2021 International Religious Freedom Report: Taiwan Part

TAIWAN 2021 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM REPORT Executive Summary The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief. The labor standards law does not cover domestic service workers and caretakers, who are therefore not legally guaranteed a weekly rest day. Due to this exclusion, many domestic workers continued to be unable to attend religious services. According to …

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United States and Taiwan Announce the Launch of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade

WASHINGTON – Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi and Taiwan Minister-Without-Portfolio John Deng met today virtually under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO).  In coordination with AIT and TECRO, the two sides launched the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, …

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The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China

The Administration’s Approach to the People’s Republic of China SPEECH ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 26, 2022 SECRETARY BLINKEN:  Thank you.  Good morning. It’s a real pleasure to be here at The George Washington University.  This is an institution that draws outstanding students and scholars from around the world and where the most …

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Invitation to Tender (Closing date: June 10, 2022)

Invitation to Tender The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is seeking a qualified potential vendor to manage a food services concession at AIT’s cafeteria in its Taipei office.  Interested vendors should meet the following minimum qualifications: Have proficiency in English-language speaking and writing; Have an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing; Be …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0012 (Closing Date: June 10, 2022)

Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0012 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) is hereby soliciting for VMware VSAN implementation and welcomes qualified vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-priced contract.  This request for quotation will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable bid submitted by a responsible quoter. All …

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Taiwan as an Observer in the World Health Assembly

May 18, 2022 STATEMENT Taiwan as an Observer in the World Health Assembly Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Today’s unprecedented health threats demand close international cooperation.  The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO), and its annual meeting is an opportunity to drive cooperation towards ending the …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0013 (Closing date: May 17, 2022)

Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0013 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a five-star hotel in a central location within Taipei City, such as Daan District, Songshan District, or Xinyi District to provide a reception package for AIT.   All offerors that respond to this request for quotation (RFQ) must be technically qualified …

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Opening Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at an Industry Forum on U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation on Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience

OT-2208 Opening Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at an Industry Forum on U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation on Global Semiconductor Supply Chain Resilience April 29, 2022  (As Prepared for Delivery) Minister Wang, distinguished guests and friends, good morning 早安!大家好! It is my pleasure to be here with you today to discuss global supply chain resilience. AIT seeks …

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Senator Graham Leads Senior Congressional Delegation to Taiwan

PR-2205 April 15, 2022 Senator Graham Leads Senior Congressional Delegation to Taiwan Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Senator Robert Portman (R-OH), Senator Benjamin Sasse (R-NE), and Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX) visited Taiwan from April 14-15, 2022, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region.  While in Taiwan, the …

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Senator Graham Leads Senior Congressional Delegation to Taiwan

PR-2204 April 14, 2022 Senator Graham Leads Senior Congressional Delegation to Taiwan Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), Senator Robert Portman (R-OH), Senator Benjamin Sasse (R-NE), and Representative Ronny Jackson (R-TX) will visit Taiwan from April 14-15, 2022, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region. The …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0014 (Closing date: April 26, 2022)

Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0014 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a firm to provide manhole and two (2) Zoeller submersible pumps installation and commissioning services to improve an existing water drain system.  AIT welcomes qualified vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  Qualified bidders must attend a pre-proposal conference and …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0015 (Closing date: April 27, 2022)

Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0015 The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide moving and construction services at AIT’s Kaohsiung Office.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At …

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A Call for Proposals for Protecting Labor Rights in Taiwan’s Distant-Waters Fishing Industry

Protecting Labor Rights in Taiwan’s Distant-Waters Fishing Industry A Call for Proposals for Technology-enabled Solutions   Objectives — Themes and priorities The application of innovative technologies to address the risks of forced labor for foreign and vulnerable crew members and to streamline procedures for marine emergency prevention, notification, and response. Real‑time management Smart equipment Labor-focused …

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Request For Quotation No: TPE200-22-Q-0007 (March 21, 2022)

No: TPE200-22-Q-0007 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide tailor-made uniforms service.  The contract type will be an IDIQ with firm-fixed price(s) contract.  All firms that respond to the RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, …

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U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative Factsheet 2022

U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative Factsheet 2022 Outcomes of the Second High-Level Dialogue on March 1, 2022: To reaffirm both sides’ commitment to deepening cooperation on international education, particularly in the area of English and Mandarin Chinese language education, based on what both sides have achieved in past years. To take of stock of achievements to date …

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RFQ No: TPE200-22-Q-0011 (Closing Date: March 18, 2022)

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for the BAS replacement parts and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  This solicitation will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable bid submitted by a responsible quoter.  If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact …

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Joint Statement on Quad Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Joint Statement on Quad Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FEBRUARY 11, 2022 The following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan. Begin Text. We, the Foreign Ministers of Australia, India and …

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Indo-Pacific Strategy of the United States

INDO-PACIFIC STRATEGY OF THE UNITED STATES FEBRUARY 2022 “THE FUTURE OF EACH OF OUR NATIONS—AND INDEED THE WORLD—DEPENDS ON A FREE AND OPEN INDO-PACIFIC ENDURING AND FLOURISHING IN THE DECADES AHEAD.” PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN QUAD LEADERS’ SUMMIT, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 Read the full Indo-Pacific Strategy here . (The Chinese version is in translation and will be …

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Agreement to Continue the Application of Terms of the FORMOSAT-7/COSMIC-2 Agreement

Agreement between the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States to Continue the Application of the Terms of the Agreement between the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States and the American Institute in Taiwan for Technical Cooperation associated with Development, Launch and …

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Request For Quotation No. TPE200-22-Q-0009 (Closing date: February 17, 2022)

Request For Quotation No. TPE200-22-Q-0009 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as “AIT”) has a requirement for event venue in Xinyi District of Taipei City. All firms that respond to this RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  If a firm is interested in competing for this requirement, …

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Fact vs. Fiction: Russian Disinformation on Ukraine

Fact vs. Fiction: Russian Disinformation on Ukraine FACT SHEET OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON JANUARY 20, 2022 The Department of State, working with the U.S. interagency, is aware of several Russian military and intelligence entities that are engaged in information confrontation targeting Ukraine.  These activities include the spread of disinformation and propaganda attempting to paint Ukraine and Ukrainian government officials …

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Call for Proposals: Julia Taft Refugee Fund for FY 2022

Call for Proposals: Julia Taft Refugee Fund for FY 2022   Date Open: Tuesday, January 21, 2022 Date Closed: Friday, February 7, 2022 Maximum Award Amount: $25,000 Overview AIT, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM), is pleased to welcome proposals for the 2022 Julia Taft Refugee Fund from potential partners …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0005 (Closing date: February 26, 2022)

Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0005 The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Mandarin/Taiwanese language training services at AIT’s Taipei Office. The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform …

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BPA Advertisement No. TPE200-22-BPA-0001 (Closing date: January 5, 2022)

BPA Advertisement No. TPE200-22-BPA-0001 The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a university to provide language training services.  All universities that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements: Be located …

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Remarks by AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk at the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative – Forming Global Partnerships Symposium

Foreign Minister Wu, Deputy Magistrate Liu, Chung Cheng University President Dr. Fong, representatives from the British Council, Australia, New Zealand and Canadian offices, esteemed guests, and online friends, good morning! I am excited to welcome you to today’s international education symposium which is a part of the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative.|OT-2158|November 30, 2021

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RFQ No: TPE200-22-Q-0004 (Closing date: December 14, 2021)

RFQ No: TPE200-22-Q-0004 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for a brand new SUV car and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Taipei …

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BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-22-BPA-0003 (Closing date: November 24, 2021)

BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-22-BPA-0003 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a car rental company to provide vehicle rental and professional transportation services. All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet …

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BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-22-BPA-0002 (Closing date: November 19, 2021)

BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-22-BPA-0002 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a four-star or five-star hotels in Taipei City to provide Hotel Lodging and Meeting package. All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0002 (Closing date: October 22, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-22-Q-0002 The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Urban Plan Land Rezoning Technical Consultant Services for AIT.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. …

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RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0046 (Closing date: September 7, 2021)

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for two brand new four-door sedan cars and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Taipei time). Clarification …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0037 (Closing date: August 18, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0037 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide drapes and cleaning services to AIT.  The contract type will be an indefinite-quantity indefinite-delivery contract.  All firms that respond to this request for quotation (RFQ) must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0043 (Closing date: August 9, 2021)

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a firm to provide a Haivision media platform solution and welcomes qualified vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-priced contract.  All firms that respond to this solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the …

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RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0042 (Closing date: August 17, 2021 )

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for a brand new 5 Ton Commercial Truck and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Taipei time). …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0040 (Closing date: July 29, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0040 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a firm to provide landscaping services at the AIT Taipei compound.  Landscaping services are to include sod/turf and new flower/shrub planting as well as drainage installation.  Qualified bidders must attend a pre-proposal conference and site visit at AIT on August …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0035 (Closing date: August 10, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0035 Architectural services for the solar photovoltaic system design of an existing office building (rooftop of parking garage); estimated construction cost above USD 250,000; Neihu, Taipei, Taiwan. Firms responding to this announcement on or before closing date will be considered for selection using the following evaluation criteria of equal weight: Relevant, professional qualifications …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0038 (Closing date: July 23, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0038 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has a requirement for installations of one (1) new outdoor air conditioning unit and two (2) new indoor air conditioning units and welcomes qualified vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  Qualified bidders must attend a site visit at AIT on July 30, 2021 to submit …

