* Ma addresses students via radio Nov 12, 2008
A group of students launched a sit-in at the 228 Memorial Park in Chiayi yesterday, making them the sixth student group in the nation to join the campaign after the sit-ins in Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung began on Sunday and Monday. The students made three demands: that Ma and Premier Liu Chao-shiuan (B) apologize, that Wang and Tsai step down for what they called the use of excessive force by police last week, and that the Assembly and Parade Law (|Ck) be amended. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* DPP proposes parade law amendment Nov 11, 2008
Two more groups of students in Taichung and National Cheng Kung University in Tainan launched sit-ins on Sunday echoing their counterparts in Taipei ... Chanting the Parade and Assembly Law is unconstitutional and we are being deprived of our human rights simultaneously at noon, the students in Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung continued their campaign amid rain, cold weather and sporadic protests from people opposing the sit-ins. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* New student sit-ins pop up across nation Nov 10, 2008
Holding up posters that read human rights, about 20 students launched their sit-in campaign in front of National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan amid drizzling rain. We support the three statements of [the students] in Taipei. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Ma is handing Taiwan to China Nov 10, 2008
The recent indictment of Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) is another example of this trend. The judiciary has abandoned any pretense of independence and is now a willing political tool of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) government. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Astros sign Taiwanese closer Lo Nov 8, 2008
Lo was born in Pingtung, a city of 210,000 in southern Taiwan, but moved to Tainan to go to school and play baseball. "I'm really excited and happy to be here to join the Astros team," Lo said through an interpreter on Friday at Minute Maid Park. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
* OTHER RELEASES Nov 7, 2008
The festival is screening at the Ambassador complex in Tainan until Nov. 20, then at the Kaohsiung Film Archive from Nov. 29 to Dec. 7. Chiayi Performing Arts Center will also screen a selection of titles on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Violence ends, finger-pointing begins Nov 7, 2008
Ma said the police were concerned about the DPPs threat to follow Chen around during his visit and protest against him in various ways, including throwing eggs, and that security had been stepped up after ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) was jostled when visiting Tainan. Ma condemned the violent protests and said the government would review its security measures. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Experts on Taiwan slam recent detentions Nov 6, 2008
Over the past three weeks, seven DPP members have been questioned, arrested or detained by the authorities, including former National Security Council secretary-general Chiou I-jen (q), DPP Chiayi County Commissioner Chen Ming-wen (), former minister of the interior Yu Cheng-hsien (EF) and city or county officials in Tainan and Yunlin. Expressing their deep concern over the recent detentions, the authors complained about abuses by Taiwans judiciary under the KMT, including... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* THE LIBERTY TIMES EDITORIAL: One nation loses in talks: Taiwan Nov 5, 2008
It has pulled out all the stops to quickly investigate and prosecute Tainan City Councilor Wang Ding-yu (wt) of the Democratic Progressive Party for his involvement in the jostling of Zhang during his visit to Taiwan last month. In so doing, the government meant to make show of strength and discourage protests that nonetheless are following Chen wherever he goes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Business Briefs Nov 5, 2008
The new Gangshan location will service customers traveling to and from Kaohsiung and Tainan. This completes Taisuars country mapping, Roger Lo (o), chief executive officer of Taisugars petroleum business division, said in a statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan and China draw closer with trade agreements Nov 5, 2008
Democratic Progressive Party supporters have loudly denounced Chen's visit, and one of his mainland colleagues was knocked to the ground by a Taiwanese politician while on a recent visit to the Confucius temple in the southern city of Tainan, where the party has strong support. The south of Taiwan has a committed pro-independence leaning. (International Herald Tribune)
* Lions take home second straight CPBL title Nov 3, 2008
The Uni-President Lions celebrate in Tainan yesterday after winning the CPBL Taiwan Series for the second consecutive year ... Starting pitcher Luther Hackman threw a dominating four-hit complete game shutout, stifling a hapless Brother Elephants lineup 4-0 in last nights decisive game seven in Tainan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* FEATURE: Team rescues whales, dolphins Nov 3, 2008
