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Press Releases 2022

Press Releases 2021

Joint Statement on the 2021 Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee Meeting (12/17/2021) - 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 ...
AIT and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate Taiwan’s Contribution to the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS (12/16/2021) - 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, ...
Call between Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo and Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua (12/7/2021) - Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo held an introductory call with the Taiwan Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua.|PR-2165|December 7, 2021
The Visit to Taiwan of Representatives Takano, Slotkin, Allred, Jacobs, and Mace (11/26/2021) - 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
The Visit to Taiwan of Representatives Takano, Slotkin, Allred, Jacobs, and Mace (11/25/2021) - 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
2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (EPPD) (11/23/2021) - 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
Joint AIT and TECRO Media Note on the 2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue    (11/23/2021) - 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 ...
2021 U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (11/20/2021) - 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
Fact Sheet: 2021 U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region (11/18/2021) - 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 ...
AIT Celebrates 2021 International Education Week (11/15/2021) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 15-19, 2021. IEW is a U.S. Department of State initiative that promotes the benefits of international education and exchange programs worldwide.|PR-2158|November 15, 2021
The Visit to Taiwan of Senators Cornyn, Crapo, Lee, Tuberville and Representatives Gonzales and Ellzey (11/15/2021) - 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
The United States, Taiwan, Japan, United Kingdom, and Slovakia Cohost Virtual GCTF Workshop on Disinformation and Media Literacy (11/9/2021) - 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
The U.S., Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Israel Cohost Virtual GCTF Workshop on Implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (11/4/2021) - 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, ...
U.S. Government Vaccine Donation Arrives in Taiwan (11/1/2021) - AIT is pleased to announce the arrival in Taiwan of 1.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine donated by the U.S. government. Following the previous donation of vaccines in June, this brings the total doses of vaccines donated to Taiwan by the United States to four million.|PR-2154|November 1, 2021
The United States, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Canada Cohost Virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Workshop on Road to Parity: Wo (10/27/2021) - 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 ...
U.S. – Taiwan Working Group Meeting on International Organizations (IO Talks) (10/24/2021) - 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 ...
AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s October 15 Meetings in Kaohsiung (10/15/2021) - 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
Results of 2021 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taipei (10/14/2021) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Taipei City Government, National Space Organization (NSPO) of National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs), and g0v Jothon hosted the 2021 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taipei from October 2-3.| PR-2149|October 14, 2021
The U.S., Taiwan, and Japan Co-host Virtual GCTF Workshop on Combating Cybercrime through International Law Enforcement Collaboration (10/6/2021) - 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
The U.S., Taiwan, and Japan Co-host Virtual GCTF Workshop on Building Resilience and Accelerating the SDGs Through Technology (9/30/2021) - 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
The United States, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and the UK Cohost Virtual GCTF workshop on Building Disaster Resilience at Global and National Levels (9/24/2021) - 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, ...
The United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Slovakia Cohost vGCTF Workshop on The Future of Work in a Post-Covid-19 Economic Recovery (9/10/2021) - 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
2021 NASA Hackathon: Let’s Show the World Taiwan’s Talents (9/9/2021) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), Taipei City Government, National Space Organization (NSPO) of National Applied Research Laboratories (NARLabs), and g0v Jothon will host the 2021 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taipei from October 2-3. |PR-2144|September 9, 2021
AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s August 30 – September 2 Meetings with Taiwan Officials (9/2/2021) - American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk continued to have introductory meetings with Taiwan counterparts this week to exchange views on a wide range of issues of importance to both the United States and Taiwan. |PR-2143|September 2, 2021
AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s August 23-27 Meetings with Taiwan Officials (8/27/2021) - American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk continued to have introductory meetings with Taiwan counterparts this week to exchange views on a wide range of issues of importance to both the United States and Taiwan. |PR-2142|August 27, 2021
AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s August 16-20 Meetings with Taiwan Officials (8/20/2021) - American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Sandra Oudkirk continued to have introductory meetings with Taiwan counterparts this week to discuss a wide range of issues of importance to both the United States and Taiwan. |PR-2141|August 20, 2021
AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s Meetings with Taiwan Officials (8/13/2021) - 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 ...
The United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia Cohost Virtual Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Workshop on Green Energy (8/12/2021) - 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
U.S.-Taiwan Coast Guard Working Group Advances Joint Maritime Cooperation Goals (8/11/2021) - 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 ...
AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s Meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (8/10/2021) - Earlier today, AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk met with President Tsai Ing-wen for the first time since assuming duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan. |PR-2137|August 10, 2021
AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk’s Meeting with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu (8/9/2021) - Earlier today, AIT Director Sandra Oudkirk met with Foreign Minister Joseph Wu for the first time since assuming duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan. |PR-2136|August 9, 2021
Announcing Center Stage Season 6 Ensembles from Taiwan, Argentina and Armenia (8/5/2021) - 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
The 75th Anniversary of Fulbright Program (8/1/2021) - Please join AIT to celebrate the Fulbright Program’s 75th Anniversary! The Fulbright Program is the United States government’s flagship international educational and cultural exchange program, in partnership with more than 160 countries worldwide.|PR-2134|August 1, 2021
Ed Dunn Commences as AIT Spokesperson (7/28/2021) - PR-2133 July 28, 2021 Ed Dunn Commences as AIT Spokesperson On July 27, 2021, Mr. Ed Dunn began in his new role as the Spokesperson at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). Before joining AIT, Mr. Dunn participated in the U.S. Department of State “Lawrence S. Eagleburger Fellowship,” working at a global strategic communications and ...
AIT Statement (7/20/2021) - The United States applauds the agreement to establish a Taiwan Office in Lithuania. |PR-2132|July 20, 2021
AIT Deputy Director Jeremy Cornforth’s Arrival in Taiwan (7/19/2021) - Mr. Jeremy Cornforth arrived in Taiwan on July 19 to take up the position as Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). |PR-2131|July 19, 2021
W. Brent Christensen Departs Taiwan (7/16/2021) - On July 16, 2021, W. Brent Christensen departed Taipei after completing a three-year posting as Director of AIT. |PR-2130|July 16, 2021
Sandra Oudkirk Assumes Position as AIT Director (7/15/2021) - On July 15, 2021, Ms. Sandra Oudkirk assumed the position of Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). |PR-2129|July 15, 2021
AIT Director-designate Sandra Oudkirk’s Arrival in Taiwan (7/12/2021) - Sandra Oudkirk, the Director-designate of American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), arrived in Taiwan on July 12. She expressed her delight to be in Taiwan once again. |PR-2128|July 12, 2021
Sandra Oudkirk Announced as Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (7/6/2021) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Sandra Oudkirk as the new Director of its Taipei office, succeeding Mr. Brent Christensen beginning summer 2021. |PR-2127|July 6, 2021
AIT Deputy Director Raymond Greene’s departure from AIT and the appointment of Jeremy Cornforth as the AIT Deputy Director Designate (7/2/2021) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Deputy Director Raymond Greene has departed AIT after completing his three-year tenure. |PR-2126|July 2, 2021
UNITED STATES AND TAIWAN HOLD DIALOGUE ON TRADE AND INVESTMENT PRIORITIES (6/30/2021) - 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 ...
The 11th Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting (6/25/2021) - AIT is pleased to announce the 11th Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting will be held via digital video conference on Wednesday June 30th Taipei time.|PR-2124|June 25, 2021
Forum on Tech Supply Chain Partnership (6/22/2021) - 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, ...
U.S. Government Vaccine Donation Arrives in Taiwan (6/20/2021) - AIT is pleased to facilitate and announce the arrival in Taiwan of 2.5 million doses of Moderna vaccine donated by the U.S. government.|PR-2122|June 20, 2021
AIT, MOFA, the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office, and and JTEA Host vGCTF on Trade Secrets Protection and Digital Piracy Prevention (6/17/2021) - 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 ...
READOUT OF AMBASSADOR TAI’S VIRTUAL MEETING WITH TAIWAN MINISTER-WITHOUT-PORTFOLIO JOHN DENG (6/11/2021) - WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met virtually with Taiwan Minister-Without-Portfolio John Deng.|PR-2120|June 11, 2021
AIT organizes a successful Taiwan Delegation to the 2021 SelectUSA Investment Summit (6/9/2021) - 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 ...
The Visit to Taiwan of Senators Duckworth, Sullivan, and Coons (6/5/2021) - Senator Tammy Duckworth and Senator Dan Sullivan of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senator Christopher Coons of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee will travel to Taiwan on June 6, 2021.|PR-2118|June 5, 2021
AIT Statement on U.S. Global Vaccine Sharing (6/4/2021) - We warmly welcome the White House announcement that Taiwan will be included in the first tranche of the more than 80 million COVID-19 vaccines the United States is planning to share with those in need.|PR-2117|June 4, 2021
Statement by President Joe Biden on Global Vaccine Distribution (6/4/2021) - 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 ...
Press Release on GCTF Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering (5/26/2021) - 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 ...
SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN’S MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION AND PARTICIPATION AS AN OBSERVER IN THE WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY (5/25/2021) - 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
Department of State Participation in Taiwan-hosted Event on Open Government and Anti-Corruption (5/21/2021) - 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 ...
US, Taiwan, Japan, UK, and Australia Conclude a Virtual GCTF Workshop on COVID-19 Vaccine Roll-out: Experiences and Challenges (5/19/2021) - 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
United States, Taiwan, Japan, and EU cohost the vGCTF Workshop on Supply Chain Restructuring and SME Financing (4/14/2021) - 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
AIT Statement of Condolence on the April 2, 2021 Train Derailment (4/2/2021) - On behalf of the American people, the American Institute in Taiwan sends its deepest condolences to the victims, families, and communities impacted by today’s tragic train derailment.|PR-2110|April 2, 2021
U.S.-Taiwan virtual forum on expanding Taiwan’s participation on the global stage (4/1/2021) - 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
Press Release on the Visit of President of Palau Surangel Whipps, Jr. to Launch the Taiwan-Palau Travel Bubble (3/30/2021) - On March 28, 2021, His Excellency Surangel Whipps, Jr., President of the Republic of Palau, traveled to Taiwan to launch the Taiwan-Palau travel bubble. Taiwan and Palau’s remarkable handling of the COVID-19 pandemic made this development possible.|PR-2108|March 30, 2021
AIT lauds Taiwan’s commitment to combat Ebola (3/27/2021) - The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased that Taiwan joined the United States and our international partners to participate in the March 26 virtual high-level meeting on “Strengthening Africa’s Resilience and Response to Ebola Virus.” |PR-2107|March 27, 2021
AIT and TECRO Sign MOU to establish a Coast Guard Working Group (3/26/2021) - On March 25, 2021, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Coast Guard Working Group (CGWG). |PR-2106|March 26, 2021
Joint Statement on Partners in HADR: Awareness – Resilience – Action (3/11/2021) - 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, ...
Fact Sheet: The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (3/8/2021) - 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
Ambassador Kelly Craft’s Travel to Taiwan (1/8/2021) - Ambassador Kelly Craft will travel to Taipei January 13-15 for meetings with senior Taiwan counterparts and members of the diplomatic community.|PR-2101|January 8, 2021

Press Releases 2020

Facts about U.S.-Taiwan Agricultural Trade (12/21/2020) - Taiwan relies on imports for an affordable, reliable, and varied food supply. The United States is the single largest supplier of agricultural and food imports, providing 25% of Taiwan’s total import market. Taiwan is the 7th largest agricultural export market for the United States. We take pride in the safety and quality of the food ...
AIT and TECRO Sign an Agreement on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (12/19/2020) - 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
Joint Statement on the 2020 Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee (12/15/2020) - 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
U.S.-Taiwan Cooperation on Women’s Livelihood Bond in the Indo-Pacific region Promotes Women’s Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Development (12/14/2020) - 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
MOU between AIT and TECRO on International Education Cooperation (12/3/2020) - 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 ...
The U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative: Increased Cooperation on Mandarin and English Language Education (12/3/2020) - Facilitated by the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO), the United States and Taiwan held a series of events this week to launch the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative. |PR-2062|December 3, 2020
Fact Sheet To be Released by AIT and TECRO on U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (11/21/2020) - 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
MOU between AIT and TECRO on establishing a U.S.-TAIWAN ECONOMIC PROSPERITY PARTNERSHIP DIALOGUE (11/21/2020) - 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 ...
Inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (11/21/2020) - 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
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 (11/19/2020) - 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 ...
2020 OPEN DOORS REPORT (11/17/2020) - 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 ...
Center Stage Season 6th Open Call for Nominations and Online Applications (11/13/2020) - 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
AIT Celebrates 2020 International Education Week (11/12/2020) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 16 to 20, 2020. IEW is an initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education that promotes the benefits of international education and exchange programs worldwide. |PR-2055|November 12, 2020
The United States and Taiwan to Convene Economic Prosperity Partnership Dialogue (11/11/2020) - 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
U.S. and Taiwan Convene the First Working Group Meeting under the Infrastructure Finance Framework (10/30/2020) - 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
Fact Sheet: 2020 U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region and Beyond (10/28/2020) - 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 ...
AIT and TAITRA Co-host First-ever Taiwan Session of Indo-Pacific Business Forum (10/28/2020) - 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 ...
AIT, MJIB, MOFA, JTEA, and Australian Office host GCTF Workshop on Combatting COVID-19 Related Crimes (10/28/2020) - 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
AIT, MOFA, and JTEA Host vGCTF on Trade Secrets Protection and Digital Piracy Prevention (10/15/2020) - 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
AIT to Hold First Girls Tech Bootcamp (10/7/2020) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) along with Microsoft, National Dong Hwa University, the Yuan T. Lee Foundation Science Education for All, and the Foundation of Scholarly Exchange (FSE) will host the first Girls Tech Bootcamp from October 9 to October 11, 2020 at National Dong Hwa University. |PR-2047|October 7, 2020
Results of Taipei 2020 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (10/5/2020) - AIT is partnering with the National Space Organization, the Taipei City Government, National Taiwan University, Jothon Online, Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd and the American Innovation Center to host the 2020 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan. |PR-2046|October 5, 2020
AIT-TECRO Infrastructure Financing Framework Strengthens U.S. and Taiwan Cooperation on Infrastructure Development in the Indo-Pacific (9/30/2020) - 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 ...
American Innovation Center Partners with Songshan Cultural and Creative Park for Grand Re-Opening on September 23 (9/23/2020) - 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
Press Statement by U.S. Department of State Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus (9/17/2020) - Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Keith Krach will travel to Taiwan to attend the memorial service for former President Lee Teng-hui on September 19, 2020.|PR-2043|September 17, 2020
2020 NASA Hackathon: Let’s go to the moon together during Mid-Autumn Festival! (9/10/2020) - AIT is partnering with the National Space Organization, the Taipei City Government, National Taiwan University, Jothon Online and the American Innovation Center to host the ninth annual 2020 NASA Space Apps Challenge Hackathon in Taiwan.|PR-2042|September 10, 2020
AIT, MOFA, Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association and Guatemala Host Inaugural Western Hemisphere vGCTF (9/9/2020) - 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 ...
Forum on Supply Chain Restructuring: Improving Resilience Amongst Like-Minded Partners (9/4/2020) - 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|
AIT Unveils Memorial Honoring Fallen U.S. Service Members (9/2/2020) - On September 2, following President Tsai’s Armed Forces Day address, AIT hosted a commemorative ceremony to unveil a memorial inside AIT to honor the 126 U.S. service members who lost their lives defending Taiwan since 1949. |PR-2039| |September 2, 2020|
Statement on Recent Developments to the U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relationship (8/31/2020) - 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
Taiwan’s Removal of Restrictions on U.S. Exports of Beef and Pork (8/28/2020) - We welcome President Tsai Ing-Wen’s August 28 statement that Taiwan will move quickly to lift restrictions on imports of U.S. pork and beef. |PR-2037|August 28, 2020
Pingtung American Shelf Reopens in Pingtung County Library (8/28/2020) - American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office (AIT/K) Branch Chief Mason Yu and Pingtung County Magistrate Pan Meng-an jointly reopened the Pingtung American Shelf at the newly renovated Pingtung County Library August 28, 2020.|PR-2036|August 28, 2020
Dave Averne Assumes Duties as AIT Kaohsiung Branch’s Principal Commercial Officer (8/28/2020) - Dave Averne arrived in Taiwan in July 2020 to assume the position of Principal Commercial Officer of the American Institute in Taiwan’s (AIT’s) Kaohsiung Branch Office.|PR-2035|August 28, 2020
American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office Joint Declaration on 5G Security (8/26/2020) - 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
Julius Tsai Assumes Duties as AIT Kaohsiung Branch’s Public Affairs Officer (8/24/2020) - Julius Tsai assumed the position of Branch Public Affairs Officer at the American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office in July 2020. He looks forward to furthering U.S.-Taiwan people-to-people ties through educational and cultural engagement.|PR-2033|August 24, 2020
Diane Sovereign Assumes Duties as AIT’s Public Affairs Officer (8/21/2020) - Diane Sovereign is currently head of Public Affairs at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). She joined the United States Department of State in 2002, and has served as a diplomat in Asia, Europe and the Americas. |PR-2032|August 21, 2020
Mason Yu assumes the position of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office Chief (8/19/2020) - Mason Yu assumed the position of Branch Chief of the American Institute in Taiwan’s (AIT’s) Kaohsiung Branch Office in August 2020.|PR-2031|August 19, 2020
Sec. Azar Pays Respects to President Lee and Highlights Burgeoning U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relationship (8/13/2020) - 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
Secretary Azar Highlights the Importance of Open, Transparent Global Health Leadership (8/12/2020) - On Tuesday, U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and the U.S. delegation met with Foreign Minister Wu for a conversation on the U.S.-Taiwan friendship and Taiwan’s global health leadership.|PR-2029|August 12
HHS Secretary Azar Meets with President Tsai of Taiwan and Praises Taiwan’s Transparent COVID-19 Response (8/10/2020) - Today, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and members of the U.S. delegation to Taiwan met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen at the Presidential Office Building.|PR-2028|August 10, 2020
AIT and TECRO Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Health Cooperation (8/10/2020) - On August 10, 2020, AIT and TECRO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on health cooperation. |PR-2027| |August 10, 2020|
Statement attributable to an HHS Spokesperson (8/9/2020) - “Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and the U.S. delegation touched down at Songshan International Airport at 4:48 PM local time on Sunday, August 9, 2020..."|PR-2026|August 9, 2020
HHS Secretary Alex Azar to Lead Delegation to Taiwan in First Visit by a U.S. HHS Secretary (8/5/2020) - 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|
Statement on the Passing of Former President Lee Teng-hui (7/31/2020) - AIT expresses its deepest condolences upon the passing of Lee Teng-hui, former president, reformer, partner, and friend of the United States.|PR-2024|July 31, 2020
American Institute in Taiwan Thanks Departing TECRO Representative, Stanley Kao; Welcomes Hsiao Bi-Khim (7/16/2020) - 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
Luke Martin Assumes Duties as AIT’s Cultural Affairs Officer (7/9/2020) - Luke Martin has assumed duties as the Cultural Affairs Officer at the American Institute in Taiwan.|PR-2022|July 9, 2020
AIT Celebrates July 4th with America Day: Home Run! (7/4/2020) - On Saturday, July 4, 2020 the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in cooperation with the Uni Lions and the City of Tainan, hosted “America Day: Home Run!” at Tainan Municipal Baseball Stadium during a game between the Uni Lions and the CTBC Brothers.|PR-2021|July 4, 2020
The United States Releases the 2020 Trafficking In Persons Report (6/26/2020) - 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 ...
United States, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia Conclude the second VGCTF Workshop on COVID-19: Preparing for the Second Wave (6/24/2020) - 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
America Day: Home Run! (6/22/2020) - AIT is pleased to announce a very special celebration of the United States’ 244th Independence Day. On Saturday, July 4, 2020, AIT will be hosting “America Day: Home Run!” at Tainan Municipal Baseball Stadium during a game between the Uni Lions and the CTBC Brothers. |PR-2018|June 22, 2020
AIT Congratulates Hsiao Bi-khim on Her Appointment as Taiwan’s Representative to the United States (6/17/2020) - The American Institute in Taiwan congratulates Hsiao Bi-khim on becoming Taiwan’s Representative to the United States. Ms. Hsiao has a strong record of advancing U.S.-Taiwan relations and will be the first woman to hold this critical role. |PR-2017|June 17, 2020
AIT/TECRO Equivalence Arrangement Expands U.S. and Taiwan Organic Export Opportunities (6/5/2020) - 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 ...
Virtual Pacific Islands Dialogue on COVID-19 Assistance (6/5/2020) - 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, ...
Joint Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Global Cooperation and Training Framework (6/1/2020) - 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|
Taiwan’s Inauguration of President Tsai Ing-wen (5/19/2020) - I would like to congratulate Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on the commencement of her second term as Taiwan’s President. Her re-election by a huge margin shows that she has earned the respect, admiration, and trust of the people on Taiwan. Her courage and vision in leading Taiwan’s vibrant democracy is an inspiration to the region and ...
Taiwan’s Exclusion From the World Health Assembly (5/19/2020) - 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
The United States Welcomes Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s Intent to Invest $12 Billion to Bolster U.S. National Security and Economi (5/15/2020) - With TSMC’s commitment, high-tech chips will be Made in America once again—the nation where the semiconductor industry was invented. |PR-2012| May 15, 2020
United States, Taiwan, and Japan Conclude the first Virtual GCTF Workshop on Combatting COVID-19 Disinformation (4/30/2020) - 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 ...
Virtual Forum on Expanding Taiwan’s Participation on the Global Stage (4/3/2020) - 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
U.S.-Taiwan Joint Statement (3/19/2020) - To further strengthen U.S.-Taiwan consultation and cooperation on combatting the COVID-19 virus, which originated in Wuhan, both sides will seek to share best practices and cooperate on a range of activities...|PR-2009|March 18, 2020
AIT will enhance consultation and cooperation with the MOHW to combat the Wuhan coronavirus (3/15/2020) - The American Institute in Taiwan will enhance consultation and cooperation with the MOHW to combat the Wuhan coronavirus. |PR-2008|March 15, 2020
AIT Congratulates Johnny Chiang on Becoming KMT Chairman (3/9/2020) - AIT congratulates Legislator Johnny Chiang on his victory in the KMT chairman by-election. |PR-2007|March 9, 2020
STATEMENT BY MORGAN ORTAGUS, SPOKESPERSON (2/29/2020) - We are concerned by the arrest of prominent Hong Kong businessman and publisher Jimmy Lai and two other longtime advocates for civil liberties and democracy in Hong Kong. |PR-2006|February 28, 2020
Ambassador James Moriarty Visits Taiwan March 1-7 (2/27/2020) - Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from March 1 to 7, 2020. |PR-2005| |February 27, 2020|
AIT@40 Fact Sheet (1/17/2020) - 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 ...
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL R. POMPEO On Taiwan’s Election (1/11/2020) - 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 ...
AIT Extends Condolences for the Tragic Helicopter Crash on January 2, 2020 (1/2/2020) - We are deeply saddened by this morning’s tragic helicopter crash, which took the lives of eight passengers, including Chief of the General Staff General Shen I-Ming. |PR-2001|January 2, 2020

