TAIWAN NEWS DIGEST WEEK 52, 2015 |
Taipei Office in Denmark offers this digest of news and events in Taiwan in addition to our monthly Danish-language newsletter. |
POLITICS & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Premier Mao appeals for inclusion of Taiwan in Trans-Pacific Partnership 2015/12/18 In a letter to a Canadian newspaper, Premier Mao Chi-kuo said that Taiwan must be included in the second round of negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement and that such a move would also be in Canada's economic interests…
Newest arms sales reflect US trust in Taiwan, says analysts 2015/12/18 Taiwanese defense analysts said December 17 that the new package of U.S. arms sales reflect that the U.S. administration trusts Taiwan, because the highly sensitive Stinger shoulder fired missiles, once under strict export restrictions, were included…
President Ma reaffirms commitment to equal rights for disabled 2015/12/18 President Ma Ying-jeou said Dec. 17 that the ROC government is committed to enhancing the well-being of the disabled and promoting equal opportunities for all members of society in Taiwan…
Dates set for presidential and vice-presidential TV debates 2015/12/19 The dates for the debates among Taiwan's three pairs of presidential and vice-presidential candidates have been set according to a consensus reached December 18 between the political parties and the media outlets staging the debates…
ECONOMY & INNOVATION Chiayi City launches solar power system program 2015/12/18 Taiwan's southern city of Chiayi officially launched a program Thursday to set up solar power systems at 27 schools and offices in the city, in an effort to reduce carbon emissions and develop renewable energy…
Taiwan bullish on information technology pact expansion 2015/12/18 The recent decision by the World Trade Organization to expand its Information Technology Agreement was welcomed Dec. 17 by the ROC Ministry of Economic Affairs…
CULTURE & SOCIETY The largest collective organic farming zone in Taiwan is set up in Hualien 2015/12/19 A plot of farmland spanning more than 150 hectares in the eastern county of Hualien has emerged as the largest collective organic farming zone in Taiwan…
Taipei among recommended travel destinations for 2016 2015/12/22 Taipei has made it on lists compiled by two different U.S.-based travel guides as a recommended travel destination in 2016…
National Palace Museum's new branch to open with 10 exhibits 2015/12/21 The National Palace Museum's (NPM's) southern branch in Chiayi County will feature 10 exhibitions when it opens on a trail basis to the public on Dec. 28… |
