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    * CSBC predicts strong revenues  Nov 26, 2008
    CSBC has two factory sites, the main one in Kaohsiung and a satellite in Keelung. Annually, the state-owned enterprise produces 12 ships and repairs between 70 and 80 ships in Kaohsiung, while building six ships and repairing between 45 and 50 in Keelung, the company said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * FEATURE: Violin maker hones his craft in Taipei  Nov 24, 2008
    Born in 1959, Chiao is a Keelung native and still lives there today ... Chiao said that he spent lots of time playing soccer during his five years at National Keelung Senior High School and neglected the academic side of things, which disappointed his parents. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * A POWs story  Nov 23, 2008
    The ship landed at Keelung 14 days later and the men were taken ashore ... Then in February 1945 the prisoners were again loaded onto a bus and taken back to Keelung where they put on another hell ship bound for Moji, Japan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Yachts and cruise ships will be able to cross Strait  Nov 21, 2008
    Officials at the Keelung Harbor Bureau, however, warned the government would need to regulate illegal activities that may occur at sea ... Hsu said that Keelung Harbor had designated areas for yachts from China to get supplies, but they would not be allowed to dock long-term at the harbor. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Fishermens association complains oill spill will hurt catches, livelihoods  Nov 19, 2008
    An interagency task force from the Coast Guard Administration, Fisheries Agency, Taipei County Government, Jinshan Township fishermens association, Keelung Harbor Bureau and the ship owner is helping with the clean-up. This story has been viewed 383 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Su hospitalized, Chen Ming-wen starts hunger strike  Nov 14, 2008
    She said that Hsinchu and Nantou counties and Keelung have corruption problems, but she had not seen prosecutors following those leads. She urged them to do so. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * Foreign cruise lines to be allowed to operate in the Strait  Nov 12, 2008
    Hong Kong-based Star Cruises sails between Keelung and Japans Isigaki Island during the April to June period ... Star Cruises is interested in managing the cross-strait market and has begun assessing the possibility of reopening routes from Keelung or Kaohsiung to Shanghai ... The cruise line offered a Keelung-Isigashi Island-Shanghai route several years ago, but canceled the service after only three trips because of time-consuming detours. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Research into algae gene could aid fishing industry  Nov 9, 2008
    Marine biologists at National Taiwan Ocean University (NTOU) have identified a gene, called ScDSP, that can control cell death in algae, sources at Keelung City university said. Researchers said the findings could help predict declines in algae populations, which could help the fishing industry. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Ma vows to listen to voice of the people  Oct 27, 2008
    During a visit to a temple in Keelung City yesterday morning, Ma said that he grew up by eating Taiwanese rice and drinking Taiwanese water and that he would work for the interests of Taiwanese. I am the president and was elected by the Taiwanese people. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Textbook policy made irrelevent by reality  Oct 19, 2008
    Last Monday, school authorities in Taipei City, Taipei County and Keelung City announced that they would arrange joint entrance exams for senior and vocational high schools starting in 2011 ... The Taipei-Keelung region is pushing the textbook policy and joint exams to reduce student pressure, but looking at news reports about the plans, one cannot help but worry ... However, by opening only 10 percent of its seats to students from other cities and counties, the Taipei-Keelung region is... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * FEATURE: How Wang reshaped the nations healthcare system  Oct 18, 2008
    In less than 30 years, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital X which now has branches in Linkou (Lf), Kaohsiung County, Taipei County, Keelung City and Xiamen, China X has become the largest hospital in Taiwan in terms of its number of beds and doctors, and is considered the nations best medical institution in terms of business management. Inspired by Chang Gungs successful business management model, other privately owned hospitals have been established around the nation in the past decade, a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * MAC dismisses charges over restricted fishing area  Oct 13, 2008
    The COA is expected to set up similar port centers for Chinese fishermen in Wuchi () in central Taiwans Taichung County by the end of this year, while similar areas would be established in other regions next year, such as in the Keelung and Hsinchu areas in northern Taiwan and Pingtung County in southern Taiwan, the report said. In the past, Chinese fishermen have not been permitted to set foot on Taiwans shores except to take refuge when strong typhoons affect waters around the nation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Group protests move to open ports to PRC labor  Oct 11, 2008
