U.S.-Taiwan Collaboration to Promote International Educational Exchanges in Support of Free and Open Education

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to support Taiwan’s Ministry of Education (MOE) in strengthening educational cooperation with the United States, as a part of the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative launched in December 2020.  Under the Biden Administration, the United States continues to implement the Initiative and helps ensure that U.S. campuses remain bastions of innovation, intellectual …

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Senator Duckworth Visit to Taiwan

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) visited Taiwan from May 30-June 1, 2022, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region. While in Taiwan, the Senator met with President Tsai Ing-wen, Premier Su Tseng-chang, Foreign Minister Joseph Wu, Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua, and private sector representatives. In all of these meetings, the Senator …

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JOINT PRESS RELEASE  SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN’S MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WHO AND PARTICIPATION AS AN OBSERVER IN THE WHA

We, the American Institute in Taiwan, the Australian Office, Taipei, the British Office Taipei, the Canadian Trade Office in Taipei, and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, wish to reaffirm our support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the work of the World Health Organization and Taiwan’s participation as an observer in the World Health Assembly. |PR-2206|May 21, 2022

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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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Virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (vGCTF) Workshop on Combating Digital Crime

On March 22, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Taiwan Ministry of Justice (MOJ), the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), the Australia Office, and the Slovak Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei co-hosted a virtual GCTF workshop entitled “Combating Digital Crime.”|PR-2203|March 22, 2022

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Welcoming Applications for the Next Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Cohort

On International Women’s Day, AIT Public Diplomacy Section Chief Diane Sovereign joined Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Small and Medium Enterprise Administration Director General Ho Chin-Tsang at the Social Innovation Lab in Taipei to announce the call for applications for the 2022 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Taiwan.|PR-2202|March 8, 2022

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The U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative: Continued Cooperation on Mandarin Chinese and English Language Education

Following the first high-level dialogue under the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative in 2020, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted 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, …

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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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Joint Statement on the 2021 Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee Meeting

On December 17, 2021, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), in partnership with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Australian Office in Taipei co-hosted the seventh Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee meeting. During the meeting, representatives from Japan, Taiwan, the United States and Australia reviewed …

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AIT and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate Taiwan’s Contribution to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS

WASHINGTON — At a December 15 ceremony hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan in Washington, D.C., Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Representative Bi-khim Hsiao, American Institute in Taiwan-Washington Managing Director Ingrid Larson, U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Deputy Assistant Secretary Rick Waters, …

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The Visit to Taiwan of Representatives Takano, Slotkin, Allred, Jacobs, and Mace

Representative Mark Takano (D-CA), Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Representative Colin Allred (D-TX), Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC-1) visited Taiwan from November 25-26, 2021, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region.|PR-2164|November 26, 2021

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The Visit to Taiwan of Representatives Takano, Slotkin, Allred, Jacobs, and Mace

Representative Mark Takano (D-CA), Representative Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Representative Colin Allred (D-TX), Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) will visit Taiwan from November 25-26, 2021, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region.|PR-2163|November 25, 2021 

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2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD)

Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez led the second annual U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD), conducted under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States, on November 22, 2021.|PR-2162|November 23, 2021

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Joint AIT and TECRO Media Note on the 2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue   

On November 22/23, 2021, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) virtually convened the second U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD).  U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez, Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Mei-Hua Wang, and Taiwan Minister of Science and Technology Tsung-Tsong Wu led …

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2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue

On Monday, November 22, 2021, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez will lead the second U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD), conducted under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States.|PR-2160|November 20, 2021

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Fact Sheet: 2021 U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, in cooperation with the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) of the U.S. Department of State , convened the third annual U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region this …

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The Visit to Taiwan of Senators Cornyn, Crapo, Lee, Tuberville and Representatives Gonzales and Ellzey

Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Representative Tony Gonzales (R-TX), and Representative Jake Ellzey (R-TX) visited Taiwan from November 9-11, 2021, as part of a larger visit to the Indo-Pacific region.|PR-2157|November 15, 2021

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The United States, Taiwan, Japan, United Kingdom, and Slovakia Cohost Virtual GCTF Workshop on Disinformation and Media Literacy

This is the third GCTF workshop to focus on disinformation and media literacy.  Over 100 officials and civil society experts from over 20 countries shared lessons learned from recent elections, both in Taiwan and around the world, as well as legislative and civil society tools available to deal with disinformation.|PR-2156|November 9, 2021