Founded about a decade ago, the team X a collaboration between National Cheng Kung University, the Taiwan Black Ditch Conservation Society and the Tainan City Government X plays a prominent role in the nations cetacean rescue efforts ... The coasts in Tainan, Kaohsiung and Pingtung are particularly prone to strandings ... Between 1996 and 2006, 97 incidents X 201 whales and dolphins of 21 different species X were reported in Tainan alone. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* CROSS-STRAIT TALKS: FEATURE: Young Taiwanese fear authoritarian revival Nov 3, 2008
Look at the indictment of [Democratic Progressive Party Tainan City Councilor] Wang Ting-yu (wt). It only took them eight or nine days to conduct the investigation, one said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* EDITORIAL:Fear and loathing in Taipei Nov 3, 2008
The Ma administrations argument that such measures were the direct consequence of the Democratic Progressive Partys mobbing of ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) in Tainan last week is obfuscation, as police are not only protecting the envoy but also muzzling freedom of speech by forbidding people from displaying the national flag, banners with political content or symbols of Chinese oppression, such as the Tibetan flag. Whats even more worrying is that the security apparatus... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* F-16 fighters X lost in the shuffle? Nov 3, 2008
They have mobilized mass demonstrations, while extremists have compromised Chens visit by assaulting his deputy during a visit to Tainan last month. Some Chinese officials and opinion leaders have emphasized the strategic opportunity of thawing cross-strait relations, but others continue to stress their reservations and suspicions. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Washington-based group slams opposition arrests Nov 2, 2008
Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) was indicted in connection with a melee in which visiting ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) fell to the ground during a visit to Tainan in advance of Chens trip. DPP Chiayi County Commissioner Chen Ming-wen () and former environmental protection minister James Lee () were both detained. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Universities pass torch on cancer drug to company Nov 2, 2008
According to National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) in Tainan, the drug X an inhibitor against integrin protein alpha-nu-beta-3 X will be released to the Taiwanese subsidiary of US-based Anchen Pharmaceuticals under an agreement signed on Friday in Taipei. Chuang Woei-jer (), a professor of medicine at NCKU, said that the integrin alpha-nu-beta-3 adheres one cell to another, which can inadvertently trigger angiogenesis, a process whereby cancer... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* A three-pronged confidence crisis Nov 2, 2008
Debate on the so-called mobbing of Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) in Tainan last week has focused on whether the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) should draw a line between itself and those involved so that its image wont be tarnished. Commentators have largely overlooked the real problem here: There is a high degree of uncertainty about Taiwans future and a crisis of confidence about the nations sovereignty. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* CPBL: Stellar pitching by the Elephants forces Game 7 Nov 2, 2008
Wang Sheng-wei, left, and Wang Yung-hsi of the Brother Elephants cheer after scoring against the Uni-President Lions during their CPBL Taiwan Series Game 6 in Tainan yesterday ... After falling behind 3-2 in the series after a contentious Game 5 marked by controversy and theatrics, the Brother Elephants evened up the CPBL Taiwan Series at three games apiece yesterday, defeating the Uni-President Lions 5-0 and forcing a deciding Game 7 tonight in Tainan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Prosecutors detain former NSC head Nov 1, 2008
DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming (_) said the speedy indictment of DPP Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) and the detention of Chiou were obviously the governments moves to please China and Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Chairman Chen Yunlin (L), who will arrive in Taipei on Monday. Wang was indicted on suspicion of inciting an assault on ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) last Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Wang to file suit against ARATS head for threats Nov 1, 2008
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) yesterday said he would file suit against Chinas Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Chairman Chen Yunlin (L) for threatening Taiwan ... Wang made the remarks in Tainan yesterday, as his supporters rallied around him following his indictment on Thursday ... Tainan prosecutors are seeking 14 months in jail for Wang. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Johnny Neihu's News Watch: Poontang in the peddling of Taiwan Nov 1, 2008
