Dalai Lama in Taiwan despite China warnings Aug 31, 2009
KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan (AFP) - Leading members of Taiwan's ruling Kuomintang party have no plans to meet the Dalai Lama as the government seeks to limit damage to carefully nurtured ties with China, officials said Monday. President Ma Ying-jeou, who met the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader during each of his two previous trips to the island, has no meeting scheduled this time around, his spokesman said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
* Dalai Lama receives visa from Taiwan Aug 28, 2009
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu (), one of the seven local government chiefs who invited the Dalai Lama to visit, said the city government would begin to discuss the details of his trip with his office staff ... Dawa said the Tibetan spiritual leader will visit the disaster areas in southern Taiwan, hold a religious service in Kaohsiung and deliver speeches in Kaohsiung and Taipei, Dawa said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Dalai Lama invited to comfort victims Aug 27, 2009
The Dalai Lama has accepted an invitation to visit the victims of Typhoon Morakot in southern Taiwan at the end of this month, a Kaohsiung City Government official said yesterday. Asked about the visit, the Presidential Office told the Taipei Times it had no comment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: Presidential Office focusing on relief Aug 24, 2009
During a visit to a temporary shelter at Sinfa Community (so) in Kaohsiung County on Saturday, several people complained about the clouds of dust and rocks kicked up by Mas helicopter ... Ma also visited six soldiers at the Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital yesterday afternoon ... Meanwhile, DPP Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen (^) apologized yesterday for staying in a luxury hotel in Kaohsiung after she toured disaster areas in southern Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH : Key tourism centers hurt by damaged roadways Aug 19, 2009
Wreckage of the duplicated Dajin Bridge is pictured on the border of Liukuei Township, Kaohsiung County, and Kaoshu Township, Pingtung County, on Monday ... The Tourism Bureau said yesterday that Alishan (s) in Chiayi County and Maolin Township (ZL) in Kaohsiung County suffered the worst damage from Typhoon Morakot of all the national scenic areas under its administration. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: Groups in north move to organize donation efforts Aug 15, 2009
By 5pm yesterday, the 600 boxes were on their way to Kaohsiung American School, whose superintendent will personally take the donations to Namasiya Township (L) , Kaohsiung County. Donors ranged from small children bringing a couple of blankets or stuffed animals, to parents, who brought truckloads of items. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
HK star Andy Lau to join Taiwan typhoon donation drive Aug 12, 2009
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In this image taken on Aug. 10, 2009, and released by the Taiwan Military News Agency on Aug. 11, 2009, an aerial view of the flooded village of Shao Lin inflicted by Typhoon Morakot is seen in southern Taiwan's Kaohsiung county. (AP/Taiwanese Military News Agency). (CBS News)
1 Million Evacuated As Typhoon Hits China Aug 10, 2009
Taiwan's Disaster Relief Center said a woman was killed when her vehicle plunged into a ditch in Kaohsiung county in heavy rain Friday, and two men drowned in Pingtung and Tainan ... Taiwan's Disaster Relief Center reported Sunday that flash floods washed away a home in southern Kaohsiung, leaving 16 people missing. (Newsmax)
Twenty-eight dead as typhoons hit East Asia Aug 10, 2009
In the southern county of Pingtung thousands of people were trapped in three coastal townships while in Kaohsiung county a bridge collapsed, cutting off road access to a remote village of 1,300 residents ... "It is not clear what the residents' situation is, but we are sure that Hsiaolin elementary school has been fully destroyed," Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsin told reporters. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Typhoon Morakot wallops Taiwan Aug 8, 2009
The archway to the Taitien Temple in Kaohsiung City rests against telephone poles yesterday ... While the crew members of the Cambodian ship were all rescued, the Coast Guard Administration and Kaohsiung Fire Department were trying to rescue the 15 crew members on the Indonesian ship at press time. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Encorp aid comes in handy for Azlan Aug 4, 2009