    Wuchi () fishing port in Taichung County will have a fenced off area for Chinese workers by the end of this year, followed by Badouzih (Kl) in Keelung, Nanliao (nd) in Hsinchu City and Donggang (F) in Pingtung County next year. Fisheries Agency officials said Chinese fishermen would be able to earn money doing tasks on shore. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Powerful Typhoon Sinlaku leaves 11 dead in Taiwan  Sep 17, 2008
    Sinlaku, downgraded to a tropical storm, was centered at sea 326 miles north of Keelung on the northern tip of Taiwan on Tuesday afternoon, the Central Weather Bureau said. Moving northeast, Sinlaku would likely make landfall in southern Japan by Friday. (USA Today -- Weather)

    * Sinlaku injures 17, becomes tropical storm  Sep 15, 2008
    At 7pm, the center of Sinlaku was 40km northwest of Keelung. It was moving northeast at a speed of 7kph with a radius of 250km. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    Approaching Typhoon Sinlaku puts Taiwan on alert  Sep 13, 2008
    Counties including Taipei, Keelung and Ilan announced suspension of work and classes from Friday night or Saturday. Some of the scenic spots had also taken disaster-prevention measures. (Xinhuanet, China)

    * From Europe to Asia in slow motion  Aug 28, 2008
    On the evening of day 19 of my journey, I boarded the Hiryu and set sail for Keelung, via Okinawa and Ishigaki. Again the sea was placid, the weather was benign, and the cabin was comfortable. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Northern Taiwan facing more dengue fever cases  Aug 22, 2008
    Since Shezidao is next to a biking trail adjacent to the Tamsui and Keelung rivers, many people go there to exercise by biking, walking, jogging or doing tai chi, Shih said. Dengue fever is an acute febrile disease spread by the Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, and causes fever, severe headache, muscle pains and rashes; in severe cases bleeding from the mouth or nose or dengue shock syndrome, which can be fatal, is also possible. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Keeping it reel  Aug 20, 2008
    Chou spoke openly of her childhood memories of Keelungs red-light district, her early success as a documentary filmmaker, and her desire to tell the history of homosexuality in Taiwan using a language that can be understood by everyone ... Im from Keelung, and my obsession with this seemingly tawdry and neon-lit lowbrow culture started when I was growing up in what was then the countrys biggest port, some 30 years ago. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Railway tunnels to reduce crossing delays  Aug 18, 2008
    Train commuters between Keelung and Taipei must pass over the Songshan-Nankang stretch of rail. Currently, the platforms for both stations are above ground. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * China stun Taiwan with 8-7 win in extra innings  Aug 16, 2008
    Its just like in history, said Mao Ai-fen, a government employee in Keelung. Last night we lost to [former colonial power] Japan and today we lost to the communist bandits. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * Cross-strait monopoly not a sound proposition  Aug 15, 2008
    However, the half-baked approach resulted in China agreeing to only open smaller ports like Xiamen and Wenzhou for indirect links with Keelung and Kaohsiung, while the five biggest ports remained closed to Taiwan. In his book Governing by Expertise, Siew describes Kaohsiung harbors superior geographical location as an Asia-Pacific transshipment center and how Chinese harbors could ship cargo on small and medium-sized ships to Kaohsiung for transshipment, turning them into Kaohsiung satellite... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * EasyCard plan steaming ahead  Aug 8, 2008
    Wang said the Taiwan Railway Administration started allowing commuters traveling between Keelung and Jhongli (c) to use Taipei EasyCards this month, and is striving to extend the scheme to Hsinchu this year. The Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp is also planning to allow passengers to use EasyCards to travel in unreserved seats. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Games fans told not to show flags  Aug 7, 2008
    Commissioners from Taichung County, Miaoli County, Nantou County and Kinmen County, as well as the mayor of Keelung, will lead groups to attend the opening ceremony in Beijing. Several sports organizations, such as the Chinese Taipei Amateur Softball Association, have also formed groups to cheer for the Chinese Taipei teams. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Railway administration expands EasyCard scheme  Aug 2, 2008
    As of yesterday, Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) passengers can use their EasyCard to pay for rail travel between Keelung and Jhongli (c), the busiest commuter line on the west coast ... For example, a one-way ticket from Keelung to Jhongli paid for by EasyCard costs NT$90 ... The administration said the special offer is only for passengers traveling between Keelung and Jhongli. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Prevention of flooding must evolve with times  Jul 29, 2008
