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Resignation letter

May 23, 2013
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Resignation letter

Publication Date:05/23/2013 Chang Zheng, editor of Taipei-based newspaper Sifang Bao, announces his resignation via Facebook May 22, after the daily repeated allegations of mistreatment of a Flipino laborer that were later proven false. The original story …

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Back at base

May 23, 2013
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Back at base

Publication Date:05/23/2013 An ROC Coast Guard Administration vessel that was patrolling in the South China Sea docks at Taichung Port May 22 for resupply. (CNA) …

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Generous soul

May 23, 2013
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Generous soul

Publication Date:05/23/2013 Former Legislator (left) Chiu Yi presents the widow (center) of Taiwan fisherman Hong Shi-cheng, killed during an attack by a Philippine government vessel May 9, donations from Philippine overseas Chinese. She gave the money …

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Hard, cold facts

May 22, 2013
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Hard, cold facts

Publication Date:05/22/2013 The chart from the voyage data recorder of fishing boat Guang Da Xing No. 28, provided by the Fisheries Agency, shows it was within the ROC’s exclusive economic zone for its entire May 4-11 …

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Hard facts

May 22, 2013
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Hard facts

Publication Date:05/22/2013 The chart from the voyage data recorder of fishing boat Guang Da Xing No. 28, provided by the ROC Council of Agriculture, shows it was within the nation’s territorial waters for its entire May …

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Paraguayan state visit

May 22, 2013
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Paraguayan state visit

Publication Date:05/22/2013 ROC President Ma Ying-jeou (left) and visiting Paraguayan President Luis Federico Franco Gomez inspect a guard of honor May 21 at a ceremony in Taipei City. (CNA) …

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Charity concert

May 22, 2013
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Charity concert

Publication Date:05/22/2013 Members of the Taiwan rock band Mayday promote an upcoming charity concert May 21 in Taipei City. Some of the proceeds from the June 1 “Just Love It” concert in Taichung City will go …

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Puppet power

May 22, 2013
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Puppet power

Publication Date:05/22/2013 Liao Wen-ho, who leads the Liao Wen-ho Puppet Theatre in Taiwan, performs May 21for tour operators in New York City. The performance was organized by Taiwan’s representative office in New York in a bid …

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Feeling old

May 22, 2013
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Feeling old

Publication Date:05/22/2013 Children wearing gray wigs show pictures of how they imagine they will look in old age, at an event held May 21 by the Huashan Social Welfare Foundation in Miaoli City. The event was …

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The ROC government believes that, although the Philippines has expressed deep regret and apologized over the Guang Da Xing No. 28 incident, the matter of compensation for the victim’s family, as well as authorization, remain unclear, and MOFA urges the Philippines to provide a concrete response

May 21, 2013
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Philippines, Taiwan tension: Taiwan fishermen chant slogans in front of the Philippines economic cultural office in Taipei in response to the shooting death of a Taiwan fisherman on May 9. The yellow signs say, “protest.” In response to the four …

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ROC will persist and persevere in Philippine row

May 21, 2013
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Addis Ababa – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to build stronger partnerships with industry to prioritize and promote aviation policies that will improve safety, develop a more competitive industry cost structure and advance liberalization. Aviation …

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Manila approves visit by Taiwanese investigators: MOJ

May 21, 2013
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Addis Ababa – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to build stronger partnerships with industry to prioritize and promote aviation policies that will improve safety, develop a more competitive industry cost structure and advance liberalization. Aviation …

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Weapons check

May 21, 2013
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Weapons check

Publication Date:05/21/2013 ROC Coast Guard Administration personnel prepare guns on a vessel in Taichung Harbor May 20 before setting sail to protect local fishing boats in waters south of Taiwan. (CNA) …

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On patrol

May 21, 2013
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On patrol

Publication Date:05/21/2013 An ROC Coast Guard Administration vessel steams out of port May 20 to begin a five-day patrol in waters between Taiwan and the Philippines. (CNA) …

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Manila approves visit by Taiwanese investigators: MOJ

May 21, 2013
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Manila approves visit by Taiwanese investigators: MOJ

Addis Ababa – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to build stronger partnerships with industry to prioritize and promote aviation policies that will improve safety, develop a more competitive industry cost structure and advance liberalization. Aviation …

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ROC will persist and persevere in Philippine row