Press Releases 2019

The AIT and TECRO Joint Statement on the 3rd U.S.-Taiwan Digital Economy Forum (12/11/2019) - 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 ...
United States Department of Commerce Official Ian Steff to Visit Taiwan December 9-11 (12/9/2019) - Ian Steff, performing the non-exclusive functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Global Markets and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service at the U.S. Department of Commerce, will visit Taiwan December 9-11. |PR-1962|December 9, 2019
AIT Celebrates Environment Month in December (12/2/2019) - 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 December AIT@40 Environment Month. |PR-1961|December 2, 2019
AIT Celebrates 2019 International Education Week November 18-22, 2019 (11/15/2019) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 18-22, 2019. IEW is an initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education that promotes the benefits of international education and exchange programs worldwide. |PR-1959|November 15, 2019
AIT Director Participates in Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok (11/4/2019) - AIT Director W. Brent Christensen joined TAITRA Chairman James Huang in leading a delegation to the Indo-Pacific Business Forum in Bangkok today. |PR-1957|November 4, 2019
Fact Sheet: Taiwan Indo-Pacific Business Forum Deliverables (11/4/2019) - Fact Sheet: Taiwan Indo-Pacific Business Forum Deliverables|PR-1958|November 4, 2019
AIT Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship Month in November (11/1/2019) - 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 November AIT@40 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Month. |PR-1956|November 1, 2019
AIT to Co-host the 1st Annual Talent Circulation Summit (10/29/2019) - The Talent Circulation Summit will bring together global leaders in the public and private sector around a single theme: How to internationalize Taiwan’s work force for the digital age.|PR-1955|October 29, 2019
AIT to Participate in the 2019 Taiwan Pride Parade (10/25/2019) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is glad to announce that the AIT community and the organization for Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) will form a contingent to participate in the 2019 Taiwan Pride Parade in Taipei on Saturday, October 26. |PR-1954|October 25, 2019
The Spring 2020 Professional Fellows Program is Open for Applications (10/18/2019) - Applications for the Spring 2020 Professional Fellows Program are open. |PR-1953| |October 18, 2019|
Ambassador James Moriarty Visits Taiwan October 14-19 (10/15/2019) - Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from October 14 to 19, 2019. |PR-1952| |October 15, 2019|
AIT Co-Hosts Pacific Islands Dialogue (10/7/2019) - Taiwan is a long-standing and important development partner to the Pacific Island states. |PR-1951| |October 7, 2019|
AIT to Co-Host Pacific Island Dialogue on Monday (10/5/2019) - On October 7, 2019, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will launch an inaugural Pacific Islands Dialogue. |PR-1950| |October 5, 2019|
AIT Celebrates Food & Beverage Month in October (10/1/2019) - 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 designate October AIT@40 Food & Beverage Month. |PR-1949| October 1, 2019
RESCHEDULED: AIT/K Consular Team Visit to Taitung Changed to October 2 from October 3 for Consular Services (9/30/2019) - Please note due to Typhoon MITAG, AIT/Kaohsiung Consular Team will reschedule Thursday, October 3 consular services to Wednesday, October 2.
AIT Participation in GCTF on Austronesian Languages in Palau (9/26/2019) - This will be the first GCTF workshop to take place outside of Taiwan. It will feature speakers and participants from nine countries to discuss the preservation and revitalization of Austronesian languages and culture. |PR-1947|September 26, 2019
AIT and TECRO Sign MOU Regarding Certain Consular Functions (9/16/2019) - On September 13, 2019, 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) Regarding Certain Consular Functions. |PR-1946|September 16, 2019
The Inaugural Session of the U.S.-Taiwan Consultations on Democratic Governance in the Indo-Pacific Region (9/12/2019) - This important new forum serves as mechanism for the United States and Taiwan to meet annually to explore ways to increase our cooperation and pursue joint projects in the region that assist other countries in addressing the governance challenges of the day. |PR-1943|September 12, 2019
2019 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (NASA Hackathon) (9/11/2019) - 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
AIT Consular Team Visits Taitung October 1 & 3 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (9/10/2019) - The Consular Team from the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 and Thursday October 3, 2019 to provide these consular services and answer related questions. |PR-1944|September 10, 2019
Dr. Randall Nadeau is the New Executive Director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan) (8/30/2019) - In honor of September as the AIT@40 Education Month, AIT is pleased to welcome Dr. Randall Nadeau, new executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan). |PR-1942|August 30, 2019
AIT Celebrates Education Month in September (8/30/2019) - 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 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
The Talent Circulation Alliance White Paper process (8/26/2019) - The Talent Circulation Alliance (TCA) is a public-private partnership that facilitates the circulation of talent between Taiwan and like-minded partners, with the goal of cultivating a deep pool of capable, internationally-integrated, and digitally savvy professionals. |PR-1940| August 26, 2019
Dannielle Andrews Assumes Duties as AIT’s Economic Section Chief (8/1/2019) - Dannielle Andrews has assumed duties as the Economic Section Chief at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). |PR-1939|August 1, 2019
AIT Celebrates Security Cooperation Month in August (8/1/2019) - 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 designate August as AIT@40 Security Cooperation Month. |PR-1938|August 1, 2019
Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Jazz Orchestra –NYO Jazz—Makes Taiwan Debut in Celebration of AIT’s 40th Anniversary (7/26/2019) - In honor of AIT@40 Arts, Culture and Sports Month, the American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce the Taiwan debut of Carnegie Hall’s national youth jazz orchestra—NYO Jazz—from July 29 to August 1. |PR-1937|July 26, 2019
Acting Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Department of the Treasury to visit Taipei July 17-18 (7/17/2019) - 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, ...
U.S. Women’s Basketball Sports Envoys Named for Taiwan (7/15/2019) - 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 ...
Newly unsealed federal indictment charges software engineer with taking stolen trade secrets to China (7/12/2019) - A software engineer at a suburban Chicago locomotive manufacturer stole proprietary information from the company and took it to China, according to an indictment unsealed this week in federal court in Chicago. | PR-1934 | July 12, 2019
AIT Celebrates Arts, Culture and Sports Month in July (7/1/2019) - 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 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
OPIC Acting President & CEO David Bohigian Leads Delegation to Taiwan (7/1/2019) - 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
AIT, U.S., and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate Taiwan’s $500,000 Contribution to Nadia’s Initiative as part of the D-ISIS Coalition (6/29/2019) - 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 ...
AIT and TECRO Exchange Signed Letters of Intent (LOI) Establishing a Baggage Screening Facilitation (BSF) program (6/26/2019) - 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
COSMIC-2 soars into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket (6/25/2019) - COSMIC-2 soars into orbit aboard SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Its six satellites will enhance NOAA’s weather prediction, space weather monitoring | PR-1927 | June 25, 2019
The United States releases the 2018 Report on International Religious Freedom (6/24/2019) - U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo released the 2018 Report on International Religious Freedom on Friday June 21, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. EDT. | PR-1926 | June 24, 2019
The United States Releases the 2019 Trafficking In Persons Report (6/20/2019) - “The 2019 TIP Report includes narratives for more than 180 countries and territories, including the United States and Taiwan. The United States and Taiwan are both listed as Tier 1.” | PR-1925 | June 20, 2019
NOAA Readies for COSMIC-2 Satellite Launch (6/12/2019) - 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 ...
AIT resumes full operations in Neihu starting May 6 (5/6/2019) - AIT resumes full operations in Neihu starting May 6 | PR-1920E | May 6, 2019
AIT Relocation to New Office Complex (NOC) in Neihu (5/6/2019) - AIT Relocation to New Office Complex (NOC) in Neihu. AIT Taipei will be open for business at Neihu beginning on May 6, 2019. | PR-1909E | April 3, 2019
Taiwan Youth Participate in Cleveland AIT@40 Youth Leadership Exchange Program (4/30/2019) - 20 students and educators from Taiwan’s top music high schools will participant in a three week AIT@40 Youth Leadership Exchange Program in Cleveland, Ohio from May 5 to May 23 titled “Fostering Youth Leadership in the U.S. and Taiwan through Music and Social Action” | PR-1919E | April 30, 2019
AIT Celebrates Immigration & Exchange Month in May (4/30/2019) - AIT Celebrates Immigration & Exchange Month in May | PR-1918E | April 30, 2019
AIT Consular Team to Visit Chiayi City to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens on May 17, 2019 (4/26/2019) - PR-1917E | Date: 04/26/2019 American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Chiayi City on Friday, May 17, 2019 to provide those consular services and answer questions.
AIT Welcomes Taiwan Students to Study in the United States (4/26/2019) - As the American Institute in Taiwan celebrates its 40th anniversary, we would like to especially congratulate all students in Taiwan who have recently received offers of admission from one of the over 4,700 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. | PR-1916 | April 26, 2019
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead Taiwan Trade Mission (4/22/2019) - Representatives from 49 U.S. agribusinesses and farm organizations will join Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) Administrator Ken Isley on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) first-ever trade mission to Taipei, Taiwan, April 22-25. | PR-1915E | April 22, 2019
TRA & AIT@40: Celebrating 40 Years of Friendship (4/15/2019) - Today, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) marked the 40th anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) and AIT's 40th birthday with an event entitled TRA & AIT@40: Celebrating 40 Years of Friendship. | PR-1914 | April 15, 2019
AIT and TECRO Sign MOU on Cooperation on International Parental Child Abduction (IPCA) (4/13/2019) - 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
Announcing the U.S. Delegation to Taiwan to Celebrate AIT@40 (4/10/2019) - The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce the U.S. Delegation traveling to Taiwan to celebrate AIT@40, which marks the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) on April 10, 1979. | PR-1912E | April 10, 2019
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Meale to Taiwan April 9-15 (4/9/2019) - David Meale, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade Policy Negotiations in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs will visit Taiwan from April 9-15 as part of AIT@40 Trade & Investment Month. | PR-1911E | April 9, 2019
Registration for Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit Is Now Open (4/4/2019) - 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
AIT Announces April as AIT@40 Trade and Investment Month (4/1/2019) - As part of our yearlong campaign celebrating forty years of U.S.-Taiwan friendship and cooperation, AIT is pleased to proclaim April as AIT@40 Trade & Investment Month. | PR-1908E | April 1, 2019
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Nerissa J. Cook’s Visit to Taiwan (4/1/2019) - Nerissa J. Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, will be visiting Taiwan from March 27 to 30, 2019 to advance ongoing cooperation with Taiwan and other partners in these areas. | PR-1907E | March 29, 2019
The United States and Taiwan to Launch Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations (3/19/2019) - The United States and Taiwan to Launch Indo-Pacific Democratic Governance Consultations | PR-1906E | March 19, 2019
The Visit of U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, Sam Brownback, March 10-13, 2019 (3/10/2019) - 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
U.S. Exchange Opportunity for Emerging NGO Leaders in Taiwan (3/8/2019) - In honor of the “AIT@40 Shared Values Month,” AIT is pleased to announce that the Professional Fellows Program funded by U.S. State Department is now open for applications from Taiwan until March 30. | March 08, 2019 | PR-1904
AIT Announces March as AIT@40 Shared Values Month (3/1/2019) - AIT is pleased to announce that March is AIT@40 Shared Values Month… Our shared values - including democracy, tolerance, freedom, pluralism, and equality under the law - are one of the strongest ties that binds the United States and Taiwan. | PR-1903E | March 1, 2019
AIT Officially Launches an Instagram Account (2/20/2019) - 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, ...
“AIT@40: Strong Foundation, Bright Future”: Celebrating the 40th of TRA and AIT (2/1/2019) - 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 ...

Press Releases 2018

AIT Offices to Close December 24 and 25 for Holiday (12/20/2018) - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, December 24, and Tuesday, December 25, 2018, in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. | PR-1850 | December 20, 2018
Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) International Workshop Held on December 14 (12/14/2018) - 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
U.S. and Taiwan Lead Regional Workshop on Public-Private Disaster Response Cooperation (12/14/2018) - From December 11-13 the United States and Taiwan convened disaster management professionals from 12 countries across the Indo-Pacific to explore ways to better integrate the private, civil, and public sectors into disaster response. | PR-1848E | December 13, 2018
AIT Offices to Close December 5 in Honor of Former President George H. W. Bush (12/4/2018) - AIT Offices to Close December 5 in Honor of Former President George H. W. Bush | PR-1847E | December 4, 2018
Condolence Book for Late U.S. President George H. W. Bush at AIT American Center (12/3/2018) - Condolence Book for Late U.S. President George H. W. Bush at AIT American Center | PR-1846E | December 3, 2018
Strengthening U.S.-Taiwan Trade Ties a Focus of U.S. Department of Commerce Visit December 3-4 (12/3/2018) - U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing Ian Steff will visit Taiwan, December 3-4 to strengthen U.S.-Taiwan trade ties. | PR-1845E | December 3, 2018
USDEC Partnered with NKUHT to Launch USA Cheese Specialist™ Certification Program (11/19/2018) - 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
2018 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange (11/14/2018) - 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
AIT Celebrates 2018 International Education Week, November 12th-16th, 2018 (11/9/2018) - AIT Celebrates 2018 International Education Week, November 12th-16th, 2018 | PR-1842E | November 9, 2018
Taiwan Commissions Two U.S. Perry-class Frigates (11/8/2018) - Taiwan Commissions Two U.S. Perry-class Frigates | PR-1841E | November 8, 2018
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan November 4-10, 2018 (11/5/2018) - Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from November 4 to 10, 2018. This is Ambassador Moriarty’s fifth trip to Taiwan since his appointment as AIT Chairman. | PR-1840E | November 5, 2018
PRC State-owned Company, Taiwan Company, and Three Individuals Charged with Economic Espionage (11/2/2018) - 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 ...
Global Entry Mobile Enrollment Team Coming to Taiwan (10/25/2018) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), in conjunction with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will conduct a second mobile Global Entry enrollment event in Taipei, Taiwan. The event is to be held at AIT on December 3-6, 2018. | PR-1838E | October 25, 2018
Results of Taipei 2018 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (NASA Hackathon) (10/23/2018) - This year’s theme was “Space and Earth.” At the close of the 48-hour event, Team Light Wonder won the first place cash award of NT$80,000. | PR-1837E | October 23, 2018
AIT Expresses Condolences to Victims of the Taiwan Railway Accident (10/23/2018) - We are deeply saddened by the train derailment in Yilan County, Taiwan. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the families of those affected. | PR-1836E | October 22, 2018
Deputy Assistant Secretary Scott Busby to Visit Taiwan October 16-21 (10/17/2018) - 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 ...
The Visit of U.S. EPA Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida, October 11-12, 2018 (10/11/2018) - “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
U.S. Senior Official for APEC Visited Taiwan for Routine Consultations (9/26/2018) - Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), visited Taiwan on September 25, 2018 for one day of routine consultations with counterparts. | PR-1833E | September 25, 2018
2018 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon (NASA Hackathon) (9/26/2018) - 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 ...
AIT Representatives to Visit Pingtung Oct 17 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (9/21/2018) - AIT Representatives to Visit Pingtung Oct 17 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens | PR-1831E | September 21, 2018
17th Daniel Pearl World Music Day Concert Celebrates Social Inclusion and Press Freedom (9/20/2018) - 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
U.S. Delegation Visits Taiwan for Trade Discussions (9/20/2018) - A delegation of U.S. government officials, led by Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China Affairs Terry McCartin, traveled to Taiwan from September 12-18 for discussions on the full range of trade and investment issues of importance to the United States and Taiwan. | PR-1829 | September 20, 2018
Taiwan Renews GLOBE Participation After a Rewarding First Five Years (9/11/2018) - Taiwan Renews GLOBE Participation After a Rewarding First Five Years | PR-1828E | September 10, 2018
Queen of Boston Bakeries Presents Authentic American Treats to Taiwan (9/4/2018) - Queen of Boston Bakeries Presents Authentic American Treats to Taiwan | PR-1827E | September 4, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard Awards 12 of Taiwan’s Shipping Companies for Rescue Assistance on the High Seas (8/28/2018) - AIT congratulates the 12 shipping companies in Taiwan that received awards this year from the U.S. Coast Guard’s Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue (Amver) ship safety and rescue program. | PR-1826E | August 28, 2018
AIT Director Brent Christensen’s Meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen (8/23/2018) - AIT Director Brent Christensen met with President Tsai Ing-wen for the first time since assuming duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan. | PR-1825E | August 23, 2018
William Brent Christensen Assumes Duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (8/11/2018) - William Brent Christensen Assumes Duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan | PR-1824 | August 11, 2018
AIT Invites You to a Musical Encounter with NYO-USA at the Taichung and Nangang Taiwan High Speed Rail Stations (7/12/2018) - 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
Senior U.S. EPA Official to Visit Taiwan (7/11/2018) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator Jane Nishida will visit Taiwan on July 12 to meet with Taiwan officials and students to promote U.S.-Taiwan cooperation through the International Environmental Partnership (IEP). | PR-1822 | July 11, 2018
AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Director Darryl N. Johnson (7/11/2018) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) notes with sadness the passing of Ambassador Darryl N. Johnson, who passed away on June 24, 2018 in Seattle, WA. | PR-1821 | July11, 2018
Ed Dunn Commences as AIT Spokesperson (7/5/2018) - Amanda Mansour assumed duties as the Spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on July 5, 2018. | PR-1820 | July 5, 2018
Bridging English Learning Gaps in Taiwan with Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (7/3/2018) - The American Institute in Taiwan congratulates Taiwan Fulbright alumni on the completion of their year-long Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project “Reviving Low Achievers’ Learning by PASSION-FB.” | PR-1819 | July 3, 2018
William Brent Christensen Announced as Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (6/27/2018) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. William Brent Christensen as the new Director of its Taipei office, succeeding Mr. Kin W. Moy, beginning summer 2018. | PR-1818 | June 27, 2018
Raymond Greene Assumes Duties as Deputy Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (6/22/2018) - Raymond Greene assumed duties as the Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on June 21, 2018. | PR-1817E | June 22, 2018
Taiwan Delegation Gears Up for 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit (6/19/2018) - The American Institute in Taiwan today announced that 120 delegates representing 60 companies from industries across Taiwan will travel to Washington, DC, to participate in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 20-22. | PR-1816E | June 19, 2018
AIT and Far Eastern Department Stores to Launch “America Weeks” (6/13/2018) - The American Institute in Taiwan, together with our event partner Far Eastern Department Stores, Ltd., is pleased to announce the launch of “America Weeks” from June 14 to June 26, 2018. | PR-1815E | June 13, 2018
AIT Dedicates New Office Complex in Taipei (6/12/2018) - 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 ...
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan June 10-16 (6/11/2018) - Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from June 10 to 16, 2018. | PR-1813E | June 11, 2018
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce to Visit Taiwan June 10-14 (6/10/2018) - 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
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan June 1, 2018 (6/1/2018) - U.S. Senator David Perdue, who represents the state of Georgia, will lead a Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan on June 1, 2018 | PR-1811E | June 1, 2018
AIT Representatives to Visit Penghu May 15 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (5/8/2018) - Representatives of the AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Penghu on May 15, 2018 to provide those consular services and answer questions. PR-1810E | 2018年05月08日
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan April 1-3, 2018 (4/2/2018) - Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Chairman Emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan on April 1-3, 2018. | PR-1809E | Date: March 30, 2018
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan March 26-28, 2018 (3/26/2018) - Representative Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will visit Taiwan March 26-28, 2018. | PR-1808E | Date: March 26, 2018
United States Department of Commerce Official Ian Steff to Visit Taiwan March 22-27 (3/22/2018) - U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing Ian Steff is visiting Taiwan from March 22-27. | PR-1807E | Date: March 22, 2018
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Alex Wong to Taiwan March 20-22, 2018 (3/20/2018) - Alex Wong, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, will visit Taiwan on March 20-22, 2018. | PR-1806E | Date: March 20, 2018
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan March 12 (3/12/2018) - Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), will visit Taiwan on March 12, 2018. | PR-1805E | Date: March 12, 2018
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan February 20-22, 2018 (2/20/2018) - Senator James Inhofe of the Senate Armed Services Committee will lead a congressional delegation to Taiwan from February 20-22, 2018. | PR-1804 | February 20, 2018
AIT Co-sponsors 2018 Fu-Jen University Jazz Camp (1/31/2018) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to co-sponsor the Third Annual 2018 Fu-Jen Catholic University Jazz Camp and Kinmen Outreach Program, featuring U.S. jazz musicians who will serve as mentors for local musicians and perform with them at several local concerts. | PR-1803E | Date: January 31, 2018
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung February 1 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (1/24/2018) - Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on Thursday, February 1, 2018 to provide consular services for U.S. citizens. | PR-1802E | Date: January 24, 2018
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung January 22 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (1/3/2018) - Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on January 22 to provide consular services. | PR-1801E | Date: January 03, 2018

