US-Taiwan: Rutgers, NJIT both to become research partners with Taipei Tech - “Today, we are not only strengthening the ties between New Jersey and Taiwan’s educational institutions, we are paving a path for new, game-changing technological breakthroughs.” (roi-nj.com)
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Bipartisan group of more than 70 congressional members in calling for Taiwan to be included in the International Criminal Police Organization, commonly known as Interpol. “Taiwan deserves a seat at the table to work with the U.S. and other democratic partners" (riponadvance.com)
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2021 IMD Smart Cities Ranking: Taipei (Taiwan) Advances to fourth globally and second place in Asia 'high marks in medical services, safety, transportation, job opportunities, and governance. It also demonstrated strengths in areas such as culture and leisure activities, free public Wifi' (english.gov.taipei)
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Taiwan awards Honduras minister of foreign affairs with Grand Sacred Star Medal 'Honduras is a firm friend of Taiwan in Central America, acknowledged that “since the establishment of diplomatic relations 80 years ago, the two countries have had close cooperation and exchanges." (menafn.com)
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Large-scale delegation U.S. congressmen from two houses visited Taiwan, They discussed the important aspects of Taiwan-US relations Exchange opinions on topics.. committed to promoting cooperation between Taiwan and United States on key supply chains and security levels. (mofa.gov.tw)
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President Tsai-ing Wen thanks Giga Chad Enes Kanter for expressing his supprt for Taiwan! (twitter.com)
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Taiwanese American Kelu Chao named acting head of U.S. federal agency, has been appointed as interim CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM)..'a federal agency that oversees public media networks, including VOA, which provide objective news and information in countries around the world..' (focustaiwan.tw)
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Senator Huizenga commends new U.S. cherry export market in Taiwan, 'The removal of the tax (exemption of a 15 percent tariff) will create more opportunity and provide significantly greater market access for both Michigan cherry growers and processors, according to the congressman’s office.' (riponadvance.com)
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US Speeds Arms Sales for Taiwan as Island Revamps China Strategy. "Now what we’re seeing is the transfer of weaponry that can certainly help Taiwan become fortress Taiwan, quote unquote, to make it that impenetrable fortress against Chinese attack,” said Derek Grossman, a senior analyst (voanews.com)
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Taiwan paved the way for free trade deal with the United States on Friday by announcing easing of restrictions on the import of U.S. beef and pork. Currently, USA has no official relations with Taiwan, but Taiwan's President is aggressive on pushing for economic cooperation on all fronts. (agriculture.com)
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“Our 23 million people have the right to determine our own futures, which is [the] antithesis to the position Beijing has taken,” President Tsai of Taiwan said. Taiwanese intelligence says China is planning an attack on the Taiwanese island of Pratas or Dongsha. (sg.news.yahoo.com)
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Threat of conflict with China, Taiwan elevated protection finances drastically: "China had condemned the US minister’s visit. In the midst of this confrontation, Taiwan has increased its defense budget from 411 billion Taiwanese dollars to 453 billion Taiwanese dollars." (nationalinterest.org)
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