Im referring, of course, to the lightning-quick indictment on Thursday of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) and six supporters for inciting violence against a visiting Chicom last week ... In a dive worthy of an Italian soccer player, the visiting Chicom in question, Zhang Mingqing (iM), fell to the ground and was slightly injured amid shoving, jostling and yelling outside Tainans Confucius temple by Wang and his deep green posse ... On behalf... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* EDITORIAL: The beginning of civil disobedience Nov 1, 2008
Instead, a trifling incident in Tainan involving a flatfooted Chinese delegation and poor security measures was blown out of proportion by local and international media and the government. Prosecutors are leading the charge and champing at the bit to kill a few chickens and scare a few monkeys X the chickens being the elderly and excitable hacks from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the monkeys those who dare oppose government policy on China. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Fish begging to be caught as rock fishing season starts Nov 1, 2008
Anglers from Kaohsiung, Tainan, Chiayi and Taichung are often seen sailing at night to remote Penghu islets, he said. Fall and winter are regarded as the best time for rock fishing in Penghu, because migratory fish usually gather near the seashore in the cold seasons when the strong northeasterly wind blows, Lu said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Councilor indicted for overthrowing values Oct 31, 2008
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) was indicted yesterday for inciting supporters to use violence against Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) during his visit to Taiwan last week, with prosecutors suggesting a 14-month jail sentence. Zhang was allegedly jostled by Wang and several pro-independence supporters during a private visit to Tainans Confucius Temple ... The actions of Wang and his... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* KMT could learn from the rally Oct 31, 2008
On Oct. 21, ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM), who is also the former spokesman of Chinas Taiwan Affairs Office, was jostled and jeered by a pro-independence individual after making the remark: There will never be war in the Strait if there is no Taiwan independence during his visit to Tainan City. As a result of the scuffle, Zhang decided to return to China ahead of schedule. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Suspected gangsters released on bail after questioning Oct 30, 2008
Two suspected gangsters were released on bail yesterday after being questioned by Taipei prosecutors over their involvement in an alleged assault on Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) ... Zhang fell to the ground after being jostled by independence supporters led by Wang during a visit to the Confucius Temple in Tainan on Tuesday last week. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* EDITORIAL: Will investigators do their jobs? Oct 30, 2008
After decades of hard work to achieve the democracy and freedom Taiwan enjoys today, the recent incident concerning Democratic Progressive Party Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt) is cause for alarm. Following reports last week that Wang allegedly instigated an incident in which Chinas Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) fell over, media outlets reported on Monday that Wangs life had been threatened by a suspected gangster who... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* DPP councilor makes attack claims Oct 29, 2008
UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE: Wang Ting-yu claims he was roughed up by a man he suspected was a gangster and had his office in Tainan ransacked on Thursday By Rich Chang And Jimmy Chuang STAFF REPORTERS Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008, Page 1. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Tainan City Councilor Wang Ting-yu (wt), who is under investigation over allegations he instigated an incident last week that saw Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) fall... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Chinese protein powder contains melamine: DOH Oct 29, 2008
The four local companies have warehouses in Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Taoyuan counties. Local health departments have already begun tracking down and recalling the powder, Cheng said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* No peace at the cost of the nations sovereignty Oct 29, 2008
Just days after the scuffle between pan-green camp supporters and Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) in Tainan last Tuesday, the Democratic Progressive Party held a rally in Taipei on Saturday to protest tainted foods from China and the administration of President Ma Ying-jeou (^E). This has added uncertainty to ARATS Chairman Chen Yunlins (L) visit. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* NSB bill meets strong opposition Oct 28, 2008
Meanwhile, the legislatures Foreign and National Defense Committee yesterday decided to slash NT$10 million (US$312,500) from the NSBs annual budget for next year as punishment for the incident that saw Chinas Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) manhandled by protesters in Tainan last week. Domestic Intelligence Department Director Lin Hui-yang (Lf) attended yesterdays meeting on behalf of the NSB.. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Wanted: angrier Taiwanese youth Oct 28, 2008