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2021 Trafficking in Persons Report – Taiwan

OT-2133 July 2, 2021 2021 Trafficking in Persons Report – Taiwan  Taiwan (Tier 1) June 2021 Taiwan authorities fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. Authorities continued to demonstrate serious and sustained efforts during the reporting period, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, if any, on their anti-trafficking capacity; therefore Taiwan …

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Implementing Agreement relating to Participation in the Radiation Protection Computer Code Analysis and Maintenance Program between AIT and TECRO

IMPLEMENTING AGREEMENT RELATING TO PARTICIPATION IN THE RADIATION PROTECTION COMPUTER CODE ANALYSIS AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM BETWEEN THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN AND THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES   The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as “AIT’) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0036 (Closing date: July 23, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0036 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) is hereby soliciting for a Haivision media platform solution and welcomes qualified vendors to submit a quotation for competition. Vendor eligibility requirements are outlined below. If a firm is interested in bidding on this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via e-mail at Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during official business …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0031 (Closing date: June 23, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0031 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide waste removal and disposal services for AIT Taipei compound.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0033 (Closing date: June 17, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0033 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has a requirement for one (1) new Grundfos submersible pump and one (1) new Franklin Electric Motor as well as installation and commissioning for an existing water system, and welcomes qualified vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-priced contract.  All …

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BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0006 (Closing date: June 18, 2021)

BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0006 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Furniture Refinishing and Reupholstery services. All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements: …

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Arrangement between AIT and TECRO for the Exchange of Technical Information and Cooperation in Nuclear Safety Matters

ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN AND THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES FOR THE EXCHANGE OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND COOPERATION IN NUCLEAR SAFETY MATTERS The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), hereinafter referred to as the …

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AIT Director W. Brent Christensen’s Remarks at GCTF on Anti-Money Laundering

   OT-2123 May 26, 2021 AIT Director W. Brent Christensen’s Remarks at GCTF on Anti-Money Laundering May 26, 2021 Greetings! As Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, and on behalf of the United States government, I ’d like to welcome you to the 2021 Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop (GCTF ) on anti-money …

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Press Release on GCTF Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering 

PR-2115 May 26, 2021 Press Release on GCTF Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering  The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) was pleased to co-host with Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB), Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), and the Australian Office a virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) workshop on anti-money …

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2020 International Religious Freedom Report: Taiwan part

 2020 INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM REPORT OT-2120 TAIWAN  Executive Summary The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief. Domestic service workers and caretakers are not covered under the labor standards law and are therefore not legally guaranteed a weekly rest day. Due to this exclusion, many domestic workers continued to be unable to attend religious services. …

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RFQ No. TPE200-21-Q-0029 (Closing date: May 06, 2021)

RFQ No. TPE200-21-Q-0029 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide the remodel service at AIT. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  All firms that respond to the RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0028 (closing date: April 27, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0028 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide a reception package for AIT.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to this request for quotation (RFQ) must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At …

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Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) Participant Recruitment

In 2019, the U.S. government launched the Women’s Global Development & Prosperity Initiative (W-GDP), strengthening women’s economic and political empowerment to increase the prospect of women’s economic empowerment. This year, in support of the initiative, the U.S. Department of State launched the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), providing an opportunity of entrepreneurship training for women-led …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0026 (Closing date: April 20, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0026 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a firm to provide intercommunications system maintenance services for consular teller windows.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-priced contract.  All firms that respond to this solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, …

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RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0023 (Closing date: April 12, 2021)

RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0023 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a five-star hotel event venue within Zhongshan District or Xinyi District of Taipei City. All firms that respond to this RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must …

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Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Notice of Funding Opportunity

American Institute in Taiwan Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Number: AIT2021200-002 Deadline for Applications: Friday, April 12, 2021 Total Amount Available: Up to $24,500 USD A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is seeking implementation proposals for outreach engagements entitled as “Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs in Rural Taiwan (IWE)” that complement its current …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0019 (Closing date: March 21, 2021)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0019 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) has a requirement for one (1) new split air conditioning outdoor unit to replace an existing unit and welcomes qualified vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-priced contract.  All firms that respond to this solicitation must be technically qualified and …

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Notice of Funding Opportunity

American Institute in Taiwan Notice of Funding Opportunity Funding Opportunity Number: AIT2021200-001 Deadline for Applications: April 12, 2021 Total Amount Available: Up to $20,000 USD A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The American Institute in Taiwan announces an open competition for individuals and/or organizations to submit applications to create and implement programs to support and increase Taiwan’s capacity …

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RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0011 (Closing date: March 18, 2021)

RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0011 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide internet circuits and connection service for both Taipei and Kaohsiung offices. All firms that respond to this RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror …

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RFQ No. TPE200-21-Q-0018 (Closing date: March 12, 2021)

RFQ No. TPE200-21-Q-0018  The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to install extension deck with stairs and glass railing at AIT’s property. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  All firms that respond to the RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the …

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RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0015 (Closing date: March 08, 2021)

RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0015 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide JUCR UPS battery replacement service. All firms that respond to this RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when …

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BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0005 (Closing date: February 23, 2021)

BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0005 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Door to Door Delivery Services. All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements: …

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BPA Advertisement – No. TPE200-21-BPA-0004 (Closing date: February 18, 2021)

BPA Advertisement No. TPE200-21-BPA-0004 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide automobile maintenance and repair services.  All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements: …

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U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific

The United States has a long and abiding commitment to Taiwan’s self-defense, as elaborated in the recently declassified  “United States Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific,” which we often describe as our vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. The Framework lays out the U.S. objective “to enable Taiwan to develop an effective asymmetric defense strategy and …

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Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

Inaugural Address by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. January 20, 2021 The United States Capitol THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and …

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New U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative

Deputy Secretary Mitchell Zais recently joined State Department officials and representatives from American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) at a virtual meeting with Taiwan representatives to identify potential steps that the United States and Taiwan could take to meet the growing need for Mandarin teachers in the United States, and for English instructors on Taiwan. The …

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BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0003 (Closing date: January 27, 2021)

BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0003 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Office Supplies. All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements: Have an established …

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Brent Omdahl Assumes Duties as AIT’s Commercial Section Chief

Brent Omdahl currently serves as the Commercial Section Chief of the American Institute in Taiwan, where he leads a team of 20 marketing and customer service professionals.  His team’s primary roles are to promote cooperation between U.S. firms, Taiwan companies and the Taiwan authorities, and assist Taiwanese firms to expand in the United States.  He …

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RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0006 (Closing date: January 20, 2020)

RFQ No: TPE200-21-Q-0006 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide office cubicle and installation service. All firms that respond to this RFQ must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when …

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BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0002 (Closing date: January 6, 2021)

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Facility Maintenance Supplies, such as Hardware and Janitorial Products. All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements: …

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BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0001 (closing date: Jan 4, 2021)

BPA Advertisement No: TPE200-21-BPA-0001 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Furniture Refinishing and Reupholstery services. All firms that respond to the advertisement must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements: …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0004 (Closing date: December 16, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0004 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide corrective services to improve drainage at AIT Taipei compound.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0003 (Closing date: November 26, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-21-Q-0003 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for two (2) long-term leased vehicles and welcomes vehicle leasing companies to submit a quotation for competition.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-priced contract.  All firms that respond to this solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the …

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AIT is auctioning a batch of used furniture and household appliances

AIT is auctioning a batch of used furniture and household appliances (about 170 pieces). Vendors who are interested in participating in the on-site bidding held at 10:00 a.m., November 25th, should send an e-mail with your name, contact phone number, and ID number to aitauction@state.gov  before 5:00 p.m., November 20th to register.  Attendees will be notified via …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-21-Q-0002 (Closing date: November 13, 2020)

Solicitation No: TPE200-21-Q-0002 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide office cubicle and installation service. The contract type will be a firm-fixed price contract. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a …

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Approved Panel Physician Sites…

As of April 6, 2020, AIT has two approved panel physician sites. All visa applicants that need a medical examination as part of their visa application must conduct their exam at one of the following hospitals with an approved panel physician:

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Emily Scott Assumes Duties as AIT’s Agricultural Trade Office Director

In July 2020, Emily and her family arrived in Taipei, Taiwan for her second assignment to the American Institute in Taiwan with the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS).  Emily previously served in Taiwan from 2012-2016 as the Agricultural Attaché in the Agricultural Affairs Office.  She returns to AIT as the Director of the Agricultural Trade Office, …

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Remarks by David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs At the Heritage Foundation (virtual) 

                    OT-2036 September 8, 2020 Remarks by David R. Stilwell, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the Heritage Foundation (virtual)  August 31, 2020   (as prepared for delivery)  OPENING Thank you for the wonderful introduction.  I would like to thank the Heritage …

