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International Religious Freedom Report for 2005: Taiwan Part

There was no change in the status of respect for religious freedom during the period covered by this report, and the authorities' policy continued to contribute to the generally free practice of religion. The generally amicable relationship among religions in society contributed to religious freedom.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 8 November, 2005 | Topics: Reports | Tags: 2005 Official Texts, International Religious Freedom Report

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 ...

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 12 October, 2005 | Topics: Fact Sheets, Press Releases | Tags: 2005 Press Releases (Selected), Container Security Initiative (CSI)

2005 Trafficking in Persons Report – Taiwan (Tier 2)

(Released on June 3, 2005) Taiwan is primarily a destination for women and girls, mainly from the People's Republic of China (P.R.C.), who are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation. | BG-0510E | June 03, 2005

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 3 June, 2005 | Topics: Reports | Tags: 2005 Official Texts, Trafficking in Persons Report

American Corner Opens in Taichung

AIT Director Douglas H. Paal of the American Institute in Taiwan, Minister Chen Chi-nan of Taiwan's Council for Cultural Affairs, and Taichung Mayor Jason Hu opened Taiwan's first American Corner in Taichung on May 7, 2005. | May 7, 2005 | AIT Press Release # PR-0516

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 7 May, 2005 | Topics: American Spaces | Tags: 2005 Press Releases (Selected), Former AIT Director Douglas H. Paal