He did the country proud when he won a bronze medal in the World Games in Kaohsiung, Taiwan two weeks ago but last week, he suffered a shock first round defeat in the Malaysian Open in Kuala Lumpur. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Bicycle paths have hidden dangers Aug 2, 2009
Examples are the creation of tourism-oriented cycle path networks in scenic areas like Guanshan (s) in Taitung County, Meinung (@) in Kaohsiung County and Fulong () in Taipei County. Another example is a planned path that will lead from the Tamsui River estuary upstream along the Tamsui and Dahan rivers all the way to the Shihmen Reservoir (w) in Taoyuan County. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Bikers follow 1697 travel diary to explore Taiwan Jul 29, 2009
Then they flew to Kaohsiung and took a ferry to Penghu because there are no flights between Kinmen and Penghu. After a bike tour there, they took a ferry to Kaohsiung and rode to Luermen, seeking the locations mentioned in Yus journal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Chen Chu: caricature killer with afro Jul 25, 2009
I could also point out the stinginess of the central governments Sports Affairs Council, which has done Kaohsiung no favors in terms of funding and political game-playing ... That piece is Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu () of the DPP. Dear reader, in addition to all the to-ing and fro-ing between Kaohsiungs organizing committee and the International World Games Association, you will recall that Chen made a strange, groundbreaking trip to China where she talked to Chinese officials in Shanghai... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* DPP demands that commission rule on KMT councilor Jul 24, 2009
The Central Election Commission (CEC) must nullify the election of Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Kaohsiung City Councilor Huang Shao-ting (x) today because he is a US citizen, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) said yesterday, panning the commission for not including the issue in todays CEC meeting agenda ... The Kaohsiung District Prosecutors Office should also investigate whether Huang committed fraud by accepting regular paychecks from the government during his stint in office,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Athletes not the only stars at World Games Jul 23, 2009
By Richard Hazeldine STAFF REPORTER, KAOHSIUNG Thursday, Jul 23, 2009, Page 18. Two members of the korfball cheerleading team pose during a break in the Taiwan-Portugal match at the Kaohsiung Normal University gym on Friday ... Of them all, probably the craziest bunch in Kaohsiung are the Swiss fistball fans. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Why did the NIA bar Dolkun Isa? Jul 22, 2009
Next Magazines sources say Uighur activists may be angry because of cross-strait detente and because of a visit by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu () to China in May to promote the World Games. Isas response. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Yeh obtains loans for complex Jul 21, 2009
The loan will be used to purchase a piece of land in downtown Kaohsiung, on which Yeh and Kuo Yang plan to build luxury housing, major lender Land Bank of Taiwan (ga) said in a statement released yesterday. The syndicated loan was oversubscribed by two times as lenders were bullish on the growth potential of the Kaohsiung property market and were confident about Yehs investment plan, Land Bank of Taiwan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
KL-S'pore high-speed rail will generate economic benefits Jul 20, 2009
5km Taiwan HSR from Taipei to Kaohsiung (taking 90 minutes) is approximately similar in distance from KL to Singapore. I was able to buy tickets and board the train 10 mins before departure. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
HotelTravel.com Launches Biggest Ever Hotel Promotion for Manchester United's Asian Tour Jul 17, 2009
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Sevens flair for WP Jul 16, 2009
Gio Aplon, who has turned down an opportunity to travel with the South African Sevens team to the World Games in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei, has been named at fullback in the Western Province team for their big north-south Currie Cup derby against the Blue Bulls in Pretoria on Saturday. Aplon, a key member of the Springbok team that won the International Rugby Board World Sevens Series title at the end of May, replaced the injured Joe Pietersen at fullback. (iAfrica.com)
* The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung: Fistball, frisbee coming to a stadium near you Jul 14, 2009
The World Games 2009 Kaohsiung: Fistball, frisbee coming to a stadium near you ... Students prepare to fin-swim at Kaohsiung Municipal Rueisiang High School last month ... The Kaohsiung City Government invited members of Taiwans fin-swimming team for the World Games to coach students. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Non-traditional tourist activities gain popularity Jul 12, 2009