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The U.S., Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Israel Cohost Virtual GCTF Workshop on Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

On November 4-5, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), the Australian Office Taipei, and Israel Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei co-hosted a virtual GCTF workshop on “Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.”|PR-2155|November 4, …

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AIT and TAITRA Co-host the Taiwan Session of the 2021 IPBF: “Building a Resilient Supply Chain to Power Electric Vehicles for the Future”

This morning, AIT co-hosted with TAITRA a session of the Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) entitled “Building a Resilient Supply Chain to Power Electric Vehicles for the Future.” During the session, representatives of Taiwan’s public and private sectors discussed how Taiwan utilizes its experiences and expertise in information and communication technology (ICT) products to develop a …

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The United States, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Canada Cohost Virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Workshop on Road to Parity: Wo

Since the GCTF’s 2015 program launch, this is the fifth GCTF event to focus on women’s empowerment.  The workshop provided policymakers, professionals in the private sector, and civil society leaders a platform to share insights on fulfilling women’s equal participation in public life and highlight the critical issues of why women are still underrepresented in …

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U.S. – Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations (IO Talks)

Washington, D. C. – On October 22, 2021, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) convened high-level representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a virtual forum on expanding Taiwan’s participation at the United Nations and in other international fora.|PR-215|October …

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AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s October 15 Meetings in Kaohsiung

On October 15, American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk took her first trip as Director to southern Taiwan, visiting the city of Kaohsiung.  Director Oudkirk engaged in introductory meetings with key leaders to exchange views on issues of mutual importance to both the United States and Taiwan. |PR-2150|October 15, 2021

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The U.S., Taiwan, and Japan Co-host Virtual GCTF Workshop on Combating Cybercrime through International Law Enforcement Collaboration

On October 6, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Taiwan Ministry of Interior (MOI), and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA) co-hosted a virtual GCTF workshop entitled “Combating Cybercrime through International Law Enforcement Collaboration.”|PR-2148|October 6, 2021

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The U.S., Taiwan, and Japan Co-host Virtual GCTF Workshop on Building Resilience and Accelerating the SDGs Through Technology

On September 29, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA) co-hosted a virtual GCTF workshop entitled “Building Resilience and Accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Through Technology.”|PR-2147|September 30, 2021

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The United States, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and the UK Cohost Virtual GCTF workshop on Building Disaster Resilience at Global and National Levels

On September 24, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Taiwan Ministry of Science and Technology, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), the British Office Taipei, and the Australian Office Taipei co-hosted part two of the virtual GCTF workshop entitled “Building Disaster Resilience at Global and National Levels.”|PR-2146|September 24, …

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The United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Slovakia Cohost vGCTF Workshop on The Future of Work in a Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery

On September 9-10, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Taiwan Ministry of Labor (MOL), the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), and Slovak Economic and Cultural Office in Taipei co-hosted a virtual GCTF workshop entitled “The Future of Work in a Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery.”|PR-2145|September 10, 2021

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AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s Meetings with Taiwan Officials

Following meetings with President Tsai Ing-wen and Foreign Minister Joseph Wu this week, AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk met with additional leaders in Taiwan for the first time since assuming duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan to continue discussions on a wide-range of issues of importance to both the United States and Taiwan.|PR-2140|August …

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The United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia Cohost Virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Workshop on Green Energy

On August 11, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), and Australian Office Taipei co-hosted a virtual GCTF workshop entitled “Green Energy: A Way to a Clean and Sustainable Earth.”|PR-2139|August 12, 2021

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U.S.-Taiwan Coast Guard Working Group Advances Joint Maritime Cooperation Goals

Today the United States Coast Guard and Taiwan Coast Guard held the first Coast Guard Working Group (CGWG) meeting. The CGWG is part of the framework to increase bilateral maritime cooperation outlined under the March 2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office …

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Announcing Center Stage Season 6 Ensembles from Taiwan, Argentina and Armenia

The American Institute in Taiwan is excited and honored to announce that two Taiwan performing art ensembles — Resident Island Dance Theatre from Pingtung County, and Twincussion from Taipei — will participate in the Center Stage Season 6 U.S. Tour during the 2022-2023 performance season.|PR-2135|August 5, 2021

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UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN HOLD DIALOGUE ON TRADE AND INVESTMENT PRIORITIES

