes 3 major budgets totalling US$4.39 billion
  5. Urbanisation in Taiwan increases over last 15 years: DGBAS
  6. American Nuclear Society awards Taiwan scientist
  7. Greying of society in Taiwan to accelerate after 2019: CEPD
  8. Taiwan and world experts gather in US to combat avian flu
  9. Hsinchu County approves blueprint for biomedical science park
  10. Taiwan officials attend IATTC conference in South Korea
  11. West Point valedictorian honoured by Taiwan group
  12. Academia Sinica kicks off 'Taiwan Biobank'
  13. Agreements reached at annual Taiwan Britain Business Council
  14. Taiwan, UK research institutes form alliance on genetic engineering
  15. European parliamentary caucus leader visits Taiwan
  16. First Taiwan trade policy review at WTO draws to 'perfect end'
  17. Cross-strait trade policy could be expanded: Vice Premier
  18. SEF calls for cross-strait talks on protection of 'Taishang'
  19. MAC calls for more cross-strait religious exchanges
  20. Taipei certified as world's largest Wi-Fi network city
  21. NCA launches English magazine 'Fountain'
  22. Tea producers from 16 countries vie for Taiwan's awards


NEWSLETTER NO. 61   15 June 2006    九十五年六月份新聞信(下)

  1. AIT chairman confident of Taiwan's democratic resilience
  2. Taiwan's forex reserves hit new high in May
  3. Taiwan expected to sign FTAs with Honduras, El Salvador this year
  4. Agricultural losses hit US$33.23 million after days of torrential rain
  5. Taipei named Intelligent Community of the year
  6. Taiwan to help APEC member countries develop signature industries
  7. AEC working to boost ratio of Taiwan's 'self-produced' energy sources
  8. Taiwan donates US$180,000 to WTO for technical assistance projects
  9. Taiwan participates in APEC exercise against avian flu
  10. Skype considers setting up product certification centre in Taiwan
  11. Taiwan's part in largest telescope project invaluable: Academia Sinica
  12. Taiwan military aircraft delivers relief goods to Indonesia
  13. King of Swaziland to visit Taiwan
  14. Four Taiwan firms make Financial Times top 500 list
  15. Vice foreign minister to serve as envoy to Spain
  16. Taiwan, China agree on cross-strait charter flight services
  17. Premier promises wide opening under 'active management' framework
  18. US welcomes progress on cross-strait charter flight services
  19. More than US$12.3 billion in business contracts signed at Computex
  20. Taiwan inventors win six gold at INPEX 2006
  21. Taiwanese philatelists win awards at Washington 2006 Stamp Expo
  22. Taiwanese Mandarin teachers arrive in Thailand as language instructors


NEWSLETTER NO. 60   01 June 2006    九十五年六月份新聞信(上)

  1. Taiwan wins support of non-diplomatic allies at WHA despite setback
  2. Exclusion of Taiwan challenges WTO ethics: Malawi minister
  3. Taiwan exclusion from WHO endangers world: Washington Times
  4. Taiwan aid tam starts operations in Indonesia
  5. President supports prosecution probe of son-in-law
  6. Taiwan-US TIFA talks end with concrete results
  7. Overseas postings as alternative to military service may be expanded
  8. DGBAS raises economic growth target to 4.31%
  9. Weng Chi-Hui to be new Academia Sinica head
  10. Deep ocean water R&D centre set to become fully operational by June 1
  11. Production value of Taiwan's IC industry up 27.6% year-on-year
  12. Taiwan aboriginal delegation returns from UNPFII with achievements
  13. Economist speaks on Taiwan's foreign investment at OECD forum
  14. Swedish parliamentary delegation arrives for six-day visit
  15. Growing European demand triggers boom in Taiwan's orchid industry
  16. Taiwan to impose provisional anti-dumping tax on Chinese towels
  17. Taiwan economy under threat from China: National Security report
  18. US calls for direct dialogue between Taipei, Beijing
  19. First batch of Taiwan fruit shipped to China via 'mini three links'
  20. Historic monument Taipei Guest House to open to public
  21. Taiwan academic discovers new material for white-light LEDs
  22. Taiwan team wins big in Asia-Pacific Mathematical Olympiad


NEWSLETTER NO. 59   15 May 2006    九十五年五月份新聞信(下)