Survey responses were collected throughout last year at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Kaohsiung International Airport, with 5,506 valid samples. CUISINE. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Games people play in silly season Jul 11, 2009
Im talking about the World Games, of course, which start on Thursday in the southern port city of Kaohsiung, to borrow a phrase from our friends over at the Central News Agency ... So, if youre at a loose end later this week, and feel like getting some exercise in the 35XC heat while trying your hand at Fistball, Korfball or Tchoukball, get yourself down to Kaohsiung ... The Games are the culmination of a six-year slog since Kaohsiung won the right to host them back in 2003. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* [ MUSIC ] Rock like the wind Jul 11, 2009
The first annual Taiwan Air Guitar Championships, which had its first round two weeks ago in Kaohsiung, concludes tonight at Carnegies in Taipei ... Up to 20 air guitarists compete tonight to decide the Taipei finalist, who then immediately faces off with the finalist from Kaohsiung, Scott Indie Mayhem Weatherall ... The Kaohsiung Air Guitar Champ, Scott Indie Mayhem Weatherall has enjoyed a fast rise to air guitar stardom since he arrived in Taiwan seven months ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Chen Hsing-yu suicide bid story denied Jul 11, 2009
Meanwhile, Wu was discharged from the Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital yesterday, one day after being hospitalized for low blood pressure. Hospital vice superintendent Liu Chiung-kuan (Be) said Wu has suffered bleeding caused by severe constipation that triggered the low blood pressure. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* DPP condemns risk listing of Chens daughter Jul 4, 2009
In related news, staff from Chen Shui-bians office yesterday announced that Chen Hsing-yu had decided to move her three sons to Kaohsiung. Additional reporting by Loa Iok-sin and staff writer. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* Chen wont plead guilty, ex-lawyer says Jul 3, 2009
Chen Chih-chung, left, son of former president Chen Shui-bian, yesterday offers free legal consultation at the Democratic Progressive Partys Kaohsiung City chapter office. He suggested yesterday that his sister move to Kaohsiung so her oldest son could begin school there ... It would be shameful for the education field in Taipei if Chao was forced to attend school in Kaohsiung instead because of political factors, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Big sacrifice Jul 1, 2009
Malaysia are also down to compete in the World Games in Kaohsiung from July 20-22 and the representatives in bowling are Zatil Iman and Adrian Ang. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Tourism Bureau sets new rules for tour operators Jul 1, 2009
Earlier this year, a travel agency based in Kaohsiung left nine groups of Chinese tourists at their hotels because it did not secure tour buses before they arrived. In related news, Kinmen has become a popular link to China, with the average occupancy rate of flights to Kinmen departing from Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi and Tainan topping 70 percent. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Dog-eaten passport cancels Wis. boy's trip to Peru Jun 30, 2009
Wong Chi Hoi (pronounced Huang Chi-kai in Mandarin) is a 23-year-old man from Hong Kong who arrived on China Airlines Flight CI-932 at Kaohsiung Airport ... He is traveling with three high school friends and they plan to spend three days and two nights in Kaohsiung and Kending ... The Tourism Bureau presented him free MRT tickets for Taipei and Kaohsiung, a famous brand of pineapple cakes from the Jiu Zhen Nan Bakery in Kaohsiung, traditional clothing of Taiwans indigenous people and various... (Fresno Bee)
* Taiwan High Speed Rail offers huge summer discounts Jun 27, 2009
With the special deal, passengers boarding trains that are marked in orange on the service schedule will only have to pay NT$724 to travel from Taipei to Kaohsiung and NT$342 from Taipei to Taichung. Currently, an economy-class ticket from Taipei to Kaohsiung is priced at NT$1,490, while a ticket from Taipei to Taichung is NT$700 ... Earlier this month, TRA just offered an express train service from Taipei to Kaohsiung for NT$599. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* Tropical storm disrupts travel Jun 22, 2009