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RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0053 (Closing date: August 27, 2020)

RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0053 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for laptop computers and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Taipei time). Clarification to …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0050 (Closing date: September 8, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0050 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) is hereby soliciting for one (1) UV printer and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. Interested bidders are required to have a presence in Taiwan to be able to provide prompt maintenance and support for this product when required. If a firm is …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0052 (Closing date: September 16, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0052 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide property management and security guard services for a residential building.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0049 (Closing date: August 14, 2020)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0049 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide company background check services for AIT. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements …

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RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0051 (Closing date: August 17, 2020)

RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0051 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for HP computers and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 16:30pm (Taipei time). Clarification …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0048 (Closing date: August 14)

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for secure KVM switch and cable kit and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Taipei time). Clarification …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0042 (Closing date: August 6)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0042 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a firm to provide services for the creation of a social media program for the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0047 (Closing date: August 5, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0047 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide preventive maintenance service for Potable Water Treatment System at AIT Taipei, Taiwan.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0035 (Closing date: August 5, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0035 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide preventive maintenance service for Fuel Management System at AIT Taipei, Taiwan.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. …

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RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0045 (Closing date: July 31, 2020)

Updated: RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0045 (Closing date: July 31, 2020) The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for HVAC Boiler Parts and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0046 (Closing date: August 04, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0046 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to install precast U shape galvanized grating cover ditch along retaining wall (JinHu Rd.) inside AIT compound.  The contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0029 (Closing date: July 31, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0029 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to maintain audio-visual equipment in the multi-purpose room of the AIT Taipei office.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. …

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Important Information for Visa Applicants

As of Wednesday, July 15, AIT Taipei has resumed routine visa services. We are currently prioritizing student and exchange visitor visa processing (F,M,J). Please be aware that wait times may be long for routine appointments. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, you may follow the guidance provided at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/tw/tw-niv-expeditedappointment.asp to …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0044 (Closing date: July 24, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0044 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide services for zinc orthophosphate dosing in potable water pipes in AIT. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0043 (Closing date: July 18, 2020)

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide refinishing / buffing services for the CCAC 1st granite floor. The contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0038 (Closing date: July 22, 2020)

RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0038 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for a new Medium-Duty Commercial Truck and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (Taipei …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0024 (Closing date: July 15, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0024 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a firm to provide AC Maintenance & Cleaning services at the AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0037 (Closing date: July 15, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0037 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide corrective landscaping services to improve drainage and reduce soil erosion at the AIT Taipei compound.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-priced contract.  Landscape correction service includes the installation of drainpipe, catch basins, top-soil, and vegetation planting …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0016 (Closing date: July 8, 2020)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0016 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide power distribution equipment preventive maintenance service for AIT. The contract type will be a firm-fixed-price contract. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0035 (Closing date: June 29, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0035 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide preventive maintenance services for Fuel Management System and Potable Water Treatment System at AIT Taipei, Taiwan.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially …

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Talent Circulation Alliance White Paper

Talent is the prerequisite for realizing virtually all of Taiwan’s economic policy objectives, including transitioning to an innovation-based economy, internationalizing Taiwan’s workforce, and becoming a digital nation. To help reach those goals, the Talent Circulation Alliance (TCA) was jointly launched last year by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taiwanese authorities as a …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0033 (Closing date: June 25, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0033 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide biannual exterior window cleaning services for AIT Taipei.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0015 (Closing date: June 30, 2020)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0015 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide HVAC water treatment and maintenance service for AIT. The contract type will be a firm-fixed-price contract. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. …

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Joint Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework

On June 1, 2015, the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) was established to provide a platform through which Taiwan could contribute to global problem solving and share its expertise with partners across the region. |PR-2015|June 1, 2020|

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0032 (Closing date: June 12, 2020 )

The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide maintenance and cleaning services for two underground storm water detention tanks at AIT Taipei compound.  The contract will be an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible …

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American Institute in Taiwan Auction

Place your bid by e-mail to Taipeiebid@state.gov before June 14th. After bidding closes, all sealed bids will be opened by AIT Property staff and lots will be awarded to the highest bidder. Winning bidders will be notified by e-mail shortly after bidding closes.

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0034 (Closing date: June 8, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0034 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) is hereby soliciting for one (1) aerial work platform and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition.  If a firm is interested in bidding on this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during official business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0030

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0030 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as “AIT”) has a requirement for a firm to provide intercommunication system repair services.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their proposal: …

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Updates: RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0028 (Closing date: May 22, 2020 )

Updates RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0028 (Updated) The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for the HVAC replacement air filters and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0031 (Closing date: May 27, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0031 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide gardening services to maintain the appearance of the landscape elements of AIT Taipei compound, including the grass, shrubbery, garden areas, trees and path.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0025 (Closing date: June 10, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0025 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide webhosting, library system and mail services for AIT.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements …

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RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0028

RFQ No: TPE200-20-Q-0028  The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for the HVAC replacement air filters and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Clarification …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0022 (Closing date: April 14, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0022 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide corrective landscaping services to improve drainage and reduce soil erosion at AIT Taipei compound.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0014 (Closing Date: March 31, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0014 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide preventive maintenance services on ANSUL R-102 Fire Suppression Systems at AIT Taipei.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0012 (Closing Date: February 26, 2020)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0012 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide tailor-made uniform service. The contract type will be an IDIQ with a firm-fixed price contract. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At …

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Ask Interns– Episode 4 [Video]

In this new episode of our “Ask Interns” series, intern Margaret Lin, a senior student from National Sun Yat-sen University, will offer some tips on how to prepare for the internship interview with AIT/K. At the end of the video, Branch Public Affairs Officer Peter McSharry will also share some advice for being an intern …

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Ask Interns– Episode 3 [Video]

Want to know more about the internship program at AIT/K? In the third episode of “Ask Interns” series, intern Matt Liang, a senior student from National Kaohsiung Normal University, will share his experience working with the Public Diplomacy Section at AIT/K. Take a look!

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The U.S. government has implemented the following measures to detect and contain the novel coronavirus

The U.S. government has implemented the following measures to detect and contain the novel coronavirus.  These measures do not apply to travelers who have only been in Taiwan during the last 14 days. Non-U.S. citizens, other than immediate family of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, who have traveled to China within the last 14 days …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0018 (Closing Date: February 17, 2020)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0018 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide the Long-Term Leased Vehicle Service. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work. At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when …

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Health Alert – American Institute in Taiwan, Taipei

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that travelers avoid all nonessential travel to Wuhan, China, due to an ongoing outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus which can be spread from person to person. CCD has issued a Level 3 Travel Notice.  Please see https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html If you have travel plans, …

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0013 (Closing Date: February 1, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0013 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Underground Fuel Tank Refill Service at AIT Taipei Office.  If a firm is interested in competing for this requirement, please contact AIT Procurement by e-mail Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm before February …

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AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matt O’Connor Speaks in Taiwanese to Wish Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving [Video]

Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family and friends, and to remember what we are grateful for. In this video, AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O’Connor uses Taiwanese to ask members of the AIT/K family what they are thankful for this year.

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Ask Interns– Episode 2 [Video]

In the second episode of our “Ask Interns” series, our current intern Linda Hwang, a graduate student from National Kaohsiung Normal University, and Jane Kuo, a graduate student from National Sun Yat-sen University, will tell you about their experiences working as Consular section interns at AIT/K.

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Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0010 (Closing Date: January 14, 2020)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0010 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) is seeking repair and modification to the existing Fuel Monitoring System, Underground Fuel Storage Tanks and various compound manholes located on the AIT compound.  The contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0007 (Closing Date: December 20, 2019, Taipei time)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0007 The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Window Washing Services.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At a minimum, each offeror must meet the following requirements when submitting their …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0002 (Closing Date: January 7, 2019, Taipei time)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0002 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide Elevator Preventive Maintenance Services at AIT Taipei Office.  The contract will be a firm fixed price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work.  At …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0004 (Closing Date: November 15, 2019, Taipei time)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0004 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide some office furniture and the necessary installation service for AIT. The contract type will be a firm-fixed-price or IDIQ with firm-fixed price contract. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0004 (Closing Date: October 31, 2019, Taipei time)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0004 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) has a requirement for a firm to provide office frosted glass partition and installation service for AIT. The contract type will be a firm-fixed-price contract. All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0003 (Closing Date: November 8, 2019, Taipei time)

Solicitation No. TPE200-20-Q-0003 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein as AIT) has a requirement for a Taiwan based landscaping company to provide an erosion assessment and landscaping corrective plan for AIT compound.  The contract will be a firm-fixed-price contract.  All firms that respond to the solicitation must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0001 (Closing Date: 10/15/19, 12:00 noon (Taipei time)

