* Experts call pacts window dressing Nov 2, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The four agreements signed by Taipei and Beijing last November were nothing but window dressing, experts attending a cross-strait forum said yesterday, urging the government to pressure Beijing to quit blocking other countries from signing free-trade agreements (FTA) with Taiwan as both sides mull an economic pact ... Once an ECFA is signed and implemented in the economic zone on the west coast of the Taiwan Strait (g) as Beijing wishes, Taiwans... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* INTERVIEW: Dalai Lama puts democracy above economy Nov 1, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The interview was conducted for the Liberty Times (the Taipei Times sister paper) in English and back-translated from Chinese ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Display gives Japan a taste of Alaska Oct 31, 2009
A similar standing display was located in the Taipei World Trade Center in 2006; other displays are planned f 00001EDE or China and South Korea, the trade center said. The group said it worked on the campaign with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, the Alaska Travel Industry Association and the state Office of International Trade. (Anchorage Daily News)
More missiles across the strait Oct 31, 2009
TAIPEI - Despite more than a year of unprecedented warming relations between Taiwan and mainland China, Beijing's continuing military build-up and Taiwan's purchase of more arms from the United States indicate that direct flights, gifts of pandas, a flood of mainland tourists to Taiwan and soon a free-trade agreement between the two sides have yet to ease military tensions across the strait ... " Unification may not be so urgent for Beijing at this stage because it has so many domestic issues to... (Asia Times Online)
* Ma says NT$30 billion appropriated for tourism Oct 31, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Maoris and Taiwanese Aborigines pose for a photo in traditional costume at the Taipei International Travel Fair that began yesterday at the Taipei World Trade Center ... Ma made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the Taipei International Travel Fair (ITF, x_i), which began yesterday at the Taipei World Trade Center. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Dozens of countries vie for tourists at travel fair Oct 30, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Some 60 countries are participating in the Taipei International Travel Fair, which opens at the Taipei World Trade Center today ... Meanwhile, the Cross-Strait Travel Fair also opens at the Taipei World Trade Center today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Chinese firm to send 10,000 employees to visit Taiwan Oct 29, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... They will embark on a six-day tour and check out tourist attractions in Taipei City, Taichung City, as well as Taipei, Changhua and Nantou counties, but will skip Kaohsiung ... Though the employees cannot visit Alishan this time, Li said they could still see Taipei 101, which in his words was the New Alishan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Jackson film 'This Is It' earns $2.2M on 1st night Oct 29, 2009
Michael Jackson impersonators dance at the world premier of "This is It", in Taipei, Taiwan, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009. Jackson, 50 when he died last June, kept pace with backup dancers half his age during rehearsals for such hits as "Thriller," "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and "Human Nature." The film was shot as Jackson prepared for a marathon concert stand in London that never happened. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'This Is It' fever grips MJ fans Oct 29, 2009
In central Taipei, a handful of Jackson impersonators, members of local fan club called MJs Army of Love, danced to entertain the hundreds of fans queuing to see the documentary. "Its such a regret, because his performances, songs and dances are totally perfect. It is a pity we cannot see his performance on stage but in a movie theatre instead," said impersonator Li Yen-Ting, who was dressed up like his hero. (India Times)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Oct 28, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The council plans to unveil the vacation plans, some costing as little as NT$168, at the Taipei International Travel Fair that is taking place from Friday to Monday ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Compal Q3 raises hopes for HP, Dell Oct 28, 2009
TAIPEI: Compal, the world's No. 2 contract laptop PC maker, blew past market forecasts for its third-quarter earnings, raising expectations for a strong performance from clients such as HP and Dell. The firm also said it expected demand for notebook PCs in the current three months would beat its own previous expectations of 10 per cent sequential shipment growth, fuelling optimism for strong consumer buying in the pre-Christmas shopping season. (India Times)
Taiwan, China to Set Up Tourism Offices Oct 25, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 24, 2009 ... Taipei, Beijing Move to Expand Travel Despite 60-Year Feud Over Sovereignty. (CBS News -- World)
* All lifestyles great and small Oct 21, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... WHERE: 18-1, Ln 25, Nanjing W Rd, Taipei City (x_n2518-1) ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