May 21, 2013
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ROC will persist and persevere in Philippine row

Addis Ababa – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on African governments to build stronger partnerships with industry to prioritize and promote aviation policies that will improve safety, develop a more competitive industry cost structure and advance liberalization. Aviation …

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The ROC government believes that, although the Philippines has expressed deep regret and apologized over the Guang Da Xing No. 28 incident, the matter of compensation for the victim’s family, as well as authorization, remain unclear, and MOFA urges the Philippines to provide a concrete response

May 21, 2013
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The ROC government believes that, although the Philippines has expressed deep regret and apologized over the Guang Da Xing No. 28 incident, the matter of compensation for the victim’s family, as well as authorization, remain unclear, and MOFA urges the Philippines to provide a concrete response

Philippines, Taiwan tension: Taiwan fishermen chant slogans in front of the Philippines economic cultural office in Taipei in response to the shooting death of a Taiwan fisherman on May 9. The yellow signs say, “protest.” In response to the four …

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Voice of reason

May 20, 2013
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Voice of reason

Publication Date:05/20/2013 ROC Minister of Foreign Affairs David Y. L. Lin reiterates May 17 that the death of Guang Da Xing No. 28 crewman Hong Shi-cheng was not an “unintended killing.” (CNA) …

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Crime scene

May 20, 2013
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Crime scene

Publication Date:05/20/2013 A map shows the location of Taiwan fishing boat Guang Da Xing No. 28 when it was attacked by a Philippine government vessel, well within the ROC’s exclusive economic zone. (CNA) …

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Justice demanded

May 20, 2013
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Justice demanded

Publication Date:05/20/2013 ROC Deputy Minister of Justice Chen Ming-tang displays May 17 a chart showing the location of the 45 bullet entry points on Taiwan fishing boat Guang Da Xing No. 28, to demonstrate that the …

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Business as usual

May 20, 2013
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Business as usual

Publication Date:05/20/2013 Filipinos attend church in Taipei City May 19. The ROC government has urged the public to treat Philippine nationals fairly, despite outrage over the killing of Taiwan fisherman Hong Shi-cheng. (CNA) …

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Fair play

May 20, 2013
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Fair play

Publication Date:05/20/2013 ROC citizens carry placards May 19 declaring solidarity with Philippine workers in Taiwan at places in Taipei City where the migrant workers gather on their days off. (CNA) …

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Venting anger

May 17, 2013
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Venting anger

Publication Date:05/17/2013 People hold baseball bats and yell slogans May 16 at a baseball practice facility in New Taipei City. They said they wanted to vent their anger by batting to protest the death of a …

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Rescue drill

May 17, 2013
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Rescue drill

Publication Date:05/17/2013 ROC navy and Coast Guard Administration personnel demonstrate rescue skills as part of a maritime exercise May 16 in the ocean south of Taiwan. (CNA) …

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Donation pledge

May 17, 2013
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Donation pledge

Publication Date:05/17/2013 ROC Ambassador to Panama Diego L. Chou (right) is pictured with Panama’s first lady Marta Linares de Martinelli May 14, after he signed a memorandum of understanding for Taiwan to donate to a preschool …

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Hampton by Hilton Announces Dutch Debut with Double Opening
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

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United Airlines Welcomes Back Boeing 787 Dreamliner
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

United’s Dreamliner returns with Houston to Chicago flight   CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 – United Airlines […]

Mainport – a new beacon on Rotterdam’s Skyline
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

Berlin, May 22, 2013 – On May 13, Rotterdam’s modern harbor skyline became even richer by the openin […]

Accor reaches a new milestone with 2,000 hotels offering Meetings & Events facilities
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

Accor’s network of hotels with meeting capacities is growing fast, supported by the Group’s strong e […]

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues expansion in China with a new hotel in Xi’An
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

ZURICH, May 2013 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has signed a new management contract with Shaanxi […]

Japan’s tourism industry to recover after tsunami and nuclear crisis
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

Japan’s tourism industry took a sharp downturn in the aftermath of the tsunami and nuclear crisis th […]

Corinthia Hotel Budapest celebrates its tenth anniversary in style
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

At the top table – from left: Mrs. Scicluna, Minister Karmenu Vella, Chairman Alfred Pisani, Dep. Ma […]

A route around Chopin’s Majorca
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