Press Releases 2017

2018 Fishackathon to be Held in Taipei and Kaohsiung (12/22/2017) - The 2018 Fishackathon, an event for coders and science enthusiasts to work on solutions for more sustainable fishing and aquaculture, will take place in both Taipei and Kaohsiung on February 3-4, 2018. | PR-1751E | Date: December 22, 2017
AIT Offices to Close December 25 for Christmas Day (12/18/2017) - All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, December 25, 2017 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. | PR-1750E | Date: December 18, 2017
Global Entry Mobile Enrollment Team Coming to Taiwan (12/12/2017) - 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. ...
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan December 10-16 (12/11/2017) - Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from December 10 to 16, 2017. | PR-1748E | Date: December 11, 2017
AIT Offices to Close November 23 for Thanksgiving Day (11/20/2017) - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Thursday, November 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States. | PR-1747E | Date: November 20, 2017
2017 OPEN DOORS REPORT: For third year, Taiwan is 7th largest source of international students in the United States (11/15/2017) - 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
Consumer Product Safety Commission Acting Chairman Buerkle to Visit Taiwan November 15-17 (11/15/2017) - Ann Marie Buerkle, Acting Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), will visit Taiwan November 15-17 for meetings with Taiwan Authorities and to launch a joint training on toy safety. | PR-1745 | November 15, 2017
One-Handed Guitarist Tony Memmel and His Band Bring SING FOR LOVE Concerts to Taipei, Tainan, and Kaohsiung (11/15/2017) - The American Institute in Taiwan is honored to present the legendary one-handed guitarist Tony Memmel and His Band in Taipei, Tainan and Kaohsiung from December 1-3, 2017. | PR-1744E | Date: November 15, 2017
Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of International Trade with the U.S. Small Business Administration to Visit Taiwan (11/13/2017) - 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
AIT Celebrates 2017 International Education Week November 13th-17th, 2017 (11/9/2017) - 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
AIT Offices to Close November 10 for Veterans Day (11/6/2017) - All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2017, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States. | PR-1741E | Date: November 6, 2017
AIT, U.S., and TECRO Senior Representatives Celebrate the Expansion of Trusted Traveler Programs (11/1/2017) - 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, ...
Taiwan Joins Global Entry (10/26/2017) - On November 1, the 5th anniversary of the Visa Waiver Program in Taiwan, Taiwan will join a select group, becoming the 12th partner worldwide, whose passport holders are eligible to enroll in Global Entry. | PR-1739E | Date: October 26, 2017
AIT Managing Director John J. Norris Jr. to Visit Taiwan October 23-28 (10/24/2017) - Mr. John J. Norris Jr., the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is scheduled to visit Taiwan from October 23-28, 2017. | PR-1738 | October 24, 2017
Daniel Russel, Senior Fellow at Asia Society, to Visit Taiwan October 22-25 (10/22/2017) - Daniel Russel, Diplomat in Residence and Senior Fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute, will visit Taiwan October 22-25, 2017. | PR-1737 | October 22, 2017
Peter McSharry Assumes Duties as Branch Public Affairs Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (10/20/2017) - Peter McSharry assumed his position as Branch Public Affairs Officer of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office on October 19, 2017. | PR-1736 | October 20, 2017
Small Business Administration Deputy Associate Administrator Michele Schimpp to Visit Taiwan October 11-12 to Attend Yushan Forum (10/11/2017) - Michele Schimpp, Deputy Associate Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Investment and Innovation, will visit Taiwan October 11-12 to deliver remarks at the Yushan Forum. | PR-1735E | Date: October 11, 2017
AIT Co-Sponsors the 2017 Women Make Waves Film Festival (10/5/2017) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is delighted to collaborate with the Taiwan Women’s Film Association in support of the 2017 Women Make Waves Film Festival (WMWFF). The Festival will run from October 13-22 at Spot-Huashan Cinema in Taipei. | PR-1734 | October 5, 2017
AIT Offices to Close October 9-10 for Holiday (10/5/2017) - All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, October 9 and Tuesday, October 10 in observance of Columbus Day in the United States and Double Ten Day in Taiwan. | PR-1733 | October 5, 2017
AIT Offices to Close October 4 for Mid-Autumn Festival (9/29/2017) - All AIT offices will be closed on Wednesday, October 4 in observance of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan. | PR-1732 | Date: 09/29/2017
U.S. Department of State and espnW Join Forces for the Annual Global Sports Mentoring Program (9/25/2017) - From September 25 to October 31, seventeen international delegates and American sports sector mentors will take part in the annual U.S. Department of State and espnW Global Sports Mentoring Program. | PR-1731E | Date: 09/22/2017
Administrator Pruitt and Minister Lee of Taiwan EPA Renew Environmental Partnership Addressing Environmental Challenges in Asia and Around the World (9/21/2017) - 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 ...
AIT Offices to Close September 4 for U.S. Labor Day (8/31/2017) - All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day in the United States. | PR-1728E | Date: 08/31/2017
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 30-September 2, 2017 (8/30/2017) - Representative Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan August 30-September 2, 2017. | PR-1726E | Date: 08/30/2017
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 25-26, 2017 (8/25/2017) - Representative Robert Wittman will lead a bipartisan delegation to Taiwan from August 25-26, 2017. | PR-1726E | Date: 08/25/2017
Mark Petry Assumes Duties as AIT’s Agricultural Section Chief (8/24/2017) - Mark Petry has assumed duties as the Agricultural Section Chief at the American Institute in Taiwan. PR-1725E | Date: 08/24/2017
Eric Aldrich Assumes Duties as AIT American Center Director (8/14/2017) - 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
Matthew O’Connor Assumes Duties as Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (8/3/2017) - 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
Suzanne Wong Assumes Duties as Deputy Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (7/13/2017) - Suzanne Wong assumed the position of Deputy Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office in July 2017. | PR-1722E | Date: 07/13/2017
Jesse Curtis Assumes Duties as AIT’s Public Diplomacy Section Chief (7/11/2017) - Jesse Curtis has assumed duties as the Public Diplomacy Section Chief for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT). | PR-1721E | Date: 07/11/2017
2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Hero (6/28/2017) - AIT is honored to announce that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has awarded Allison Lee, the Secretary General and founder of the Yilan Migrant Fishermen Union, the State Department’s 2017 “TIP Report Hero Acting to End Modern Slavery Award.” | PR-1720E | Date: 06/28/2017
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Independence Day (6/26/2017) - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day in the United States. | PR-1719E | Date: 06/26/2017
Taipei Team Wins First Place in the World’s Largest Hackathon (6/16/2017) - AIT is proud to announce that the Taiwan team, Space Bar, won first place in the global competition for "Best Mission Concept" in the 2017 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon. | PR-1718E | Date: 06/16/2017
Taiwan Delegation Gearing Up for 2017 SelectUSA Investment Summit (6/13/2017) - 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
Welcome to the Food Taipei USA Pavilion (6/8/2017) - AIT's Agricultural Trade Office welcomes Taiwan food manufacturers, foodservice buyers and chefs to visit the USA Pavilion at the 2017 Taipei International Food Show. PR-1716E | Date: 06/08/2017
AIT Offices to Close May 29-30 for Holiday (5/23/2017) - PR-1715E | Date: 05/23/2017 All AIT offices will be closed on May 29 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States and on May 30 in observance of Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan.
AIT and Taiwan’s NDC Co-host Smart Technology Symposium (4/26/2017) - PR-1714E | Date: 04/26/2017 As part of their on-going efforts under the Digital Economy Forum, AIT and Taiwans National Development Council co-hosted on April 25 a Smart Technology Symposium at the Asia Silicon Valley Development Agency headquarters in Taoyuan, Taiwan.
Smithsonian Institution Scholars Visit Taiwan (4/26/2017) - PR-1713E | Date: 04/26/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is honored to collaborate with Taiwan's Ministry of Culture to co-host two Smithsonian Institution Scholars to visit Taiwan and conduct a series of outreach programs.
Ambassador James Moriarty to Visit Taiwan April 23-29 (4/24/2017) - PR-1712E | Date: 04/23/2017 Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from April 23 to 29, 2017.
AIT Deputy Director to Present Importer and Investor of the Year Awards (4/18/2017) - PR-1711E | Date: 04/18/2017 AIT Deputy Director Robert Forden will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based E United Group.
“America’s Literary Landscape Exhibition” Opens at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature (4/7/2017) - PR-1710E | Date: 04/07/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan and the National Museum of Taiwan Literature announced the opening of "America's Literary Landscape" at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature on April 7.
2017 NASA International Space Apps Challenge Hackathon Kicks off in Taipei (4/6/2017) - 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
AIT Holds Technology Licensing Expert Dialogue (3/30/2017) - PR-1708E | Date: 03/30/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan, in cooperation with the Taiwan-USA Industrial Cooperation Promotion Office (TUSA) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, co-hosted a "Technology Licensing Expert Dialogue".
AIT Offices to Close April 3 – 4 for Holidays (3/28/2017) - PR-1707E | Date: 03/28/2017 AIT offices will be closed on Monday, April 3 and Tuesday, April 4, in observance of Children's Day and Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan.
AIT and TECRO Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Cooperation (3/22/2017) - 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.
AIT Offices to Close February 20 for President’s Day (2/14/2017) - PR-1705E | Date: 02/14/2017 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, February 20 in observance of Presidents Day in the United States.
AIT Offices to Close January 27 to February 1 for Lunar New Year Holidays (1/25/2017) - PR-1704E | Date: 01/25/2017 All AIT offices will be closed January 27 to February 1 in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays in Taiwan.
AIT co-sponsors 2017 Jazz Camp at Fu-Jen University (1/20/2017) - PR-1703E | Date: 01/20/2017 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the Second Annual 2017 Fu-Jen Catholic University Jazz Camp.
Jazz Fusion Group Jonathan Scales Fourchestra to Perform in Taiwan as part of the American Music Abroad Program (1/19/2017) - PR-1702E | Date: 01/19/2017 The American Steelpan Jazz Fusion group Jonathan Scales Fourchestra will tour Taipei, New Taipei, Yilan, Hualien, and Taitung from February 9-15.
AIT Offices to Close January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday (1/11/2017) - PR-1701E | Date: 01/11/2017 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2017 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday in the United States.