A ship off the coast of Kaohsiung tries to enter Kaohsiung harbor during the onslaught of Tropical Storm Linfa yesterday ... Strong winds were also reported in Kaohsiung and Pingtung counties, blowing down billboards and trees. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Business Briefs Jun 18, 2009
Thirty-three agencies, including from Taipei City, Kaohsiung City and Taipei, Miaoli and Nantou counties, are at the fair. NT dollar near one-month low. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* COMMUNITY COMPASS: Canadian opens Kaohsiung center Jun 16, 2009
COMMUNITY COMPASS: Canadian opens Kaohsiung center ... Melissa Wriston points out some of the places the guests at her Kaohsiung hostel have come from on June 2 ... Wriston, an English teacher in Kaoshiung City for the past six years, was the tour de force behind the idea of a community center for foreigners in Kaohsiung. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Kaohsiung bicycle rentals don't cover costs: company May 30, 2009
Kaohsiung bicycle rentals don't cover costs: company ... The company that won the contract to operate a self-service bicycle rental system in Kaohsiung City complained yesterday it has been in deficit since the system was launched about three months ago by the city government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* EDITORIAL: Chen Chu leads, Wu kowtows May 28, 2009
A lot has been made of Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chus () comments during her trip to China last week to promote this summers World Games after she used the words President Ma [Ying-jeou, ^E] and central government during a meeting with the mayor of Beijing. Chen became the first high-profile Taiwanese official to make such comments on the record in China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* DOH steps up vaccination measures May 27, 2009
Meanwhile, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu () yesterday asked the central government to give her city a bigger subsidy to build shelters for those who test positive for swine flu during the World Games in July. Chen said Kaohsiung planned to build nine centers to quarantine confirmed cases of A(H1N1), including one at the citys Training and Employment Center and another one at the military barracks at Shaokang (d). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Flight subsidies available to travel agents in China May 24, 2009
Of the 108 direct charters per week, only four serve Kaohsiung and only two serve Taichung. The Tourism Bureau launched the incentive program in May 2005 to encourage travel agents, primarily in Hong Kong, Macau, Japan and South Korea, to organize large group tours in Taiwan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
Taiwan DPP leader comes with "new voice" May 22, 2009
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu (left) delivers an invitation to Beijing Mayor Guo Jinlong Thursday to the World Games 2009 in Kaohsiung ... Chen Chu, mayor of Kaohsiung - the island's second-biggest city - is the highest-ranking official from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to set foot on the mainland ... During her meeting with Beijing Mayor Guo Jinlong Thursday, Chen listened to the city's experience in holding the widely-acclaimed 2008 Olympics, and said Kaohsiung would learn from it. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Chen Chu hits PRC to promote Games May 22, 2009
OPPOSITION VISIT: The Kaohsiung mayor dismissed media speculation that she was there to talk to Chinese leaders on behalf of DPP Chairperson Tsai Ing-wen By Flora Wang STAFF REPORTER, WITH CNA Friday, May 22, 2009, Page 4. Fireworks light up the sky during a celebration marking the completion of the stadium for the upcoming World Games in Kaohsiung on Wednesday evening ... Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chu () arrived in China yesterday on a rare visit to promote the 2009 World Games, which will be... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Holiday traffic plans unveiled May 18, 2009
Seats on express trains leaving after 4pm on May 27 to Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan and Kaohsiung, as well as on those returning on May 31, have all been sold out. The Civil Aviation Administration said airlines will provide 132,000 seats to facilitate those wishing to travel during the holidays. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* FEATURE : Influx of Chinese tourists prompts industry questions May 17, 2009
To Brandon Huang (), a government worker in Kaohsiung, Sizihwan Bay (lW) is known for its enticing coastal scenery and mesmerizing sunsets. Lately, however, he says the bays parking lot is filled with large tour buses on weekends. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* Japan gives dates for working holiday visa applications May 16, 2009