WASHINGTON – The United States and Taiwan held the eleventh Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting yesterday under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO).   Assistant United States Trade Representative Terry McCartin and Jen-ni Yang, Deputy Trade Representative …

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Forum on Tech Supply Chain Partnership

The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical uncertainties have posed opportunities and challenges to supply chains around the world. There is a growing demand to develop more resilient, intelligent, and sustainable global supply chains. While businesses and citizens are at the front line of these changes, governments are also involved to meet the needs of society.|PR-2123|June 22, …

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AIT, MOFA, the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office, and and JTEA Host vGCTF on Trade Secrets Protection and Digital Piracy Prevention

This morning, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office (THPO), and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA) kicked off a two-day virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection with a focus on prosecution of cross-border cases related to trade-secrets …

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AIT organizes a successful Taiwan Delegation to the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit

The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that 220 delegates representing 153 companies from across Taiwan are joining the Department of Commerce SelectUSA Investment Summit June 7-10.  This represents the largest single delegation from a foreign market to ever attend the annual Summit, which is now in its eighth year. Due to the …

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Statement by President Joe Biden on Global Vaccine Distribution

As the United States continues our efforts to get every eligible American vaccinated and fight COVID-19 here at home, we also recognize that ending this pandemic means ending it everywhere. As long as this pandemic is raging anywhere in the world, the American people will still be vulnerable. And the United States is committed to …

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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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SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN’S MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND PARTICIPATION AS AN OBSERVER IN THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY

We, the American Institute in Taiwan, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association and the Australian Office in Taipei, wish to express our support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the work of the World Health Organization, and Taiwan’s participation as an observer in the World Health Assembly.|PR-2114|May 25, 2021

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Department of State Participation in Taiwan-hosted Event on Open Government and Anti-Corruption

As a member of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), the United States supports greater transparency and civic participation in public affairs.  To highlight Open Government Week 2021, today Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby of the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor joined the OGP, Transparency International, and Taiwanese Digital …

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US, Taiwan, Japan, UK, and Australia Conclude a Virtual GCTF Workshop on COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Experiences and Challenges

On May 18, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) was pleased to co-host with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, the UK, and the Australian Office a virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (vGCTF) workshop entitled “COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Experiences and Challenges.”|PR-2112|May 19, 2021

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United States, Taiwan, Japan, and EU cohost the vGCTF Workshop on Supply Chain Restructuring and SME Financing

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) was pleased to cohost a one-day virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (vGCTF) workshop on Supply Chain Restructuring and SME Financing with the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association (JTEA), and first-time host the European Economic and Trade Office in Taiwan (EETO).|PR-2111|April 14, 2021

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U.S.-Taiwan virtual forum on expanding Taiwan’s participation on the global stage

On March 30, 2021, the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office convened high-level representatives of the U.S. Department of State and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a virtual forum on expanding Taiwan’s participation in UN organizations and other international fora. |PR-2109|April 1, 2021

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Joint Statement on Partners in HADR: Awareness – Resilience – Action

Today marks the ten-year anniversary of the March 11, 2011 triple disaster in Fukushima, one of the most tragic events in our lifetime. As the disaster unfolded a decade ago, Taiwan and the United States came to Japan’s aid, making the most substantial contributions to the relief effort of any donor in the world.|PR-2105|March 11, …

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Fact Sheet: The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs

The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) established AWE in 2019 to support the goals of the Women’s Global Development and Prosperity (W-GDP) Initiative, which demonstrates U.S. commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment and reaching 50 million women globally by 2025.|PR-2104|March 8, 2021

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AIT and TECRO Sign an Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation

On December 14, 2020, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a new Science and Technology Agreement (STA) that will strengthen cooperation between the two societies to advance joint understanding on a broad range of science and technology topics.|PR-2067|December 18, 2020

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Joint Statement on the 2020 Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee

On December 15, 2020, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in partnership with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association co-hosted the sixth Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee in Taipei. |PR-2066|December 15, 2020

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U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation on Women’s Livelihood Bond in the Indo-Pacific region Promotes Women’s Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Development

A joint press conference was held on December 14, 2020 at the Executive Yuan to announce U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation on Women’s Livelihood Bond. Minister John C.C. Deng, Minister Joseph Wu, Secretary General Timothy Hsiang of TaiwanICDF, and AIT/T Director Brent Christensen attended the conference.|PR-2065|December 14, 2020