  1. Taiwan 'staunch defender' of cross-strait peace: President
  2. Taiwan dissatisfied with US decision on president's transit: MOFA
  3. Taiwan thanks diplomatic allies for help in NUC cessation issue
  4. President reiterates call for dialogue with China
  5. International health organisation urges support for Taiwan's WHO bid
  6. Say yes to Taiwan's bid to WHO
  7. Two US Congressmen protest against unfair treatment of President Chen
  8. Taiwan, Paraguay sign joint communique on closer cooperation
  9. Taiwan to control exports of sensitive materials to Iran, N. Korea
  10. US decision on stopover request 'regrettable': President
  11. Transit decisions 'safeguard the nation's dignity': President
  12. TAITRA to hold textile, bicycle trade fairs in Vietnam
  13. Libya to be gateway for Taiwan's foray into North Africa: officials
  14. Taiwan-US relations unshaken: President
  15. Taiwan shifting attention to Middle East, Africa: analysts
  16. Taiwan, EU cooperate on grid computing against avian flu
  17. Taiwan must be on guard against China's courting of allies: official
  18. Taiwan cannot lock entire resources in China: Premier
  19. One third of Chinese people want to visit Taiwan: poll
  20. Art Taipei 2006 to open May 5
  21. ITRI centre recognised for excellence in business incubation
  22. New drug for Pompe disease discovered by Academia Sinica
  23. Taiwan wins eight medals at Asian Physics Olympiad
  24. Taiwan's academic journals go online


NEWSLETTER NO. 58   01 May 2006    九十五年五月份新聞信(上)

  1. Hu fails to ‘score’ against Taiwan on US trip: President
  2. Taiwan takes part in eight WHO specialists’ conferences since 2005
  3. Taiwan, Philippines to strengthen police cooperation
  4. S Korea surpasses Taiwan to become China’s 2nd-largest import source
  5. China is obscure to the Taiwanese: President
  6. US Congressman urges lifting travel ban on Taiwan leaders
  7. Taiwan’s medical group in Panama to offer free treatment
  8. Bush-Hu meeting fruitless for China: Analysts
  9. Burkina Faso Prime Minister to visit Taiwan
  10. Taiwan expresses willingness to expand cooperative ties with UAE
  11. Democratic Taiwan cornerstone of Asia-Pacific security: Official
  12. 77% of Taiwan people support Taiwan-US-China talks: Poll
  13. New Taiwan envoy to EU vows to develop strategic dialogue
  14. European Parliament to hold seminar on Taiwan’s WHO bid
  15. President urges France to help Taiwan join WHO
  16. Leading European Parliament member promotes Taiwan’s WHO bid
  17. Taiwan official calls Europe’s attention to China’s rise
  18. Taiwan is a frog in China’s gradually warming pot: Scholar
  19. Taiwan flexible on opening door wider to Chinese tourists: MAC head
  20. China’s economy in quagmire of overcapacity: Scholar
  21. Democracy key issue in US-Taiwan-China ties: Minister
  22. Hsinchu’s international glass art festival draws 350,000 visitors
  23. Taiwan orchids to blend into Tulip Festival in Canada’s capital
  24. Taiwan team invents mass spectrometer for measuring cells, viruses
  25. The Wayward Cloud Preview Screening


NEWSLETTER NO. 57   15 April 2006    九十五年四月份新聞信(下)

  1. Rejection of Applications Concerning the Import of Giant Pandas
  2. ROC dedicated to developing sustainable ties with pacific allies: MOFA
  3. ‘U-Taiwan’ to boost Taiwan’s GDP to over NT$16 trillion by 2010
  4. Taiwan’s democracy a model for rest of world: US Congressman
  5. Taiwan-South Korea economic race takes new twist
  6. Taiwan wants meaningful participation in WHO: Foreign Ministry
  7. Taiwan mission to help Burkina Faso fight bird flu
  8. Marshall Islands President arrives for state visit
  9. US-Taiwan ties enduring and unshakeable: AIT director
  10. US to continue to support Taiwan’s WHO bid: ROC Rep
  11. Most people want say in determining Taiwan’s future: Poll
  12. Wide-ranging Taiwan-India commercial forum to be held in Taipei
  13. China’s rise at critical crossroads: President
  14. European academics form new association on Taiwan study
  15. Taiwanese, French scientists honoured with award in Paris
  16. European Parliament delegation visits Taiwan
  17. Taiwan under direct Chinese avian flu threat: President
  18. Kaohsiung furniture makers accuse China of dumping
  19. Any cross-strait ties possible if China gives up one-party rule: Chen
  20. Taiwan welcomes China’s new tourism opening measures: MAC
  21. Deep-sea water resources development project to commence this year
  22. Taiwan inventors win big at Geneva inventions show
  23. 2006 Hakka Tung Blossom Festival kicks off in Nantou
  24. Taiwan’s agro-biotech achievements to be showcased in Chicago