The Interchange Association, which represents Japanese interests in the absence of formal diplomatic ties, will accept applications for working holiday visas at its Taipei and Kaohsiung offices from June 1 to June 5 and from Nov. 2 to Nov. 6. Naohiro Tsutsumi, director-general of the Interchange Associations Taipei Office, said Taiwans Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its representative office in Japan are expected to unveil similar stipulations soon for Japanese hopefuls to follow. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* TRA unveils new schedule May 13, 2009
The new schedule will also increase the frequency of express train services to Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien during weekdays, and the trains will operate at faster speeds. The traveling time of the fastest express train from Taipei to Taichung will be reduced to 97 minutes, while the fastest express trains from Taipei to Kaohsiung will take roughly four hours. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
* KMT would rather cozy up to China than voters May 11, 2009
Whether protesters gather on Ketagalan Boulevard in Taipei or in Kaohsiung and support each other through videoconferencing, or if they demonstrate in several other locations, it will highlight the publics worries and anger over the economic downturn, democratic decline, loss of sovereignty and the governments incompetence. But if organizers try to outshine one another, the world will surely think they are competing with each other. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Pittsburgh Symphony readies China May 10, 2009
That's not just because the PSO, which leaves Pittsburgh tomorrow for a four-concert tour, is debuting in the metropolises of Shanghai, China, and Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in addition to performing in a visually arresting new hall in Beijing ... Manfred Honeck, conductor; Orion Weiss, piano; Vienna State Opera Concert Choir, Taiwan National Experimental Chorus, National Sun Yat-sen University Women's Chorus and Kaohsiung Medical University Singers; vocal soloists ... May 20: Main Stadium, Kaohsiung,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
* FEATURE : Substitute service opens unexpected doors May 4, 2009
Lee later returned to Kaohsiung and worked as a sales clerk at an electronics store. Three months later, he got a phone call from his former supervisor asking if he would be interested in a job opening in Liouciou. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* MOTC pushes for third-country sea vessel rules May 3, 2009
Cargo vessels had been prohibited from sailing directly between Taiwan and China X except between offshore shipping centers in Kaohsiung, Fuzhou and Xiamen X until the end of last year. That changed when an agreement between Taiwan and China reached in November allowed ships registered in the two countries to sail direct cross-strait routes, beginning on Dec. 15. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Chinese tourist falls to his death from hotel balcony May 2, 2009
Huang, a native of Foshan City in Guangdong Province, was with a group of 39 Chinese tourists in their 60s and 70s who entered the country at Kaohsiung International Airport on Tuesday on a five-day tour of Taiwan. The group visited the Chung Tai Chan Monastery and Sun Moon Lake on Thursday before checking into the hotel in Puli Township. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
A growing trend: students taking time off from college Apr 30, 2009
Christian vom Lehn, who served in the Taiwan Kaohsiung Mission, said he feels his two years of service were well spent. He said he initially decided to serve a mission because he felt it was the right thing to do, but after serving a mission he realized how wise the decision was and could see the benefits from taking that time off. (The Daily Universe, UT)
* Chinese tourist quota may rise Apr 20, 2009
Two groups of Chinese tourists were allowed to enter without valid entry permits last week at Kaohsiung, but another was turned back on Saturday By Flora Wang, Shelley Shan, Rich Chang And Jenny W. Hsu STAFF REPORTERS Monday, Apr 20, 2009, Page 1 ... Hsu also said a visa application overload problem had occurred on Thursday, when 77 Chinese tourists arrived at Kaohsiung International Airport without entry permits ... Cheng said the NIA should take responsibility because it issued entry permits... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* 2009 Spring Scream travel guide Apr 3, 2009
tw, (02) 6626-8000) to Kaohsiungs Zuoying Station (K) and then share a taxi to the Spring Scream site at Oluanpi Lighthouse National Park (ZqO) ... aspx, (02) 2381-5226) also offers trains services to Kaohsiung, and buses run from Kaohsiung to Kenting from both train stations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Occupancy on cross-strait flights tops 90%, EVA says Apr 2, 2009