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MOU between AIT and TECRO on International Education Cooperation

PR-2064 December 3, 2020  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN AND THE TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION COOPERATION   A. Objective The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), collectively referred to as …

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Fact Sheet To be Released by AIT and TECRO on U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue

Convened under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) in the United States, the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership (EPP) Dialogue signifies that the United States-Taiwan economic relationship is strong and growing. |PR-2061|November 21, 2020

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MOU between AIT and TECRO on establishing a U.S.-TAIWAN ECONOMIC PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP DIALOGUE

PR-2060 November 21, 2020  MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING between the AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN and the  TAIPEI ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE IN THE UNITED STATES on establishing a U.S.-TAIWAN ECONOMIC PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP DIALOGUE   The American Institute in Taiwan (“AIT”), and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (“TECRO”), each a …

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Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue

Based on these values and demonstrating the importance of this relationship, today the United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute of Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), held the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership (EPP) Dialogue in Washington. |PR-2059|November 21, 2020

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AIT and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate Taiwan’s Contribution to the U.S. Department of State as part of the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS

WASHINGTON — At a November 18 virtual ceremony hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan in Washington, D.C., Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Representative Bi-khim Hsiao, American Institute in Taiwan Managing Director Ingrid Larson, U.S. Department of State Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary …

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2020 OPEN DOORS REPORT

According to the 2020 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released yesterday by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and the Institute of International Education, the total number of Taiwan students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities increased for the fifth year in a row in the 2019-2020 …

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Center Stage Season 6th Open Call for Nominations and Online Applications

The American Institute in Taiwan, in collaboration with the State Department’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) and the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), is honored to announce that Taiwan has been selected to participate in the Sixth Season of Center Stage, a public diplomacy initiative funded by ECA. | PR-2056|November 13, 2020

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The United States and Taiwan to Convene Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue

The United States and Taiwan will hold the inaugural meeting of the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue on November 20, 2020 in Washington, D.C. under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO).|PR-2054|November 11, 2020

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United States, Taiwan, Japan, and the Netherlands Host a vGCTF Workshop on Sustainable Materials Management Solutions to Marine Debris

Director Christensen said: “The United States is working with Taiwan and other partners to find solutions to complex waste management issues, including marine debris.  This is one of the many areas in which Taiwan can share its considerable expertise with the world.”|PR-2053|November 3, 2020

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U.S. and Taiwan Convene the First Working Group Meeting under the Infrastructure Finance Framework

On Thursday, October 29, the United States and Taiwan convened the first virtual working group meeting under an infrastructure finance framework, which was signed by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) on September 17, 2020. |PR-2052|October 30, 2020

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Fact Sheet: 2020 U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region and Beyond

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in cooperation with the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the U.S. Department of State (DRL) convened the second annual U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region in September and October 2020 to advance joint projects to strengthen …

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AIT and TAITRA Co-host First-ever Taiwan Session of Indo-Pacific Business Forum

This afternoon, AIT co-hosted with TAITRA a session of the Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) entitled “Taiwan Model on COVID-19: Forging public private partners in the medical industry.”  During the session, representatives of Taiwan’s public and private sectors discussed how Taiwan marshalled its public health and private sector resources to successfully mitigate the COVID-19 risk to …

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AIT, MJIB, MOFA, JTEA, and Australian Office host GCTF Workshop on Combatting COVID-19 Related Crimes

This morning, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau (MJIB), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, and Australian Office kicked off a Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop on combatting COVID-19 related crimes. |PR-2049|October 28, 2020

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AIT, MOFA, and JTEA Host vGCTF on Trade Secrets Protection and Digital Piracy Prevention

This morning, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association kicked off a two-day virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework workshop on intellectual property rights (IPR) protection with a focus on prosecuting theft of trade secrets and stopping digital piracy of copyrighted content. |PR-2048|October 15, 2020

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AIT-TECRO Infrastructure Financing Framework Strengthens U.S. and Taiwan Cooperation on Infrastructure Development in the Indo-Pacific

On September 17, 2020, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a Framework to Strengthen Infrastructure Finance and Market Building Cooperation on behalf of the United States and Taiwan to facilitate technical exchanges and information sharing which will support and catalyze investments …

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American Innovation Center Partners with Songshan Cultural and Creative Park for Grand Re-Opening on September 23