In winter 1838-1839, the composer Frédéric Chopin, and his partner back then, the writer George Sand […]

Exhibition of Taiwanese Images and Taste of Taiwanese Gourmet in the European Parliament
21 May 2013 - Freesun News

AMBASSADOR KUOYU TUNG JIM HIGGINS, MEP, Co-host and Member of the European Parliament-Taiwan Friends […]

Manila approves visit by Taiwanese investigators: MOJ
21 May 2013 - Freesun News

Taipei/Manila, May 20 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said Monday that the Philippines has […]

TAIWAN INFO

La cafétéria refusait de servir les Philippins ? Un « scoop » inventé de toutes pièces !
22 May 2013 -

CNAUn homme du nom de Cheng [鄭], reporter du mensuel 4-Way Voice, un magazine destiné aux travailleu […]

Les unes de la presse insulaire
22 May 2013 -

俞正聲:兩岸政治關係是進行式 (轉載自聯合報) Les relations politiques entre les deux rives sont en marche, selon Yu Zheng […]

Electronique : Bayer Material Science loue la qualité des professionnels taiwanais
22 May 2013 -

A l’occasion de l’inauguration à Shanghai, en Chine, de son centre d’innovation pour la région Asie- […]

Crise avec les Philippines : la presse et les hommes politiques étrangers souvent en faveur de la position taiwanaise
22 May 2013 -

Le ministère des Affaires étrangères se félicite des communiqués de presse publiés çà et là, et de c […]

Le ministre taiwanais de la Santé s’exprime à l’AMS
22 May 2013 -

Le ministre taiwanais de la Santé, Chiu Wen-ta [邱文達], a pris la parole hier devant la 66e Assemblée […]

Manila approves visit by Taiwanese investigators: MOJ
21 May 2013 - Freesun News

Taipei/Manila, May 20 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said Monday that the Philippines has […]

ROC will persist and persevere in Philippine row
21 May 2013 - Freesun News

The ROC will persevere to the end to defend its sovereignty and fishing rights, Premier Jiang Yi-hua […]

Taiwan press freedom ranked 8th in Asia-Pacific
8 May 2013 - Freesun News

Washington, May 1 (CNA) Taiwan has one of the freest media environments in the Asia-Pacific region, […]

Taiwan’s 1st casino may open by 2019 at earliest
8 May 2013 - Freesun News

Taipei, May 2 (CNA) If all goes well, the country’s first legally licensed casino could become opera […]

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Hampton by Hilton Announces Dutch Debut with Double Opening
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

Award winning economy brand arrives at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Amsterdam/Arena Boulevard loca […]

United Airlines Welcomes Back Boeing 787 Dreamliner
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

United’s Dreamliner returns with Houston to Chicago flight   CHICAGO, May 21, 2013 – United Airlines […]

Mainport – a new beacon on Rotterdam’s Skyline
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

Berlin, May 22, 2013 – On May 13, Rotterdam’s modern harbor skyline became even richer by the openin […]

Accor reaches a new milestone with 2,000 hotels offering Meetings & Events facilities
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

Accor’s network of hotels with meeting capacities is growing fast, supported by the Group’s strong e […]

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts continues expansion in China with a new hotel in Xi’An
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

ZURICH, May 2013 – Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has signed a new management contract with Shaanxi […]

Japan’s tourism industry to recover after tsunami and nuclear crisis
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

Japan’s tourism industry took a sharp downturn in the aftermath of the tsunami and nuclear crisis th […]

Corinthia Hotel Budapest celebrates its tenth anniversary in style
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

At the top table – from left: Mrs. Scicluna, Minister Karmenu Vella, Chairman Alfred Pisani, Dep. Ma […]

A route around Chopin’s Majorca
22 May 2013 - Freesun News

In winter 1838-1839, the composer Frédéric Chopin, and his partner back then, the writer George Sand […]

Exhibition of Taiwanese Images and Taste of Taiwanese Gourmet in the European Parliament
21 May 2013 - Freesun News

AMBASSADOR KUOYU TUNG JIM HIGGINS, MEP, Co-host and Member of the European Parliament-Taiwan Friends […]

Manila approves visit by Taiwanese investigators: MOJ
21 May 2013 - Freesun News

Taipei/Manila, May 20 (CNA) Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said Monday that the Philippines has […]

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