As a result, UNI Airways plans to increase the number of flights between Taipei and Kinmen, and Kaohsiung and Kinmen, by 20 percent in June to meet the expected increase in demand for our flight services, UNI Airways chief executive vice president Chen Shyong-jyh () said. This story has been viewed 392 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
* Legislators criticize Amway tour group Mar 19, 2009
Noting that the Amway cruise had only stopped at Keelung, Taichung and Hualien ports, he suggested that the group visit Kaohsiung and let the Taiwanese there teach them some manners. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Expansion of air services next on cross-strait agenda Mar 17, 2009
Some larger passenger boats, such as the Taihua Ferry (x) that travel between Penghu and Kaohsiung, were not yet certified, Ying said. Uncertified boats could still offer services between Kinmen and Xiamen, or the small three-link route. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Palo Alto may sue state high-speed rail authority Mar 4, 2009
Kaohsiung has a population of 1 ... While it is correct that Kaohsiung and Taipei (the terminal cities) are a bit more dense than San Francisco and considerably denser than LA's sprawl, there is no reason to conclude that the 9. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
* Series of cruise ships set to bring thousands of tourists Mar 4, 2009
The Kaohsiung Harbor Bureau issued a statement yesterday saying that two Bahamas-registered cruise ships X the Delphin Voyager and Silver Whisper X are scheduled to arrive this morning and on Friday respectively ... The bureau said the visitors would be greeted by the Tourism Bureau and Kaohsiung City Government, who have organized trips to some of the citys tourist attractions, such as Cijin (Xz) and Sizihwan (lW). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Visa-free privilege for Britons extended Mar 3, 2009
The introduction of visa-free privileges to Taiwanese has prompted the BTCO to shut down its branch in Kaohsiung. The two staffers posted in Kaohsiung will be relocated to Taipei, but will continue to work on UK-Taiwan trade relations in the south, Campbell said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Residents demand tunnels for high-speed trains Feb 28, 2009
A good way to get a sense of the potential is to look at the recently opened Taiwan High Speed Rail from Taipei to Kaohsiung. In the first year of operation, until December 31, 2007, THSRC's trains were 99. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
* Kaohsiung making transport system signs bilingual Feb 28, 2009
Kaohsiung making transport system signs bilingual ... Kaohsiung City Government officials said the city would replace 2,000 bus stop signs with bilingual ones and install more LED displays along the Kaohsiung metro system as part of its preparations for the 2009 World Games this July ... Speaking at the inauguration of 81 full-color LED panels at the Kaohsiung Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) systems Red Line stations on Thursday, director of the citys Transportation Bureau, Wang Kwo-tsai (),... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* FEATURE : Award recipients warn of danger to dialects Feb 22, 2009
Another award recipient, Huang Nien (~), who owns a kindergarten in Kaohsiung that teaches Hoklo, was not as pessimistic about the future of her mother language ... Because my kindergarten is located in Zuoying District [], which is an area in Kaohsiung City where a lot of residents are Mainlanders and their descendants, I ran into some protests from my students parents. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Feb 20, 2009
A cargo and passenger ferry, Ocean LaLa, might begin service on the Keelung-Xiamen-Makung route in April, an official with the Kaohsiung Harbor Administration; Makung office said yesterday ... If the application is approved, the service will begin in April, sailing every Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from Keelung Harbor to Xiamen in China; Fujian Province, then to Makung, capital of Penghu County, returning to Keelung the same day, said Chang Ya-fu (iI), director of the Makung... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* CDC warns of measles threat, source in China Feb 19, 2009
The case followed another reported late last year, in which a cluster of seven measles infections was traced to a 20-month-old boy from Kaohsiung who contracted the disease in China, he said. Adding that the number of measles cases reported in China has been on the rise over the past three years, Chou urged parents not to take children who have not received the MMR vaccine to China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)