The AIC, jointly established by the American Institute in Taiwan and its local hosting partner, is the first of its kind in Asia.  The AIC promotes digital learning and distributes the latest information about innovation, as well as shares current U.S. trends in science, environment, and technology. |PR-2044|September 23, 2020

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AIT, MOFA, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association and Guatemala Host Inaugural Western Hemisphere vGCTF

On September 9, 2020, The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, and the Government of Guatemala hosted the first in a series of expert exchanges focused on the Western Hemisphere under the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF).  Today’s webinar focused on helping countries deploy digital …

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Forum on Supply Chain Restructuring: Improving Resilience Amongst Like-Minded Partners

As the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical uncertainties continue to impact supply chains around the world, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will strengthen consultations and cooperation on supply chain restructuring and resiliency, especially in the ICT and medical sectors. |PR-2040| |September 4, 2020|

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Statement on Recent Developments to the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relationship

AIT commends Taiwan for taking significant steps toward fulfilling its commitments on market access for U.S. pork and beef.  These steps affirm Taiwan’s global position as a reliable trading partner and will bring Taiwan into line with international standards applied by countries around the world.|PR-2038|August 31, 2020

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American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office Joint Declaration on 5G Security

Taking into account that secure fifth generation wireless communications networks (5G) will be vital to both future prosperity and security, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, on behalf of their respective authorities, note the importance of cooperation on 5G.|PR-2034|August 26, 2020

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Sec. Azar Pays Respects to President Lee and Highlights Burgeoning U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relationship

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar began his final day in Taiwan speaking to journalists throughout the Indo-Pacific region on a telebriefing hosted by the U.S. State Department’s Asia-Pacific Media Hub.|PR-2030|August 13, 2020

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HHS Secretary Alex Azar to Lead Delegation to Taiwan in First Visit by a U.S. HHS Secretary

In the coming days, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar will lead a delegation to Taiwan. This marks the first visit to Taiwan by an HHS Secretary, the first Cabinet member to visit in six years, and the highest level visit by a U.S. Cabinet official since 1979. |PR-2025| |August 5, 2020|

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American Institute in Taiwan Thanks Departing TECRO Representative, Stanley Kao; Welcomes Hsiao Bi-Khim

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) would like to thank departing Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) Representative Stanley Kao for his many contributions to the partnership between the United States and Taiwan… AIT congratulates and welcomes incoming Representative Hsiao Bi-Khim, appointed by President Tsai to lead TECRO during her second term.|PR-2023|July 16, 2020

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The United States Releases the 2020 Trafficking In Persons Report

On June 25, 2020, the U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo released the 2020 Traffic In Persons (TIP) Report at a virtual event accompanied by Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump and Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons John Cotton Richmond.  The 2020 TIP Report assesses the anti-trafficking efforts of 188 governments, including the United …

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United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia Conclude the second VGCTF Workshop on COVID-19: Preparing for the Second Wave

On June 24, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in partnership with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan’s Centers for Disease Control, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, and Australian Office, co-hosted the second virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (vGCTF) workshop on COVID-19: Preparing for the Second Wave. |PR-2019|June 24, 2020

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AIT/TECRO Equivalence Arrangement Expands U.S. and Taiwan Organic Export Opportunities

On June 4, 2020, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed and exchanged letters on behalf of the United States and Taiwan inaugurating a new organic equivalence arrangement, effective May 30, 2020, allowing organic products certified in the United States or Taiwan …

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Virtual Pacific Islands Dialogue on COVID-19 Assistance

The United States and Taiwan are enhancing our important cooperation to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We want countries around the world to benefit from the generous contributions and impressive expertise that Taiwan—a vibrant democracy and a force for good—brings to the global community, and improve the health and welfare of their people. |PR-2015|June 5, …

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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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Taiwan’s Exclusion From the World Health Assembly

The United States condemns Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Assembly. At a time when the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, we need multilateral institutions to deliver on their stated missions and to serve the interests of all member states, not to play politics while lives are at stake. |PR-2013|May 19, 2020

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United States, Taiwan, and Japan Conclude the first Virtual GCTF Workshop on Combatting COVID-19 Disinformation

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) was pleased to co-host the first virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (vGCTF) workshop on Combatting COVID-19 Disinformation with Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association on April 29. In an effort to comply with Taiwan CDC recommendations on events and gatherings and to accommodate participants …

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Virtual Forum on Expanding Taiwan’s Participation on the Global Stage

