Taiwan

Washington, Nov. 2, 2009 - The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a brief statement regarding Taiwan's announcement on the import of American beef. The following statement is from Carol Guthrie, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Public Affairs, and Chris Mather, USDA Director of Communications:    » read more »

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 »

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

Hong Kong, October 18, 2007 -- What happens when two Pop Princesses from different sides of the world get together? They make music. This is exactly what Taiwan-based Jolin Tsai, the best selling female Chinese artist in China and the International Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue have done…

The track in question is In My Arms from Kylie's much-anticipated new album, X. The track, which features Jolin guesting on vocals and singing in English, will be included on the Asian edition of the album and which is scheduled for release on November 26th.    » read more »

18 September 2007 -- Meteorologists in East Asia are warning residents in Taiwan and eastern China to brace for Typhoon Wipha, after a separate storm passed through South Korea, killing at least 14.

Forecasters say Wipha is strengthening with winds over 200 kilometers per hour and could bring heavy rains Tuesday.

Another storm, Typhoon Nari, hit South Korea Sunday, displacing nearly 1,000 people, mostly on the resort island of Jeju and in Jeolla Province.    » read more »

August 22, 2007, Taipei – The multi-brand credit card has arrived in Taiwan with the introduction of Citibank's new Citi Privileges credit card.

Launched by Citibank with industry leaders, Wang Group, Vieshow Cinema and Lion Travel, the Citi Privileges credit card offers a wide range of dining, entertainment and travel benefits. A first-of-its-kind credit card in Asia, some of the rewards offered include:

* A bonus point for every NT $15 spent at co-branded stores
* A birthday "Buy one, get one free" meal offer from Wang Group eateries    » read more »

08 August 2007 -- Tropical storm Pabuk has triggered deadly landslides in the Philippines, and has lashed Taiwan as it heads toward China's southeastern province of Guangdong.

Officials in the Philippines say Pabuk bolstered monsoon rains, triggering landslides that killed at least 11 people there.

As the storm passed over the south of Taiwan, it disrupted transportation and electricity, forcing the closure of schools and offices.    » read more »

June 14, 2007 -- (Lincoln, NE) Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman and Nebraska meat industry representatives today signed an agreement with members of a Taiwan agricultural trade delegation that will help frame negotiations in advance of the Governor’s upcoming trade mission in September.    » read more »