Taiwan

April 1, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Lock and Leash™ Locks

Master Lock recalls Lock and Leash™ locks due to violation of lead paint standardUnits: About 27,000

Importer: Master Lock, of Oak Creek, Wis.

Manufacturer: Fullyear-Brother Enterprise Co. Ltd, of Taiwan

Hazard: Red surface paint on the locks contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.    » read more »

Chicago, IL, March 25, 2008 -- On March 22, the people of Taiwan went to the polls for the fourth time in 12 years to elect their President. I offer my congratulations to President-elect Ma for his victory, and best wishes for his presidency.    » read more »

3/25/2008 -- I want to extend my congratulations to Ma Ying-jeou for his election as the new president of Taiwan. My congratulations extend to the people of Taiwan for their democratic achievements which have earned them the admiration of the entire international community.

The people of Taiwan began direct competitive election of the president in 1996. Since then, the presidency has changed parties twice and voter turnout in this election was impressive, a clear indication of how robust this new democracy is. The friendship between the people of Taiwan and the United States has remained deep as democracy on Taiwan has strengthened.    » read more »

03 March 2008 -- A Pentagon report released Monday asserts that China is continuing its steady military buildup. The annual assessment to Congress also says Beijing's reluctance to share information about its military intentions, spending and capabilities poses a risk to stability.

Every year, the Pentagon is required by Congress to submit a comprehensive assessment of China's military capabilities and an update on the situation in the Taiwan Strait.    » read more »

February 8, 2008 -- Disney Channel rolled out its newest animated series, “Phineas and Ferb”, in groundbreaking fashion on Friday, February 1, 2008, with the series debuting worldwide on the same day in 150 international markets -- and its continued rollout over ten days with original episodes representing a first in television history.    » read more »

Also add 17-year-old Taiwanese pitcher

01/16/2008 -- Seattle Mariners Vice President of International Operations Bob Engle announced today that the Seattle Mariners have signed right-handed pitcher Kenta Suda to a Minor League contract.

Kenta Suda, 18, was signed as a non-drafted free agent by Mariners scouts Yasushi Yamamoto, Hide Sueyoshi and Pat Kelly.    » read more »

29 October 2007, Washington (By Mary Morningstar) -- Beyonce continues her world tour this week with shows in:
Bangkok, Thailand (October 30);
Jakarta, Indonesia (November 1); and
Macau, China (November 3).

Beyonce is also scheduled to perform in:
Shanghai, China on November 5;
Taguig City, Philippines on November 7;
Seoul, South Korea on November 9 and 10; and
Taipei, Taiwan on November 12.

Beyonce is supporting her latest album B'Day.

In other Beyonce news, a live DVD of her Beyonce Experience summer tour will be released on November 27.

Source: VOANews.com