On March 31, 2020, high-level officials representing the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the U.S. Department of State, the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), and the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs convened for a virtual forum on expanding Taiwan’s participation on the global stage.  |PR-2010|April 3, 2020

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AIT@40 Fact Sheet

2019 marked the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act, which laid the foundation for U.S.-Taiwan unofficial ties and established the American Institute in Taiwan to manage this relationship.  The AIT@40 campaign was a yearlong effort to celebrate the multi-faceted nature of the U.S.-Taiwan partnership through a broad range of activities divided by twelve monthly …

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STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL R. POMPEO On Taiwan’s Election

The United States congratulates Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on her re-election in Taiwan’s presidential election.  We also congratulate Taiwan for once again demonstrating the strength of its robust democratic system, which—coupled with a free market economy and a vibrant civil society—makes it a model for the region and a force for good in the world. |PR-2002|January …

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The AIT and TECRO Joint Statement on the 3rd U.S.-Taiwan Digital Economy Forum

On December 10-11, 2019, in Taipei Taiwan, senior representatives from the United States and the Taiwan authorities, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), held the third Digital Economy Forum in Taipei to share priorities of the U.S.-Taiwan digital economy …

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2019 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, National Taiwan Normal University, and the American Innovation Center to host the 2019 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan. The hackathon will be held from October 18-20 and registration is now open. |PR-1945|September 11, 2019

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AIT Celebrates Education Month in September

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 launch September as AIT@40 Education Month. Each month of 2019 features a unique theme, highlighting the increasingly multifaceted nature of U.S.-Taiwan relations today. |PR-1941| August 30, 2019

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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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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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The Opening of “Summer Carnival America Weeks”

AIT is excited to attend the grand opening of “Summer Carnival America Weeks” at the Miramar Entertainment Park, June 28-July 7. With top U.S. brands, exciting promotions, and a variety of products on display, it is an exciting event you do not want to miss. Bring your appetite so that you can taste all the …

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AIT Announces Visit of U.S. Overseas Private Investment Corporation Acting President and CEO David Bohigian

Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, Acting President and CEO David Bohigian will visit Taiwan June 26-27.  Bohigian is visiting the region to promote U.S. investment, strengthen partnerships, and explore opportunities to collaborate to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific and counter state directed investments.  During his travel, he will …

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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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Taste America at Food Taipei Nangang Exhibition Hall

PR-1924 June 14, 2019 The Agricultural Trade Office of the American Institute in Taiwan welcomes Taiwan agriculture and food service buyers to visit the USA Pavilion at the 2019 Taipei International Food Show from June 19 to 22, at the Nangang Exhibition Hall I.  The USA Pavilion at the 2019 Food Taipei will host 67 …

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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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On the 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO June 3, 2019 On the 30th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square On June 4, we honor the heroic protest movement of the Chinese people that ended on June 4, 1989, when the Chinese Communist Party leadership sent tanks into Tiananmen Square to violently repress peaceful demonstrations calling for democracy, human rights, and …

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AIT Celebrates Technology & Digital Economy Month in June

PR-1922 June 3, 2019 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 June AIT@40 Technology & Digital Economy Month.  Each month of 2019 will feature a different theme, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the growing U.S.-Taiwan partnership. In honor …

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AIT Brings “TIME Firsts” Filmmaker Diane Tsai to Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung and TaitungMay 28 – June 5, 2019

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce the Taiwan visit of “TIME Firsts” Filmmaker Diane Tsai from May 28 – June 5, 2019.  Tsai, a Taiwanese-American award-winning filmmaker at TIME magazine, will present a series of documentary screenings, workshops, and discussions in Taipei, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Pingtung, and Taitung focused on women and …

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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 Celebrates 2017 International Education Week November 13th-17th, 2017

The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 13th to 17th, 2017. During IEW, AIT will host and participate in many education-related events. | PR-1742 | November 9, 2017

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

Senior representatives from the United States and Taiwan authorities, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), held the Digital Economy Forum in Taipei on December 2, 2015, recognizing the importance of the Internet to promoting future sustainable and inclusive global …

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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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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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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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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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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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AIT American Center Director Alys Spensley

PR-1428E | Date: 07/22/2014 Alys Spensley began her tenure as the Cultural Affairs Officer in the Public Diplomacy Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in July 2014. Ms. Spensley concurrently serves as Director of AIT’s American Center, responsible for strengthening educational and cultural ties between the United States and Taiwan.