Solicitation No: TPE200-20-Q-0001 The American Institute in Taiwan (herein referred to as AIT) is hereby soliciting for the purchase of conference chairs and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding this solicitation, please contact AIT Procurement via email Taipei_Procurement@state.gov during office hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm to …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-19-Q-0040 (Closing Date: 09/09/19, 12:00 noon (Taipei time)

Solicitation No: TPE200-19-Q-0040 The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as AIT) is in need of soliciting for a list of IT equipment and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding for this solicitation, please provide your quotation to AIT Procurement (email: Taipei_Procurement@state.gov ) no later than …

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Solicitation No: TPE200-19-Q-0041(Closing Date: 12:00 noon, September 6, 2019, Taipei time)

The American Institute in Taiwan (hereinafter referred to as AIT) is in need of soliciting for refrigerator purchase and welcomes vendors to submit a quotation for competition. If a firm is interested in bidding for this solicitation, please provide your quotation to AIT Procurement (email: Taipei_Procurement@state.gov ) no later than COB 09/06/19, 12:00 noon (Taipei time) …

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Acting Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury to visit Taipei July 17-18

Mitchell Silk, Acting Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, will visit Taipei July 17-18, 2019, to propose ideas for developing domestic and regional energy and infrastructure markets as part of the Indo-Pacific vision’s Asia EDGE initiative and the Infrastructure Transaction and Assistance Network (ITAN). | PR-1936 | July 17, …

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U.S. Women’s Basketball Sports Envoys Named for Taiwan

In honor of AIT@40 Arts, Culture and Sports Month, the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Sports Diplomacy has named former University of Tennessee Women’s Basketball Coach Holly Warlick and Chapman University Women’s Basketball Coach Carol Jue as U.S. Women’s Basketball Sports Envoys to Taiwan from July 16 to July 22. | PR-1935 | July …

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Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at Press Conference for Brogent i-Ride

AIT is delighted that Brogent participated in both the 2018 and 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summits in Washington D.C. For the second year in a row, Taiwan’s 111-member delegation was the largest of over seventy economies at the Summit, highlighting the close links between the economies of the United States and Taiwan. | OT-1951 | July …

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AIT Celebrates Arts, Culture and Sports Month in July

As part of our yearlong campaign celebrating forty years of U.S.-Taiwan friendship and cooperation, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to name July as AIT@40 Arts, Culture and Sports Month. Each month of 2019 features a unique theme, highlighting the increasingly multifaceted nature of U.S.-Taiwan relations today. | PR-1932 | July 1, 2019

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OPIC Acting President & CEO David Bohigian Leads Delegation to Taiwan

David Bohigian, Acting President and Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, last week traveled to Taiwan, where he met with President Tsai and reaffirmed OPIC’s commitment to partnering to support development across the Indo-Pacific and beyond. | PR-1931 | July 1, 2019

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AIT, U.S., and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate Taiwan’s $500,000 Contribution to Nadia’s Initiative as part of the D-ISIS Coalition

At a June 28 ceremony at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., President of Nadia’s Initiative Nadia Murad, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Representative Stanley Kao, American Institute in Taiwan Managing Director John Norris, Head of the Office of Global Criminal Justice Kelley Currie, Special Advisor …

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AIT and TECRO Exchange Signed Letters of Intent (LOI) Establishing a Baggage Screening Facilitation (BSF) program

On June 25, 2019, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) exchanged signed Letters of Intent (LOI) establishing a Baggage Screening Facilitation (BSF) program at Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Taipei, Taiwan. | PR-1928 | June 26, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at the COMIC 2/FORMOSAT-7 launch broadcast event

On behalf of the United States and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), I am proud to be here today to witness this historical moment and applaud the great work of U.S. and Taiwan scientists, engineers, and academics.  When the United States and Taiwan put their minds together, great things happen. | OT-1948 | June 25, …

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Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene at the Facebook Journalism Project “Asia Pacific News Literacy Conference”

Governments must do what they can to fight disinformation, but ultimately enhancing media and news literacy among our publics is the best defense against disinformation and deliberate efforts to undermine democratic society. | OT-1944 | June 20, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at the Opening of AIT@40 exhibition in Hsinchu

The transformation of Taiwan, and of this relationship over the past 40 years has been remarkable. As we celebrate this important anniversary, we are also looking forward and focusing on how we can further strengthen and broaden the relationship over the next 40 years and beyond. | OT-1943 | June 20, 2019

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NOAA Readies for COSMIC-2 Satellite Launch

Data will improve weather prediction, space weather monitoring COSMIC-2 , a mission of six satellites designed to improve weather forecasts and space weather monitoring, is set to launch no earlier than June 24 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The satellites , flying on the U.S. Air Force’s Space Test Program-2 mission, are known …

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Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene at the FBI National Academy Association Asia-Pacific Chapter Conference’s Opening Ceremony June 10, 2019

The American Institute in Taiwan is so pleased that the FBI National Academy Association selected Taipei to hold this year’s Asia-Pacific Chapter Conference.  Taiwan is not only one of the United States’ closest law enforcement partners, it also fully shares the values and aspirations articulated in our Free and Open Indo-Pacific Vision. | OT-1937 | June …

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Remarks by Associate Deputy Director Paul Abbate at Retrainer Opening Ceremony Monday, June 10, 2019

First and foremost, I want to thank Taiwan and our partners from Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau, MJIB, and National Police Agency for hosting this conference and going above and beyond to ensure it is a success.  Thank you especially to President Tsai for your strong support, Minister Tsai, Minister Hsu, Director Generals Leu, Chen, …

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Remarks by AIT Director Christensen at TCUSA (CCNAA) Renaming Ceremony

On behalf of AIT and the American people, I am delighted to attend this event to unveil the new name plaque for Taiwan Council for U.S. Affairs (TCUSA). This change, which better reflects the day-to-day work of TCUSA, is an opportunity to highlight the promising future we are building together. | OT-1935 | June 6, …

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Remarks by AIT Director Christensen at Opening Ceremony of Applied Materials Display Manufacturing Facility and R&D Lab

Applied Materials, which has been operating in Taiwan since 1989, is one of Taiwan’s largest foreign investors, employing 2,300 people. Their investment here is yet another sign that major U.S. technology companies continue to look to Taiwan as a critical link in their global technology supply chains. | OT-1934 | June 5, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at a Public Forum on Taiwan’s Global Engagement at the American Innovation Center Tuesday, June 4, 2019

It is my great pleasure to be here today to open what may be the first of its kind anywhere in the world – a public forum to discuss the results of an artificial intelligence-enabled digital dialogue between a foreign mission and a local community on how to tackle a pressing foreign policy challenge – …

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Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensenat the IPCA Joint Commission Press Conference

I am very pleased to introduce the Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Suzanne Lawrence, and the Taiwan Minister for Health and Welfare, Chen Shih-Chung. They have just concluded the first U.S.-Taiwan joint commission meeting to discuss International Parental Child Abduction. This meeting was the first product of a Memorandum of Understanding signed between AIT and …

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Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Greene at Opening Ceremony of GCTF on Network Security and Emerging Technologies

Security cannot be an afterthought in the development of emerging technologies, it has to be the foundation. Just as we cannot have a vibrant economy without physical security, so too we cannot have a dynamic digital economy without network security. | OT-1929 | May 28, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensenat the Opening of Exchange Opportunities Day

To help promote more academic and professional exchange, in cooperation with Fulbright Taiwan, AIT has recently launched the “Talent Circulation Alliance.” For decades, Taiwan has been one of our closest economic and commercial partners. | OT-1927 | May 24, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director Christensen at the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Council of Taiwan (MAPECT)

“I am pleased to add AIT’s voice to that of MAPECT and many others in urging continued enhancements to Taiwan’s investment climate, particularly with regard to M&A and private equity.” – Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at the Mergers & Acquisitions and Private Equity Council of Taiwan (MAPECT) at Taiwan Industrial M&A and Transformation …

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Remarks by AIT Chairman James Moriarty at AIT@40 Exhibition Opening in Tainan

As we celebrate the achievements of the past 40 years under the Taiwan Relations Act, we will be just as focused on how we can strengthen and broaden the relationship over the next 40 years and beyond… | OT-1924E | April 19, 2019

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Remarks by Former House Speaker Paul D. Ryan at the 2019 Indo-Pacific Security Dialogue

“As Vice President Pence remarked last October in his speech outlining U.S. policy toward China, America will always believe that Taiwan’s embrace of democracy shows a better path for all the Chinese people, and for that matter, for all people wherever they call home.” | OT-1921E | April 17, 2019

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AIT and TECRO Sign MOU on Cooperation on International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA)

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Cooperation on International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA).| PR-1913 | April 13, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at Hsieh Nien Fan

I look forward to advancing the many areas in which the United States and Taiwan have already found successful partnerships, and finding new ways to advance our shared values and interests. In particular, I look forward to conducting this work from our new AIT office in Neihu when we move in just a few short …

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Registration for Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit Is Now Open

AIT is proud to be co-organizing, in cooperation with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Small and Medium Enterprise Administration, the Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit. | PR-1910E | April 4, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at AIT@40 Exhibition Opening in Pingtung