The handful of protesters who attacked Chinas Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) during a visit to the Confucius temple in Tainan last week were not youth on a rampage. The incident involved, in the words of Kyodo news agencys Max Hirsch, an elderly woman [who] swung feebly at the vehicle with her yellowed crutch. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwanese businesses welcome China envoy visit Oct 28, 2008
A small number of protesters in the southern Taiwanese city of Tainan pushed Zhang and toppled him to the ground. The incident caused Zhang to leave Taiwan two days ahead of his scheduled departure. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
* NCC hands over Wang recordings to prosecutors Oct 27, 2008
The National Communications Commission (NCC) said yesterday it had handed over to Tainan District Prosecutors Office the recorded radio broadcasts of Tainan City Councilman Wang Ting-yu (wt), who is under investigation for allegations he instigated the assault against Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) last Tuesday. Zhang was besieged by Wang and a group of pro-independence supporters during a private visit to the Confucius... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Taiwanese media not ready for Chinese role Oct 27, 2008
The recent incident involving Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) being mobbed in Tainan allowed many people in Taiwan to gain an understanding of just what exactly is meant by journalism based on the one country, two systems model ... The incident in Tainan has provided the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait with a perfect opportunity to examine the issue of journalism based on the one country, two systems model in more depth ...... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwan Pro-Independence Opposition Party Protests China Policies in Rally Oct 26, 2008
His deputy, on Oct. 21 was assaulted by pro-independence supporters in southern city of Tainan, the stronghold of the DPP, during a private visit. Mainland Negotiator. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
* Ralliers vent anger at Ma government Oct 26, 2008
A Tainan County protester brought a homemade horse-shaped punching bag to the parade and welcomed anyone who believed Ma X whose name literally means horse in Chinese X was a traitor to vent their anger on the doll. Liu A-fu (B), A 72-year-old man from Yunlin County who walked with the help of crutches, said: Even if I had to crawl, I wouldnt miss this parade because I must voice my disdain for Ma. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* OPPOSITION RALLY: KMT challenges legitimacy of rally Oct 26, 2008
The former DPP governments incompetence and corruption scandals, and the recent violent behavior of DPP members, such as the confrontation between Chinas ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) and pro-independence advocates in Tainan City last week, damaged Taiwans democracy and should be blamed and protested against, Lee said. This story has been viewed 745 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* OPPOSITION RALLY: Ma touts cross-strait shipping Oct 26, 2008
Agricultural goods would not need to go through Hong Kong; they could be shipped [to China] directly from Chiayi Countys Budai Port, Tainan Countys Annan Port, and Pingdong Countys Donggang Port, cutting transportation time from eight days to four, Ma said. Not only would [farmers] save shipping costs, their goods can get four more days of shelf life. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* DPP accuses KMT of stifling protests Oct 25, 2008
Meanwhile, in response to speculation that Chen might avoid visiting Tainan following the confrontation between ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) and pro-independence advocates in the city on Tuesday, Chiang yesterday said the foundation would respect whatever schedule China has planned for Chens visit. People First Party Legislator Lin Cheng-er (LG) yesterday raised concerns at the legislature over the safety of Chen and his delegation. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chi Mei Optoelectronics Announces Unaudited Third Quarter 2008 Oct 24, 2008
Net Sales of NT$ 82 Billion and Gross Margin of 3% TAINAN, Taiwan, Oct. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chi Mei Optoelectronics (CMO) (TAIEX: 3009) today announced its third quarter 2008 results(1). Combined TFT-LCD net sales for the third quarter 2008 amounted to NT$ 81,988 million, a 14% decrease over the previous quarter's NT$ 95,489 million. (PR Newswire)
* ARATS chairman may visit on Nov. 3 Oct 24, 2008
Asked to comment on the confrontation between Taiwanese activists and ARATS Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) in Tainan on Tuesday, Lai said that the administration would make sure that Chens visit is safe, dignified, comfortable. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* DPP member in ARATS controversy apologizes to party Oct 24, 2008