    For example, Sijhih () in Taipei County has not flooded for quite a few years ever since the Keelung Rivers flood protection was improved to meet standards capable of preventing floods of the size that appear once every 200 years. However, due to climate change, increases in rainfall and the strength of peak rainfall, the biggest flooding threats we now face are caused by a number of factors. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Banks introduce new conversion tools  Jul 29, 2008
    In addition to its initial 15 outlets, the Land Band of Taiwan recently set up 45 new service centers at its branches in Keelung, Ilan, Banciao (O), Kaohsiung and many other locations around the country to handle exchanges of the two currencies. Meanwhile, the Bank of Taiwan launched an order online and pick up at the airport service to allow customers to buy yuan at its Web site and withdraw the banknotes the following day at the banks foreign exchange counter at Taiwan Taoyuan... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Taiwan braces for Typhoon Fung Wong  Jul 27, 2008
    In Keelung in northern Taiwan, winds whipped up giant waves, and hundreds of fishing boats took shelter in port. Fung Wong roared toward Taiwan just a week after tropical storm Kalmaegi killed 19 people and left six others missing on the island. (USA Today -- Weather)

    * Taiwan Liposome inks deal with Japanese company  Jul 25, 2008
    The Taiwanese market is rather small, so it is important for us to expand our overseas market, said Keelung Hong (x), TLC founder and chairman, at a press conference yesterday. Japan is the second-largest pharmaceutical market in the world after the US, and is rather difficult to enter, Hong said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Kalmaegi leaves 13 people dead  Jul 19, 2008
    No major damage, deaths, or injury were reported in Taipei County, Keelung and the East Coast area. Nationwide, electricity was cut off in 40,000 homes, mostly in Nantou County, Taichung City, Taichung County, Tainan County and Kaohsiung County, the center said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * Triathlon man  Jul 19, 2008
    Running was a flat 5km to 6km route along the Keelung River from the office to the MRT, while cycling involved once weekly rides from home to the office (26km one way) whenever the weather was agreeable. The second month, June, saw the workouts increase to six days a week, including two double sessions, a swim followed by cycling or cycling followed by a run. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Kalmaegi to bring heavy rains and strong winds: CWB  Jul 18, 2008
    The bureau also expanded its land alert areas to include Hualien, Ilan, Keelung, Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Miaoli and Taichung. Residents in those areas should be prepared for heavy rain and strong winds, it said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    High-end tourists tame Taiwan's fears  Jul 17, 2008
    "I don't think we should change our culture and identity just for money," said Yang Wei-shiu, a Keelung resident. But analysts said these are just initial hiccups. (Asia Times Online)

    * KMT legislators argue over dock  Jul 15, 2008
    Hundreds of Keelung residents gather in front of the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday, protesting against the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Taipowers plan to build a coal unloading dock at Rueifang to supply material to the nearby Shenao power plant ... The bay lies between Taipei Countys Rueifang Township () and Keelung ... However, legislators from Keelung interfered, calling for a change of the construction site to Suao Port (D) or the new Taipei Port, Lee said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * TRA accepts EasyCard for all Taipei to Shulin trains  Jun 13, 2008
    The second stage is scheduled for August, when the same payment rules will apply to 14 stations between Keelung and Jhongli (c) ... Around 120,000 persons commute daily on TRA trains between Keelung and Jhongli. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Getting away from it all while staying in Taipei  Jun 12, 2008
    Plus, the visitor center is at about 550m above sea level (Taipei and its environs average 10m above sea level, on the alluvial plain between the Danshui and Keelung rivers). Qixingshans main peak is about 2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Train memorabilia for sale as TRA marks anniversary  Jun 4, 2008
    Starting today, a variety of railway memorabilia, including pocket watches used by train conductors and station masters in the 1950s, will be available for purchase as the nations railway celebrates its 121st anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Western Line connecting Keelung and Kaohsiung. The Taiwan Railway Administration (TRA) will mark the occasion by offering 34 types of collectibles, said Lee Kun-kuang, division chief at the TRAs catering service department. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Taiwan urges China airport reciprocity  May 27, 2008