Press Releases 2016

AIT Joins U.S. Exchange Alumni for “Storytelling for Environmental Justice” Exhibition (12/30/2016) - PR-1672E | Date: 12/30/2016 AIT is pleased to collaborate with U.S. exchange program alumni to hold the Storytelling for Environmental Justice exhibition at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology from January 3 to 8, 2017.
Signing of the Agreement between AIT and TECRO for Implementation of Tax Compliance Provisions (12/27/2016) - PR-1671E | Date: 12/27/2016 AIT and TECRO signed an agreement for cooperation to facilitate the implementation of the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA).
AIT Offices to Close January 2 for New Year’s Day (12/27/2016) - PR-1670E | Date: 12/27/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2017 in observance of New Year's Day.
AIT Offices to Close December 26 for Christmas Day (12/19/2016) - PR-1669E | 20161219 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. AIT and Taiwan Customs Administration Commemorate Ten-Year Anniversary of Taiwan Megaports Program
AIT and Taiwan Customs Administration Commemorate Ten-Year Anniversary of Taiwan Megaports Program (12/13/2016) - PR-1668E | Date: 12/13/2016 AIT and the Customs Administration of Taiwan's Ministry of Finance celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Taiwan Megaports program at the Port of Kaohsiung.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan December 10-13 (12/10/2016) - PR-1667E | Date: 12/10/2016 Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan December 10-13.
AIT Announces 2016 English Business Writing Contest Winners (12/9/2016) - PR-1666E | Date: 12/09/2016 The The American Institute in Taiwan's Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 English Business Writing Contest.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s Meeting with Taiwan’s APEC Representative Dr. James Soong (11/21/2016) - PR-1665E | Date: 11/21/2016 U.S. Secretary of State Kerry met with the Taiwan's representative Dr. James Soong at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial Meeting in Lima, Peru on November 17.
AIT Offices to Close November 24 for Thanksgiving Day (11/18/2016) - PR-1664E | Date: 11/18/2016 AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2016 in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
United States and Taiwan Conclude the Second Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee Meeting (11/16/2016) - PR-1663E | Date: 11/16/2016 The second U.S.-Taiwan Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF) Joint Committee meeting was held in Taipei on November 15, 2016.
Acting Special Representative for the Secretary’s Office of Global Partnerships Thomas Debass to Visit Taiwan November 14-18 for Global Entrepreneursh (11/14/2016) - 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
AIT Celebrates 2016 International Education Week “Empowering Youth through International Education” November 14-18, 2016 (11/10/2016) - PR-1661E | Date: 11/10/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) from November 14 to 18, 2016.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Holly Wong Visits Taiwan October 22-26, 2016 (10/24/2016) - PR-1659E | Date: 10/24/2016 Holly Wong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will visit Taiwan from October 22-26.
Ambassador James Moriarty Makes His First Visit to Taiwan as AIT Chairman (10/24/2016) - PR-1657E | Date: 10/24/2016 Ambassador James Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is visiting Taiwan from October 23-29, 2016.
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi November 8 to Provide U.S. Citizen Services (10/19/2016) - PR-1658E | Date: 10/19/2016 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office representatives will visit Chiayi City November 8 to provide consular services.
AIT and TECRO Joint Statement on the 2nd Digital Economy Forum (10/14/2016) - PR-1656E | Date: 10/14/2016 Digital Economy Forum (DEF): The United States and Taiwan held the second DEF in Washington D.C. to promote coordination on policies and practices that are critical to reduce impediments to and enhance the growth of the global digital economy.
AIT Co-Sponsors the 2016 Women Make Waves Film Festival October 13-23, 2016, Taipei October 20-23, 2016 Taichung (10/13/2016) - 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).
James F. Moriarty, Chairman of the Board of the American Institute in Taiwan (10/7/2016) - PR-1654E | Date: 10/07/2016 The Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan announces the appointment of Ambassador James F. Moriarty as Chairman of the Board of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT).
United States and Taiwan Hold Dialogue on Trade and Investment Priorities (10/7/2016) - PR-1653E | Date: 10/07/2016 U.S. and Taiwan trade authorities concluded the tenth Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO).
AIT Welcomes Taiwan’s Statement of Support for Joint Declaration on the Export of UAV Technology (10/6/2016) - PR-1652E | Date: 10/06/2016 AIT welcomes Taiwan's statement of support for the Joint Declaration for the Export and Subsequent Use of Armed or Strike-Enabled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles announced in Washington on October 5.
AIT Offices to Close October 10 for Holiday (10/4/2016) - PR-1651E | Date: 10/04/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on October 10 in observance of Columbus Day in the United States and Double Ten Day in Taiwan.
United States and Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council Meeting (9/30/2016) - PR-1650E | Date: 09/30/2016 The United States welcomes Taiwan trade authorities to Washington, D.C., on October 4, 2016, for the tenth Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council meeting.
John J. Norris Jr., New Managing Director, Washington Office, The American Institute in Taiwan (9/26/2016) - 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
AIT Representatives to Visit Pingtung October 3 to Provide U.S. Citizen Services (9/16/2016) - PR-1648E | Date: 09/16/2016 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Pingtung City October 3 to provide consular services.
AIT Offices to Close September 15 for Mid-Autumn Festival (9/13/2016) - PR-1647E | Date: 09/13/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in observance of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan.
Raymond F. Burghardt Makes His Final Visit to Taiwan as AIT Chairman (9/12/2016) - PR-1646E | Date: 09/12/2016 Raymond F. Burghardt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan, is visiting Taiwan from September 11 to 15, 2016.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Senior Policy Advisor for Water Ellen Gilinsky to Deliver Remarks at the Fourth Ocean and Taiwan Conference (9/2/2016) - PR-1645E | Date: 09/02/2016 Ellen Gilinsky, Senior Policy Advisor for Water at the Environmental Protection Agency, will visit Taiwan from September 2-4 to deliver remarks at the Fourth Ocean and Taiwan Conference.
AIT Brings Baton Rouge Mayor and Honolulu Managing Director to the 2016 Global Harbor Cities Forum in Kaohsiung (9/2/2016) - PR-1644E | Date: 09/02/2016 AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to co-sponsor the 2016 Global Harbor Cities Forum in Kaohsiung from September 6-8.
Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days in Taipei Commemorates 15th Anniversary of 9/11 (8/31/2016) - PR-1643E | Date: 08/31/2016 The 2016 Daniel Pearl World Music Day in Taipei features a series of free outdoor concerts and events that will take place on Saturday, September 10 at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park
AIT Offices to Close September 5 for U.S. Labor Day (8/30/2016) - PR-1642E | Date: 08/30/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on September 5 in observance of Labor Day in the United States
OneBeat 2016: 25 Musicians From Around the World Present Pioneering New Music Tour Focused on Theme of Migration (8/18/2016) - PR-1641E | Date: 08/18/2016 U.S. Department of State announces OneBeat 2016 fellows - 25 musicians from around the world, including a digital sound artist from Kaohsiung.
Sarah Fox Assumes Duties as Commercial Section Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (8/2/2016) - PR-1640E | Date: 08/02/2016 Sarah Fox began her tenure as Commercial Section Chief of the American Institute in Taiwans Kaohsiung Branch Office on July 27, 2016.
AIT to Hold Annual Youth Camp Featuring Regional Cooperation (7/28/2016) - PR-1639E | Date: 07/28/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan will hold a regional youth camp at National Chengchi University from July 29 to 31.
U.S. Ambassador on Human Trafficking Issues to Visit Taiwan July 26-29 (7/25/2016) - PR-1638E | Date: 07/25/2016 Susan Coppedge, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State, is scheduled to visit Taiwan July 26-29, 2016.
AIT Announces Visit of U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator July 23-27, 2016 (7/23/2016) - PR-1637E | Date: 07/23/2016 Danny Marti, U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC) in the Executive Office of the President, will visit Taiwan from July 23-27, 2016.
AIT to Launch “USA Weeks” at Far Eastern Department Stores (6/29/2016) - PR-1636E | Date: 06/29/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) together with our event partner Far Eastern Department Stores is pleased to announce the launch of "USA Weeks."
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Independence Day (6/27/2016) - PR-1635E | Date: 06/27/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016 in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
Art in AIT Call for Artwork (6/24/2016) - PR-1634E | Date: 06/24/2016 The AIT announced a call for artwork by young Taiwan artists to be featured at an Art Exhibition at the AIT Directors residence.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Speak at Energy Conference during Taiwan Visit, June 16-17 (6/14/2016) - PR-1633E | Date: 06/14/2016 Ambassador Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from June 16-17, 2016.
U.S. Department of State Announces 2016 Fishackathon Winner June 8, 2016 (6/14/2016) - PR-1632E | Date: 06/14/2016 The U.S. Department of State announced on World Oceans Day that the global winner of the third annual Fishackathon was Team Akubic, from Taiwan.
AIT Director Moy Leading Taiwan Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit (6/13/2016) - PR-1631E | Date: 06/13/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy will lead a delegation from Taiwan to the third SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C.
USA Pavilion Emphasizes a More Balanced Diet at Food Taipei Show (6/6/2016) - PR-1630E | Date: 06/06/2016 Over 20 U.S. exhibitors will showcase a wide variety of food and beverage products at the USA Pavilion with an emphasis on healthier food options.
Senator John McCain to Lead U.S. Congressional Delegation to Taiwan June 5 (6/5/2016) - PR-1629E | Date: 06/05/2016 Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman, is leading a Congressional delegation to Taiwan on June 5.
AIT Offices to Close June 9 for Dragon Boat Festival (6/2/2016) - PR-1628E | Date: 06/02/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, June 9, 2016 in observance of Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Arrive in Taiwan May 30, 2016 (5/30/2016) - PR-1627E | Date: 05/30/2016 Representative Edward R. Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation to arrive in Taiwan.
AIT Offices to Close May 30 for Memorial Day (5/26/2016) - PR-1626E | Date: 05/26/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
Counter-Wildlife Trafficking Law Enforcement and Species Identification Capacity-Building Workshop for Taiwan (5/25/2016) - PR-1625E | Date: 05/25/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy joined Council of Agriculture Minister Tsao Chi-hung and Taipei Zoo Director James Chin at the opening session of the first-ever U.S.-Taiwan counter-wildlife trafficking technical workshop at the Taipei Zoo on May 25.
Statement on Taiwan’s Presidential Inauguration (5/20/2016) - PR-1624E | Date: 05/20/2016 The United States congratulates President Tsai Ing-wen on her inauguration as Taiwans fourth democratically elected president.
U.S. Department of Commerce Official to Lead U.S. Industry Leaders on Cyber Security Business Development Mission to the Asia-Pacific (5/17/2016) - PR-1623E | Date: 05/17/2016 U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Marcus Jadotte will visit Taiwan from May 22-24.
AIT Announces Delegation Representing the American People to Inauguration of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen (5/7/2016) - PR-1622E | Date: 05/07/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that it has organized a delegation representing the American people to attend the May 20, 2016, inauguration of Taiwan President-elect Tsai Ing-wen.
Fulbright Taiwan Program Increases Stipends, Expand Fields (4/25/2016) - PR-1621E | Date: 04/25/2016 The Fulbright Taiwan program is now accepting applications for academic exchanges between the United States and Taiwan.
AIT Director Moy Helps Launch International Zika Laboratory Diagnosis Workshop (4/13/2016) - PR-1620E | Date: 04/13/2016 AIT Director Kin Moy attended the opening ceremony of the International Training Workshop on Laboratory Diagnosis for Zika on April 13, 2016.
AIT Managing Director Joseph R. Donovan, Jr. to Visit Taiwan April 10-16 (4/8/2016) - PR-1619E | Date: 04/08/2016 Joseph R. Donovan, Jr., the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from April 10-16, 2016.
AIT and TECRO Agree to Cooperate on an International Expedited Traveler Initiative (4/5/2016) - 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
AIT Director to Present Importer and Investor of the Year Awards at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala (4/1/2016) - 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.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Kurt Tong to Visit Taiwan from March 28-30 (3/24/2016) - PR-1616E | Date: 03/24/2016 Kurt Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, will visit Taiwan from March 28-30.
Taipei Team Wins Best Soup at the Grand Finale of the United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge II (3/24/2016) - PR-1615E | Date: 03/24/2016 The chefs from Taipei's K.P. Chef's Factory won Best Soup at the Grand Finale of the United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge II in Tokyo, Japan.
AIT Offices to Close April 4-5 for Holidays (3/22/2016) - PR-1614E | Date: 03/22/2016 All AIT offices will be closed April 4-5 for Taiwan holidays.
Secretary’s Office of Global Women’s Issues Senior Advisor Stephenie Foster to Visit Taiwan March 9-12 (3/9/2016) - PR-1613E | Date: 03/09/2016 Stephenie Foster, Senior Advisor in the U.S. Secretary of State's Office of Global Women's Issues, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from March 9 to 12, 2016.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Nerissa J. Cook to Visit Taiwan March 8-10 (3/7/2016) - Nerissa J. Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, will visit Taiwan from March 8 to 10. | PR-1612E | Date: 03/07/2016
2016 Fishackathon to be Held in Taipei and Kaohsiung (3/1/2016) - PR-1611E | Date: 03/01/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that the 2016 Fishackathon will take place in Taipei and Kaohsiung on Earth Day weekend from April 22-24, 2016
New York Hip Hop Band Soul Inscribed to Perform in Taiwan as part of the American Music Abroad Program (2/27/2016) - PR-1610E | Date: 02/26/2016 The American Institute in Taiwan is honored to present the New York based Hip Hop music group Soul Inscribed in Taipei, Taoyuan and Tainan March 3-9.
Senior U.S. EPA Official to Visit Taiwan to Launch “Kids Making Sense International” Environment Program (2/16/2016) - 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.
U.S. Assistance for Victims of Earthquake in Southern Taiwan (2/7/2016) - PR-1608E | Date: 02/07/2016 In support of the response to this natural disaster, AIT is pleased to present US$500,000 to the Taiwan Red Cross. This money, provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development, will be used to provide immediate assistance to households affected by the earthquake.
AIT Statement on Earthquake in Southern Taiwan (2/6/2016) - PR-1607E | Date: 02/06/2016 On behalf of the people of the United States, the American Institute in Taiwan offers our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to all of those affected by today's earthquake in southern Taiwan.
Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons Randy Berry to Visit Taiwan January 31-February 3 (1/25/2016) - PR-1605E | Date: 01/29/2016 Randy Berry, the U.S. State Departments first-ever Special Envoy for the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Persons, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from January 31 to February 3, 2016.
United States Begins Implementation of Changes to the Visa Waiver Program (1/22/2016) - PR-1604E | Date: 01/22/2016 The United States today began implementing changes under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015.
Ambassador Bill Burns, AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt to Travel to Taipei (1/17/2016) - PR-1603E | Date: 01/17/2016 As we have done previously following a Taiwan presidential election, the U.S. government has asked a senior statesman to travel in his private capacity to Taiwan.
Statement by U.S. State Department Spokesperson John Kirby On Taiwan’s Election (1/16/2016) - PR-1602E | Date: 01/16/2016 The United States congratulates Dr. Tsai Ing-wen on her victory in Taiwans presidential election.
AIT Offices to Close January 18 for Holiday (1/11/2016) - PR-1601E | Date: 01/11/2016 All AIT offices will be closed on January 18 in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the United States.

Press Releases 2015

AIT Offices to Close January 1 for New Year’s Day (12/28/2015) - PR-1568E | Date: 12/28/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2016 in observance of New Year's Day.
AIT Offices to Close for Christmas (12/21/2015) - PR-1567E | Date: 12/21/2015 All AIT offices will be closed a half-day on December 24, and all day on December 25, 2015, in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung January 8 to Provide U.S. Citizen Services (12/17/2015) - PR-1566E | Date: 12/17/2015 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Taitung City on January 8, 2016 to provide U.S. citizen services.
AIT Announces 2015 English Business Writing Contest Winners (12/9/2015) - PR-1565E | Date: 12/09/2015 AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with National Pingtung University, announced the winners of the English Business Writing Contest.
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) Joint Statement on the (12/2/2015) - 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.
AIT Kaohsiung to participate in 2015 Geriatric Care Asia (GCA) Trade Fair (11/24/2015) - PR-1563E | Date: 11/24/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office Commercial Section will participate in the Geriatric Care Asia trade show Nov. 26-28.
AIT Offices to Close November 26 for Thanksgiving Day (11/23/2015) - PR-1562E | Date: 11/23/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2015, in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
AIC-Yilan Maker Space (11/20/2015) - PR-1561E | Date: 11/20/2015 In cooperation with the Yilan County Government and the Taiwan Design Center, AIT inaugurated the soft launch of the AIC - Yilan Maker Space.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan November 20-21 (11/19/2015) - PR-1560E | Date: 11/19/2015 Matthew J. Matthews, Deputy Assistant Secretary and U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from November 20-21.
United Tastes of America Champion Unveils Champion Dishes (11/19/2015) - PR-1559E | Date: 11/19/2015 Kaiping Culinary School will debut the menu which won them the championship at the recent United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge.
Deputy Secretary Antony Blinken Meets with Taiwan Representative Vincent Siew at the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (11/16/2015) - PR-1558E | Date: 11/16/2015 On Nov. 16, Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Taiwan representative Vincent Siew at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Manila.
AIT Director Moy Visits Taiwan’s National Space Organization (NSPO) (11/16/2015) - PR-1557E | Date: 11/16/2015 Director Moy's visit underscores the importance of U.S. and Taiwan space collaboration, a key component of the robust scientific cooperation.
The United States and Taiwan to Convene the Digital Economy Forum (11/16/2015) - PR-1556E | Date: 11/16/2015 The United States and Taiwan will hold a Digital Economy Forum on December 2 in Taipei, to be co-led by Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State Dr. Vaughan Turekian and National Development Council Minister Woody Duh.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office to Unveil “American Water Buffalo” Sculpture November 19 (11/13/2015) - PR-1555E | Date: 11/13/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch will unveil a new sculpture by artist Hung Yi on November 19.
United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge To Be Held November 16 (11/11/2015) - PR-1554E | Date: 11/11/2015 The preliminary competition of the United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge II will be held in Taipei on November 16.
AIT Celebrates 2015 International Education Week – November 16-20 (11/10/2015) - PR-1553E | Date: 11/10/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will celebrate International Education Week (IEW) November 16-20, 2015.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Co-organizes 2015 English Speech Contest (11/5/2015) - PR-1552E | Date: 11/05/2015 The 2015 English Speech Contest for Taiwan high school and university students, co-organized by AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office and National Sun Yat-sen University, will take place November 6.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 in Observance of Veterans Day (11/4/2015) - PR-1551E | Date: 11/04/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on November 11, 2015, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
AIT Supports IPR Protection Theme in the Kaohsiung Film Festival 2015 (10/27/2015) - PR-1550E | Date: 10/27/2015 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to welcome the participation of the Motion Picture Association as a co-organizer of the Kaohsiung Film Festival.
AIT Celebrates Third Anniversary of Taiwan’s Entry into the Visa Waiver Program (10/14/2015) - PR-1549E | Date: 10/14/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to launch a photo contest to celebrate the third anniversary of Taiwan's entry into the Visa Waiver Program
AIT Offices to Close October 9 and 12 for Holidays (10/5/2015) - PR-1548E | Date: 10/05/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on October 9 and October 12, in observance of Make-up Day for Double Ten Day in Taiwan and Columbus Day in the United States, respectively.
United States and Taiwan Deepen Dialogue on Trade and Investment Priorities (10/2/2015) - PR-1547E | Date: 10/02/2015 The U.S.-Taiwan TIFA is the key mechanism for trade dialogue between the United States and Taiwan authorities and covers the broad range of trade and investment issues important to U.S. and Taiwan stakeholders.
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Robert Holleyman to Visit Taiwan September 30-October 2 (9/26/2015) - PR-1546E | Date: 09/26/2015 Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Robert Holleyman will lead a delegation to Taiwan Sep.30-Oct.2 for meetings of the U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council.
AIT Offices to Close September 28 for Holiday (9/22/2015) - PR-1545E | Date: 09/22/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on September 28, 2015, in observance of make-up day for Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan.
John Slover Assumes Duties as Public Affairs Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (9/16/2015) - PR-1544E | Date: 09/16/2015 John Slover began his tenure as Public Affairs Officer of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office on September 15.
14th Daniel Pearl Day of Music Features Golden Melody Winner Ayugo Huang (9/11/2015) - PR-1543E | Date: 09/11/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to sponsor the 2015 Daniel Pearl Day of Music, a free outdoor concert taking place on September 26 at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park.
Sundance Film Forward Brings Five Films and Three Filmmakers to Taiwan, September 19-23, 2015 (9/1/2015) - PR-1542E | Date: 09/01/2015 Sundance Film Forward will host free screenings of acclaimed independent films in Taipei, New Taipei and Taichung from September 19-23.
AIT Offices to Close September 7 for U.S. Labor Day (8/26/2015) - PR-1541E | Date: 08/26/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2015, in observance of Labor Day in the United States
AIT Representatives to Visit Penghu September 24 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (8/26/2015) - PR-1540E | Date: 08/26/2015 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Magong, Penghu on September 24 to provide consular services.
United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge II Taking Applications Now (8/26/2015) - PR-1539E | Date: 08/26/2015 AIT's Agricultural Trade Office, in conjunction with the U.S. Meat Export Federation and numerous U.S. producer associations, invites professional chefs from across Taiwan to participate in the United Tastes of America - Asian Chef Challenge II.
AIT Brings Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Kelli Bernard to the 2015 International Harbor Cities Conference in Kaohsiung (8/12/2015) - PR-1538E | Date: 08/12/2015 AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office co-sponsors the 2015 International Harbor Cities Conference in Kaohsiung. Los Angeles Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Kelli Bernard will participate in the event.
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton to Visit Taiwan August 11-14, 2015 (8/11/2015) - PR-1537E | Date: 08/11/2015 Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) will visit Taiwan from August 11-14, as part of a larger trip to Asia
Statement by AIT on Typhoon Soudelor in Taiwan (8/10/2015) - PR-1536E | Date: 08/10/2015 On behalf of the American people, AIT would like to convey its sympathy to Taiwan for the loss of life and damage to property caused by Soudelor.
Robert W. Forden Assumes Duties as Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (8/10/2015) - PR-1535E | Date: 08/10/2015 Robert W. Forden assumed duties as Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in August 2015.
U.S. Franchise Trade Mission to Visit Taiwan (8/7/2015) - PR-1534E | Date: 08/07/2015 On August 28, nine large U.S. franchise companies will visit Taipei to participate in the first U.S. Franchise Trade Mission to Taiwan.
AIT Promotes Investment in the United States During SelectUSA Road Show to Taipei and Kaohsiung (8/3/2015) - PR-1533E | Date: 08/03/2015 AITs Commercial Section will lead a SelectUSA Investment Road Show to Taipei and Kaohsiung August 5 6, showcasing investment opportunities in six participating locations in the United States.
AIT to Hold a Regional Youth Camp Featuring Social Innovation (7/23/2015) - PR-1532E | Date: 07/23/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will hold a regional youth camp at National Cheng Kung University from July 24 to 26, 2015.
Sonia Urbom Assumes Duties as AIT’s Spokesperson (7/17/2015) - PR-1531E | Date: 07/17/2015 Ms. Sonia Urbom assumed duties as the Spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan on July 15, 2015.
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi July 22 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (7/1/2015) - PR-1530E | Date: 07/01/2015 Representatives of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Chiayi on July 22 to provide consular services.
The United States Offers Condolences On Water Park Incident (6/29/2015) - PR-1529E | Date: 06/29/2015 AIT extends heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the tragic incident at the Formosa Fun Coast water park in New Taipei City on June 27th.
AIT Offices to Close July 3 for Holiday (6/24/2015) - PR-1528E | Date: 06/24/2015 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2015, in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
U.S. Food Festival at the Food Taipei Show (6/22/2015) - PR-1527E | Date: 06/22/2015 The USA Pavilion is the largest international pavilion at the Taipei International Food Show, encompassing 74 booths with more than 20 exhibitors.
AIT Offices to Close June 19 for Holiday (6/12/2015) - PR-1526E | Date: 06/12/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2015 for holiday.
Kin Moy Assumes Duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (6/8/2015) - PR-1525E | Date: 06/08/2015 Kin Moy, the new Director of the American Institute in Taiwan, will arrive in Taipei on June 8, 2015. He is looking forward to continuing to develop the critically important U.S.-Taiwan relationship.
AIT Director Christopher J. Marut Departs Taiwan on June 5, 2015 (6/5/2015) - PR-1524E | Date: 06/05/2015 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut concluded his tenure in Taiwan on June 5, 2015.
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi and Penghu Counties to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (6/3/2015) - PR-1523E | Date: 06/03/2015 Representatives AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office are planning consular outreach visits to Chiayi County in mid-July and to Penghu County in September.
The United States and Taiwan Launch the Digital Economy Forum (6/2/2015) - PR-1522E | Date: 06/02/2015 The U.S.-Taiwan Digital Economy Forum will be a high-level, multi-stakeholder platform for discussion of digital economy policy issues of importance to the United States and Taiwan.
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin to Visit Taiwan May 31-June 3 (5/27/2015) - PR-1521E | Date: 05/27/2015 Charles H. Rivkin, Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, will visit Taiwan from May 31-June 3, 2015. This will be Mr. Rivkins first trip to Taiwan.
AIT Offices to Close May 25 for Holiday (5/20/2015) - PR-1520E | Date: 05/20/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2015, in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan May 11-17 (5/11/2015) - PR-1519E | Date: 05/11/2015 Robert S. Wang, U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan from May 11-17, 2015.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan May 10-15 (5/10/2015) - PR-1518E | Date: 05/10/2015 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will make a routine visit to Taiwan from May 10-15, 2015.
Kin Moy Announced as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (5/7/2015) - PR-1517E | Date: 05/07/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Kin W. Moy as the new Director of its Taipei office, succeeding Mr. Christopher J. Marut beginning summer 2015.
AIT Representatives to Visit Tainan May 12 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (4/27/2015) - PR-1516E | Date: 04/27/2015 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office will visit Tainan May 12 to provide consular services.
AIT Co-organizes the Seventh Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan (4/24/2015) - PR-1515E | Date: 04/24/2015 The 7th Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum scheduled to take place on May 1 at the 85 Sky Tower Hotel in Kaohsiung City.
EPA Officials to Travel to Taiwan to Commemorate First Anniversary of International Environmental Partnership (4/20/2015) - 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.
AIT Unveils American Shelf in Pingtung (3/31/2015) - PR-1513E | Date: 03/31/2015 AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office and the Cultural Affairs Department of Pingtung County unveiled a new American Shelf in Pingtung on March 31, 2015.
AIT Offices to Close April 3-6 for Holidays (3/27/2015) - PR-1512E | Date: 03/27/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed April 3-6, 2015 for Taiwan holidays.
AIT Director Marut Leading Taiwan Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit (3/19/2015) - PR-1511E | Date: 03/19/2015 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut will leading a delegation from Taiwan to the second SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC, on March 23 -24.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan March 13-15, 2015 (3/12/2015) - PR-1510E | Date: 03/12/2015 Representative Edward R. Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a bipartisan Congressional delegation to visit Taiwan from March 13-15.
Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014 to Open in Kaohsiung (3/11/2015) - 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.
Grammy-Nominated Singer Carolyn Malachi and Ensemble to Perform in Taiwan as part of the American Music Abroad Program (3/5/2015) - PR-1508E | Date: 03/05/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan is honored to present the internationally-acclaimed American singer Carolyn Malachi in New Taipei City, Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Pingtung March 12-20, 2015.
AIT Offices to Close for Multiple Holidays in February (2/10/2015) - PR-1507E | Date: 02/10/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed for multiple holidays in February 2015.
AIT Managing Director Joseph R. Donovan, Jr. to Visit Taiwan February 8-14 (2/6/2015) - PR-1506E | Date: 02/06/2015 Mr. Joseph R. Donovan, Jr., the Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), is scheduled to visit Taiwan from February 8-14, 2015.
U.S. Offers Condolences After Airline Incident in Taipei (2/5/2015) - PR-1505E | Date: 02/05/2015 On behalf of the American people, AIT Director Christopher Marut offers condolences and sympathy to the passengers and families affected by the tragic loss of flight GE235 on February 4 in Taipei.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan January 31-February 3 (1/31/2015) - PR-1504E | Date: 01/31/2015 Robert S. Wang, U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan January 31-February 3.
Two Senior U.S. Officials to Visit Taiwan to Discuss Marine Conservation Issues from January 22-25 (1/22/2015) - PR-1503E | Date: 01/22/2015 Two senior U.S. officials will visit Taiwan January 22-25 to discuss marine conservation issues.
AIT Offices to Close January 19 for Holiday (1/15/2015) - PR-1502E | Date: 01/15/2015 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on January 19 for holiday.
Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014 (1/13/2015) - PR-1501E | Date: 01/13/2015 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), in cooperation with the National Taiwan Museum, unveiled "Tradition and Transformation: U.S.-Taiwan Relations, 1979-2014," on January 13, 2015.

