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Jiang altering laws to benefit himself DPP
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Main opposition party Legislators Chen Chi-mai (???) and Wu Yi-jen (???) yesterday slammed a draft amendment of regulations concerning the retirement and pension of political appointees, claiming it is a self-beneficial act for Premier Jiang Yi-huah (???) and other politicians who double as college ...
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Mobile phone panel prices could rise as supply still stagnant
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Many flat panel module makers which specifically target North American markets are apparently pulling in orders as mobile phone panel supply remains tight this month, while the prices of flat panels for most other applications are expected to be stable in ...
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CNFI Chairman Chang charged with fraud
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Chang Pen-tsao (???), chairman of the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI, ????) and former president of Taiwan International Securities Co. (TISC, ????), was yesterday indicted for fraud and violating the Securities and Exchange ...
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Specialty chemicals industry to see mild growth this year
TAIPEI--The output of Taiwan's specialty chemicals sector will grow marginally in 2013 despite global economic uncertainties, a government report said ...
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Local market ends flat as profit taking erases gains Largan on upswing
TAIPEI--Shares in Taiwan closed little changed Tuesday as investors pocketed the gains they had built up earlier in the session amid fears over a possible pullback ahead of 8,400 points, dealers ...
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Weak exports unlikely to spur interest rate move ANZ bank
TAIPEI--Taiwan's central bank will likely leave interest rates unchanged at its next quarterly policymaking meeting in June despite weak global demand for Taiwan-made goods, Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (ANZ) said ...
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With Largan leading pack top blue chips values near NT$1000
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The share prices for two of Taiwan's leading blue chip companies are approaching the symbolically significant NT$1,000 mark, with both closing at well above NT$950 at the conclusion of yesterday's ...
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DPP withdraws from petition to impeach Ma
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- In addition to the support shown by the main opposition party for President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Su Tseng-chang (???) also asked DPP party members to withdraw their signatures from the Taiwan Solidarity Union (TSU) petition aiming to impeach ...
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IPO aims to block websites that illegally share music movies
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) announced yesterday that an amendment to the Copyright Act will be proposed to allow Internet service providers to block foreign websites that infringe on ...
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Ma greets Paraguays head of state with grand welcome
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday held a welcoming ceremony for Paraguay President Dr. Federico Franco at Liberty Square, and thanked him for his support of the East China Sea Peace ...
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Downpours expected island-wide as rainy season continues to beset
TAIPEI--All parts of Taiwan are likely to see heavy rainfall as a stationary weather front continues to affect the country, the Central Weather Bureau said ...
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A string of moderate earthquakes shakes up Eastern Taiwan CWB
TAIPEI--A total of 13 earthquakes struck Eastern Taiwan and nearby seas between 12:21 p.m. and 6:20 p.m. yesterday, with the largest one registering 5.8 on the Richter scale, according to Central Weather Bureau ...
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Taiwan expected to host World Medical Association meet in 2016
GENEVA--Taiwan is expected to host a World Medical Association (WMA) conference in 2016 for the first time, Taiwan's top health official said ...
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Once a waste product researchers use rice straw to cultivate orchids
TAIPEI--A new potting medium made from rice straw has been found to have better water- retention capacity than sphagnum moss, which is usually used for growing moth orchids, a local researcher said ...
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Woman sorry for false claim of mistreatment of Filipino
TAIPEI--A woman apologized Tuesday for spreading a rumor that a Filipino worker in Taipei was allegedly refused service by a cafeteria owner angry with the Philippines over the fatal shooting of a Taiwanese fisherman earlier this ...
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Special Investigation Division appeals Lin Yi-shih verdict
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Special Investigation Division (SID) yesterday said the Taipei District Court's rulings on Lin Yi-shih (???), the former Cabinet secretary-general, and Lin's family were inappropriate and is appealing the ...
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Textile company teams up with US 3M to debut water-resistant product with 3M
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Everest Textile Co. (????) yesterday announced that C4, a carboxylic acid-based water resistance additive created through collaboration with the U.S.-based 3M, will be adopted into its own Taiwan-based clothing ...
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Mainland Taiwan enhance Chinese classics
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Mainland China has taken further steps to revive Confucian classics in its education system to enhance senior high school students' knowledge about traditional Chinese culture and ...
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Homecoming table tennis champs call for support from private sector
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The world table tennis championships pair yesterday called for private-sector support in nurturing local talents as part of boosting the long-term development of the sport in ...
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Tourism Bureau launches free 90-day Wi-Fi service for international tourists
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Smartphone-toting tourists no longer have to wander the streets hoping to stumble upon a Wi-Fi signal. The Tourism Bureau yesterday launched two free networks -- iTaiwan and TPE-Free -- for foreign tourists in Taiwan to enjoy the ...
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TransAsia Airways hides truth of incident ASC
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Aviation Safety Council (ASC) published its investigation yesterday regarding a TransAsia Airways accident last May where the cabin crew did not inform air traffic controllers that the aircraft's engine had caught on ...
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I-Mei may face criminal charges in nations latest food ingredients scandal
I-Mei Foods (????) has allegedly used expired ingredients in its food making process -- a criminal act that will be investigated by local health departments, Food and Drug Administration Director-General Kang Jaw-jou (???) said ...
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Philippines says to finish probe on shooting Taiwan fishermen soon
The Philippine National Bureau of Investigations (NBI) is close to finishing its investigations on a Taiwan fisherman shot dead by Philippine coast guards, Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said Tuesday.Except for the physical examination of the fishing vessel, the NBI has already completed its probe on the case, said Aquino in a chance interview after the 115th anniversary celebration of ...
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Taiwan publishes fishing boat log to refute Philippine claims
TAIPEI -- Taiwan's top fishery official yesterday published the record of a Taiwanese fishing boat's voyage to refute claims that it was operating in the Philippines' territorial waters when it was attacked by a Philippine government ...
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Philippines ready to pay NT$1 million over fishermans death
Philippines ' de facto embassy in Taiwan in the absence of diplomatic ties between the two countries. Whether the money should be characterized as compensation or a donation was the sticking point in frantic negotiations the night before Taiwan imposed sanctions on ...
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Port of Taipei will greatly benefit the city
With the economic growth and development of Taiwan and its capital Taipei have come vast infrastructure challenges, not least of which is the ever-increasing demand for goods and services, which must be imported, requiring larger ports and in greater numbers.
Taiwan is a country that has experienced remarkable growth over the last several centuries since it broke away from the mainland politically and began operating as an independent country. The national capital, Taipei, has been at the centre of this growth, developing the country’s first mass transit system and spearheading economic development throughout the country. Read more
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