NEWSLETTER NO. 56   01 April 2006    九十五年四月份新聞信(上)

  1. President asserts Taiwan’s right to join the UN
  2. Thousands take to streets to protest China’s annexation attempts
  3. Taiwan ranks 7th in networked readiness: WEF report
  4. US Congressman urges allowing high-level Taiwan officials to visit
  5. NUC cessation gives people right to decide Taiwan’s future
  6. President appeals for international support for Taiwan’s WHO bid
  7. Nankang software incubator to become leader in Asia by 2008
  8. High-speed rail service definitely to begin in late October
  9. ‘8-inch wafer’ model to be used in screening major investments in China
  10. Recyclable energy to reach 10% of installed capacity by 2010: MOEA
  11. Taiwan looks forward to early FAT talks with US
  12. EU confirms Taiwan’s clarification on ceasing NUC’s function
  13. EU urged to support Taiwan’s WHA bid
  14. Italian human rights activist support Taiwan’s WHA bid
  15. President urges Germany to support Taiwan’s WHO bid
  16. Three links and Chinese tourism part of existing cross-strait policy: MAC
  17. Everybody loses if cross-strait conflict breaks out: US official
  18. Taiwan China’s largest source of trade deficit: WTO
  19. Contemporary short files from Taiwan to be screened at London’s Goethe Institute
  20. Taiwan high schools to open up more to foreign students
  21. TAITRA begins to accept applicants for 2006 NanoTech show


NEWSLETTER NO. 55   15 March 2006    九十五年三月份新聞信(下)

  1. President Chen interviewed by Washington Post
  2. US State Department satisfied with Taiwan on NUC: Armitage
  3. Taiwan protests WTO member directory changes
  4. New constitution by 2008: President Chen
  5. US lawmakers, businesspeople support US-Taiwan FTA
  6. Taiwan's R&D spending close to industrialised nations: CEPD
  7. New AIT Taipei office director lauds Taiwan's democracy
  8. Taiwan performs better than South Korea economically: CEPD
  9. Government to invest NT$32 billion in 'life-related' technologies
  10. Taiwan's birth rate drops to new low: DGBAS
  11. Taiwan Textile Research Institute forges alliance with BASF group
  12. NUC cessation no damage to cross-strait status quo: UK envoy
  13. Acting Kaohsiung mayor arrives in London for eight-day visit
  14. President Chen urges Iceland to support Taiwan's WHO bid
  15. Taiwan-Vatican ties 'not gloomy': Foreign Affairs Minister
  16. China now has 784 missiles targeting Taiwan: MND
  17. MAC issues open letter to 'taishang' on NUC cessation
  18. Number of Taiwanese seeking jobs in China growing rapidly
  19. Oscar-winning director to be awarded honorary degree in Taiwan
  20. Yangmingshan flower festival expected to attract 1.2 million visitors
  21. 2006 International Cycle Show attracts over 33,500 buyers


NEWSLETTER NO. 54   01 March 2006    九十五年三月份新聞信(上)