Press Releases 2014

AIT Offices to Close January 1-2 for Holiday (12/30/2014) - PR-1458E | Date: 12/30/2014 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on January 1-2, 2015, in observance of New Year's Day.
AIT Offices to Close December 25-26 for Holiday (12/17/2014) - PR-1457E | Date: 12/17/2014 All AIT offices will be closed December 25-26 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
AIT Announces 2014 English Business Writing Contest Winners (12/11/2014) - PR-1456E | Date: 12/11/2014 AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with National Pingtung University and scholarship sponsor Daniel Tsai, announces the winners of the 2014 English Business Writing Contest.
AIT Consular Officers to Visit Taichung December 12 for Consular Services (12/2/2014) - PR-1455E | Date: 12/02/2014 Consular officers and staff from the American Institute in Taiwan will visit Taichung Dec. 12 for consular services.
AIT Commends Taiwan’s Democratic Elections (11/30/2014) - PR-1454E | Date: 11/30/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan congratulates Taiwans voters, candidates of all political affiliations, and officials for successfully concluding the local elections of November 29, 2014.
AIT Offices to Close November 27 for Holiday (11/21/2014) - PR-1453E | Date: 11/21/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
AIT’s Kaohsiung Office Provides Pop Culture English Lessons for KMRT Riders (11/20/2014) - PR-1452E | Date: 11/20/2014 AITs Kaohsiung Office presents the fourth series of American Pop Culture Lessons.
AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Chairman Natale Bellocchi (11/19/2014) - PR-1451E | Date: 11/19/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) mourns the November 17 passing of Natale Bellocchi, who served as the Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of AIT from 1990-1995.
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs Kurt Tong to Visit Taiwan from November 19-21 (11/18/2014) - PR-1450E | Date: 11/18/2014 Kurt Tong, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, will visit Taiwan from November 19-21, 2014
Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Taiwan Representative at APEC (11/14/2014) - PR-1449E | Date: 11/14/2014 Secretary of State John Kerry met with Taiwan representative Vincent Siew at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders Meeting.
AIT Celebrates 2014 International Education Week – November 17-21, 2014 (11/13/2014) - PR-1448E | Date: 11/13/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan will celebrate the 15th Annual International Education Week November 17-21.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Holiday (11/4/2014) - PR-1447E | Date: 11/04/2014 All AIT offices of will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
Kaohsiung American Corner to Open at Kaohsiung Public Library Heti Branch (10/31/2014) - PR-1446E | Date: 10/31/2014 The Kaohsiung American Corner at the Heti Branch of the Kaohsiung Public Library will open on November 2, 2014.
AIT Representatives to Visit Taitung November 17-18 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (10/30/2014) - PR-1445E | Date: 10/30/2014 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch will visit Taitung Nov. 17 - 18 to provide consular services.
DanceMotion USA Invites You to Dance with Mark Morris Dance Group at Let’s Move Taipei & Let’s Move Yilan (10/27/2014) - PR-1444E | Date: 10/27/2014 The world-renowned Mark Morris Dance Group will visit Taiwan from November 1 to 6, 2014, as part of the U.S. Department of State's DanceMotion USA program.
American Board Game Exhibition to Open in Kaohsiung (10/22/2014) - PR-1443E | Date: 10/22/2014 AIT Kaohsiung Branch, in cooperation with Sun Yat-sen University America Center, announced the "American Board Game" exhibition will open October 24 at Kaohsiung Dream Mall.
U.S. Media Educator to Give Presentations in Taiwan (10/10/2014) - PR-1442E | Date: 10/10/2014 AIT is pleased to sponsor the October 13-17 visit of Kathleen Bartzen Culver, a noted multimedia educator, who will conduct workshops, talks, and professional exchanges in Taiwan on media issues.
AIT Offices to Close October 10 and 13 for Holiday (10/6/2014) - PR-1441E | Date: 10/06/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, October 10 and Monday, October 13, 2014 for holiday.
AIT Representatives to Visit Chiayi October 15-16 to Provide Consular Services for U.S. Citizens (9/30/2014) - PR-1440E | Date: 09/30/2014 Representatives of AIT's Kaohsiung Branch Office, will visit Chiayi October 1516 to provide consular services.
U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2016 (9/24/2014) - PR-1439E | Date: 09/24/2014 The U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery 2016 will run from October 1 through November 3, 2014, Eastern Daylight Time.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan September 24-28 (9/23/2014) - PR-1438E | Date: 09/23/2014 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will make a routine visit to Taiwan from September 24-28, 2014.
American College Sports Exhibition to Open in Pingtung (9/22/2014) - PR-1437E | Date: 09/22/2014 The "American College Sports" exhibition will be on display at National Pingtung University of Science and Technology Sept. 22 to Nov. 23, 2014.
AIT Offices to Close September 8 for Holiday (9/3/2014) - PR-1436E | Date: 09/03/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 8, 2014, in observance of Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan.
13th Annual Daniel Pearl Day of Music in Taipei, Free Concert Calls for “Harmony for Humanity” (8/28/2014) - PR-1435E | Date: 08/28/2014 The 2014 Daniel Pearl Day of Music, a free outdoor concert, will take place on Saturday, September 27 at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park.
AIT Offices to Close September 1 for Holiday (8/26/2014) - PR-1434E | Date: 08/26/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2014, in observance of Labor Day in the United States.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 6-7, 2014 (8/6/2014) - PR-1433E | Date: 08/06/2014 Representative Howard "Buck" McKeon, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will lead a delegation to visit Taiwan August 6-7.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Moving to New Location August 8 (8/6/2014) - PR-1432E | Date: 08/06/2014 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office will relocate to the new China Steel Building on August 8, 2014.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan August 6-8, 2014 (8/5/2014) - PR-1431E | Date: 08/05/2014 A U.S. Congressional delegation, led by Senator Ronald Wyden, (D-OR), Member, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, will visit Taiwan from August 6-8, 2014.
Robert C. DeWitt Assumes Duties as Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (7/30/2014) - PR-1430E | Date: 07/30/2014 Robert C. DeWitt began his tenure as Chief of the Kaohsiung Branch Office of the American Institute in Taiwan on July 28.
U.S. Offers Condolences Following Airline Crash in Penghu (7/24/2014) - PR-1429E | Date: 07/24/2014 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut offers condolences and sympathy to the families of those who lost their lives and to those injured in the crash of flight GE222 in Penghu.
AIT American Center Director Alys Spensley (7/22/2014) - 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.
Jason Chue Assumes Duties as Deputy Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (7/9/2014) - PR-1427E | Date: 07/09/2014 Jason Chue began his tenure as Deputy Branch Chief and Economic and Consular Chief of AITs Kaohsiung Branch Office in July 2014.
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Holiday (6/27/2014) - PR-1426E | Date: 06/27/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2014, in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
Acclaimed Chef Bryce Gilmore to Promote Culinary Diplomacy in Taiwan from June 27 – July 6, 2014 (6/25/2014) - PR-1425E | Date: 06/25/2014 Acclaimed American chef Bryce Gilmore will visit Taiwan from June 27 to July 6 for a program to exchange culinary experience with people in Taiwan.
U.S. Flavors Spice Up Taipei International Food Show (6/23/2014) - PR-1424E | Date: 06/23/2014 The USA Pavilion at the 2014 TIFS will host 24 companies that will showcase a wide variety of high-quality American food and beverage products.
AIT Offices to Close June 2 for Holiday (5/28/2014) - PR-1423E | Date: 05/28/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, June 2, 2014, in observance of Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan
AIT Offices to Close May 26 for Holiday (5/20/2014) - PR-1422E | Date: 05/20/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on May 26 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
AIT Co-organizes the Sixth Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan (4/28/2014) - PR-1421E | Date: 04/28/2014 The sixth Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum is scheduled to take place on Friday, May 2, 2014, in Kaohsiung City.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Celebrates 2014 Earth Day (4/18/2014) - PR-1420E | Date: 04/18/2014 Over the past decade and a half, cities in southern Taiwan have made remarkable progress in becoming greener cities.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan April 17-21 (4/16/2014) - PR-1419E | Date: 04/16/2014 U.S. Senior Official for APEC Robert S. Wang is scheduled to visit Taiwan April 17-21
Sundance Institute Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue Travels to New Taipei, Taichung and Taitung, Taiwan from May 1 – 6 (4/14/2014) - PR-1418E | Date: 04/14/2014 Film Forward: Advancing Cultural Dialogue will host free screenings of eight films with discussions, panels and artist roundtables in New Taipei, Taichung and Taitung, Taiwan
EPA Administrator to Travel to Taipei and Hanoi to Highlight Environmental Education and Cooperation (4/13/2014) - PR-1417E | Date: 04/13/2014 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will be in Taipei and Hanoi April 14-16.
35th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SIGNING OF THE TAIWAN RELATIONS ACT (4/10/2014) - PR-1416E | Date: 04/10/2014 | AIT Washington Press Release The TRA has served us well and will enable us to continue to strengthen our cooperation with Taiwan in the years ahead.
AIT To Present Importer of the Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala (4/8/2014) - PR-1415E | Date: 04/08/2014 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based K. L. & Ling International Inc.
United States and Taiwan Enhance Trade Ties UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE April 5, 2014 (4/5/2014) - PR-1414E | Date: 04/07/2014 U.S. and Taiwan trade authorities concluded the eighth TIFA Council meeting under the auspices of the AIT and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States.
AIT Offices to Close April 4 for Holiday (4/1/2014) - PR-1413E | Date: 04/01/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, April 4, 2014, in observance of Children's Day in Taiwan.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs Nerissa J. Cook to Visit Taiwan March 25-26, 2014 (3/24/2014) - Ms. Nerissa J. Cook, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs, will visit Taiwan from March 25 to 26. | PR-1412E | Date: 03/24/2014
2014 Fulbright East Asia Pacific Meeting to be Hosted in Taiwan (3/21/2014) - PR-1411E | Date: 03/21/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that the 2014 Fulbright East Asia Pacific Meeting will be hosted in Taiwan from March 26-28.
U.S. Department of Commerce Official to Visit Taiwan (3/21/2014) - PR-1410E | Date: 03/21/2014 Holly Vineyard, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, will visit Taiwan March 22-26, 2014.
U.S. National Weather Service Director to Visit Taiwan March 20-23, 2014 (3/19/2014) - PR-1409E | Date: 03/19/2014 Dr. Louis W. Uccellini, Director of the National Weather Service, will visit Taiwan from March 20-23.
New Process for U.S. Visa Applications (2/27/2014) - PR-1408E | Date: 02/27/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan is implementing a new visa appointment, fee payment and document delivery system starting on March 1, 2014.
AIT Offices to Close February 28 for Holiday (2/21/2014) - PR-1407E | Date: 02/21/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Friday, February 28, 2014, in observance of Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan February 18-20, 2014 (2/17/2014) - PR-1406E | Date: 02/17/2014 Representative Edward R. Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, will lead a delegation to visit Taiwan from February 18-20.
AIT Offices to Close February 17 for Holiday (2/11/2014) - PR-1405E | Date: 02/11/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2014, in observance of President's Day in the United States.
AIT Offices to Close January 30 – February 4 for Holiday (1/24/2014) - PR-1404E | Date: 01/24/2014 All AIT offices will be closed January 30 through February 4 in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays in Taiwan.
Early-bird Bookings Open for USA Pavilion Exhibitors of Taipei International Food Show (1/23/2014) - PR-1403E | Date: 01/23/2014 Importers of American agricultural food products are invited to exhibit at the USA Pavilion of the Taipei International Food Show.
AIT Offices to Close January 20 for Holiday (1/17/2014) - PR-1402E | Date: 01/17/2014 All AIT offices will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in the United States.
American Innovation Center Opens in Taipei (1/16/2014) - PR-1401E | Date: 01/16/2014 The American Institute in Taiwan, in partnership with the Taiwan Design Center, inaugurated the American Innovation Center in on January 16.