8 places every American should see Oct 14, 2009
Chicago's innovation sparked a worldwide race that continues to redefine city skylines from London to Dubai to Taipei. There's simply no better way to experience those early architects' remarkable vision than to stand on , a transparent observation box that suspends you 1,353 feet above street level, on a wisp of glass just one and a half inches thick. (CNN)
* Tourism Bureau seeks alternatives to isolated Alishan Oct 14, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Responding to concerns that the number of Chinese tourists visiting Taiwan has declined in recent months, Lai said she expects the numbers would rebound after a delegation of 500 Chinese officials in charge of tourism and executives of travel agencies visit Taiwan at the end of this month for a cross-strait travel fair to be held at the Taipei World Trade Center ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Direct flights from Beijing get U.S. OK Oct 13, 2009
It recently added services to Berlin; Taipei, Taiwan; Luanda, Angola; Moscow; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and Seattle. Reach Robbie Dingeman at. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* Chinese tourists stay away from southern Taiwan in thousands Oct 11, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... A Chinese tourist lies on the ground to take a photo of her friends with Taipei 101 in the background yesterday ... Taipei 101 has become a must-see among Chinese visitors to Taipei. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Art 'reunion' Oct 8, 2009
By Cindy Sui BBC News, Taipei ... In a further sign of improving relations between Beijing and Taiwan, rarely seen artworks from mainland China's Palace Museum have gone on display in Taipei in the two sides' first joint museum exhibition ... The Taipei exhibition was made possible because relations between the two sides have dramatically improved since Taiwan's President Ma Ying-jeou was elected in 2008. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Taiwan works to boost economic ties with China Oct 5, 2009
Want Want, whose Chinese characters signify prosperity, became the first company to sell shares in Taipei after the Taiwan exchange lifted a ban on capital raising by companies whose investment in mainland China exceeds 40 percent of their net worth. Want Want shares promptly surged 39 percent from April 27 to Sept. 29, more than double their 17 percent rise in Hong Kong. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Duty on polyster films from Chinese Taipei, UAE to stay Oct 3, 2009
NEW DELHI: India will continue to levy a special duty on polyester films imported from 00004000 Chinese Taipei and United Arab Emirates for another five years ... The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC), the apex body for indirect taxes, issued an order to levy anti-dumping duty on polyester films from Chinese Taipei and United Arab Emirates (UAE) ... India will continue to levy a special duty on polyester films imported from Chinese Taipei and United Arab Emirates for another five years.... (India Times)
Fall/winter sale fares to Asia from $260 Oct 3, 2009
Fares are being slashed across the board including low prices on Hainan Airlines, EVA Air and Korean Air, but Asiana Airlines is leading the charge with some top-notch rates on routes to Shanghai, Taipei and beyond starting from as little as $260 each way ... ChicagoTaipei: $748. (MSNBC -- Travel)
* Advisers trips to Beijing criticized Oct 2, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Wang was responding to questions about a report published by the Chinese-language Liberty Times (the Taipei Times sister newspaper) that three of President Ma Ying-jeous (^E) national policy advisers had gone to Beijing to attend the Peoples Republic of China national day celebrations yesterday ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Taiwan Looks Back At Nationalist Defeat In 1949 Oct 2, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Oct. 2, 2009 ... Taiwanese society "has never seriously listened to the unspoken trauma of the last generation," essayist Lung Ying-tai said last month at the launching of her book, "Big R 00004000 iver, Big Sea: Untold Stories of 1949," in Taipei. (CBS News -- World)
* Business Briefs Oct 1, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Consumers may prefer to cut down on their spending and choose not to travel far this year, but the upcoming Taipei International Travel Fair hopes to change their minds ... The fair will be held at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall 1 from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Ma Sees Want Want in China Bring Prosperity to Taiwan as Shares Return 39% Sep 30, 2009
Want Want, whose signify prosperity, became the first company to sell in Taipei after the Taiwan exchange lifted a ban on capital raising by companies whose investment in mainland China exceeds 40 percent of their net worth ... a Taiwanese company that makes notebook computer casings on the mainland, soared 169 percent since the company sold stock in Taipei in May ... In 1971, mainland China won the United Nations seat previously held by Taiwan, sidelining Taipei from international forums. (Bloomberg)