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U.S. and Taiwan Discuss Broadening Bilateral Trade Under Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA)

PR-1061E | Date: 9/29/2010 On September 28 and 29, a delegation from the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce and AIT Washington visited Taipei for meetings with the Taiwan Authorities to discuss the full range of economic issues of importance to both sides, including how to broaden and deepen the strong bilateral …

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“American Footsteps in Southern Taiwan” Exhibit at Koxinga Museum in Tainan

PR-1058E | Date: 9/23/2010 In cooperation with the Tainan City Government Culture and Tourism Bureau and the America Center located at National Sun Yat-sen University, the AIT Kaohisung Branch Office is pleased to present “American Footsteps in Southern Taiwan” at the Koxinga Museum located in Tainan from September 21 to November 30.

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Sheila Paskman Assumes Duties as AIT’s Public Affairs Section Chief and Spokesperson

PR-1048E | Date: 7/8/2010 Sheila Paskman assumed duties as Public Affairs Section Chief and the Spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on July 1, 2010. Before coming to AIT, Paskman served as a professional U.S. diplomat for 16 years. Her most recent overseas assignment was as the Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. …

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USA Pavilion of 2010 Food Taipei Invites in Top Culinary Talents to Demonstrate Great American Food

PR-1041E | Date: 6/21/2010 The Agricultural Trade Office of the American Institute in Taiwan welcomes Taiwan agriculture and food service buyers to visit the USA Pavilion at the 2010 Taipei International Food Show.

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Department of Homeland Security Official Visits Taiwan April 27-30

PR-1029E | Date: 4/27/2010 Mariko Silver, Acting Assistant Secretary for International Policy at the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is scheduled to visit Taiwan from April 27 through April 30, 2010 to participate in the International Conference on Homeland Security organized by the Executive Yuan. 

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Public Television Service to Broadcast “An Evening of American Music” Concert

PR-1025E | Date: 4/20/2010 Taiwan’s Public Television Service (PTS) will broadcast a TV recording of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office-sponsored “Evening of American Music” concert during its regularly-scheduled “Performance Hall” classical music program at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24. 

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“American Footsteps in Southern Taiwan” Exhibit to Open at the Kaohsiung Museum of History from March 16 to July 4

PR-1017E | Date: 3/12/2010 In cooperation with the Kaohsiung Museum of History and the America Center located at National Sun Yat-sen University, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to present “American Footsteps in Southern Taiwan,” an unprecedented museum exhibition which will be shown at the Kaohsiung Museum of History from …

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2010-01-28 | AIT Welcomes Baseball Great Barry Larkin to Taiwan

PR-1008E | Date: 1/28/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan welcomes Major League Baseball great Barry Larkin to Taiwan from February 1 through February 7, 2010. Mr. Larkin and former Montreal Expos pitcher Joseph Logan will visit the city of Taipei, Taipei County, Taoyuan County, Kaohsiung County, and Pingtung County during their visit.

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AIT Commercial Section and Right Management Taiwan Co-Organize the “Right for Talent” Seminar

PR-1004E | Date: 01/19/2010 On January 21, 2010, the Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Right Management Taiwan will co-host the “Right for Talent: The New Practices of Talent Selection and Development” Seminar at the AIT Commercial Section Conference Room.

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American Corner to Open in Kaohsiung

PR-0959E | William Stanton, Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, Taipei Branch, Kaohsiung City Bureau of Cultural Affairs Director Shi Che, Bureau of Education Director Tsai Ching Hwa, and Kaohsiung Public Library Director Shih Chun-fu will open the Kaohsiung “American Corner,” the first American Corner in southern Taiwan, on November 18, 2009.

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Joint Statement from USTR and USDA Spokeswomen Regarding Expanded Market Access for U.S. Beef in Taiwan November 2, 2009

OT-0923E | Date: 11/4/2009 | Washington, D.C. – The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Agriculture today released a brief statement regarding Taiwan’s announcement on the import of American beef. The following statement is from Carol Guthrie, Assistant United States Trade Representative for Public Affairs, and Chris Mather, USDA …

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AIT Presents America’s “Jazz Ambassadors” Photo Exhibition at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts

PR-0950E | In cooperation with the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, the American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to present the international travelling photographic exhibition Jam Session: America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World. The exhibit will be shown at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in Taichung from October 17 to November 29, 2009.