In this exhibition, AIT has brought together documents, artifacts, interviews, hundreds of photos, and even augmented and virtual reality features to tell the story of AIT’s role in forging U.S.-Taiwan relations over the past 40 years. | OT-1911E | March 21, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at 2019 AIC Innovation Forum and “Imagine That! Innovation Exhibition”

The AIC was jointly established by AIT and the Taiwan Design Center in 2014 to promote shared U.S.-Taiwan values of Innovation, Entrpreneruship, Digitalization, and Culture & Design, by offering technology, creativity, and design-themed programs to public audiences.  Over the past five years, more than 98,000 people have visited the AIC or attended one of over …

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Remarks by Ambassador Sam Brownback at Taipei Religious Freedom Conference

And our confidence in the future, that religious freedom would be the hallmark of the world, that the gates of religious freedom would fly open around the world, and religious oppress, the Iron curtain of religious oppression would come down around the world; and that the people practicing their faith now can do so in …

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The Visit of U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, March 10-13, 2019

U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback from the U.S. Department of State will visit Taiwan on March 10-13 to attend the 2019 Regional Religious Freedom Forum called “A Civil Society Dialogue on Securing Religious Freedom in the Indo-Pacific Region.” | PR-1905 | March 10, 2019

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Remarks by Deputy Director Raymond Greene at USA Pavilion, 2019 Taipei TIMTOS

Welcome to the grand opening of the USA Pavilion at the 2019 Taipei International Machine Tool Show…We are confident that the partnerships between U.S. and Taiwan companies will result in machines that will make the factories of tomorrow smarter and more efficient. | OT-1904E | March 4, 2019

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Background of U.S.-Taiwan Space and Astronomy Exhibition

The United States and Taiwan have an impressive record of cooperation and joint achievements, particularly in the area of science and technology. Our shared traditions of innovation and entrepreneurship ensure that both the United States and Taiwan will benefit from our continued science engagement. | OT-1903E | February 26, 2019

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Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen at U.S.-Taiwan Space and Astronomy Exhibition

This year AIT celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act and we have planned a series of events throughout the year focusing on different aspects of our partnership. February is science month and is dedicated to the 40 years of close cooperation between the United States and Taiwan in science and technology. | …

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AIT Officially Launches an Instagram Account

AIT is happy to announce that we have officially launched an official Instagram account. AIT has found interactions with our more that 107K Facebook friends to be both rewarding and instructive. We hope that Instagram will provide an additional platform to communicate with and learn from our friends in Taiwan. | PR-1902E | February 20, …

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AIT@40 – Share Your Video with Us [Video]

Really? Just with only 3 steps you could win limited-edition AIT@40 prizes? That’s right! AIT is now soliciting short, creative, selfie-style videos that answer the question “What does the U.S.-Taiwan relationship mean to you?” We want to hear your views on the valuable and steadfast relationship between the United States and Taiwan in a 15-30 …

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“AIT@40: Strong Foundation, Bright Future”: Celebrating the 40th of TRA and AIT

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), proudly announces the launch of a yearlong campaign called AIT@40. This campaign will celebrate 40 years of friendship and partnership between the United States and Taiwan since the signing of the …

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Remarks by AIT Director W. Brent Christensen – AIT@40 Launch Announcement

AIT, in coordination with TECRO and MOFA, is launching a yearlong campaign called AIT@40. This campaign will celebrate forty years of friendship and partnership between the United States and Taiwan since the signing of the Taiwan Relations Act. | OT-1901E | February 1, 2019

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Joint Statement: Chinese Actors Compromise Global Managed Service Providers

Since at least 2014, Chinese cyber actors associated with the Chinese Ministry of State Security have hacked multiple U.S. and global managed service and cloud providers. These Chinese actors used this access to compromise the networks of the providers’ clients, including global companies located in at least 12 countries.

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AIT Presents: 3 Questions with Former U.S. Congresswoman Pat Schroeder [Video]

It is time for another edition of “AIT Presents 3 Questions”! Did you know that a record number of women ran for office in this year’s U.S. midterm elections? But the situation was very different 45 years …listen, as former U.S. Congresswoman Pat Schroeder tells us about what has changed since the time she entered …

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Summer 2019 – Study of the U.S. Institutes Programs (Application Deadline: January 11, 2019)

The American Institute in Taiwan Public Diplomacy Section is pleased to invite candidates to apply for one of the Summer 2019 Study of the U.S. Institute programs. The Study of the U.S. Institutes are designed for mid-career university-level educators. Each institute will typically last five – six weeks and will take place during various dates …

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Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) International Workshop Held on December 14

AIT co-hosted with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction (NCDR) under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) International Workshop on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. | PR-1849E | December 14, 2018

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AIT Spring 2019 Student Internship Program

Are you a Taiwan college or graduate student interested in international affairs? Would you like to gain international work experience? Come join us at AIT! AIT is delighted to announce our Spring 2019 student internship program! Applications must be received by December 26. Apply today!

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President Trump and First Lady on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush

Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush Issued on: December 1, 2018   Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away last night. Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and …

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at AIT@40 Exhibition Opening in Kaohsiung

I am particularly honored to help open the AIT@40 exhibition here in Kaohsiung… The U.S.-Taiwan relationship has a remarkable history, and we have come a long way together, as Taiwan developed into both a hi-tech economic powerhouse and also a highly successfully liberal democracy. | OT-1843E | November 29, 2018

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USTR Updates Section 301 Investigation

Washington, DC — The Office of the United States Trade Representative today (Nov. 20) released a report updating information on its Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation. “We completed this update as part of this Administration’s strengthened monitoring and enforcement effort,” Ambassador Robert Lighthizer …

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AIT Presents: 3 Questions with Erica Thomas on Midterm Elections [Video]

Special congratulations to the women candidates who won their races during Saturday’s elections! In our AIT Present 3 Questions: Midterm Elections Edition, recently re-elected Georgia State Representative Erica Thomas talks about “The Year of the Women” and shares her advice for young people who aspire to run for public office.

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USDEC Partnered with NKUHT to Launch USA Cheese Specialist™ Certification Program

The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce the launch of USA Cheese Specialist™ Certification Program in Taiwan. This program is an industry-academic partnership between the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism (NKUHT). | PR-1844E | November 9, 2018

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2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange

2018 OPEN DOORS REPORT: Taiwan students in USA increase for third consecutive year; Number of U.S. students in Taiwan also grows. According to the 2018 Open Doors Report, there were 22,454 Taiwan students enrolled at U.S. institutions, an increase of 4.4 percent over the prior year. | PR-1843 | November 14, 2018

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Remarks by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo at U.S.-China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue

Secretary Pompeo (Nov. 9): “As President Trump has made clear, the United States seeks a constructive, results-oriented relationship with China grounded in fairness, reciprocity, and respect…Regarding our strong ties with a democratic Taiwan, I reiterated the U.S. policy has not changed and that we are concerned about China’s increasing efforts to coerce others, constraining Taiwan’s …

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Remarks by AIT Chairman James Moriarty at Meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen

My visit is an opportunity to take stock of the flourishing U.S.-Taiwan relationship and our comprehensive, durable, and mutually beneficial partnership. That relationship is grounded in our shared interests, and, just as importantly, in our shared values, in particular our support for democracy and human rights. | OT-1839 | November 5, 2018

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PRC State-owned Company, Taiwan Company, and Three Individuals Charged with Economic Espionage

The Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury indicted a state-owned enterprise of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), a Taiwan company, and three individuals, charging them with crimes related to a conspiracy to steal, convey, and possess stolen trade secrets of an American semiconductor company for the benefit of a state-owned enterprise …

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Statement on China’s Decision to Pull Out of Cross-Strait Joint Maritime Rescue Drill

We were deeply disappointed to hear of China’s decision to once again halt the cross-Strait joint maritime rescue drill this year. This drill aims to improve maritime emergency response coordination so all parties will be better equipped to carry out search and rescue operations, maritime firefighting efforts, and assistance to vessels in distress. Such activities …

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at Micron Backend Grand Opening

I am very pleased to be here today to both mark Micron’s 40th anniversary and to celebrate the grand opening of their backend facility here in Taichung. As we all know, Micron is Taiwan’s largest foreign investor, creating more than 5,300 jobs, and they have been operating in Taiwan for 21 years. | OT-1836E | …

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at the the Closing Ceremony of Pacific Islands Leadership Program

AIT Director Christensen: “Taiwan is a world leader in a wide range of economic, social, health, education, and environmental areas. The United States recognizes that Taiwan has not only addressed many challenges in these areas but, more importantly, has the willingness to share its experiences as its neighbors address these same challenges…Likewise, the United States …

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Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby at the Opening of GCTF Workshop

At a time of democratic backsliding and human rights abuses elsewhere in the Indo-Pacific region, Taiwan serves as an invaluable model to others. And given the challenges we all face, it is especially important that democracies like Taiwan and the United States stand together in promoting a brighter future, free of repression, censorship, and exploitation. …

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Remarks by AIT Director Brent Christensen at the Opening of GCTF Workshop