Lin Chin-shun (Li) apologized for the problems he had caused and for the damage to the partys image and asked the DPPs Tainan City Committee to penalize him ... The case would be handled by the DPPs central authorities, officials at the partys Tainan city branch said ... Zhang arrived in Taipei on Sunday in his capacity as dean of Xiamen Universitys School of Journalism in order to attend an academic forum in Tainan. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Agreement over Japanese visas forthcoming: MOFA Oct 24, 2008
To date, 12 Japanese local governors have visited or are scheduled to visit Taiwan this year, which is a record, he said, adding that several mayors and commissioners from Taipei, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Chiayi, Hualien and other cities and counties in Taiwan have also visited Japan this year. Masanori Tanimoto, governor of Japans Ishikawa Prefecture, and Wataru Aso, governor of Fukuoka, are slated to visit Taiwan from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7 and Nov. 10 to Nov. 12 respectively, Hsu said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Oct 24, 2008
The month-long event continues this week with a program featuring renowned pianists Robert Levin and Chuang Ya-fei (), who will perform with the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra (aT) in concerts in Taipei and Tainan ... The program in Tainan includes Mozarts Sonata for Two Pianos in D major, K.448, Debussys En Blanc et Noir, Lutoslawskis Variations on a Theme by Paganini and Rachmaninoffs Symphonic Dances, Op ... Tomorrow (Taipei) and Monday (Tainan) at 7:30pm. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* 'Unwell,' teary Zhang returns to China Oct 23, 2008
PROVOCATION: Former president Chen Shui-bian said the ARATS deputy was at fault for visiting just before a big DPP rally X and visiting Chens hometown of Tainan By Ko Shu-ling And Flora Wang STAFF REPORTERS Thursday, Oct 23, 2008, Page 1. Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing makes a gesture to reporters as he leaves his hotel in Tainan yesterday morning ... I believe those who behaved violently do not represent Tainan residents or the 23 million... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* EDITORIAL: No to violence, yes to fair treatment Oct 23, 2008
Shortly after the melee in Tainan on Tuesday, in which Chinas Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) was besieged by pro-independence protesters, Presidential Office Spokesman Wang Yu-chi (a) said: It is not our way to treat guests with violence, while Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislator Yeh Yi-ching (yz) labeled Zhang as unfriendly to Taiwan, adding that: No one can tolerate seeing ones enemy ... Less than 12... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Tainan councilor defends ARATS protest Oct 23, 2008
Tainan councilor defends ARATS protest ... Tainan City Councilor Wang Ding-yu (wt) of the Democratic Progressive Party said he would not apologize for his actions at Tainans Confucius Temple on Tuesday and he challenged Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) to sue him ... Zhang arrived Taipei on Sunday in his capacity as dean of the Xiamen Universitys School of Journalism for an academic forum in Tainan City. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
China's top envoy to visit Taiwan next week: report Oct 23, 2008
Chen's visit will be closely monitored after his deputy Zhang Mingqing was jostled and pushed to the ground while visiting a temple in the southern city of Tainan Tuesday ... Tainan's city police chief was demoted and and several suspects have been questioned by prosecutors. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Chinese envoy attacked in Taiwan Oct 22, 2008
The attack on Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, in the city of Tainan, was shown on television news broadcasts. Story Tools. (BBC News)
Taiwanese protesters attack Chinese envoy Oct 22, 2008
In Tuesday's attack, about a dozen protesters surrounded Zhang at a Confucian temple in the southern city of Tainan, then knocked him to the ground while shouting anti-communist and pro-independence slogans ... A large crowd -- say in excess of 150,000 -- would provide ballast to the DPP's claims that Ma is out of touch with Taiwanese opinion, while a smaller turnout would suggest that notwithstanding Tuesday's incident in Tainan, the new president is well on course. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Chinese official attacked by Taiwanese protesters Oct 22, 2008
Zhang Mingqing, vice president of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, was surrounded by a group of activists as he visited a temple in the city of Tainan in the south of the island ... About 200 pro-independence activists heckled Mr Zhang when he addressed the Tainan National University of the Arts on Monday evening, a day before the incident at the temple ... Tainan was Mr Chen's power base. (Telegraph.co.uk)
* ARATS man jostled, jeered at in Tainan Oct 22, 2008
ARATS man jostled, jeered at in Tainan ... Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing loses his glasses and falls as he is jostled during a scuffle with pro-Taiwan protesters during a visit to the Confucius Temple in Tainan yesterday ... Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Vice Chairman Zhang Mingqing (iM) was jostled and jeered by pro-Taiwan politicians and activists yesterday morning during a private visit to the Confucius Temple... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Scholar cancels Taiwan trip after mob assault Oct 22, 2008