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AIT Announces American BBQ & Blues Month

PR-0948E | The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) of the American Institute in Taiwan, in cooperation with the Taichung City Government, US Meat Export Federation, Kraft Foods, Delta/Northwest Airlines and other cosponsors will bring the 2006 International Blues Challenge Champion, Joey Gilmore, to Taiwan to perform live blues and promote American style BBQ at venues around …

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AIT Sponsors Free Performances by Tony Award-Winning National Theatre of the Deaf

PR-0938E | In collaboration with the Taipei Organizing Committee of the 21st Summer Deaflympics and Taiwan’s Seeing and Smiling Theater of the Deaf, the American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to sponsor two performances and one workshop by the U.S. National Theatre of the Deaf’s Little Theatre of the Deaf.

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AIT, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Hold America Weeks Retail Promotion for Independence Day Celebrations

PR-0927E | To celebrate U.S. Independence Day, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Commercial Section and Agricultural Trade Office will hold America Weeks retail events at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Department Stores in Taipei’s Xinyi District from June 26 to July 12, in Taichung from July 1 to July 13, and in Kaohsiung from July 3 …

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Get Ready to Experience “Flavors of the American West”

PR-0924E | The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) of the American Institute in Taiwan, in cooperation with the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA), is pleased to announce “Flavors of the American West” a series of promotional activities to introduce Taiwan consumers to the delicious foods and ingredients from the Western United States.

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U.S. Food Unlimited Creativity 2009

PR-0922E | AIT’s Agricultural Trade Office (ATO), in cooperation with the Western United States Agricultural Trade Association (WUSATA) and the Formosa Chefs’ Association, is pleased to announce a “U.S. Food Unlimited Creativity 2009” competition for both established chefs and aspiring artisans to demonstrate their skills using the highest quality American ingredients from the Western United States.

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AIT Speaker Programthe Role of Media in a Democracy: Lessons from Indonesia

PR-0919E | The American Institute in Taiwan, Taiwan Foundation for Democracy and The Foundation for Excellent Journalism Awards, Association of Taiwan Journalists and the World Association of Women Journalists and Writers, jointly present a speaker program entitled “The Role of Media in a Democracy: Lessons from Indonesia.”

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Dr. Chen Tung-Jung Appointed Executive Director of Fulbright Academic Exchange Program Office in Taiwan

PR-0917E | The members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, including representatives from the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are pleased to announce that Dr. Chen Tung-jung has been appointed the executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (FSE), …

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AIT Co-Organizes Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan and Honors “2008 Importer of the Year”

PR-0912E | AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with Department of Commerce of Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and the National Pingtung Institute of Commerce (NPIC), is pleased to announce a Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum on Wednesday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. at NPIC’s campus in Pingtung.

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U.S. Experts Participate Iniacp Asia Pacific Executive Policing Conference in Taipei

PR-0910E | A former U.S. official with expertise in counter-terrorism and a U.S. official who works in combating transnational human trafficking are slated to participate in the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Asia Pacific Executive Policing Conference, which began on Monday, March 30 in Taipei.

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Usda’s National Organic Program Recognized in Taiwan

PR-0909E | The American Institute in Taiwan has been informed that Taiwan’s Agriculture and Food Agency (AFA) of the Council of Agriculture (COA) announced on March 18, 2009 that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Organic Program (NOP) has been recognized by the COA as equivalent to Taiwan’s new organic standards.

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Business Continuity Management Seminar

The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will organize a “Business Continuity Management (BCM)” Seminar jointly with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Taiwan Co., Ltd. and the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance (TABF) to provide local business entities with professional concepts on business continuity, crisis, and disaster recovery management issues.  | PR0806E | Date: …

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Container Security Initiative (CSI) Fact Sheet

The Container Security Initiative (CSI) is an initiative that was developed by U.S. Customs, now U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of September 11. The primary purpose of CSI is to protect the global trading system and the trade lanes between CSI ports and the U.S. | PR0553E …

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The United States and Taiwan Conclude Comprehensive Market Access Agreement

AIT Press Release # PR-9810E: The United States And Taiwan Conclude Comprehensive Market Access Agreement. Friday, February 21, 1998 in Washington, D.C., United States Trade Representative Charlene Barshefsky announced conclusion of a comprehensive market opening agreement with Taiwan. The agreement, which includes both immediate market access and phased-in commitments, will provide substantially increased access for …

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