    He said that Taiwan would open its ports in Keelung, Taipei, Taichung, Kaohsiung and Hualien, while encouraging China to open its ports on the eastern coastal cities of Guangzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai, Qingdao and Dalian. Taiwan will further open up its ports in Anping and Budai if the market demands it, Chiang said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Hau promises to end ban on canoeing on the Tamsui River  May 18, 2008
    Taipei residents have been kept away from the river by polluted river water and high flood control walls along the riverbanks, Hau said, adding however that in recent years, the water quality had improved after strenuous cleaning efforts by the Taipei City, Taipei County and Keelung governments. The Tamsui River rises in Keelung and runs through Taipei City and Taipei County before flowing into the Taiwan Strait on the west coast. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Sniffer dog handlers complete training  May 17, 2008
    Tung said the government planned to form 40 sniffer dog teams by 2012 to be posted at stations under the jurisdiction of the customs offices of Taipei, Keelung, Taichung and Kaohsiung. Eventually, a total of 90 sniffer dog teams will be established to effectively prevent drug trafficking, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Chai pulls out of DPP leadership race  May 13, 2008
    Tsai made the remarks when she visited the DPP chapter in Keelung City yesterday morning. While chapter members harshly criticized the party, especially factional infighting and corruption, Tsai said factions were indeed a problem but she thought they could cooperate. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * TRA announces more stops at second-tier cities  Apr 20, 2008
    Meanwhile, the administration also plans to shorten the intervals for commuter trains operating daily between Keelung and Hsinchu. On average, a commuter train will run every seven to eight minutes during rush hour and every 15 minutes off peak. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Taiwain News Quick Take  Apr 20, 2008
    Luo Shiaw-shyan (), head of the citys Department of Transportation, attributed the citys oversupply of cabs to an inflow of taxis from Taipei County, Keelung City and Ilan County. There are more than 60,000 taxis in the four cities and counties, Luo said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * [ EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT ]  Apr 18, 2008
    Keelung Cultural Center (), 181 Xinyi Rd, Keelung City (H@181). Tomorrow at 7:30pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Lawmakers propose measures to extend several MRT routes  Apr 15, 2008
    The ministry said it has budgeted NT$5 million this fiscal year for Taipei Citys Department of Rapid Transit Systems to evaluate the feasibility of extending the Airport Rail System to Sijhih () in Taipei City and Keelung. The ministry also said the Airport Rail might not be able to launch on time, as contractors are unwilling to handle government projects due to rising prices of steel and other construction materials. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Ports prepared for opening of links to China: authorities  Apr 11, 2008
    Hsiao Ting-hsun (BV), the Keelung Harbor bureau director-general, said the port would experience no difficulties in receiving ships directly from China, adding that all is set. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Business Briefs  Apr 5, 2008
    Residents of Taipei, Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Yilan, Hualien, Kinmen and Lienchiang counties and those in Keelung and Hsinchu will have their names entered into the draw for prizes if they file their returns online between May 1 and June 2. The prizes include a new car valued at NT$500,000, five motorcycles, each valued at NT$30,000, 10 cash prizes of NT$10,000 and 30 cash prizes of NT$2,000. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Briton begins his attempt to run a marathon a day  Apr 3, 2008
    A 27-year-old English teacher from Britain began an around-the-nation run in Keelung yesterday aimed at raising funds to help patients of rare disorders in Taiwan and cancer patients in Britain. Neil O'Maonaigh-Lennon, who has taught English in Taiwan for just over a year, launched his month-long run from Keelung's Chungcheng Park in the company of Keelung Mayor Chang Tung-jung (iqa) and a group of foreign national and Taiwanese marathon runners ... From Keelung, O'Maonaigh-Lennon headed to... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Newsweek: Is Taiwan toning down its defiance?  Mar 19, 2008
    At a rally in the port city of Keelung last week, he said he planned to vote for the KMT's Ma Ying-jeou for president on March 22, hoping Ma will boost Taiwan's stagnant economy by strengthening links with China. "If we don't open up more, we're finished," Wen says. (MSNBC -- International)

    * Compass find bearings to win tournament  Mar 15, 2008