Press Releases 2013

AIT Offices to Close January 1 for Holiday (12/26/2013) - PR-1364E | Date: 12/26/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
AIT Unveils American Shelf in Tainan (12/20/2013) - PR-1363E | Date: 12/20/2013 AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office and National Museum of Taiwan Literature unveiled an American Shelf in Tainan on Dec. 20.
AIT Offices to Close December 25 for Holiday (12/19/2013) - PR-1362E | Date: 12/19/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
Statement by AIT Director Christopher Marut on Taiwan’s Reaction to China’s Announcement of an Air Defense Identification Zone (12/13/2013) - PR-1361E | Date: 12/13/2013 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut today commented on Taiwans response to Chinas announcement of an air defense identification zone.
AIT Promotes Sustainable Building Materials at the Taipei Building, Construction and Decoration Show (12/11/2013) - PR-1360E | Date: 12/11/2013 The USA pavilion at the Taipei Building, Construction and Decoration Show features green and eco-friendly wood products.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taitung for Consular Services (12/11/2013) - PR-1359E | Date: 12/11/2013 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will be at Taitung on January 10, 2014 to provide consular services.
AIT’s Kaohsiung Office Provides Pop Culture English Lessons for KMRT Riders (12/10/2013) - PR-1358E | Date: 12/10/2013 The Kaohsiung Office of the American Institute in Taiwan presents the third series of American Pop Culture Lessons.
AIT Announces 2013 English Business Writing Contest Winners (12/9/2013) - PR-1357E | Date: 12/09/2013 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 English Business Writing Contest
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan December 8-12 (12/6/2013) - PR-1356E | Date: 12/06/2013 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will visit Taiwan from December 8-12, 2013.
Great American Foods Spice Up this Christmas (12/2/2013) - PR-1355E | Date: 12/02/2013 To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, AIT’s Agricultural Trade Office and Le Bouquet are launching a baking promotion to share healthy dessert options with consumers.
AIT Offices to Close November 28 for Holiday (11/22/2013) - PR-1354E | Date: 11/22/2013 AIT offices will be closed on November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Chairman David Dean (11/8/2013) - PR-1353E | Date: 11/08/2013 AIT mourns the passing of David Dean, who served as the first Chairman and the fourth Director of AIT
Taiwan Joins the GLOBE Program (11/5/2013) - PR-1352E | Date: 11/05/2013 The GLOBE program brings together students, teachers, scientists and community members in over 110 countries to develop environmental awareness and a sense of global community.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Holiday (11/5/2013) - PR-1351E | Date: 11/05/2013 AIT offices will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
Spring 2014 Jefferson Fellowships: Challenges of Democratic Transition (11/4/2013) - PR-1350E | Date: 11/04/2013 The East-West Center is accepting applications for the Spring 2014 Jefferson Fellowships program, Challenges of Democratic Transition, through November 12.
AIT Celebrates 2013 International Education Week – November 12-15 (11/1/2013) - PR-1349E | Date: 11/01/2013 In collaboration with the EducationUSA Advising Center at the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, AIT will host a series of programs to celebrate the International Education Week.
Statement on the First Anniversary of Taiwan’s Accession to the United States Visa Waiver Program Issued by Christopher J. Marut, AIT Director (11/1/2013) - PR-1348E | Date: 11/01/2013 The United States congratulates the people of Taiwan on a very successful first year of membership in the Visa Waiver Program.
AIT Director Marut Leading Taiwan Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit (10/29/2013) - PR-1347E | Date: 10/29/2013 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut is leading a delegation from Taiwan to the inaugural SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC.
Federal Reserve Board Issues Redesigned $100 Note (10/23/2013) - PR-1346E | Date: 10/23/2013 The Federal Reserve on October 8 began supplying financial institutions with a redesigned $100 note.
12th Annual Daniel Pearl Day of Music in Taipei Features Golden Melody Awardee Suming Rupi (10/23/2013) - PR-1345E | Date: 10/23/2013 “AIT co-sponsors the 2013 Daniel Pearl Day of Music, a free outdoor concert that will take place on Saturday October 26th at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park.”
Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Taiwan Representative at APEC (10/6/2013) - PR-1344E | Date: 10/06/2013 On October 6, Secretary of State John Kerry met with Taiwan Leaders Representative Vincent Siew at the APEC forum in Bali.
AIT Offices to Close October 10 & 14 for Holiday (10/4/2013) - PR-1343E | Date: 10/04/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on October 10 and October 14 in observance of Double Ten Day in Taiwan and Columbus Day in the United States, respectively.
Joint Exhibition of “American College Sports” and “Immigrants Building America” (9/26/2013) - PR-1341E | Date: 09/26/2013 A joint exhibition featuring American College Sports and “Immigrants Building America” will be on display at National Kaohsiung Normal University.
U.S. Transfers Radiation Detection System at Port of Kaohsiung to Taiwan (9/25/2013) - PR-1342E | Date: 09/25/2013 AIT, the Department of Energy, and the Customs Administration of Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance celebrated the official transfer of radiation detection equipment installed at the Port of Kaohsiung.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan September 26-27 (9/25/2013) - PR-1340E | Date: 09/25/2013 Robert S. Wang, U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan September 26-27, 2013.
U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2015 (9/25/2013) - PR-1339E | Date: 09/25/2013 The U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) lottery 2015 will run from noon October 1, 2013, through noon November 2, 2013, Eastern Daylight Time.
Taste American Wine at International Wine Promotion (9/16/2013) - PR-1338E | Date: 09/16/2013 Wine lovers are invited to International Wine Promotion organized by Importers and Exporters Association of Taipei, at Regent Taipei on September 27.
Statement by the American Institute in Taiwan Regarding Taiwan’s Participation at the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, September 24 (9/13/2013) - PR-1337E | Date: 09/13/2013 AIT believes Taiwan’s participation at the ICAO Assembly will support Taiwan’s efforts to implement aviation safety, security, and environmental measures.
AIT Offices to Close September 19-20 for Holiday (9/12/2013) - PR-1336E | Date: 09/12/2013 AIT offices will be closed on September 19 and 20 in observance of Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan
“2013 Shape the World Youth Forum” (9/10/2013) - PR-1335E | Date: 09/10/2013 The American Institute in Taiwan will host the 2013 Shape the World Youth Forum in Riverside Live House on September 14th, 2013.
“American Dream” Exhibit Opens in Taitung (9/10/2013) - PR-1334E | Date: 09/10/2013 “The American Dream” exhibit will be shown at the National Museum of Prehistory in Taitung from September 12 to November 24.
The Syrian Government’s Use of Chemical Weapons (8/31/2013) - PR-1333E | Date: 08/31/2013 U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced the release of an intelligence assessment demonstrating Syria’s responsibility for the use of chemical weapons on Aug. 21.
AIT to Hold First Youth Leadership Camp (8/30/2013) - PR-1332E | Date: 08/30/2013 The American Institute in Taiwan will hold the AIT Youth Leadership Camp at the National Center for Traditional Arts in Yilan September 3-4.
AIT Offices to Close September 2 for Holiday (8/27/2013) - PR-1331E | Date: 08/27/2013 AIT offices will be closed on September 2 in observance of Labor Day in the United States.
Chairman of U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee to Visit Taiwan August 15-17, 2013 (8/12/2013) - PR-1330E | Date: 08/12/2013 Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman, Senate Foreign Relations Committee, will visit Taiwan from August 15-17. While in Taiwan, Senator Menendez will meet with various senior Taiwan leaders.
Joseph Bookbinder Assumes Duties as AIT’s Public Diplomacy Section Chief (8/2/2013) - Joseph Bookbinder assumed duties as Public Diplomacy Section Chief for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on August 1. PR-1329E | Date: 08/02/2013
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Holiday (6/27/2013) - PR-1328E | Date: 06/27/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Tainan for Consular Services (6/25/2013) - PR-1327E | Date: 06/25/2013 Representatives of the American Institute in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will be in Tainan on July 12 to provide consular services.
U.S. Flavors Delight at Taipei International Food Show (6/20/2013) - PR-1326E | Date: 06/20/2013 For the 2013 Food Taipei, the USA Pavilion is the largest international pavilion, encompassing 79 booths and more than 25 companies.
AIT Offices to Close June 12 for Holiday (6/4/2013) - PR-1325E | Date: 06/04/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in observance of Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan.
AIT Commercial Section and Blackboard Co-organize the “Taiwan Higher Education Executive Symposium” (5/29/2013) - PR-1324E | Date: 05/29/2013 AIT’s Commercial Section and Blackboard, Inc. will co-host the Taiwan “Higher Education Executive Symposium” on June 4, 2013.
AIT Offices to Close May 27 for Holiday (5/23/2013) - PR-1323E | Date: 05/23/2013 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed May 27 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
Sundance FILM FORWARD: Advancing Cultural Dialogue and Two Filmmakers Travel For the First Time to Taiwan May 22-26, 2013 (5/22/2013) - PR-1322E | Date: 05/22/2013 FILM FORWARD, in collaboration with the American Institute in Taiwan and CNEX, will visit Taiwan for the first time from May 22-26.
AIT Co-organizes the Fifth Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan (5/21/2013) - PR-1321E | Date: 05/21/2013 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with the National Pingtung Institute of Commerce, co-organizes the 5th Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum on May 24 in Kaohsiung.
My Dream Vacation USA (4/16/2013) - PR-1320E | Date: 04/16/2013 The latest edition of this year’s My Dream Vacation USA program will be launched on Thursday, April 18.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taitung for Consular Service (4/12/2013) - PR-1319E | Date: 04/12/2013 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch will be in Taitung April 26 to provide consular services.
Chefs Team from Kaohsiung’s “Bite 2 Eat” Takes Top Prize at United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge Taiwan Preliminary Competition (3/29/2013) - PR-1318E | Date: 03/29/2013 The team from Kaohsiungs “Bite 2 Eat” stood out from a field of 16 teams of chefs at the Taiwan preliminary competition of the United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge.
AIT Offices to Close April 4-5 for Holiday (3/26/2013) - PR-1317E | Date: 03/26/2013 AIT offices will be closed April 4-5 in observance of Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan.
Asian Chefs Gear up for Culinary March Madness (3/21/2013) - PR-1316E | Date: 03/21/2013 The preliminary competition of the inaugural “United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge” will be held on March 26 at the Taipei Kaiping Culinary School.
Acclaimed Heartland Acoustic Trio Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road to Perform in Taipei, Kaohsiung and Tainan (3/19/2013) - PR-1315E | Date: 03/19/2013 AIT is honored to sponsor free public performances by American country music trio Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road in Taipei, Kaohsiung and Tainan March 23-26.
“American Dream” Exhibit Opens in Tainan (3/12/2013) - PR-1314E | Date: 03/12/2013 The American Dream: Stories of Taiwan Residents who Studied in the United States exhibit will be on display the Tainan Creativity Center from March 14 to May 15.
AIT Presents Importer of the Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala (3/12/2013) - PR-1313E | Date: 03/12/2013 AIT Presents Importer of the Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis Welcomes Hard Work, Productive Outcomes in Revived U.S.-Taiwan Talks (3/10/2013) - PR-1312E | Date: 03/10/2013 Deputy United States Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis praised the hard work of both sides and the positive outcomes achieved in meetings of the U.S.-Taiwan TIFA Council.
U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting on March 10 (3/8/2013) - PR-1311E | Date: 03/08/2013 Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis and officials from USTR, State Department, and AIT will participate in meetings of the TIFA Council on Sunday, March 10.
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis to Visit Taiwan March 11-12 (3/6/2013) - PR-1310E | Date: 03/06/2013 Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis will lead a delegation to Taiwan March 11-12 for meetings of the U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council.
AIT Offices to Close February 28 for Holiday (2/21/2013) - PR-1309E | Date: 02/21/2013 AIT offices will be closed Thursday, February 28, in observance of Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan.
AIT Offices to Close February 11-18 for Holiday (2/7/2013) - PR-1308E | Date: 02/07/2013 AIT offices will be closed February 11-18 for Lunar New Year holiday and Washington’s Birthday.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan from January 29-February 2, 2013 (1/29/2013) - PR-1307E | Date: 01/29/2013 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will visit Taipei from January 29 through February 2, 2013
AIT Organizes U.S.A. Pavilion at 2013 Taipei International Book Exhibition January 30 to February 4, 2013 (1/28/2013) - PR-1306E | Date: 01/28/2013 The U.S.A. Pavilion in the 2013 Taipei International Book Exhibition will showcase novels, childrens books, magazines, educational materials, and e-books.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan January 26-28, 2013 (1/24/2013) - PR-1305E | Date: 01/24/2013 Representative Edward R. Royce, Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs will lead a delegation to visit Taiwan from January 26-28.
AIT Offices to Close January 21 for Holiday (1/16/2013) - PR-1304E | Date: 01/16/2013 AIT offices will be closed Monday, January 21, 2013, in observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan January 14-16, 2013 (1/14/2013) - PR-1303E | Date: 01/14/2013 A U.S. Congressional delegation, led by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) will visit Taiwan January 14-16.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan January 8-9, 2013 (1/7/2013) - PR-1302E | Date: 01/07/2013 A U.S. Congressional delegation, led by Senator James Inhofe, (R-OK), Member, Senate Armed Services Committee and Senate Foreign Relations, will visit Taiwan January 8-9.
United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge Taking Applications Now (1/4/2013) - PR-1301E | Date: 1/4/2013 AIT, in conjunction with the U.S. Meat Export Federation and U.S. Producers associations, invites professional chefs to participate in the United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge.

Press Releases 2012

AIT Offices to Close December 31 and January 1 for Holiday (12/26/2012) - PR-1267E | Date: 12/26/2012 AIT offices will be closed on December 31, 2012 and January 1, 2013, in observance of New Year’s Day.
AIT Offices to Close December 25 for Holiday (12/19/2012) - PR-1266E | Date: 12/19/2012 All AIT offices will be closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
AIT Announces the Fifth English Business Writing Contest Award Ceremony December 14, 2012 (12/12/2012) - PR-1265E | Date: 12/12/2012 AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the winners of the Fifth English Business Writing Contest.
2012 U.S.-Taiwan Sustainability Symposium to be Held December 10 at Kaohsiung International Convention Center (12/5/2012) - PR-1264E | Date: 12/05/2012 “2012 U.S.-Taiwan Sustainability Symposium: Creating Sustainable Cities and Promoting Sustainable Ports” will be held in Kaohsiung
DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Mark R. Koumans to Visit Taiwan from December 2-6, 2012 (11/30/2012) - PR-1263E | Date: 11/30/2012 U.S. Department of Homeland Security Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Affairs Mark Koumans will visit Taiwan December 2-6.
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan November 19-21 (11/19/2012) - PR-1262E | Date: 11/19/2012 A U.S. Congressional delegation, led by Rep. Rob Wittman, (R-VA), Member, House Armed Services Committee, will visit Taiwan November 19-21.
AIT Offices to Close November 22 for Holiday (11/19/2012) - PR-1261E | Date: 11/19/2012 AIT offices will be closed on Thursday, November 22, in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
AIT Offices to Close November 12 for Holiday (11/8/2012) - PR-1260E | Date: 11/08/2012 AIT offices will be closed on November 12 in observance of Veterans Day in the United States
SelectUSA Conference, Nov. 13, 2012 (11/7/2012) - PR-1259E | Date: 11/07/2012 SelectUSA conference will be held on November 13 at the Taipei International Conference Center (TICC).
AIT Celebrates 2012 International Education Week November 12-16 (11/6/2012) - PR-1258E | Date: 11/06/2012 The American institute in Taiwan will celebrate the 13th annual International Education Week November 12-16, 2012.
“Immigrants Building America” Exhibit Opens in Taichung November 6 (11/2/2012) - PR-1257E | Date: 11/02/2012 “Immigrants Building America” exhibit will be on display at the National Taichung Library Nov. 6-Dec. 2.
U.S. Official to Meet with U.S. and Taiwan Business Community (10/29/2012) - PR-1256E | Date: 10/29/2012 Under Secretary of Commerce Francisco Sánchez will visit Taipei from October 30-November 1, 2012
Expert Level U.S. Trade Delegation Completes Visit to Taiwan (10/26/2012) - PR-1255E | Date: 10/26/2012 An expert-level U.S. trade delegation visited Taipei October 23-25 for meetings with the Taiwan authorities to discuss trade issues of importance to both sides.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Provides Pop Culture English Lessons for KMRT Riders (10/18/2012) - PR-1254E | Date: 10/18/2012 The Kaohsiung Office of the American Institute in Taiwan is proud to present the second series of American Pop Culture Lessons.
11th Annual Daniel Pearl Day of Music in Taipei, Free Concert Calls for “Harmony for Humanity” (10/11/2012) - PR-1253E | Date: 10/11/2012 The 2012 Daniel Pearl Day of Music, a free outdoor concert, will take place October 20th at the Taipei Hakka Cultural Park.
AIT Offices to Close October 8 & 10 for Holiday (10/4/2012) - PR-1252E | Date: 10/04/2012 AIT offices will be closed October 8 and October 10 in observance of Columbus Day in the United States and Double Ten Day in Taiwan.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taitung for Consular Services (10/2/2012) - PR-1251E | Date: 10/02/2012 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung branch will be in Taitung October 26 to provide notary, CRBA, US passport and additional passport pages services.
U.S. Diversity Visa Program for 2014 (9/28/2012) - PR-1250E | Date: 09/28/2012 The U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) lottery will run from noon October 2 through noon November 3 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Mark Azua Takes Position as Branch Public Affairs Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (9/25/2012) - PR-1249E | Date: 09/25/2012 Mark Azua began his tenure as the Branch Public Affairs Officer of the AITs Kaohsiung Office in September 2012.
AIT Announces Visit of Atul Keshap to Taiwan September 23-25 (9/20/2012) - PR-1248E | Date: 09/20/2012 Atul Keshap, the U.S. APEC Senior Official and Coordinator for Economic Policy in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, will visit Taiwan September 23-25.
Christopher J. Marut Assumes Duties as Director of the American Institute in Taiwan (9/14/2012) - PR-1247E | Date: 09/14/2012 Christopher J. Marut, the new Director of the American Institute in Taiwan arrived in Taiwan with his wife Loretta on the evening of September 13.
Secretary Clinton’s Meeting with Taiwan Representative at APEC (9/10/2012) - PR-1246E | Date: 09/10/2012 Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Taiwans representative to the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting, Lien Chan, to discuss steps to advance U.S.-Taiwan economic relations.
Introducing “Immigrants Building America” (9/5/2012) - (9/5/2012) - PR-1245E | Date: 09/05/2012 AIT, in cooperation with the Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission and CKS Memorial Hall, is pleased to announce the opening of “Immigrants Building America” exhibit on Sept. 19.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Penghu Sept. 7 for Consular Services (8/28/2012) - PR-1244E | Date: 08/28/2012 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will be in Penghu September 7 to provide consular services.
AIT Offices to Close September 3 for Holiday (8/27/2012) - PR-1243E | Date: 08/27/2012 All AIT Offices will be closed on September 3 in observance of Labor Day in the United States.
AIT’s U.S.A. Corridor at Semicon Taiwan 2012 (8/23/2012) - PR-1242E | Date: 08/23/2012 The opening ceremony for the U.S.A. Corridor at Semicon Taiwan 2012 will take place at Nangang Exhibition Hall on September 5.
Mark Zimmer Assumes Duties as AIT’s Spokesperson (8/21/2012) - PR-1241E | Date: 08/21/2012 Mr. Mark Zimmer assumed duties as the Spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) on Aug. 20.
Meet U.S. School Representatives in Taiwan This Fall (8/21/2012) - PR-1240E | Date: 08/21/2012 Representatives of U.S. universities will be in Taiwan to introduce educational institutions to Taiwan students and parents.
AIT Presents Virtual Tour of American Dream Exhibit (8/16/2012) - PR-1239E | Date: 08/16/2012 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to present a virtual tour of “The American Dream” on the Virtual AIT World.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Chiayi County August 17 for Consular Services (8/8/2012) - PR-1238E | Date: 08/08/2012 Representatives of AIT Kaohsiung branch will be in Chiayi County on August 17 to provide consular services.
Brent Christensen Assumes Duties as Deputy Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (8/3/2012) - PR-1237E | Date: 08/03/2012 Brent Christensen will assume duties as the Deputy Director of the American Institute in Taiwan on August 6.
Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez to Visit Taiwan August 5-7 (8/1/2012) - PR-1236E | Date: 08/01/2012 Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Jose W. Fernandez will visit Taipei August 5-7
Bureau of International Information Programs Coordinator Dawn L. McCall to Visit Taiwan July 17 – 20, 2012 (7/13/2012) - PR-1235E | Date: 07/13/2012 Dawn L. McCall, Coordinator for the U.S. State Departments Bureau of International Information Programs will visit Taiwan July 17-20.
AIT Collaborates with Taiwan Supermarkets to Promote U.S. Food and Agricultural Products (7/10/2012) - PR-1234E | Date: 07/10/2012 AIT invites consumers to partake in MeishiABC (American Born Cuisine) promotion at 350 supermarkets in Taiwan.
Taste American Wine at Wine & Gourmet Taipei (7/9/2012) - PR-1233E | Date: 07/09/2012 AIT invites wine lovers to a Master Class “How to Throw a Perfect Summer Wine Party” at Wine & Gourmet Taipei.
American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Selects China Steel Building as Site of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (6/29/2012) - PR-1232E | Date: 06/29/2012 The new China Steel Building been selected as the site for the relocated AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office.
My Dream Vacation USA (6/28/2012) - PR-1231E | Date: 06/28/2012 AIT’s Commercial Section and the Discover America Taiwan Committee launch the second year of the My Dream Vacation USA program.
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Holiday (6/27/2012) - PR-1230E | Date: 06/27/2012 All AIT offices will be closed on July 4, 2012, in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
Taste America at the 2012 USA Pavilion (6/27/2012) - PR-1229E | Date: 06/27/2012 AIT welcomes Taiwan agriculture and food service buyers to visit the USA Pavilion at the 2012 Taipei International Food Show.
AIT’s Commercial Section Organizes the “Outlook for Global Markets and Investment Strategies” Forum (5/25/2012) - PR-1228E | Date: 05/25/2012 AIT will sponsor the 2012 Outlook for International Markets and Investment Strategies forum on May 31.
AIT Offices to Close May 28 for Holiday (5/21/2012) - PR-1227E | Date: 05/21/2012 AIT offices will be closed on May 28 in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
Death of Former AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Chief Darrell Jenks (5/16/2012) - PR-1226E | Date: 05/16/2012 AIT mourns the death of former AIT Kaohsiung Branch Chief Darrell Jenks.
AIT Announces Delegation Representing the American People to Inauguration of Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou (5/12/2012) - PR-1225E | Date: 05/12/2012 AIT has organized a delegation representing the American people to attend the inauguration of Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on May 20.
Christopher J. Marut Appointed as Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (5/8/2012) - PR-1224E | Date: 05/08/2012 AIT is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Christopher J. Marut as the new Director of its Taipei office, succeeding Mr. William A. Stanton.
AIT Co-organizes the Fourth Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan (4/23/2012) - PR-1223E | Date: 04/23/2012 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to present the 4th Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum on April 26.
AIT’s U.S.A. Pavilion at Secutech Expo 2012 (4/21/2012) - PR-1221E | Date: 04/12/2012 The opening ceremony for the U.S.A. Pavilion at Secutech Expo 2012 will take place at 11:30 a.m. on April 18.
U.S.-Taiwan Solar Energy Promotion Workshop (4/18/2012) - PR-1222E | Date: 04/18/2012 AIT joins Taiwan’s Bureau of Energy in presenting the U.S.-Taiwan Solar Energy Promotion Workshop on April 20.
Important Notice for Diversity Visa (DV) 2012 Entrants (4/12/2012) - PR-1220E | Date: 04/12/2012 AIT encourages successful entrants to Diversity Visa 2012 to send in required documents to the Kentucky Consular Center immediately.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office to Hold U.S. Absentee Voting Question and Answer Session April 25 (4/12/2012) - PR-1219E | Date: 04/12/2012 AIT Kaohsiung will hold an U.S. Absentee Voting Question and Answer session on April 25, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Acclaimed U.S. Country Rocker Mary McBride Brings “Home Tour” to Taiwan (4/11/2012) - PR-1218E | Date: 04/11/2012 AIT is pleased to present free concerts by the noted country rocker Mary McBride and her 4-member band in Taoyuan and Pingtung.
AIT Announces 2012 English Business Writing Contest Winners Award Ceremony April 12 (4/9/2012) - PR-1217E | Date: 04/09/2012 AIT’s Kaohsiung Office, in conjunction with Pingtung Institute of Commerce and Kaohsiung Computer Association, announces winners of the English Business Writing Contest.
Visa Processing Fees to Change on April 13, 2012 (3/30/2012) - PR-1216E | Date: 03/30/2012 Effective April 13, 2012, the fees for most nonimmigrant visa applications will increase.
American Corner Opens in Taipei (3/28/2012) - PR-1215E | Date: 03/28/2012 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce that the American Corner will open in Taipei on March 30, 2012.
AIT Offices to Close April 4 for Holiday (3/27/2012) - PR-1214E | Date: 03/27/2012 AIT offices will be closed on April 4 in observance of Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan.
“American Dream” Exhibit at the Kaohsiung Museum of History (3/20/2012) - PR-1213E | Date: 03/20/2012 AIT Kaohsiung Branch, in cooperation with partners, presents The American Dream: Stories of Taiwan Residents who Studied in the United States at Kaohsiung Museum of History March 15 to August 12.
AIT Presents Importer of the Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung Annual Gala (3/19/2012) - PR-1212E | Date: 03/19/2012 AIT Director William A. Stanton will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based Kung Hai Enterprise Corp., a long-time importer of American-manufactured industrial products that serve Taiwans high-tech and electronics industries.
2012 US-Taiwan International Seminar on Sustainability Development (3/12/2012) - PR-1211E | Date: 03/12/2012 AIT, in partnership with the CTCI Foundation and AECOM, is organizing two events on sustainability development in Kaohsiung and Taipei.
AIT Presents Virtual Tour of Consular Section for Visa Applicants (3/8/2012) - PR-1210E | Date: 03/08/2012 AIT is pleased to present the first ever virtual tour of its Consular Section, a new feature of the web-based Virtual AIT World.
Meet over 100 U.S. School Representatives in Taiwan This Spring (3/7/2012) - PR-1209E | Date: 03/07/2012 More than 100 representatives of U.S. colleges and universities will be in Taiwan this spring to introduce their institutions to Taiwan students and parents.
Postponement of Commerce Under Secretary Francisco Sánchez Visit to Taiwan (3/1/2012) - PR-1208E | Date: 03/01/2012 Unforeseen circumstances have made it necessary to postpone the planned March 4-6 visit of Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade Francisco Sánchez to Taiwan.
U.S. Official to Meet with U.S. and Taiwan Business Community (2/22/2012) - PR-1207E | Date: 02/22/2012 Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade Francisco Sánchez will visit Taipei March 4-6, 2012.
AIT Offices to Close February 28 for Holiday (2/21/2012) - PR-1206E | Date: 02/21/2012 AIT offices will be closed Tuesday, February 28, 2012, in observance of Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan.
AIT Offices to Close February 20 for Holiday (2/13/2012) - PR-1205E | Date: 02/13/2012 All AIT offices will be closed Monday, February 20, 2012, in observance of Washington’s Birthday in the United States.
AIT Organizes U.S.A. Pavilion at Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) 2012 (1/30/2012) - PR-1204E | Date: 01/30/2012 AIT’s Commercial Section organizes the 2012 U.S.A. Pavilion of the Taipei International Book Exhibition February 1-6 at Taipei World Trade Center.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan Jan. 29 – Feb. 2 (1/27/2012) - PR-1203E | Date: 01/27/2012 AIT Chairman Raymond F. arrives in Taipei on Sunday, January 29, and will stay until Thursday, February 2.
AIT Offices to Close January 23-27 for Holiday (1/18/2012) - PR-1202E | Date: 01/18/2012 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27, 2012, in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays in Taiwan.
AIT Offices to Close January 16 for Holiday (1/9/2012) - PR-1201E | Date: 01/09/2012 AIT will be closed Monday, January 16, 2012, in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Press Releases 2011