Teen Chops Off Father's Hands for Alleged Abuse Sep 30, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan A 17-year-old Taiwanese boy has been arrested for chopping off his father's hands, allegedly to avenge years of physical abuse, a police official said Tuesday. The boy cut through his father's wrists with a knife while he was asleep at the family's home in central Miaoli on Monday, the official said. (Fox News)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: Now this will hurt Chicom feelings Sep 26, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... I was thinking of something along the lines of a naked effigy of honorary KMT whatever Lien Chan (s), complete with Cultural Revolution dunces hat, being fellated by abductee panda Yuan Yuan () as an effigy of Invertebrate-in-Chief Ma Ying-jeou (^E) sits atop a Dong Feng missile a la Slim Pickens in Dr. Strangelove flying over a Taipei wasteland and the splintered ruins of Taipei 101 ... Get it off your chest: Write to dearjohnny@taipeitimes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Belgian visitor receives special welcome at Taipei 101 Sep 25, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Belgian visitor receives special welcome at Taipei 101 ... Belgian tourist Christiana Raman holds up an I Love Taiwan T-shirt that she recevied during a visit to Taipei 101 on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Worst dust storm in decades hits eastern Australia Sep 24, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Forbidden City collections expect cross-Strait reunion Sep 23, 2009
The collections will be sent off to Taiwan for an exhibition about Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) held by the Taipei's "National Palace Museum" from Oct. 7 to Jan. 10 next year ... Based on the agreements by both sides, they will not release the date when the royal collections will be shipped to Taipei, Li said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Chip mkt set for new blow-out banquet Sep 22, 2009
TAIPEI: Major memory chip makers have sparked a new round of technology spending as the industry emerges from its two-year slump, setting the stage for a shakeout among fringe players burdened with massive debt. The biggest DRAM companies with deeper pockets are racing to upgrade their technology to make more efficient and cheaper chips, as well as faster and more powerful ones that could be money-spinners in the new upcycle. (India Times)
ISU group who joined for archaeological dig in 1969 reunites Sep 21, 2009
Chili Shen, Taipei, Taiwan. Posted in , , on Sunday, September 20, 2009 8:35 pm Updated: 3:40 am. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
* Taipei pajama protesters call on Ma to step down Sep 20, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Taipei pajama protesters call on Ma to step down ... Protesters hold up placards bearing Chinese characters that are a coarse play on words during a demonstration against President Ma Ying-jeou in Taipei yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Cyclists hit the road to celebrate Carfree Day in Taipei City Sep 20, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Cyclists hit the road to celebrate Carfree Day in Taipei City ... Motor traffic is engulfed by thousands of cyclists on Highway No. 64, which connects Banciao City and Bali Township in Taipei County, yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DPP condemns China over film festival Sep 19, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... I think its a good thing because it helps Taiwanese realize that the Chinese leadership does not separate politics and economic exchanges, or differentiate between politics and culture, she told the Taipei Times via telephone ... When contacted by the Taipei Times, Deputy Kaohsiung Mayor Lee Yung-te (o) said he could not comment on the issue as he had been in South Korea the past few days attending the Asian-Pacific City Summit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Surprise awaits German man at airport Sep 17, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Graditz has been married to a woman from Taipei for several years and they have a son ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DEAFLYMPICS: Deaflympics a success, not flawless Sep 17, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Taipei City councilors and residents said the Deaflympics raised the citys international profile, but criticized the Taipei City Government for devoting too much effort to the opening and closing ceremonies while ignoring facilities, transportation and organization ... Taipei City councilors across the political spectrum, however, said the city government failed to demonstrate the citys strengths in many ways, including the venues, the programs and transportation.... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Chen Shui-bian appeals for release Sep 16, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The statement said that while the former president knew nothing about the cash donation by former Taipei Financial Center Corp chairwoman Diana Chen (), the court ruled it was an act of bribery and profiteering ... The statement also criticized Tsai for applying double standards to the former president's discretionary fund and Ma's special allowance fund during his stint as Taipei mayor. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Software emerges as key in smartphone fight Sep 12, 2009