The United States is grappling with the spread of disinformation, particularly as foreign actors seek to use social media to interfere in our elections, divide the American public, and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions. Taiwan is also on the frontlines, and we all have much to learn from Taiwan about how to marshal our …

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Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby to Visit Taiwan October 16-21

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Scott Busby is visiting Taiwan from October 16-21, 2018. This is Mr. Busby’s first trip to Taiwan. His visit will include remarks at an international workshop on Defending Democracy through Media Literacy, which will be held October 18-19 under the auspices of the U.S.-Taiwan Global Cooperation Training Framework.” | PR-1835E …

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Remarks by AIT Chairman James Moriarty at TECRO’s Twin Oaks Double Ten Celebration

“Tonight is also an opportunity to take stock of that flourishing relationship. Through the years, the United States and Taiwan have built a comprehensive, durable, and mutually beneficial partnership, grounded in our shared interests and our shared values of support for democracy and human rights.”| OT-1831E | October 12, 2018

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Remarks by EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida at Yushan Forum

“Taiwan has been an important environmental protection partner of the United States for over 25 years. I am honored to be invited here today to talk about the International Environmental Partnership and to participate in conversation on global collaboration at the Yushan Forum.” | OT-1830E | October 12, 2018

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Learning English: English for Media Literacy (October 2018)

A MOOC program to practice English skills using different forms of mass media, such as social media, blogs, TV & film, podcasts, etc. The goal is to help you develop a better understanding of media and its role in society. This course will start at October 22, 2018

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The Visit of U.S. EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida, October 11-12, 2018

“U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida will visit Taiwan on October 11-12 to attend the Yushan Forum and advance U.S.-Taiwan cooperation through the International Environmental Partnership (IEP), a joint multi-year effort of the U.S. EPA and Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration. | PR-1834E | October 11, 2018

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Remarks by Director Brent Christensen at the GEC+ Opening Ceremony

The GEC+ will explore how entrepreneurs can use artificial intelligence and the internet of things for social good. From our perspective, the theme of this event perfectly encapsulates some of the best the U.S.-Taiwan technology relationship has to offer. | OT-1828E | September 27, 2018

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2018 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (NASA Hackathon)

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is partnering with the National Space Organization, Chunghwa Telecom, Taipei City Government, the National Taiwan Normal University, and American Innovation Center to host the 2018 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan. The hackathon will be held from October 19-21 and registration is now open. | PR-1832E | September …

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17th Daniel Pearl World Music Day Concert Celebrates Social Inclusion and Press Freedom

The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the 2018 Daniel Pearl World Music Day (DPMD) on Sunday, September 23, 2018 to honor American journalist Daniel Pearl’s legacy and to promote press freedom and tolerance, two shared values between the United States and Taiwan. | PR-1830 | September 20, 2018

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AIT Presents: 3 Questions with Uber COO Barney Harford [Video]

Have you ever taken an Uber or had UberEats deliver food from your favorite restaurant to your front door? Then you know the power of the sharing economy. In our latest episode of AIT Presents: 3 Questions, AIT Spokesperson Amanda and Uber Chief Operating Officer Barney Harford discuss how the sharing economy and artificial intelligence …

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AIT Director Christensen gives remarks at GCTF’s Transnational Crime and Forensic Science Workshop [Video]

“I can’t think of a better, more important way to spend the coming years than to continue to strengthen the partnership and friendship between the United States and Taiwan… I believe that the United States and Taiwan not only have much to share with one another, but also have much to share with other countries …

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Opening Remarks by AIT Director Christensen at GCTF’s Transnational Crime and Forensic Science Workshop

As we kick off this GCTF program, featuring 26 participants from 16 countries, I am positive that you will all come to see Taiwan as a hub of law enforcement expertise, a reliable partner, and a force for good in the world. | OT-1821E | August 14, 2018

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Remarks by AIT Acting Director Raymond Greene at GEC+ Launch Event

The United States looks forward to being an active participant at the GEC+ in September and we consider ourselves fortunate to have Taiwan as our close partner in innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Fact Sheet: U.S. Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region

Fact Sheet Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 4, 2018 For more than seven decades, U.S. engagement has advanced freedom, openness, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. The President’s National Security Strategy identified advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific among our most important priorities. The United States aims to ensure the freedom of the …

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Fact Sheet: Advancing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific

Secretary Michael R. Pompeo today addressed the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Washington, DC, to launch the economic and commercial pillars of the Trump Administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Before top U.S. business leaders and foreign dignitaries at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Secretary Pompeo detailed how U.S. business engagement in the Indo-Pacific is essential to the U.S. …

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AIT Presents: 3 Questions with Wikipedia Founder Jimmy Wales [Video]

What advice does Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales have for digital innovators? What is the role of web platforms like Wikipedia in combatting fake news? AIT spokesperson Amanda Mansour‘s exclusive interview has the answers! Special thanks to Meet Taipei for their contributions to this year’s Digital Innovation Forum!

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AIT Invites You to a Musical Encounter with NYO-USA at the Taichung and Nangang Taiwan High Speed Rail Stations

The National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America’s (NYO-USA), a group 106 of America’s finest young musicians aged 16-19, will visit Taiwan from July 22 to 24, 2018, as the first stop on their 2018 Asia Tour. | PR-1823E | July 12, 2018

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Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene at Facebook DevC Taipei Build Day 2018

The United States and Taiwan for decades have had very close cooperation on technology, mostly in hardware. Taiwan firms form an integral part of U.S. technology supply chains; and our technology cooperation has been the primary force bringing our two economies together for years. | OT-1819 | July 8, 2018

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Remarks by Chairman James Moriarty at the Dedication Ceremony of AIT’s New Office Complex

Today’s dedication ceremony for AIT’s new office complex is a milestone in the relationship that all of us here so deeply treasure. This occasion marks the remarkable journey that we have taken together since AIT was established by the Taiwan Relations Act in 1979. | June 12, 2018

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Remarks by Director Kin Moy at the Dedication Ceremony of AIT’s New Office Complex

I am deeply honored to be here today as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan to celebrate one of the grandest milestones in the history of AIT, the dedication ceremony of AIT’s new office complex in Taipei. | OT-1811E | June 12, 2018

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Remarks by Assistant Secretary Marie Royce at the Dedication Ceremony of AIT’s New Office Complex

The New Office Complex is beautiful, and I want to congratulate the people who have worked tirelessly to turn this dream to reality. I also want to acknowledge that it represents much more than steel and glass and concrete. The New Office Complex is a symbol of the strength and vibrancy of the U.S.-Taiwan partnership …

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AIT Dedicates New Office Complex in Taipei

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) officially dedicated its new office complex in Taipei today. AIT Chairman James Moriarty, Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce, Overseas Buildings Office Principal Deputy Director Ambassador William Moser, and AIT Director Kin W. Moy all delivered remarks at the dedication …

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Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce to Visit Taiwan June 10-14

Marie Royce, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, is visiting Taiwan June 10-14, 2018, to participate in a dedication ceremony for the American Institute in Taiwan’s new office complex and to promote educational and cultural partnerships. | PR-1812 | June 10, 2018

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Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Robert Forden at IEP Air Quality Management Policy Exchange Workshop

The United States and Taiwan have made great progress in cleaning up our respective environments over the last 25 years. However, the global community is still facing a spectrum of environmental challenges.

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“Strong Foundation, Bright Future: AIT@40 U.S.-Taiwan Relations Since 1979” Exhibit

In 1979, the United States Congress passed the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and established the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). In 2019, AIT marks its forty-year anniversary. In this “AIT@40” exhibit, AIT has brought together documents, artifacts, interviews, hundreds of photos, and even augmented reality features to tell the story of AIT’s role in forging U.S.-Taiwan relations …

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“Strong Foundation, Bright Future: AIT@40 U.S.-Taiwan Relations Since 1979”, Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at Opening Ceremony of the Exhibition

In this exhibition, AIT has brought together documents, artifacts, interviews, hundreds of photos, and even augmented and virtual reality features to tell the story of AIT’s role in forging U.S.-Taiwan relations over the past 40 years.

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Taiwan 2017 International Religious Freedom Report

The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief. Domestic service workers and caretakers are not covered under the labor standards law and are therefore not legally guaranteed a weekly rest day. Due to this exclusion, many domestic workers were not able to attend religious services. | OT-1715E | Date: 08/16/2017

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AIT Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month [Video]

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is a month to celebrate and pay tribute to the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have made to American history, society, and culture. Let’s hear Director Moy and others at AIT share their thoughts about AAPI Heritage Month.