  1. President Chen announces national Unification Council and Guidelines to cease
  2. US response to ceasing NUC's operations 'positive, moderate': MOFA
  3. National flag to fly at half mast on Peace Memorial Day
  4. Made in Taiwan: positive global impressions associated with technological developments
  5. Philippines appreciates Taiwan's aid for landslide victims
  6. Bangladesh could be intermediary to South Asian market: TIER
  7. President: report on 228 incident promotes justice, forgiveness
  8. Taiwan performs 'brilliantly' on gender equality: DGBAS
  9. Cheng Kung University joins US research consortium
  10. Investment in Taiwan is good idea: AmCham
  11. Political leaders gather at funeral of former premier
  12. Taiwan-Chilean ties see new breakthrough
  13. Government adjusts economic growth forecast upward
  14. Ang Less wins BAFTA award for best director
  15. Taipei mayor arrives in Belgium on last leg of Europe trip
  16. German Cultural Centre exhibition begins
  17. Taiwan-US-China ties to remain unchanged in short term: scholars
  18. No cross-strait consensus struck in 1992: new AIT chairman
  19. Taiwan's trade surplus with China tops US$31.8 billion
  20. NSC offers internship program for overseas Taiwanese youths
  21. Glove puppetry selected as image of Taiwan for the world
  22. New system can deny face-covered users access to ATM
  23. 80th-generation descendant of Confucius born in Taiwan January 1st


NEWSLETTER NO. 53   15 February 2006    九十五年二月份新聞信(下)

  1. Taiwan-US ties remain intact, despite President's statements
  2. Cross-strait economic integration vital for Taiwan: AmCham
  3. Chen's speech has nothing to do with status quo change
  4. Most Taiwanese favour cross-strait status quo: survey
  5. Taiwan to funnel NT$15 billion into biotech industry
  6. President approves major military reshuffle
  7. Taiwan to reduce dependence on imported oil
  8. Economists suggest government build Taiwan business zone in India
  9. Transport minister has new plans to enhance Taiwan tourism
  10. NSC technology alert list awaiting review in legislature
  11. COA to help Taiwan fruit make inroads into Middle East
  12. Eastern Europe can serve as shortcut to EU market for Taiwan: CIER
  13. Taiwan is EU's bridge to Chinese-language publishing market
  14. Air France-KLM plans direct flights from Holland to Taiwan
  15. Pork ribs from Netherlands banned from sale in Taichung
  16. China earns censure for censorship
  17. Taiwan to stand by own definition of 'status quo': MAC head
  18. China is potentially military competitor of US: US report
  19. President urges China-based Taiwan businesspeople to show solidarity
  20. Taipei book exhibition ends six-day run with record 440,000 visitors
  21. Taiwan aborigines have different ways to win the heart of valentines
  22. Parking meters in Taipei begin to use chip technology


NEWSLETTER NO. 52   01 February 2006    九十五年二月份新聞信(上)

  1. President Chen: scrapping of unification guidelines considered
  2. Chen's tough stance toward China surprise US
  3. Former DPP head Su Tseng-Chang appointed as premier
  4. MOEA to open office to help Taiwan businesses invest in Latin America
  5. Chunghwa Telecom to work with Microsoft for Taiwan's e-future
  6. New foreign minister opts for 'lean and mean' diplomatic fronts
  7. Taiwanese fishing vessel hijacked by Somali rebel militia released
  8. Taiwan 5th best in world for investors: BERI
  9. Military to recruit female soldiers: MND
  10. Novartis seeks to expand cooperation with Taiwan
  11. Taiwan's TFT-LCD panel claims lion's market share
  12. Australian envoy envisions closer ties with Taiwan
  13. British envoy confident in boosting ties with Taiwan
  14. UK designers invite Taiwan enterprises to settle design centres
  15. EU welcomes charter flights between Taiwan and China
  16. EU urged to support Taiwan's WHO bid
  17. MOFA condemns Beijing for obstructing Taiwan's WHO bid
  18. Olympic torch might come to Taiwan: new CTOC chair
  19. Most Taiwanese want to maintain status quo: Legislative Yuan Speaker
  20. China shouldn't ignore DPP: Academia Sinica head
  21. Temple offers on-line service to felicity seekers
  22. Foreigners' impression of New Year holiday: ambiance has changed
  23. Music, puppet show celebrate Mozart's 250th birthday


NEWSLETTER NO. 51   15 January 2006    九十五年一月份新聞信(下)