    The wind was blowing the sound of African drums and referees' whistles down the Keelung River yesterday in Taipei. It could only mean the expat soccer tournament was back in town. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Holland America Line Offers New Asia Pacific Cruise Itineraries in 2009  Mar 4, 2008
    A convenient new round-trip Hong Kong itinerary is offered and for guests looking to add to their port repertoire, the 2009 Asia Pacific voyages also include four maiden ports of call: Puerto Princesa, Philippines; Otaru, Japan; Sanya, Hainan, China; and Keelung (Taipei), Taiwan. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    * Presidential election 2008: 20 days to go: JCI Taiwan urges voters to boycott the referendums  Mar 2, 2008
    The parade, kicked off on Friday in Keelung City, aims to promote the referendum on a 13-day round-the-nation tour. With six balloon statues of deities widely worshipped, including Matsu (), the goddess of the sea; Hsuan Tien Shan Ti (W), who removes demons and evil spirits from people; Kuan Ti (), the god of war and Tu Ti Gong (ga), the protector of the land and homes, the parade made its way through the main streets of Keelung, filling the city with a ceremonial atmosphere. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * MOFA regrets US, UK position on referendums  Feb 27, 2008
    The parades begin today in Keelung ... The 13-day event will begin in Keelung tomorrow and end in Sanchong (T), Taipei County, on March 12. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * Record crowd of Chinese tourists arrives in Taiwan  Feb 11, 2008
    The Rhapsody of the Sea is scheduled to berth at Keelung Harbor today -- the last day of the six-day Lunar New Year holiday -- and at Kaohsiung Harbor tomorrow. TAIPEI CITY. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * CSBC reactivates privatization plan  Feb 10, 2008
    The company is the nation's largest shipbuilder with one shipyard in Kaohsiung and another in Keelung. Its current backlog of orders is expected to keep CSBC busy until 2012, the commission's statement said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Mercury to drop again next week: CWB  Feb 10, 2008
    2oC and in Keelung the thermometer read 9. 5oC.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Science council, environmental agency release top picks for domestic tourists  Feb 9, 2008
    Yuan Shaw-ying (K^), the director-general of the EPA's department of environmental sanitation and toxic substance management, said that in the north of the country, ideal places for a getaway or day trip include Yangmingshan National Park, Yingge Ceramics Museum (aq) in Taipei County, Ershawan Battery (GFWx) in Keelung and Jhaoyang Forest Park (L) in Taoyuan County. Attractions in central Taiwan include the 17km coastline of Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County's Mangrove... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Taxi fares take a hike for Lunar New Year holiday period  Feb 4, 2008
    Taipei City's Department of Transportation announced late on Saturday night that the fare hike in Taipei City, Taipei County and Keelung would apply from today till next Monday. Passengers taking a taxi during the daytime will be charged the night-time fare and an additional NT$20 fee per ride, the department said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * 'Taiping' sinking recalled  Jan 28, 2008
    ICY REMEMBRANCE: The ship, bound for Keelung from Shanghai, carried more than 1,500 people fleeing their war-torn hometowns at the end of the Chinese Civil War By Loa Iok-sin STAFF REPORTER Monday, Jan 28, 2008, Page 2. "It was cold and chilly and like now it was close to the Lunar New Year," said retired professor Wu Yi-man (d), remembering Jan. 27, 1949, when she and her cousin stood at Keelung Harbor, waiting for her father who was coming to Taiwan on the cross-strait steamer the Taiping... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Taiwan)

    * Ma supports plan to yield seats  Jan 20, 2008
    Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou, left, holds up a pair of jogging shoes given to him by former Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee chairman Chang Feng-hsu, second right, during a campaign rally in Keelung yesterday. PHOTO: CNA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    'Safe' Taiwan appeals to Indonesians  Jan 20, 2008
    High concrete walls flanking the Keelung River at its most vulnerable points protect Taipei streets and homes, though the Singapore-style subway system was flooded in 2001. When extreme danger is forecast schools, shops and businesses close until the typhoon moves on. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)

    * Seven Chinese fishermen missing following collision  Jan 6, 2008
    6km north of Keelung Islet off the northern coast early yesterday morning. Sixty-four seamen were rescued after the ship sank, but seven of the Chinese fishermen were still missing, Chen Tien-shou (K), deputy director-general of the COA's Fisheries Agency, said at Keelung harbor ... The coastguard has ordered the Singapore-registered cargo ship Ku Fu, suspected of causing the collision, to return to Keelung harbor pending further investigation, a coastguard official said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    Cargo ship hits trawler: 7 missing  Jan 6, 2008
