Bicycles Boom in Tough Economic Times

While a lot of industries are facing problems in today’s tough economy, Taiwan’s bicycle manufacturing industry is booming.

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Taiwan Military Walks a Fine Line

Taiwan has more than US$11 billion of military hardware on order from the United States, including Patriot PAC-3 anti-missile missiles, P-3C anti-submarine aircraft, and a feasibility study for diesel submarines. It is also attempting to win American approval for the delivery of 66 F-16 fighter jets.

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Daily Chinglish

In English-speaking countries, English-speaking journalists submit their work for review to English-speaking editors. For Taiwanese journalists writing in English, this step is considered unnecessary.

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Xiao Liuchiu: Unknown Paradise On The Sea

Liuchiu (or “Xiao Liuchiu” as it is known by locals) may just be a small islet — although not the smallest of Taiwan’s 14 offshore islands — off the coast of southwestern Pingtung County, but it has long been described as “Paradise on the Sea,” and is full of treasures for visitors to explore.

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Tibet violence changes tone of Taiwan vote

Article and Illustration by Mark Perrault Vancouver Sun March 17th, 2008. Jonathan Manthorpe is correct to identify linkages between the current unrest in Tibet and the presidential elections in Taiwan and his critically-informed and sustained interest in the Taiwan situation offers one of very few perspectives on that part of

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Taiwan Students Struggling for Positive Identity

By DJ Revival With the recent initiative of eliminating the name “China” from government corporations in Taiwan, I interviewed Ross Kenneger – an owner of elementary age language schools – on how he feels about teaching the concept of independence. “Taiwan exists in international limbo. Yet, one has to make

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Cycling in Taipei: An Exciting Prospect

By Trista di Genova The China Post See article on China Post website Sizzling summertime has given way to cooler fall temperatures — an ideal time for cycling in Taipei. Eight kilometers of cycling paths hug the Hsintien (新店) and Tamshui (淡水) riversides on the outskirts of Taipei, offering a

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Taiwan Supports Aung San Suu Kyi's Release

Local support grows for release of Burma’s Aung San Suu Kyi Trista di Genova and Nicholas E. Veitch, Special to the China Post Yesterday morning, Son Yu Liam, the founder and president of the Aung San Suu Kyi Network in Taiwan, met with Vice President Annette Lu at Sun Yat-sen

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‘Not a Thing’ Turns Perception on Its Head

LOCAL ARTIST CHANG NAI-WEN (張乃文) EXAMINES, CHALLENGES RELIGIOUS BELIEFS IN NEW EXHIBITION OF SCULPTURES By Trista di Genova The China Post, 7.20.07 ‘Not a Thing’ is a powerful new exhibition by artist Chang Nai-wen (張乃文), opening Saturday at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). The Taipei National University of Art

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Spring Scream is Taiwan's ‘Kentingbury’

By Trista di Genova For Taiwan News in April 07– Reprinted here by popular demand! WATCH MY HIGHLIGHTS OF SPRING SCREAM ON YOUTUBE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSx42OWoMj0 (Screened at the Urban Nomad Filmfest in May 07) The Spring Scream festival has become more than just a place for Taiwanese and waiguoren alike to

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