  1. President Chen's New Year Address - Democratic Taiwan: Thriving Onward
  2. Cabinet unveils measures to solidify Chen's New Year message
  3. US expects president Chen to follow 'four Nos' commitments
  4. Trade policies vital for Taiwan to avoid marginalisation
  5. MOFA redoubling efforts in Taiwan's WHO bid
  6. No military purpose in building runway on Spratly Island
  7. Legislative speaker to visit US en route to Honduras
  8. Taiwan said capable making 30% of world's chips by 2008
  9. Taiwan TV broadcasting to enter full digital era by 2010
  10. DPP chairman-elect vows to reinvent ruling party
  11. Ex-AIT head offers opinions on Taiwan defence
  12. President Chen receives Members of the British Parliament
  13. Taiwan could use an image boost in Great Britain: UK parliamentarian
  14. Italian parliamentarian decorated by president
  15. Taiwan awards German heavyweight in cultural sector
  16. 66% support 'proactive management' on cross-strait economy: poll
  17. COA to decide in March whether to accept China's pandas
  18. Safeguarding Taiwan interests prerequisite to opening
  19. Dialogue crucial to resolving cross-strait disputes
  20. International Public Television Screening Conference to be held in Taipei
  21. NTU produces green fluorescent pigs for medical research
  22. Young physics ambassadors in Taiwan for symposium
  23. Visa restrictions for foreign Mandarin students to be relaxed


NEWSLETTER NO. 50   01 January 2006    九十五年一月份新聞信(上)

  1. 53 US Congressmen urge Rice to include Taiwan in IPAPI network
  2. WTO deal beneficial to Taiwan: Economics Minister Ho
  3. Taiwan seeks to become Asia's high-tech research centre by 2010
  4. Taiwan succeeds in protecting Pacific tuna fishing rights
  5. Taiwan ranks among top in annual Freedom House Survey
  6. Taiwan's trade surplus expected to rise with booming exports
  7. Defence budget to be boosted to 3% of GDP by 2008: President
  8. Sovereignty is basis of Taiwanese national identity
  9. EU formula a new path for cross-strait relations
  10. Taiwan willing to talk with China under WTO
  11. MAC official calls for regular tourist visits by mainland Chinese to Kinmen
  12. New English edition of Presidential Office website debuts
  13. Taiwan to help rebuild university in tsunami-hit Ache province
  14. Taiwan tops Asia in German iF product design awards


NEWSLETTER NO. 49   15 December 2005    九十四年十二月份新聞信(下)

  1. KMT wins 14, DPP 6 of 23 city/county government posts
  2. Election results signal power shift: analysts
  3. Dec 3 elections reflect deepening of Taiwan democracy: China hand
  4. Election results not necessarily indicator for 2008 vote: US scholar
  5. Legislature passes Access to Government Informational Law
  6. 'Right time' is key for Taiwan-US FTA: US official
  7. 2006 economic growth to hit 4.25%: Academia Sinica
  8. Taiwan sends mission to Sao Tome and Principe to fight cholera
  9. WCPFC vetoes Japanese proposal to cut Taiwan's tuna quota
  10. Taiwan ranked 4th in US patent approval for 2004
  11. President reiterates administration's core values
  12. IT industry urged to reduce digital divide in Taiwan
  13. Taiwan to build airport in Spratly Islands
  14. President Chen urges EU not to lift arms ban against China
  15. Taiwan, Swiss institutes sign MOU on microtechnology cooperation
  16. 2005 European Film Festival held in Taipei
  17. No major changes to China policy following elections setback: MAC
  18. Taiwan welcomes talks with China on direct air transport links
  19. Taiwanese to lose citizenship if registering residence in China: MAC
  20. Taipei Arena expected to be a new 'soul-nourishing hub' in Taipei
  21. Six Taiwan celebrities to be featured in Discovery Channel program


NEWSLETTER NO. 48   01 December 2005    九十四年十二月份新聞信(上)

  1. US president cites Taiwan's freedom, democracy and prosperity
  2. Bush's talk on Taiwan democracy 'significant': Presidential Office
  3. Taiwan per capita GDP to exceed US$15,000 in 2005
  4. Over 60% say Taiwan is sovereign state in five-nation survey
  5. More than 13 million voters eligible to vote in Dec 3 elections
  6. World tuna group resolves to cut Taiwan's annual catch limit
  7. Chen officiates opening of free trade zone in Taichung harbor
  8. Taiwan has world's 3rd-highest installation density for solar heaters
  9. IFJ urged to support Taiwan
  10. President vows to get to bottom of Lafayette scandal
  11. Taiwan notebooks to account for 90% of world supply in 2009
  12. COA defends once again Taiwan's image on bird flu
  13. UK officials promise to give further explanation on bird flu matter
  14. New German leader opposed to lifting EU arms sales ban on China
  15. European Parliament urges EU not to lift arms embargo
  16. Taiwan grateful for Dutch Parliament support for WHO bid
  17. Cross-strait charter flights for Lunar New Year holiday unveiled
  18. Taiwan APEC envoy exchanges greetings with Chinese President
  19. Washington wants to see more Beijing-Taipei dialogue: White House
  20. Chinese Taipei grab 2 gold, 2 silver at World Cyber Game
  21. Taiwan's edge in tourism lies in friendly people and delicious food
  22. National Geographic Channel to broadcast documentary on Taiwan