    2 miles) off Keelung port, said Coast Guard Administration official Huang Han-sung. The survivors told Formosan TV that the boat was taking them back to their home in Quanzhou in China's southern Fujian Province when an unidentified ship slammed into it. (CNN -- World)

    * Education minister set to tour the nation by bicycle  Jan 4, 2008
    He will then proceed to Liendong Elementary School in Keelung City, where he will take part in an informal discussion with faculty and pupils, the officials said. Tu came up with the idea of a round-the-nation cycling tour during a bike trip along the east coast, the officials said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Shipbuilding output may top NT$50bn  Dec 29, 2007
    62 billion for 30 fast missile attack boats that will keep its Kaohsiung shipyard busy until April 2012 and its Keelung shipyard occupied until July 2011, the officials said. CSBS has also set up a partnership with the American Bureau of Shipping to develop new Panamax-class container vessels with a capacity of 12,500 twenty-foot equivalent units, they said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Taipei transit department to double length of MRT  Dec 28, 2007
    5km with the completion of the Sanxia-Yingge Extension Line, the Shilin (hL) Line and the MRT orbital line that would connect Dazhi (j) and Neihu in the north of the city with Guangfu Road, Keelung Road, National Taiwan University and Jhonghe (M) in Taipei County. "If all of the planned lines are completed by that time, all MRT stations in urban areas will be within walking distance, with one MRT station every 500m," Chan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Hau celebrates year as mayor  Dec 26, 2007
    "The city government budged NT$4 billion [US$120 million] to dredge the river, but did not do anything. Besides, in order to dredge the Danshui River, the city government turned the Keelung River into a gutter for waste water from the Danshui River," Chen said yesterday at the Taipei City Council. DPP Taipei City Councilor Wu Su-yao (d) lashed out at Hau for politicizing municipal issues and confronting the central government for the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * EPA to unveil plan for global body next month  Dec 22, 2007
    5 percent by 2011 and improving the water quality of five urban rivers in Taipei County, Keelung City, Tainan County, Kaohsiung County and Pingtung County, Dang said. On environmental diplomacy, Dang said an air monitoring station that Taiwan is helping to set up in Guatemala is expected to be completed next year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Government protests against WHO ports list  Dec 22, 2007
    The IHR Authorized Ports List, made public on the WHO's Web site last Friday, showed the list of ports sent by Taiwan to the WHO -- Keelung, Taichung, Kaohsiung, Hualien, Kinmen, Matsu, Mailiao and Suao -- listed under China. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokeswoman Phoebe Yeh (D) said Taiwan's representative office in Geneva had filed a complaint with the WHO, demanding the WHO correct the classification as it "does not correspond to the facts.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * President congratulates winner of S Korea poll  Dec 21, 2007
    While both he and Lee had overseen the clean-up of a river running through their cities, Hsieh said Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) presidential candidate and former Taipei mayor Ma Ying-jeou (^E) had not been able to do the same for the Keelung and Tamsui rivers. Hsieh dismissed a KMT campaign video that claims the South Korean economy is better than Taiwan's, saying South Korea's ruling party would not have lost the election if its economy been good. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Police arrest six on suspicion of smuggling ketamine  Dec 17, 2007
    The shipment arrived on Thursday at Kaohsiung Seaport and was to be transported to Keelung. Ketamine was found in the shipment. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * Railway agency introduces new washing system  Dec 6, 2007
    Sixteen of them are scheduled to arrive in Keelung Port on Friday, whereas the rest of them are to arrive next Saturday. Chang said the administration is planning to have tilting trains operate from Changhua to Taipei and to Hualien. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Conference looks at urban renewal  Dec 5, 2007
    With a series of successful examples in the US and the UK as inspiration, Taiwan will pour billions of NT dollars into urban regeneration projects starting at the end of year, including the renovation of railway stations in Hsinchu, Keelung, Chiayi and Kaohsiung, as well as improvements to Taipei's Huakuang Community near National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall, Lin said. During the industrial revolution and following World War II, many large scale, cheap housing projects were built in Britain... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Nation ready for sustainable development, says EPA  Nov 28, 2007
