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Taiwan Prepares for First of 2 Major 2008 Elections
Source:The New York Times ,2008-01-12
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Voters went to the polls here on Saturday in the first of two closely spaced elections that will shape this self-governing island's strategy for dealing with mainland China, its rival. ...full story
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Taiwan Leader Dismisses Hu Overture
Source:The New York Times ,2007-10-18
President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan on Thursday denounced a peace overture from President Hu Jintao of China that has received a cautious welcome here from both candidates for the presidential election next March....full story
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MOFA grilled on budget for democracy foundation
Source: Taipei Times,2007-10-15
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) came under fire yesterday over its proposed budget of NT$72.5 million (US$2.21 million) to construct a new building for the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD)....full story
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Immigration proposals are worth supporting
Source: The China Post,2007-9-23
Over the weekend, legislators from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party and opposition Kuomintang reached a consensus on a draft bill that would amend the Immigration Act. According to the proposal, reached following consulations between lawmakers Hsiao Bi-khim, Kao Chien-chih and Huang Chu-ying of the DPP...full story
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Immigration Act to include anti-discrimination clause
Source: The China Post,2007-9-22
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Ruling and opposition lawmakers reached an initial consensus yesterday on a draft amendment to the Immigration Act, agreeing to add to the law new regulations pertaining to prevention of discrimination....full story
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No plans to file ICJ suit: official
Source: Taipei Times,2007-9-20
The Presidential Office dismissed reports yesterday that Taiwan plans to take its case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague if its bid for UN membership is rejected again this year. Presidential Office Spokesman David Lee (李南陽) yesterday said there was no plan to take the case to...full story
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Animal abuse may be a crime
Source: Taipei Times,2007-6-11
A legislative committee yesterday took the first step toward tightening protection for animals by approving amendments making animal abuse a crime punishable by jail time....full story |
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Scholarships for foreign journalists creating a stir
Source: Taipei Times,2007-6-04
A program by the Government Information Office (GIO) to provide scholarships for foreign reporters working for international news outlets to learn Mandarin in Taiwan drew a mixed reaction from academics and lawmakers yesterday....full story |
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MOFA grilled over UN name bid
Source: Taipei Times,2007-5-31
Taiwan will apply for UN membership under the name "Taiwan" in September despite its failed bid for WHO membership earlier this month, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Tzu-pao (楊子葆) said yesterday.
Yang made the remarks while giving a report on the nation's earlier bid to join the WHO before the legislature's Foreign and Overseas Compatriot Affairs Committee....full story |
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Investigation reveals dog pedigree certificate fraud
Source: Taiwan Times,2007-5-25
Canine Hip Dysplasia Association director Chen Mei-mei, Environmental and Animal Society of Taiwan director Chen Yu-min, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Hsiao Bi-khim and DPP Legislator Tien Chiu-chin yesterday speak at a press conference warning of widespread pedigree certificate fraud....full story
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Tutu off to Taiwan to resolve racial issues
Source: Taiwan News,2007-4-18
Tutu, who is due to arrive in Taipei today for an eight-day visit, would meet President Chen Shui-bian and Vice-President Annette Lu, foreign ministry spokesman David Wang said yesterday....full story
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