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Summer Travel Work Plan – Know Your Right [Video]

Nervous about your summer work travel? Don’t worry! We’re here to help! It is always exciting, but a bit scary, when you start working in a new environment, especially in another country. The first and most important thing is to “Know your Rights,” even before your visa interview. For example, did you know that it …

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The United States and Taiwan: An Enduring Partnership, Remarks by AIT Chairman James Moriarty at Stanford University

Taiwan’s transformation from an island ruled by martial law to a beacon of democracy is one of the great stories of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. We should all cherish the powerful example that Taiwan offers to the Indo-Pacific region and the world. | OT-1807 | Posting Date: May 4, 2018

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the GCTF Enteroviruses Laboratory Diagnosis Workshop

AIT Director Kin Moy: We consider Taiwan to be a vital partner, a democratic success story, and a force for good in the world. And these programs demonstrate why Taiwan should be welcomed as part of the solution to global challenges, given its own significant experience overcoming many of these same issues. | OT-1805E | …

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Remarks by U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing Ian Steff at the Smart City Summit & Expo Mayor Summit

I am confident that if we work together, share information on our smart city deployments, and ensure that all technology providers have a fair shot at smart city procurements, we will see unparalleled economic growth, job creation, and societal benefits in the near term. | OT-1804E | March 27, 2018

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Remarks by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alex Wong at the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei Hsieh Nien Fan

The United States supports Taiwan’s closer economic integration with its neighbors in East Asia, Southeast Asia and South Asia, as well as in the Pacific. Taiwan’s contribution to a network of cross-cutting linkages will strengthen the rules-based fabric of the region and ensure its free and open nature. | OT-1803 | March 21, 2018

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei Hsieh Nien Fan

AIT Director Kin Moy: Looking back on this last year, and looking back even farther on my three years as AIT Director, I am grateful for the successes and spirit of cooperation that exists between the United States and Taiwan. | OT-1802E | March 21, 2018

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“America’s Literary Landscape” exhibit at the Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store

From AIT Director Moy: Yesterday, I enjoyed joining the opening of the “America’s Literary Landscape” exhibit at the Eslite Spectrum Songyan Store. The exhibition is outstanding and reconnected me with many American authors like Emily Dickinson, Jack London, and Ernest Hemingway who deepened my appreciation of the outdoors when I was young. It was exciting …

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Passport Fee Increase

Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35.  The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost or stolen. Customers applying with the DS-11 …

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the 2018 AIC Innovation Forum

AIT Director Kin Moy: In four years, the AIC has hosted 470 programs and served over 85,000 visitors with technology-focused programs, including programs about the maker movement, 3D printing, virtual and augmented reality, and entrepreneurship. | OT-1801E | March 9, 2018

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Secretary Tillerson’s Interview With Margaret Brennan of CBS 60 Minutes (Excerpts)

Excerpts from Interview With Margaret Brennan of CBS 60 Minutes Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC February 18, 2018 MS BRENNAN: Rex Tillerson admits he was an unconventional choice for Secretary of State. He had no prior government experience. But as CEO of ExxonMobil, he had crisscrossed the globe striking deals with foreign …

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Statement of Susan Thornton Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs

Statement of Susan Thornton Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations February 15, 2018 Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Menendez, members of the committee, it is my great honor to appear here today as the President’s nominee to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia …

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AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Matthew O’Connor Wishes you a Happy New Year of the Dog! [Video]

AIT/K Branch Chief Matt O’Connor takes a paws to reflect on his first year in southern Taiwan and looks forward to doggedly strengthening even further the relationship between the U.S. and Taiwan in the coming year.

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AIT wishes you a Happy Year of the Dog! [Video]

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, AIT is once again releasing a special video to wish all of our friends in Taiwan a very happy Year of the Dog! In this year’s video, Director Moy’s dog, Hope, and Deputy Director Forden’s dog, Maggie, show Director Moy and Deputy Forden what a dog’s life is like …

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Jazz Camp in Kinmen [Video]

On Feb. 3, 2018, hot jazz grooves warmed up a chilly Kinmen night. Despite record low temperatures and heavy rain, more than 80 passionate music lovers of all ages joined us outdoors for Kinmen Jazz Night at the historic Kinmen Qing Dynasty Military Headquarters. The show featured Angelo Versace (piano), Chris Wabich (drums), Jennifer Ing …

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Remarks by President Trump to the World Economic Forum

As President of the United States, I will always put America first, just like the leaders of other countries should put their country first also. But America first does not mean America alone. When the United States grows, so does the world. American prosperity has created countless jobs all around the globe, and the drive …

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Global Entry Mobile Enrollment Team Coming to Taiwan

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in conjunction with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will be conducting a Global Entry enrollment event in Taipei, January 18 – 24, 2018. Taiwan passports holders and U.S. citizens in Taiwan can take advantage of this event to interview with CBP in Taiwan and conveniently join Global Entry. …

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Remarks by AIT Acting Director Robert Forden at the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Workshop

Closing this “digital divide” is not just a question of social fairness, it is also smart economics. There is no denying that the global economy and society are moving increasingly on-line. | OT-1722E | November 8, 2017

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2017 OPEN DOORS REPORT: For third year, Taiwan is 7th largest source of international students in the United States

For a third year, Taiwan was the seventh largest source of international students in the United States. The total number of Taiwan students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities also increased for the second year in a row. | PR-1746E | Date: November 15, 2017

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Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade with the U.S. Small Business Administration to Visit Taiwan

Eugene Cornelius, Jr., Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will visit Taiwan November 13-18, 2017, to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week. | PR-1743E | Date: November 13, 2017

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AIT Director Kin Moy celebrates 2017 International Education Week [Video]

Watch this video for a special message from AIT Director Kin Moy promoting a new AIT FB series titled “My U.S. Experience”. During IEW2017, we will introduce you to Taiwan students who have used EducationUSA to study in the United States.

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AIT Deputy Director Robert Forden’s remarks at Opening of the Taiwan Environmental Engineering Conference

Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Robert Forden at the Joint Opening Session of the Taiwan Environmental Protection Technology Exhibition and Environmental Engineering Conference (As Prepared for Delivery) | OT-1720E | November 8, 2017

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Global Entry

On November 1, 2017, Taiwan became the 3rd location in East Asia and the 12th worldwide whose passport holders are eligible for Global Entry, a program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).  Global Entry allows expedited immigration and customs clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the …

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AIT, U.S., and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate the Expansion of Trusted Traveler Programs

At a ceremony October 31 at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global (CBP) Entry Enrollment Center in Washington D.C., CBP Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Representative Stanley Kao, AIT Managing Director John Norris, and U.S. Department of State Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Laura Stone, …

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the Official Launch Ceremony of e-Gate for the United States and Global Entry for Taiwan

AIT Director Kin Moy: With the introduction of Global Entry, we look forward to welcoming more Taiwan friends to the United States. The United States is honored to be the first country to benefit from full membership in the e-Gate Program. I am happy and proud to be here for this historic display of reciprocal …

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Remarks by AIT Chairman James Moriarty at Brookings Institution

The United States endeavors to improve our economic partnership, support Taiwan’s confidence and freedom from coercion, deepen the bonds of friendship between our people, and ensure that Taiwan can continue to make positive contributions to the international community. | OT-1718 | October 12, 2017

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The Fake News Invasion: Understanding the Dangers of Misinformation and What To Do About It [Video]

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) hosts a Digital Video Conference (DVC) entitled “The Fake News Invasion: Understanding the Dangers of Misinformation and What To Do About It” featuring a presentation by Steven Reiner, Director of Video Journalism and Associate Professor from the Stony Brook University School of Journalism on October 17, 2017 at the …

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Remarks by AIT Chairman James Moriarty at TECRO’s Twin Oaks Double Ten Celebration

The United States endeavors to improve our economic partnership, support Taiwan’s confidence and freedom from coercion, deepen the bonds of friendship between our people, and ensure that Taiwan has the ability to make positive contributions to the international community. | OT-1717 | October 6, 2017

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Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Robert Forden at the 2017 International Environmental Partnership Conference

The United States is proud to continue our cooperation with Taiwan through the International Environmental Partnership, or IEP, which was launched by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 2014. | OT-1717E | Date: 09/25/2017

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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Increases Pressure to Cut off Funding for North Korea

STRONG FINANCIAL SANCTIONS: President Trump today issued a new Executive Order (E.O.) imposing additional sanctions with respect to North Korea. The provocative, destabilizing, and repressive actions and policies of the Government of North Korea constitute a continuing threat to the national security, foreign policy, and, economy of the United States and a disturbance of the …

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Administrator Pruitt and Minister Lee of Taiwan EPA Renew Environmental Partnership Addressing Environmental Challenges in Asia and Around the World

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt met with Minister Ying-Yuan Lee from EPA Taiwan (EPAT) under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), to mark the renewal of the environmental partnership that addresses Asian regional and global environmental …

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AIT-UDN Partner Event: SLASHIE

Are you a current or future SLASHIE (e.g. actor/writer/coach)?  AIT is partnering with the United Daily News Group Vision Project to hold a youth forum on the future of work on September 19 at 7:30pm.  Xuan Liu and Giant Kung, two well-known SLASHIEs, and Tom Wang (Founder of the Dream School) will share their experiences …

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Remarks by President Trump on the Strategy in Afghanistan and South Asia

Fort Myer Arlington, Virginia 9:02 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT:  Thank you very much.  Thank you.  Please be seated. Vice President Pence, Secretary of State Tillerson, members of the Cabinet, General Dunford, Deputy Secretary Shanahan, and Colonel Duggan.  Most especially, thank you to the men and women of Fort Myer and every member of the United …