TAIPEI: As smaller smartphone brands slug it out to set their phones apart from the now standard set-up of camera, email access and games, software is emerging as the lynchpin in the battle for dominance in the fast-growing sector. Second-tier vendors such as Samsung Electronics, Motorola and Taiwanese phone maker HTC may be worst hit as they could go the way of their bigger cousin, the PC, with little to distinguish one brand over another. (India Times)
Taiwan Oil Chief Picked to Head Economy as Ma Seeks End to Storm Damage Sep 10, 2009
will take over from Yiin Chii-ming, Wu said at a press conference in Taipei ... 1 percent at 11:33 a.m. in Taipei ... 673 against the U.S. currency as of 11:39 a.m., according to Taipei Forex Inc.. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Acer, HP early winners in PC recovery Sep 9, 2009
SAN FRANCISCO/TAIPEI: As the PC industry embarks on its fitful road to recovery, many are betting that Taiwan's Acer and HP will lead the rebound with surging netbook sales and a strong presence in booming Asia ... "HP's greatest strength is how it is able to provide a total solution to most users, by selling an entire package of a server, a printer, a PC, everything," said Tracy Tsai, a Gartner analyst based in Taipei. (India Times)
Ma Sacrifices Taiwan's Premier as Typhoon Fallout Grabs Focus From China Sep 8, 2009
Ma is now in damage control, said , a professor at in Taipei ... Ma now needs a politician and Wu is just the right person, said , chief Taiwan economist at Citigroup Inc. in Taipei ... Ma will continue to direct the policy toward China as well as foreign policy, said Tung Chen-yuan, an associate professor of social sciences at National Chengchi University in Taipei and author of the book Cross-Strait Economic Relations in the Era of Globalization. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Bureau aims for 2012 opening of part of Airport Rail Sep 5, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Once finished, the entire rail line will connect Taoyuan County, Taipei County and Taipei City and will include seven underground stations and 15 elevated stations ... The bureau had planned to start operations of the section from Sanchong (T) in Taipei County to Jhongli (c) in Taoyuan County by June 2013. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* China's reaction not easy to call: MAC Sep 4, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... China also announced that it would not attend the opening ceremony of the Taipei Deaflympics, which will be held tomorrow ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Vatican envoy to travel to typhoon-devastated areas Sep 4, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Cardinal Paul Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, will participate on the popes behalf at an international conference on humanitarian aid scheduled for Monday to Friday at Taipeis Fu Jen Catholic University ... Officials at the Catholic Archdiocese of Taipei said eight other cardinals and 50 bishops from other countries, including South Korea, Japan and the Philippines, will also attend the conference. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Online travel agency eyes RM60mil sales Sep 3, 2009
Call centres have been set up in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai and Manila. Chin said with the latest portal and a wider array of products combined with good partnerships, the company was targeting to grow its customer membership from the current 35,000 to 100,000 by March next year. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
* Regular cross-strait air services to begin today Aug 31, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The first flight leaving from Taipei Songshan Airport will be TransAsia Airways flight to Shanghai, which is scheduled to take off at 7:30am as well ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Global Sources expands Virtual Buyer Meetings to help buyers and suppliers reduce costs in tough economic times Aug 31, 2009
" Virtual Buyer Meetings enable buyers to connect remotely to suppliers at over 60 Global Sources' sales representatives' offices around the world -- this allows buyers to meet qualified suppliers while, at the same time, saving substantial travel costs for the buyer. This service is especially valuable for emerging markets buyers -- such as buyers from India, Brazil, and Russia -- which often don't have a China-based sourcing office. One buyer and e-sourcing participant, Orient Craft, India's... (PR Newswire)
Dalai Lama Consoling Taiwan Storm Victims May Damage China Ties, Economy Aug 30, 2009
Ma doesnt really have a choice but to let the Dalai Lama come as this is his chance to win support from constituents in the south, worst hit by the typhoon, said , a political scientist at Chinese Culture University in Taipei ... Letting the Dalai Lama visit is a calculated decision by Ma to secure more votes from the south in Decembers local elections, said , secretary-general of Taiwans Chinese Council for Advanced Policy Studies in Taipei ... The Nobel Peace Prize... (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Taiwan's legislature approves 3-year reconstruction plan Aug 29, 2009
TAIPEI, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Taiwan's legislature has approved a three-year plan to reconstruct areas affected by Typhoon Morakot with a maximum budget of 120 billion New Taiwan dollars (3. 63 billion U.S. dollars). (Xinhuanet, China)