    The EPA has budgeted funds to help the eight cities and counties that have yet to submit their sustainable city plans: Hsinchu City and County, Miaoli County, Nantou County, Keelung City, Taitung County, Penghu County and Lienchiang County, Huang said, adding that after their submission all cities and counties would officially enter sustainable city planning mode. "Tainan's plan is a model other cities can follow because it is themed on environmental conservation but branches out to social and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Third US beef shipment not up to par, DOH says  Nov 25, 2007
    The shipment from Colorado's Swift Beef Company was checked at Keelung Harbor yesterday. All shipments from the Colorado company have been suspended pending investigation, the department said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Johnny Neihu's NewsWatch: One movement you can count on  Nov 24, 2007
    It'll need these victories -- coupled with a hyper Shieh Jhy-wey () doing cartwheels from Keelung to Kenting while rapping about the Chinese Nationalist Party's (KMT) stolen assets -- in order to get Frank Hsieh () the keys to the Presidential Office. If Frankie runs on his own charisma, he won't even win the keys to the bathroom. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Taipei asserts authority over hall  Nov 8, 2007
    He said in Keelung that it would simplify the government's effort to change the name of the complex. Chen said he thought the square by the monument should be called "Liberty Square.". (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * High Speed Rail wants investigative committee formed  Nov 3, 2007
    Meanwhile, train commuters traveling between Keelung and Jhongli (c) will be able to use EasyCards in Taiwan Railway Administration stations from March, Vice Minister of Transportation and Communications Ho Nuan-hsuen (a) said. This story has been viewed 301 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Taiwan Quick Take  Oct 28, 2007
    POLITICS Ma promises MRT to Keelung During a stopover in Keelung on his campaign trail yesterday, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Ma Ying-jeou (;;;) said that if elected, he would expand the Neihu MRT line all the way to the harbor city. He also vowed to boost Keelung's economy by opening up direct links with China and open up tourism to Chinese tourists ... "As your next president, I will increase the business opportunities at Keelung Harbor. I will also strengthen local tourism. My victory... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Academic calls for island ties  Oct 28, 2007
    Keelung City and Miyako also became sister cities in June. Chen said that some residents of the Philippines' Batan Islands can communicate with people on Orchid Island () because they speak very similar languages. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * Editorial: How Mayor Hau failed the public  Oct 25, 2007
    Led by KMT presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou (^E), the cyclists started off from National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall, passed along Keelung and Renai roads and finished at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. While it was pragmatic of the two camps to plan their routes in such a way as to minimize the risk of a confrontation between the participants, the city government failed in its efforts to keep the peace and maintain traffic flow for commuters. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * KMT's cycling activity to focus on economy  Oct 24, 2007
    KMT presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou (^E) will lead about 500 cyclists and party members in the 5km tour from National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall on Xinyi Road, passing along Keelung Road and Renai Road and finishing at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall on Guangfu S Road. Announcing the route of the cycling activity, Yang Tu () of the KMT's Culture and Communications Committee said that the party would not mobilize party mem-bers to join the activity and would seek to avoid any... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    * PFP sues premier over UN campaign  Oct 18, 2007
    KMT presidential candidate Ma Ying-jeou (^E) will lead party members on a cycling tour from Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall to Sijhih () in Taipei County and then on to Keelung (). The KMT bicycle tour will continue around the island on an 11-day trip, following on a similar route to that of the DPP relay. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * Chen sets terms for dialogue with PRC  Oct 17, 2007
    Chen made the remarks in Keelung City yesterday morning. Premier Chang Chun-hsiung (iT) said he didn't see anything new that would be helpful to solving cross-strait tensions in Hu's statement given Hu's insistence on the "one China" principle. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)

    * Chen invites public to join torch relay for UN on Oct. 24  Oct 17, 2007
    Chen made the remarks while visiting temples in Keelung City yesterday morning. Oct. 24 marks the day the UN Charter went into effect and Oct. 25 was the day Chiang Kai-shek's () representatives left the UN.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

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