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“American Genius is under Attack from China” – Wilbur Ross in Financial Times

Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross writes in the  Financial Times  that the “American patent system and the American genius it protects are under serious attack” as countries like China steal and extort the U.S.’s intellectual property. IP theft costs U.S. businesses as much as $600 billion a year, he writes, which translates to more than 3 percent …

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International Religious Freedom Report for 2016: Taiwan Part

The constitution provides for freedom of religious belief. Domestic service workers and caretakers are not covered under the labor standards law and are therefore not legally guaranteed a weekly rest day. Due to this exclusion, many domestic workers were not able to attend religious services. | OT-1715E | Date: 08/16/2017

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Eric Aldrich Assumes Duties as AIT American Center Director

Eric Aldrich began his tenure as the Cultural Affairs Officer in the Public Diplomacy Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on August 8, 2017. Mr. Aldrich concurrently serves as Director of AIT’s American Center, responsible for strengthening educational and cultural ties between the United States and Taiwan | PR-1723 | August 14, 2017

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Matthew O’Connor Assumes Duties as Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office

AIT Kaohsiung’s new Branch Chief Matthew O’Connor has arrived! A native of Maryland, Mr. O’Connor speaks Mandarin and Japanese, and previously worked in the Economic Section of AIT/Taipei. | PR-1723 | August 3, 2017

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the GCTF Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Workshop

AIT Director Kin Moy: Given this tremendous capability, it makes perfect sense for the United States and Taiwan to partner together, with each of you here today, to bolster our ability to respond to disasters whenever and wherever they occur. | OT-1712E | Date: 07/05/2017

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Implementation of Executive Order on Visas

Beginning June 29 at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), the United States began implementing certain travel restriction provisions in Executive Order 13780: Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States. The temporary suspension of entry applies, with limited exceptions, only to foreign nationals from Sudan, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen, …

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at AIT Independence Day Reception

AIT Director Kin Moy: If you’ll allow me a couple of more sports metaphors – U.S.-Taiwan relations are like a team. We are stronger together. The United States and Taiwan have shared values, shared prosperity, and shared security. OT-1711E | Date: 06/29/2017

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AIT’s First-Ever LIVE Broadcast of the Independence Day Celebration [Video]

AIT’s first-ever LIVE broadcast of its Independence Day celebration! The theme for this year’s event is Sports Diplomacy. Join us to celebrate the 241th birthday of the United States with AIT Director Kin Moy and other special guests.

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Check Out Our New Site!

Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information.

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Taiwan Delegation Gearing Up for 2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit

AIT Director Kin Moy announced that 84 companies from a variety of industries across Taiwan will be travelling to Washington D.C. to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 18-20, 2017. | PR-1717 | June 13, 2017

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2017 AIT Youth Camp (July 7-9, 2017)

The American Institute in Taiwan is launching its fifth annual Youth Camp, in collaboration with the U.S. Embassies in Thailand and in the Philippines, and in partnership with National Museum of Prehistory. This year’s camp will bring together approximately 50 young Asian leaders from Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines, to learn about leadership development and …

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Remarks by AIT Chairman James Moriarty at the Global Cooperation and Training Framework Mosquito-borne Viral Diseases Laboratory Diagnosis Workshop

We consider GCTF one of the signature programs in the U.S.-Taiwan relationship, built on our long history of strong cooperation. | OT-1707E | Date: 04/25/2017

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the Digital Economy Forum – Smart Technology Symposium

AIT Director Kin Moy: Today we will be launching the Smart Technologies Working Group, a platform which brings together public and private sector leaders from both the United States and Taiwan charged with carrying forward our cooperation on smart technologies. | OT-1705E | Date: 04/25/2017

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2017 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon Kicks off in Taipei

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) along with the Ministry of Science and Technology, National Taiwan University, and the Department of Information Technology of Taipei City Government will host the NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan for the first time. | PR-1709E | Date: 04/06/2017

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AIT and TECRO Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Cooperation

PR-1706E | Date: 03/22/2017 On February 22, 2017, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on combatting intellectual property infringement and trade fraud crimes.

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei Hsieh Nien Fan

AIT Director Kin Moy: There is tremendous enthusiasm for expanding trade and investment ties in ways that would bring mutual benefit, reinforce our shared values, and demonstrate renewed commitment to advancing our shared goals for the Asia-Pacific region.  | OT-1702E | Date: 03/22/2017

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AIT Supports IPR Protection Theme in the Kaohsiung Film Festival 2015

The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to welcome the participation of the Motion Picture Association (MPA) as a co-organizer of the Kaohsiung Film Festival 2015.  The MPA will join Taiwan partners in conducting a one-day workshop on October 29 for Taiwan filmmakers and film industry representatives from the Asia Pacific region …

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John Slover Assumes Duties as Public Affairs Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office

John Slover began his tenure as Public Affairs Officer of the American Institute in Taiwan’s (AIT’s) Kaohsiung Branch Office on September 15, 2015. Mr. Slover has previously served as a Foreign Service Officer in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.  Before joining the Foreign Service, he worked as a composer in Shanghai, China.  …

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AIT Co-organizes the Seventh Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum

The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with the National Pingtung University (NPTU), is pleased to announce the 7th Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum scheduled to take place on Friday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. at the 85 Sky Tower Hotel in Kaohsiung City. The Forum will address developments in the U.S.-Taiwan commercial relationship as well …

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Acting Special Representative for the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships Thomas Debass to Visit Taiwan November 14-18 for Global Entrepreneursh

PR-1662E | Date: 11/14/2016 Thomas Debass, Acting Special Representative for the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships, is visiting Taiwan Nov. 14-18, 2016. AIT Celebrates 2016 International Education Week “Empowering Youth through International Education” November 14-18, 2016

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Materials Management

AIT Director Kin Moy: The United States is proud to continue our cooperation with Taiwan through the International Environmental Partnership, or IEP. This partnership has created a platform for the United States and Taiwan to jointly provide technical assistance and pursue cooperative efforts with countries across Asia and around the world. | OT-1621E | Date: …

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AIT Co-Sponsors the 2016 Women Make Waves Film Festival October 13-23, 2016, Taipei October 20-23, 2016 Taichung

PR-1655E | Date: 10/13/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is delighted to collaborate with the Taiwan Womens Film Association and sponsor an outreach program as part of the 2016 Women Make Waves Film Festival (WMWFF).

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the Opening Ceremony of the American Innovation Pavilion

AIT Director Kin Moy: Organized jointly by AIT and the Taiwan Design Center, the American Innovation Pavilion showcases innovative technologies and their applications through interactive experiences, activities and exhibitions. | OT-1620E | Date: 10/12/2016

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John J. Norris Jr., New Managing Director, Washington Office, The American Institute in Taiwan

The Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan announces the appointment of Mr. John J. Norris Jr. as the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). | PR-1649E | Date: 09/26/2016

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Remarks by AIT Director Kin Moy at the 2016 Conference of Southeast Asian Studies in Taiwan

AIT Director Kin Moy: As President Obama said, a united, integrated and effective regional multilateral architecture is a force of stability, prosperity and peace. I believe this conference will contribute to even closer regional cooperation. | OT-1618E | Date: 09/22/2016

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AIT and TECRO Agree to Cooperate on an International Expedited Traveler Initiative

The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office signed a joint statement signaling our intent to expand the U.S.’s Global Entry program to include eligible Taiwan passport holders and Taiwan’s E-Gate program to include eligible U.S. passport holders. | PR-1618E | Date: 04/05/2016

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AIT Director to Present Importer and Investor of the Year Awards at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala

PR-1617E | Date: 04/01/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based Horizon Yachts and the Investor of the Year Award to Kaohsiung based Da Yang Seafood/LS Holdings Group.

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DHS Announces Further Travel Restrictions for the Visa Waiver Program

WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today announced that it is continuing its implementation of the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 with the addition of Libya, Somalia, and Yemen as three countries of concern, limiting Visa Waiver Program travel for certain individuals who have traveled to these countries.

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Senior U.S. EPA Official to Visit Taiwan to Launch “Kids Making Sense International” Environment Program

PR-1609E | Date: 02/16/2016 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs Jane Nishida will visit Taiwan on February 19 to promote U.S.-Taiwan cooperation through the International Environmental Partnership.

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The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Joint Statement on the

PR-1564E | Date: 12/02/2015 Senior representatives from the United States and Taiwan authorities held the Digital Economy Forum in Taipei on December 2, recognizing the importance of he Internet to promoting future sustainable and inclusive global economic growth.

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EPA Officials to Travel to Taiwan to Commemorate First Anniversary of International Environmental Partnership

PR-1514E | Date: 04/20/2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Acting Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs Jane Nishida and Region 9 Administrator Jared Blumenfeld will visit Taiwan April 20-24, 2015.

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Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014 to Open in Kaohsiung

PR-1509E | Date: 03/11/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office (AIT Kaohsiung), in cooperation with the National Sun Yat-sen University Art Center and the National Taiwan Museum, will unveil “Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014,” in Kaohsiung on March 16, 2015.

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