AIT Offices to Close January 2 for Holiday (12/27/2011) - PR-1171E | Date: 12/27/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, January 2, 2012, in observance of New Year’s Day.
Taiwan Nominated to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (12/22/2011) - PR-1170E | Date: 12/22/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan is very pleased to announce that Taiwan has been nominated for inclusion in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program.
AIT Offices to Close December 26 for Holiday (12/19/2011) - PR-1169E | Date: 12/19/2011 AIT offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2011, in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman to Visit Taiwan December 12-14 (12/7/2011) - PR-1168E | Date: 12/07/2011 U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy Daniel B. Poneman will visit Taipei from December 12-14 as part of his trip to Asia.
U.S.-Kaohsiung Sister City Artists Participate in the 2011 Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival (12/7/2011) - PR-1167E | Date: 12/07/2011 AIT is pleased to sponsor the 2011 Kaohsiung International Container Arts Festival December 10 to January 31.
U.S. Counter-Piracy Delegation Visits Taiwan (12/2/2011) - PR-1166E | Date: 12/02/2011 A delegation from the U.S. Department of State and Department of Defense (including the U.S. Coast Guard) visited Taipei Dec. 1-2 for meetings with the Taiwan Authorities to discuss counter-piracy cooperation.
USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah to Visit Taiwan December 1-2 (11/28/2011) - PR-1165E | Date: 11/28/2011 Dr. Rajiv Shah, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development, will visit Taipei December 1-2, at AIT’s invitation.
“American Footsteps in Taiwan” Tour Exhibit at National 228 Memorial Museum, November 26 – December 31 (11/25/2011) - PR-1164E | Date: 11/25/2011 “American Footsteps in Taiwan, 1950-1980” tour exhibit will be on display at the National 228 Memorial Museum Nov. 26 – Dec. 31, 2011.
AIT Offices to Close November 24 for Holiday (11/17/2011) - PR-1163E | Date: 11/17/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on November 24, 2011, in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
AIT Celebrates 2011 International Education Week on November 14-18 (11/10/2011) - PR-1162E | Date: 11/10/2011 International Education Week will be held from November 14-18, 2011 In collaboration with the EducationUSA Advising Center. AIT will host many programs to promote the benefits of international education.
Travel to the U.S.A. U.S. Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei International Travel Fair (11/8/2011) - PR-1161E | Date: 11/08/2011 The USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei International Travel Fair will feature the States of Montana, Hawaii, and Alaska, the U.S. territory of Guam.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Holiday (11/4/2011) - PR-1160E | Date: 11/04/2011 AIT offices will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2011, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
AIT’s Role as a Good Neighbor in Neihu (10/24/2011) - PR-1159E | Date: 10/24/2011 A new stairway on land adjacent to AIT’s New Office Compound site is complete and open for use by our neighbors and public.
U.S. GREEN INDUSTRY COMPANIES IN 2011 TAIWAN INTERNATIONAL GREEN INDUSTRY SHOW (10/24/2011) - PR-1158E | Date: 10/24/2011 More than 10 U.S. companies will participate in the USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taiwan International Green Industry Show (TiGiS).
2011 U.S.-Taiwan Clean Energy Forum: Cleaner Technologies, Greener World (10/21/2011) - PR-1157E | Date: 10/21/2011 AIT joins Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration and AmCham Taipei to present the 2011 U.S.-Taiwan Clean Energy Forum.
Virtual AIT World Launched October 18 (10/18/2011) - PR-1156E | Date: 10/18/2011 AIT’s Public Diplomacy Section launched the Virtual AIT World to share with the general public AIT’s programs and exhibits online.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Provides Pop Culture English Lessons for KMRT Riders (10/12/2011) - PR-1155E | Date: 10/12/2011 AIT’s Kaohsiung Office will present a series of 15 mini English lessons for broadcast in the Kaohsiung MRT stations as a public service.
AIT Offices to Close October 10 for Holiday (10/5/2011) - PR-1154E | Date: 10/05/2011 AIT offices will be closed on October 10 in observance of Double Ten Day in Taiwan and Columbus Day in the United States.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC Visits Taiwan (10/3/2011) - PR-1153E | Date: 10/03/2011 The U.S. Senior Official for APEC, Ambassador Kurt Tong, paid a brief visit to Taiwan on October 3.
“Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States” Exhibit Opens in Kaohsiung on October 6 (10/3/2011) - PR-1152E | Date: 10/03/2011 AIT’s Kaohsiung Office joins the National Sun Yat-sen University and the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in presenting the “Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States” exhibit in Kaohsiung.
U.S. Delegation Visits Taiwan September 27-29 (9/30/2011) - PR-1151E | Date: 09/30/2011 A delegation led Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Eric Altbach visited Taipei Sept. 27-29.
Discover Great American Food Workshop (9/29/2011) - PR-1150E | Date: 09/29/2011 AIT’s Agricultural Trade Office will kick off a three-day workshop entitled “Discover Great American Food.”
Fall American Craft Beer Promotion (9/28/2011) - PR-1149E | Date: 09/28/2011 The Agricultural Trade Office of AIT will launch an American craft beer promotion from October 1 to November 30 at the Diner.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Chiayi for Consular Services (9/15/2011) - PR-1148E | Date: 09/15/2011 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung office will be in Chiayi City on September 23 to provide consular services.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Suresh Kumar to Visit Taiwan (9/9/2011) - PR-1147E | Date: 09/09/2011 Suresh Kumar, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Trade Promotion of the U.S., will visit Taipei September 13-15.
Meet over 100 U.S. School Representatives in Taiwan This Fall (9/9/2011) - PR-1146E | Date: 09/09/2011 More than 100 representatives of U.S. colleges, universities and boarding schools will be in Taiwan this fall to introduce their educational institutions.
AIT Offices to Close September 12 for Holiday (9/8/2011) - PR-1145E | Date: 09/08/2011 AIT will be closed on September 12 in observance of Mid-autumn Festival.
“American Footsteps in Taiwan” Tour Exhibit in Taichung September 7 – October 18 (9/6/2011) - PR-1144E | Date: 09/06/2011 AIT and partners are pleased to present the “American Footsteps in Taiwan, 1950-1980” tour exhibit in Taichung Sept. 7 to Oct. 18.
10th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days in Taipei Free Concert Call for Harmony for Humanity Commemorates 10th Anniversary of 9/11 (9/2/2011) - PR-1143E | Date: 09/02/2011 AIT is pleased to co-sponsor the 2011 Daniel Pearl World Music Days, on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
AIT Offices to Close September 5 for Holiday (8/26/2011) - PR-1142E | Date: 08/26/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2011, in observance of Labor Day in the United States.
Gregory Harris Takes Position as Principal Commercial Officer of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (8/15/2011) - PR-1141E | Date: 8/15/2011 Gregory Harris assumed his duties as Principal Commercial Officer at the American Institute in Taiwan’s Kaohsiung Branch Office on August 8, 2011.
Gary Oba Takes Position as Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (8/1/2011) - PR-1140E | Date: 8/1/2011 Gary G. Oba assumed his duties as the Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office.
John Hartman Takes Position as Deputy Branch Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office (7/28/2011) - PR-1139E | Date: 7/28/2011 John Hartman began his tenure as the Deputy Branch Chief and Economic and Consular Chief of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office in July.
Counter-Piracy Interdiction Report Shared with Ministry of Foreign Affairs (7/24/2011) - PR-1138E | Date: 7/24/2011 AIT provided Ministry of Foreign Affairs with a report on the investigation into the USS STEPHEN W. GROVESs counter-piracy interdiction of the Taiwan fishing vessel.
“Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States” Workshop on July 25 (7/18/2011) - PR-1137E | Date: 7/18/2011 AIT invites Dr. Michael Lestz, Chair of the History Department at Trinity College, as the keynote speaker at the workshop “Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States.”
“American Footsteps in Taiwan” Tour Exhibit in New Taipei City July 8 – August 21 (7/7/2011) - PR-1136E | Date: 7/7/2011 The exhibit reflects the close personal ties forged between Americans and the people of Taiwan during a turbulent historical period in the key era of 1950 to 1980.
U.S. Senior Official for APEC Visits Taiwan (7/5/2011) - PR-1135E | Date: 7/5/2011 The U.S. Senior Official for APEC, Ambassador Kurt Tong, on July 5 paid a brief visit to Taiwan to discuss APEC matters and issues related to U.S.-Taiwan economic relations.
“Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States” Exhibit Opens on July 4 (7/1/2011) - PR-1134E | Date: 7/1/2011 AIT is pleased to join the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall to present “Dr. Sun Yat-sen and the United States” exhibit July 4-July 30.
AIT Commercial Section and Right Management Taiwan Co-organize “Preparing Your Leaders for the Human Age — Leadership Evolution Center” Seminar (6/30/2011) - PR-1133E | Date: 6/30/2011 AIT’s Commercial Section and Right Management Taiwan will co-host a seminar on Preparing Your Leaders for the Human AgeLeadership Evolution Center on July 7.
AIT to Launch “America Week” on June 30 at Shin Kong Mitsukoshi (6/29/2011) - PR-1132E | Date: 6/29/2011 AIT’s Commercial Section and Agricultural Trade Office will collaborate with Shin Kong Mitsukoshi to organize An America Week event to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day.
America Month Kicks-Off at Kaohsiung E-Da World on July 2 (6/29/2011) - PR-1131E | Date: 6/29/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan’s (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office and Agricultural Trade Office are pleased to organize this inaugural E-Da World America Month promotion of United States retail products, cuisine, and culture.
America Month Kicks-Off at Kaohsiung Dream Mall on June 30 (6/29/2011) - PR-1130E | Date: 6/29/2011 In partnership with AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office, Agricultural Trade Office, and Formosa Cancer Foundation, Kaohsiung Dream Mall will host America Month June 30 – July 27.
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Holiday (6/27/2011) - PR-1129E | Date: 6/27/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011, in observance of Independence Day in the United States.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan June 26 -30 (6/24/2011) - PR-1128E | Date: 6/24/2011 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will arrive in Taipei on June 26 and stay until June 30, 2011.
AIT American Cultural Center Director Ryan Roberts (6/23/2011) - PR-1127E | Date: 6/23/2011 Ryan Roberts took up duties as the Cultural Affairs Officer in the Public Diplomacy Section of AIT. He concurrently serves as Director of AIT’s American Cultural Center.
USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei Food Show Invites Top Culinary Talents to Demonstrate Great American Food (6/20/2011) - PR-1126E | Date: 6/20/2011 AIT welcomes Taiwan food and agricultural product buyers to visit the USA Pavilion at the 2011 Taipei International Food Show from June 22 to 25
AIT Offices to Close June 6 for Holiday (6/3/2011) - PR-1125E | Date: 6/03/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, June 6, 2011, in observance of the Dragon Boat Festival.
“American Footsteps in Taiwan” Tour Exhibit in Hsinchu June 8 – July 3 (6/2/2011) - PR-1124E | Date: 6/02/2011 The exhibit reflects the close personal ties forged between Americans and the people of Taiwan during a turbulent historical period in the key era of 1950 to 1980.
AIT Offices to Close May 30 for Holiday (5/24/2011) - PR-1123E | Date: 5/24/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taitung for Consular Services (5/20/2011) - PR-1122E | Date: 5/20/2011 Representatives of the AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch Office will be in Taitung City on June 2, 2011 to provide consular services.
Outlook for Global Markets and Investment Strategies (5/4/2011) - PR-1121E | Date: 5/04/2011 The AIT Commercial Section and three asset management companies will hold an “Outlook for Global Markets and Investment Strategies” seminar.
Solo Exhibition by American Artist and Fulbright Grantee Craig Voligny Celebrates the Natural Beauty of Kenting (4/22/2011) - PR-1120E | Date: 4/22/2011 American artist and Fulbright Program grantee Craig Voligny will hold his exhibition “Meridians and Parallels: Painted Abstractions of the Kenting Reef” at the National Museum of Biology and Aquarium from April 22 to May 31.
AIT’s U.S.A. Pavilion at Secutech Expo 2011 (4/14/2011) - PR-1119E | Date: 4/14/2011 The opening ceremony for the U.S.A. Pavilion at Secutech Expo 2011 will take place at Nankang Exhibition Hall at 11:00 a.m. on April 20.
Celebrated American Musicians to Perform in New Taipei City and Tainan (4/8/2011) - PR-1118E | Date: 4/08/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) sponsors free performances in Tainan and New Taipei City by the bass singer Kevin Maynor and the pianist Eric Olsen, who will present a concert that features 21 classic songs made famous by the performer and human rights activist Paul Robeson.
AIT Co-organizes the Third Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan (4/8/2011) - PR-1117E | Date: 4/08/2011 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with the National Pingtung Institute of Commerce (NPIC), is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum scheduled to take place on Friday, April 15 in Kaohsiung City.
AIT to Present An “Evening of American Music” Concert (4/1/2011) - PR-1116E | Date: 4/01/2011 AIT Kaohsiung Branch will present an Evening of American Music with superb baritone Kevin Maynor and accomplished pianist Eric Olsen April 9.
“American Footsteps in Taiwan” Tour Exhibit in Taitung April 1 – May 29 (3/29/2011) - PR-1115E | Date: 3/29/2011 AIT and partners present “American Footsteps in Taiwan, 1950-1980” tour exhibit at the National Museum of Prehistory in Taitung.
AIT Offices to Close April 4-5 for Holidays (3/28/2011) - PR-1114E | Date: 3/28/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, April 4, and Tuesday, April 5, 2011, in observance of Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Day in Taiwan.
AIT Resuming Visa Services (3/19/2011) - PR-1113E | Date: 3/19/2011 On Monday March 21, 2011, AIT will resume routine visa services after closing for one day on March 18 to provide support to American citizens departing from Japan.
Temporary Suspension of Visa Services in Support of Evacuation of American Citizens from Japan (3/17/2011) - PR-1112E | Date: 3/17/2011 Temporary Suspension of Visa Services in Support of Evacuation of American Citizens from Japan
Dr. William Vocke Appointed Executive Director of Fulbright Academic Exchange Program Office in Taiwan (3/15/2011) - PR-1111E | Date: 3/15/2011 Dr. William Vocke has been appointed the executive director of the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, the administrative office of the Fulbright academic exchange program in Taiwan.
AIT to Present Importer of Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung Ying Chun Yan Business Dinner (3/10/2011) - PR-1110E | Date: 3/11/2011 AIT Director William A. Stanton will present the Importer of the Year Award to Kaohsiung-based Pro Medical
Meet over 100 U.S. School Representatives in Taiwan This Spring (3/4/2011) - PR-1109E | Date: 3/04/2011 More than 100 representatives from U.S. schools, colleges and universities will be in Taiwan this spring to introduce their educational institutions to Taiwan students and parents.
AIT Offices to Close February 28 for Holiday (2/23/2011) - PR-1108E | Date: 2/23/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, February 28, 2011, in observance of Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan.
Megaports Initiative Completes Installation at Kaohsiung Harbor (2/22/2011) - PR-1107E | Date: 2/22/2011 AIT, the U.S. Department of Energy, Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance and Directorate General of Customs will celebrate the completion of the installation of radiation detection equipment at Kaohsiung port.
AIT Offices to Close February 21 for Holiday (2/16/2011) - PR-1106E | Date: 2/16/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, February 21, 2011, in observance of Washington’s Birthday.
AIT’s U.S.A. Pavilion to Promote Hundreds of U.S. Publishers at TIBE 2011 (2/8/2011) - PR-1105E | Date: 2/08/2011 AIT’s Commercial Section and the Taipei Book Fair Foundation present the U.S.A. Pavilion at the Taipei International Book Exhibition 2011.
AIT Mourns Death of Ms. Nora Sun (1/31/2011) - PR-1104E | Date: 1/31/2011 The American Institute in Taiwan is saddened to note the passing of Nora Sun, a former U.S. diplomat, on January 29, 2011 in Taipei.
AIT Offices to Close February 2-7 for Holiday (1/28/2011) - PR-1103E | Date: 1/28/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Wednesday, February 2 through Monday, February 7, 2011, in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan January 23 – 26 (1/21/2011) - PR-1102E | Date: 1/21/2011 Raymond F. Burghardt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will arrive in Taipei on Sunday, January 23, and stay until Wednesday, January 26, 2011.
AIT Offices to Close January 17 for Holiday (1/10/2011) - PR-1101E | Date: 1/10/2011 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, January 17, 2011, in observance of the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Press Releases 2010