* Luxury inside: business boutique and style on the cheap Aug 29, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... In this final installment of a three-part series on luxury hotels, the Taipei Times checks out a boutique hotel aimed at business travelers and a couple of mid-to-low priced options for travelers looking for style that doesnt break the bank ... Other boutique hotels in Taipei. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Taiwan's President Ma Has Made `No Arrangement' to Meet With Dalai Lama Aug 29, 2009
To contact the reporter on this story: Chinmei Sung in Taipei at. Last Updated: August 28, 2009 21:48 EDT. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Dalai Lama, Ma will not cross paths Aug 29, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... In a telephone interview with the Central News Agency yesterday, Tsegyam, secretary of the Dalai Lamas office who once served as the Tibetan exile governments representative to Taipei, said the Dalai Lama hoped to console typhoon victims in southern Taiwan ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* EVA Airways reports first-half loss of US$57 million Aug 29, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The H1N1 virus is a burden, said Peter Tzeng (w), a Taipei-based Polaris Securities Co (_) analyst ... 79 in Taipei trading before the earnings announcement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Dalai Lama receives visa from Taiwan Aug 28, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The Dalai Lama smiles during a press conference in Taipei that ended a visit to Taiwan on April 7, 2001 ... 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)
* Morakot costs tourism industry NT$10.4 billion Aug 28, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... The annual Hot Spring Festival was supposed to be held by Taipei City this year, but Lai said the city voluntarily gave up the opportunity to allow it to be held in Chipen () in Taitung County instead ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Dell hopes for Asian revenue Aug 28, 2009
TAIPEI: Dell, maker of the world's No 2 PC brand, said on Friday it hopes to see revenue grow on an annual basis in 2010, driven by climbing demand from China and India. "China appears to be emerging fastest out of the financial crisis," Steve Felice, Dell's president for small and medium business, told reporters on a conference call. (India Times)
* Dalai Lama invited to comfort victims Aug 27, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Asked about the visit, the Presidential Office told the Taipei Times it had no comment ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Taiwan's Ma Agrees to Visit by Dalai Lama; Move May Strain Ties With China Aug 27, 2009
The Nobel Peace Prize winner has visited Taiwan at least twice, in 1997 and 2001, the Foreign Ministry in Taipei said, adding it hasnt received a visa application from him ... Allowing the Dalai Lama to visit is a calculated decision by Ma to secure more votes from the south in Decembers local elections, said Andrew Yang, secretary-general of Taiwans Chinese Council for Advanced Policy Studies in Taipei. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* ART JOURNAL : The fair must go on Aug 26, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... Organizers of Art Taipei say Typhoon Morakot and the global financial crisis may keep the general public and investors away from Taiwans biggest art fair, but collectors will probably still be tempted to purchase art ... WHAT: Taipei World Trade Center (x_@T), Area A and Area D. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Aug 25, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... President Ma Ying-jeou (^E) will postpone taking over the helm of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) until Oct. 17, when the party will hold its national congress at the Hsinchuang Stadium in Taipei County, the party said yesterday ... The congress, which had been scheduled to be held at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Taipei, would be moved to the stadium, Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Taiwan president faces anger about storm response Aug 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009. Give us YOUR Weekly Opinion. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Typhoon Has Killed At Least 650 Aug 24, 2009
TAIPEI, Taiwan (August 23, 2009)--Taiwan's premier says the countrys worst weather disaster in half a century has killed at least 650 people. In the wake of Typhoon Morakot 160 deaths have been confirmed deaths and another 490 people are listed as missing and are presumed dead. (KWTX.com, TX)
China Mobile to develop smartphones Aug 21, 2009
TAIPEI: China Mobile, the world's largest mobile carrier, will develop smartphones with Taiwan's HTC to compete with Apple Inc's iPhone, Taiwan media reported on Friday. China Mobile will launch its Ophone running on the OMS (Open Mobile System) platform with HTC, the Economic Daily reported, citing China Mobile chairman Wang Jianzhou. (India Times)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: MAC concerned after PRC hands legislator US$2.9m Aug 21, 2009
Taipei Times - archives ... She came back, went on TV and slammed the government for its slow rescue efforts and now she's in Beijing, Chien told the Taipei Times via telephone ... 1999-2009 The Taipei Times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