NEWSLETTER NO. 47   15 November 2005    九十四年十一月份新聞信(下)

  1. Envoy to APEC vows to be a bridge at APEC summit
  2. Taiwan to tighten bird flue-response should H5N1 affect humans
  3. President, premier, ruling party gearing up for year-end elections
  4. Taiwan economy increasingly becoming service-based: CEPD
  5. President regrets boycott of US arms procurement by opposition
  6. Taiwan-donated medical goods airlifted to Pakistan
  7. Outlook of digital content industry promising: CEPD
  8. Council to push for UN accession for Hakka NGO
  9. Taiwan pharmaceutical exports jump by 126 percent in 1st half of year
  10. Taiwan succeeds in helping Thailand bust cross-border drug ring
  11. Taiwan to issue first-ever national security report after elections
  12. MOI unveils criteria to evaluate naturalisation applications
  13. Taiwan-US to cooperate in avian flu vaccine development
  14. Taiwan's importance in global economic system underestimated: Le Monde
  15. Taiwan's interactions with WHO said to have gradually matured
  16. Taiwan World Trade Center to open in Barcelona
  17. Roche in initial talks with Taiwan on Tamiflu production
  18. Washington should revise 'one China' policy: US commentator
  19. MAC agrees to de-link New Year cross-strait charter flights
  20. Cross-strait exchanges should be reviewed at next EDAC
  21. Taiwan wins 12 gold medals in East Asia Games
  22. Taiwan social worker wins top NGO award for children's welfare
  23. Record number of countries taking part in Taipei Travel Fair
  24. Most Taiwan students want to pursue advanced studies in US, China


NEWSLETTER NO. 46   01 November 2005    九十四年十一月份新聞信(上)

  1. Taiwan has technology to produce Tamiflu: DOH
  2. Taiwan to earmark NT$20 billion for bird flu prevention
  3. Coast guard tightening boarder controls against bird flu
  4. Second-phase reform aimed at mega-mergers, competitiveness
  5. Negotiations to be held on national communications commission bill
  6. MOEA signs cooperative pact to promote WiMAX technology
  7. Taiwan doesn't have to declare independence: former president
  8. Taiwan Medical Peace Corps gives up relief trip to Pakistan
  9. South Korea urged not to succumb to china's pressure
  10. Taiwan servers diplomatic ties with Senegal
  11. Taiwan's notebook output seen to top US$9 billion in Q4
  12. Taiwan ranks 3rd in Asia in business environment
  13. RFID testing facilities to boost Taiwan's competitiveness
  14. Taiwan expects to cooperate with Britain in bird flu battle: Envoy
  15. Taiwan envoy regrets British official's remarks on bird flu
  16. Switzerland to offer Taiwan judicial aid in Lafayette scandal probes
  17. NSC vice chairman sees a bright future for Taiwan-EU cooperation
  18. Opening to Chinese tourists a government policy: MAC
  19. MOFA urges China to enhance transparency in avian flu prevention
  20. Trail-blazer of Taiwan's atomic science dies
  21. International Healthy Cities Conference opens in Taipei


NEWSLETTER NO. 45   15 October 2005    九十四年十月份新聞信(下)

  1. President reaffirms commitment to clean government and reforms
  2. Leaders from various countries join Taiwan to celebrate National Day
  3. DPP rallied against opposition-initiated bill on China issue
  4. Taiwan still has room to expand relations with other nations
  5. Arms procurement package blocked for 31st time in legislature
  6. Hon Hai's September revenue rewrites earnings record
  7. HoTaiwan to help with relief operations after earthquake in South Asia
  8. Taiwan rescue team not allo