A Taiwan legislator of the Democratic Progressive Party representing Tainan city, allegedly incited a mob which closed in on Zhang, shoving him to the ground during a tour Tuesday morning of a Confucius temple ... During his three-day stay in Tainan, Zhang said, he was quite impressed with the hospitality of people there ... Zhang recalled that after the massive earthquake on May 12 in Sichuan, he rushed to the area and helped transfer 2,848 Taiwan travelers to safer places, including 14 from... (Xinhua)
Chinese official attacked in Taiwan by activists Oct 22, 2008
Television footage showed scores of protesters surrounding Zhang Mingqing, the vice-president of China's Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, and later pushing him to the ground when he was visiting a temple in southern Tainan city ... Mr Zhang, who arrived in Taiwan on Sunday, attended a seminar on Monday at a university in Tainan, a stronghold of the pro-independence opposition Democratic Progressive Party. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* PRC official receives special welcome Oct 21, 2008
HECKLED: After a protester interrupted a planned speech by the vice chairman of Chinas ARATS, Tainan National University canceled his activities for two days By Ko Shu-ling And Rich Chang STAFF REPORTERS Tuesday, Oct 21, 2008, Page 1. A protester holds up a sign in front of Zhang Mingqing, vice chairman of Chinas Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait, at an academic forum at Tainan National University yesterday ... One of Chinas top negotiators yesterday experienced firsthand... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* CPBL: Brother Elephants sweep series against Bears Oct 21, 2008
UPCOMING GAMES Next up for the victorious Elephants will be the Uni-President Lions in the 19th Taiwan Series that is scheduled to begin on Saturday at the Tainan Municipal Baseball Stadium. With the Elephants rolling up a colossal momentum heading into the annual Fall Classic, it will be tough for the well-rested Lions who had earned a first-round bye with the best overall record during the regular season. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Chinese academics arrive for Tainan County symposium Oct 20, 2008
Chinese academics arrive for Tainan County symposium ... They are scheduled to take part in an academic symposium in Tainan County today ... Zhang, formerly a spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office under Chinas State Council before becoming the deputy head of ARATS in 2006, is leading a 21-member Chinese academic group to attend the 2008 Cross-Strait Academic Symposium on Mass Communications and Image Arts to be held at Tainan National University of the Arts (TNUA) located in Guantian... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Chen to play low-key role at demonstration Oct 20, 2008
While attending the annual meeting of the association of Tainan County residents living in Taipei yesterday morning, Chen, a native of Tainan County, said he would follow the instructions of the organizers, particularly the authority of Tsai. Chen said he totally agreed with the theme of the upcoming event and that he would not do anything that would deviate from the theme. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* DPP predicts 1 million will take part in protest Oct 19, 2008
For example, Lai said that in his Tainan constituency office alone 200 people had signed up for the rally over the past two days. Lai said the widespread response reflected deep public resentment against the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) administration. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* [CHOREOGRAPHY] Pilgrims glide to climate change and financial turmoil Oct 17, 2008
TICKETS: NT$300, NT$400 and NT$600 for Taipei; NT$250, NT$350 and NT$450 for Tainan, Chiayi, Ilan and Hsinchu; NT$200, NT$300, NT$500 and NT$600 for Changhua ... The company began a seven-stop tour last Saturday in Miaoli that takes them to Tainan County tonight before beginning a three-night run at the National Taiwan Arts Education Center in Taipei City on Wednesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* DPP welcomes Chen supporters Oct 16, 2008
DPP Legislator Chang Hua-kuan (ia) and Tainan Mayor Hsu Tain-tsair (\K]), both members of the Central Standing Committee, also supported Chens participation in the rally, while Kaohsiung County Commissioner Yang Chiu-hsing () opposed the idea. In the end, DPP Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen (^) ruled that anyone who supports the goals of the rally is welcome to join the rally. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* Business Briefs Oct 16, 2008
4 hectares in Huwei Township () in Yunlin County, Shanhua Township () in Tainan County and Nanzih District () in Kaohsiung City. A recent public scare over contaminated food imports from China, including dairy products tainted with the industrial chemical melamine, has boosted demand for local produce, pushing the company to step up its organic farming projects. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