AIT Offices to Close December 31 for Holiday (12/27/2010) - PR-1076E | Date: 12/27/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Friday, December 31, 2010, in observance of New Year’s Day.
AIT Offices to Close December 24 for Christmas (12/20/2010) - PR-1075E | Date: 12/20/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Friday, December 24, 2010, in observance of Christmas Day in the United States.
2010 U.S.-Taiwan Clean Energy Forum and Expo in Kaohsiung (12/8/2010) - PR-1074E | Date: 12/08/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce that the grand opening ceremony for the first-ever U.S.-Taiwan Clean Energy Forum will take place at Kaohsiungs National Museum of Science Technology at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010.
2010 Post-Election Survey of Overseas Civilians (12/8/2010) - PR-1073E | Date: 12/08/2010 The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) would like to invite all U.S. Citizens who voted in the last Federal election overseas to take part in the 2010 post-election survey.
AIT Supports Observance of World AIDS Day in Taiwan (12/1/2010) - PR-1072E | Date: 12/01/2010 AIT is pleased to join the Taiwan AIDS Foundation in hosting “Light for Rights” in observance of World AIDS Day.
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan November 29 to December 4 (11/26/2010) - PR-1071E | Date: 11/26/2010 Raymond F. Burghardt, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will arrive in Taipei on Monday, November 29, and stay until Saturday, December 4, 2010.
AIT Offices to Close November 25 for Holiday (11/19/2010) - PR-1070E | Date: 11/19/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Thursday, November 25, 2010, in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
U.S. Ambassador on Human Trafficking Issues to Visit Taiwan November 20-23 (11/18/2010) - PR-1069E | Date: 11/18/2010 Luis CdeBaca, Ambassador-at-Large of the Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, is scheduled to visit Taiwan November 20-23, 2010.
AIT Celebrates 2010 International Education Week November 15-19 (11/12/2010) - PR-1068E | Date: 11/12/2010 AIT American Cultural Center, the Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Taiwan’s Fulbright Office), and EducationUSA Advising Center will sponsor a series of events in the International Education Week Nov. 15-19.
Former Yankees Manager Carl “Stump” Merrill to Visit Kaohsiung (11/12/2010) - PR-1067E | Date: 11/12/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce that former New York Yankees Manager Carl “Stump” Merrill will visit Kaohsiung City and Kaohsiung County from November 16 to November 17.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Holiday (11/4/2010) - PR-1066E | Date: 11/4/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Thursday, November 11, 2010, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taichung November 3 for Consular Services (10/15/2010) - PR-1065E | Date: 10/15/2010 Representatives of AIT’s American Citizen Services Unit will be in Taichung on November 3 to provide Consular services.
Exhibition by American Artist Peter Sarkisian Opens at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (10/7/2010) - PR-1064E | Date: 10/07/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to sponsor the “Peter Sarkisian: Video Works, 1996-2008” exhibition, which will take place at the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, No. 2, Sec. 1, Wu Chuan W. Road, Taichung, from October 9, 2010 to January 2, 2011.
AIT Offices to Close October 11 for Holiday (10/5/2010) - PR-1063E | Date: 10/05/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, October 11, 2010, in observance of Columbus Day in the United States.
AIT and I-Lan City Library Present Portable Mobile Library Project (10/1/2010) - PR-1062E | Date: 10/01/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is honored to join the I-Lan City Library to launch the “Portable Mobile Library” to enhance the I-Lan American Shelf services and to further support elementary schools in I-Lan.
U.S. and Taiwan Discuss Broadening Bilateral Trade Under Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) (9/29/2010) - 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 ...
Taipei Hosts 2010 Daniel Pearl Day of Music (9/28/2010) - PR-1060E | Date: 9/28/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the 2010 Daniel Pearl Day of Music, a free concert that will take place at Treasure Hill, 230, Dingzhou Road, Sec. 3, Lane 230, Taipei, on Saturday, October 2, 2010 from 2:00 to 10:00 p.m.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office Announces Grand Opening of U.S. Commerce and Culture Activity Center (9/23/2010) - PR-1059E | Date: 9/23/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new U.S. Commerce and Culture Activity Center at a ribbon cutting ceremony on September 27, 2010.
“American Footsteps in Southern Taiwan” Exhibit at Koxinga Museum in Tainan (9/23/2010) - 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.
AIT Offices to Close September 22 for Holiday (9/15/2010) - PR-1057E | Date: 9/15/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in observance of Mid -Autumn Festival.
U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2012 (9/15/2010) - PR-1056E | Date: 9/15/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) lottery will run from midnight October 5, 2010, through midnight November 3, 2010, Taiwan time.
Taipei Biennial 2010 Features American Artists (9/8/2010) - PR-1055E | Date: 9/8/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to sponsor the Taipei Biennial 2010, which will takes place at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum from September 7 to November 14, 2010.
AIT Offices to Close September 6 for Holiday (8/31/2010) - PR-1054E | Date: 8/31/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, September 6, 2010, in observance of Labor Day in the United States.
AIT Announces 2010 English Business Writing Contest Winners – September 3 Award Ceremony (8/26/2010) - PR-1053E | Date: 8/26/2010 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with the National Pingtung Institute of Commerce and Kaohsiung Computer Association, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2010 English Business Writing Contest.
AT&T Brand Licensing Seminar Hosted by the American Institute in Taiwan (8/25/2010) - PR-1052E | Date: 8/25/2010 The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is collaborating with the Leveraged Marketing Corporation of America (LMCA) to organize a September 30, 2010 seminar in Taipei introducing U.S.-based AT&Ts brand licensing program to the local business community.
AIT and Skechers Partner to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness (8/23/2010) - PR-1051E | Date: 8/23/2010 The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will partner with U.S. footwear company Skechers to promote breast cancer awareness.
AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office and Kaohsiung City Co-host Event to “Turn the Tide” Against Human Trafficking (8/2/2010) - PR-1050E | Date: 8/2/2010 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office and the Kaohsiung City Government will co-host the press event, Kaohsiung – Turning the Tide against Human Trafficking on August 5.
U.S. Artists and Scholars Participate in the 2010 Taiwan International Ceramics Biennale (7/9/2010) - PR-1049E | Date: 7/9/2010 AIT is pleased to sponsor the 2010 Taiwan International Ceramics Biennale, which will take place at the Yingge Ceramics Museum from July 9 to October 31.
Sheila Paskman Assumes Duties as AIT’s Public Affairs Section Chief and Spokesperson (7/8/2010) - 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. ...
U.S. American Citizen Services Fees to Increase Beginning July 13, 2010 (7/6/2010) - PR-1047E | Date: 7/6/2010 Effective July 13, 2010, a number of fees for American Citizen Services will increase. This increase is to ensure sufficient resources to cover the increasing cost of providing consular services.
AIT American Citizen Service Officer to Visit Taichung July 21, 2010 for Consular Services (6/30/2010) - PR-1046E | Date: 6/30/2010 Representatives of the American Citizen Services Unit of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, to provide Consular services.
AIT Offices to Close July 5 for Holiday (6/28/2010) - PR-1045E | Date: 6/28/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, July 5, 2010, in observance of the American holiday Independence Day.
Masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art Exhibited at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (6/24/2010) - PR-1044E | Date: 6/24/2010 The exhibition “Manet to Picasso: Masterpieces from the Philadelphia Museum of Art” will be shown at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum from June 26 to September 26.
AIT to Hold “America Month” Retail Promotions for Independence Day Celebrations (6/23/2010) - PR-1043E | Date: 6/23/2010 To celebrate the U.S. Independence Day, AIT has teamed up with Miramar Entertainment Park and Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Xinyi Place to organize America Month retail events
AIT Commercial Section and Right Management Taiwan Co-organize the “Advancing Careers, Driving Results” Seminar (6/21/2010) - PR-1042E | Date: 6/21/2010 The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Right Management Taiwan will co-host the Advancing Careers, Driving Results: Career Development for Business Success seminar on July 1, 2010.
USA Pavilion of 2010 Food Taipei Invites in Top Culinary Talents to Demonstrate Great American Food (6/21/2010) - 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.
Exhibition by American Artist Ray King Opens at Taipei Artist Village (6/18/2010) - PR-1040E | Date: 6/18/2010 The AIT congratulates American artist Ray King on his exhibition “Adventures in Light and Color,” which will be held at the Taipei Artist Village.
America Week Kicks Off June 25-July 11 at Kaohsiung Dream Mall (6/17/2010) - PR-1039E | Date: 6/17/2010 America Week — Kaohsiung Dream Mall’s annual event promoting American products — will kick off June 25.
AIT Offices to Close June 16 for Holiday (6/9/2010) - PR-1038E | Date: 6/09/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, in observance of the Dragon Boat Festival.
Senate Delegation to Visit Taiwan June 5-6 (6/5/2010) - PR-1037E | Date: 6/05/2010 Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) will lead a U.S. Senate delegation visit to Taipei from June 5-6.
Raymond F. Burghardt, AIT Chairman, to Visit Taiwan June 2-7 (6/1/2010) - PR-1036E | Date: 6/01/2010 AIT Chairman Raymond Burghardt, will arrive in Taipei Wednesday, June 2, and will stay until Monday, June 7, 2010.
Seminar on the Impact of Cybercrime on Government Agencies (5/26/2010) - PR-1035E | Date: 5/26/2010 AIT is collaborating with ArcSight to hold a seminar on the Impact of Cybercrime on Government Agencies in Taipei on June 15.
U.S. Non-Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee to Increase Beginning June 4, 2010 (5/25/2010) - PR-1034E | Date: 5/25/2010 Effective June 4, 2010, the worldwide non-immigrant visa (NIV) application processing fee will increase and a new tiered structure with separate fees for different visa categories will be implemented.
U.S. Pacific Northwest Wine Dinner Featuring Master Sommelier (5/21/2010) - PR-1033E | Date: 5/21/2010 The U.S. Pacific Northwest Wine Dinner will feature seven exquisite wines from Oregon and Washington, along with an array of great American Northwest seafood and beef products paired by Master Sommelier Shayn Bjorholm.
AIT Offices to Close May 31 for Holiday (5/21/2010) - PR-1032E | Date: 5/21/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2010, in observance of U.S. Memorial Day.
AIT to Deploy New Web-based Nonimmigrant Visa Application System (5/19/2010) - PR-1031E | Date: 5/19/2010 | The American Institute in Taiwan will be moving to a new web-based nonimmigrant visa application system.
U.S. Speaker Visits Taiwan for Online Journalism Program and Panel Discussion on “The Power of New Media and its Limitations” (5/11/2010) - PR-1030E | Date: 5/11/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan is sponsoring the May 10-14, 2010 visit to Taiwan of Gary Kebbel, a noted U.S. journalist, educator and public speaker on online journalism.
Department of Homeland Security Official Visits Taiwan April 27-30 (4/27/2010) - 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.
Recall Corporation’s Digital Data Management Symposium in Taipei (4/23/2010) - PR-1028E | Date: 4/23/2010 The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and Recall, a global leader in information and data management, are organizing a Digital Data Management Symposium in Taipei on May 5.
AIT Announces Winners of Earth Day 2010 Writing Contest (4/22/2010) - PR-1027E | Date: 4/22/2010 AIT Director William A. Stanton and National Taiwan University Professor and Acting Director of the NTU Global Change Research Center Wu Ming-chin together presented certificates and awards to five essayists.
U.S. Government Unveils New Design for the $100 Note (4/22/2010) - PR-1026E | Date: 4/22/2010 Message from U.S. Government to U.S. Currency Users: "Know Its Features So You Can Know It's Real"
Public Television Service to Broadcast “An Evening of American Music” Concert (4/20/2010) - 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.
AIT Announces Taiwan Finalists for 2010 Democracy Video Challenge (4/20/2010) - PR-1024E | Date: 4/20/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan announced the short films chosen as Taiwan's finalists for the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, 2010.
American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung to Host Inaugural Ying Chun Yan Business Dinner with the Participation of the American Institute in Taiwan (4/13/2010) - PR-1023E | Date: 4/13/2010 The American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung (AmCham Kaohsiung) will host the inaugural Ying Chun Yan business dinner on Thursday, April 15, 6:00 p.m., at Kaohsiung City's Grand Hi-Lai Hotel.
AIT Co-organizes the Second Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan (4/9/2010) - PR-1022E | Date: 04/09/2010 The AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office, in conjunction with the National Pingtung Institute of Commerce (NPIC), is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 15 at 1:00 p.m. at the Grand Hi Lai Hotel in Kaohsiung City.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer To Visit Taichung April 21 for Consular Services (3/30/2010) - PR-1021E | Date: 3/30/2010 Representatives of the American Citizen Services Unit of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, to provide Consular services.
AIT Offices to Close April 5 for Holiday (3/30/2010) - PR-1020E | Date: 3/30/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, April 5, 2010, in observance of Tomb Sweeping Day.
Aon Consulting Human Resources Forum in Kaohsiung (3/29/2010) - PR-1019E | Date: 3/29/2010 The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is collaborating with Aon Consulting to organize the "Aon Consulting Human Resources Forum".
AIT Facebook Fans and Judges to Select Best Films from Taiwan in 2010 “Democracy Video Challenge” (3/19/2010) - PR-1018E | Date: 3/19/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan is delighted with the response to the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge from filmmakers in Taiwan.
“American Footsteps in Southern Taiwan” Exhibit to Open at the Kaohsiung Museum of History from March 16 to July 4 (3/12/2010) - 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 ...
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Penghu for Consular Services (3/10/2010) - PR-1016E | Date: 3/10/2010 Representatives of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) - Kaohsiung Branch Office will be in Penghu on Wednesday afternoon, March 24, 2010, to provide notary, consular report of birth abroad (CRBA), U.S. passport, and additional passport pages services.
Liability Exposure, Risk Management and Solutions for the Solar Industry (3/5/2010) - PR-1015E | Date: 3/5/2010 The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Willis (Taiwan) Group invite Taiwan industry representatives to attend a seminar on "Liability Exposure, Risk Management and Solutions for Solar Industry".
Essentials of Enterprise Risk Management for Directors & Officers: A Liability Insurance Seminar (3/5/2010) - PR-1014E | Date: 3/5/2010 The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Willis (Taiwan) Group invite Taiwan industry representatives to attend "Essentials of Enterprise Risk Management for Directors & Officers: A Liability Insurance Seminar."
AIT Earth Day Writing Contest (3/3/2010) - PR-1013E | Date: 3/3/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan, in cooperation with the Global Change Research Center of the National Taiwan University, launched an English writing contest in celebration of Earth Day.
U.S. Arms Sales to Taiwan – Fact Sheet, Major Arms Sales Announced in 2010 ($6.4 billion) and 2008 ($6.4 billion). (2/11/2010) - PR-1012E | Date: 2/11/2010 Major arms sales announced in 2010 ($6.4 billion) and 2008 ($6.4 billion)
American Citizen Missing in Taiwan (2/10/2010) - PR-1011E | Date: 2/10/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) wants to alert the public to the disappearance in Taiwan of an American citizen -- Ms. Fo Duong Vuong.
AIT Offices to Close February 15-19 for Holiday (2/5/2010) - PR-1010E | Date: 2/5/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19, 2010, in observance of the Lunar New Year holidays.
AIT Facebook Page has Reached 1000 Fans (2/4/2010) - PR-1009 | February 4, 2010 | AIT Facebook Page has Reached 1000 Fans (This press release is only available in Chinese. )
2010-01-28 | AIT Welcomes Baseball Great Barry Larkin to Taiwan (1/28/2010) - 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.
2010-01-25 | U.S.A. Pavilion at 2010 Taipei International Book Exhibition (1/25/2010) - PR-1007E | Date: 1/25/2010 The Taipei Book Fair Foundation and the Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan are partnering to present the U.S.A. Pavilion in the Taipei International Book Exhibition (TIBE) 2010 from January 27 to February 1.
AIT M2010-01-21 | Wisconsin Ginseng Board Press Conference (1/21/2010) - PR-1006E | Date: 1/21/2010 The Agricultural Trade Office of the American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Ginseng Board will hold a press conference in Taipei on Friday, January 22 to announce its plans to re-enter the important Taiwan market for Wisconsin Ginseng.
Taste the Beauty of Oregon Wine (1/20/2010) - PR-1005E | Date: 1/20/2010 The Agricultural Trade Office of the American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce an Oregon wine tasting reception, hosted by the Seven Pyramid Wine Company.
AIT Commercial Section and Right Management Taiwan Co-Organize the “Right for Talent” Seminar (1/20/2010) - 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.
AIT office to close January 18 for holiday (1/12/2010) - PR-1003E | Date: 01/12/2010 All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2010, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
AIT Seeks Applicants for “Study of the United States Institutes” Programs (1/5/2010) - PR-1002E | Date: 1/5/2010 The American Institute in Taiwan's Public Affairs Section seeks applicants for seven Summer 2010 Study of the United States Institutes.
A Letter from Senator Baucus on the Beef Import Protocol (1/4/2010) - PR-1001E | Date: 1/4/2010 United States Senate Committee on Finance Washington, DC 20510-6200 December 31, 2009

Press Releases 2009

AIT Offices to Close January 1 for Holiday (12/28/2009) - PR-0967E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2010, in observance of New Year's Day.
AIT Offices to Close December 25 for Holiday (12/21/2009) - PR-0966E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Friday, December 25, 2009, in observance of Christmas in the United States.
USA Pavilion at Taipei International Building Show (12/9/2009) - PR-0965E | American Institute in Taiwan's (AIT) Commercial Section and Agricultural Trade Office will cosponsor the U.S. Pavilion at the 2009 Taipei international Building, Construction, and Decoration Exhibition at Taipei's World Trade Center from December 10-13, 2009.
America’s “Jazz Ambassadors” Photo Exhibition Opens at National Sun Yat-Sen University (12/4/2009) - PR-0964E | In cooperation with National Sun Yat-Sen University, the Kaohsiung Office of the American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to present the international travelling photographic exhibition Jam Session: America's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taichung December 16 for Consular Services (12/2/2009) - PR-0963E | Representatives of the American Citizen Services Unit of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, to provide consular services.
Picturing America Art Exhibit to Tour Taiwan (11/20/2009) - PR-0962E | The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to present Picturing America, an exhibition of artwork that traces the history of the United States.
Raymond F. Burghardt, AIT Chairman, to Visit Taiwan Nov. 22-25 (11/19/2009) - PR-0961E | Raymond F. Burghardt, the chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), will arrive in Taipei Sunday, November 22, and will stay until Wednesday, November 25, 2009.
AIT Offices to Close November 26 for Holiday (11/19/2009) - PR-0960E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2009, in observance of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
American Corner to Open in Kaohsiung (11/17/2009) - 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.
Megaports Initiative to Open in Kaohsiung (11/17/2009) - PR-0958E | The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will hold the opening ceremony for the Megaports Initiative at the Port of Kaohsiung on November 18, 2009.
AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Director James R. Lilley (11/17/2009) - PR-0957E | AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Director James R. Lilley
AIT Celebrates 2009 International Education Week November 16 – 20 (11/16/2009) - PR-0956E | The American Institute in Taiwan and the EducationUSA Advising Centers in Taiwan will celebrate International Education Week with a range of activities that promote study in the United States.
Former Yankee Manager Carl Stump Merrill to Visit Southern Taiwan (11/13/2009) - PR-0955E | The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce that former New York Yankee Manager Carl Stump Merrill will visit Kaohsiung City and Taitung County from November 15 to November 20.
AIT to Present an “Evening of American Music” Concert (11/12/2009) - PR-0954E | The American Institute in Taiwan Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to present an "Evening of American Music" at the Kaohsiung City Cultural Center on Sunday, November 15, at 7:30pm.
AIT Offices to Close November 11 For Holiday (11/4/2009) - PR-0953E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Wednesday, November 11, 2009, in observance of Veterans Day in the United States.
2009 Women Make Waves Film Festival to Highlight American Filmmakers (10/16/2009) - PR-0952E | The American Institute in Taiwan congratulated the 2009 Women Make Waves Film Festival, which includes 12 U.S. films this year.
2009 Daniel Pearl World Music Days in Taiwan (10/15/2009) - PR-0951E | The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is honored to join the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents' Club (TFCC) in sponsoring the 2009 Daniel Pearl World Music Days in Taiwan.
AIT Presents America’s “Jazz Ambassadors” Photo Exhibition at National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts (10/14/2009) - 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.
AIT Launches the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge (10/13/2009) - PR-0949E | The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce the launch of the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge, a worldwide competition aimed at enhancing the global dialogue on democracy.
AIT Announces American BBQ & Blues Month (10/7/2009) - 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 ...
Eric H. Madison Assumes Duties as Deputy Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (10/6/2009) - PR-0947E | Eric H. Madison assumed his duties as Deputy Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan on October 2, 2009.
AIT Offices to Close October 12 For Holiday (10/6/2009) - PR-0946E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, October 12, 2009, in observance of Columbus Day in the United States.
U.S. Universities Lead the way to the Oh! Zone Web Radio Station (10/5/2009) - PR-0945E | The Commercial Section of the American Institute in Taiwan congratulated the Oh! Zone for launching Taiwan's newest all-English web radio station.
U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2011 (10/2/2009) - PR-0944E | The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to announce that the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) lottery will run from October 3, 2009, through 1:00 a.m., December 1, 2009, Taiwan time.
U.S. FEMA Official Visiting Taiwan to Discuss Disaster Preparedness (9/18/2009) - PR-0943E | Timothy Manning, Deputy Administrator of the National Preparedness Directorate at the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, is visiting Taiwan through September 20.
The Sun Yet-Sen America Center Re-opens on September 18, 2009 (9/17/2009) - PR-0942E | The National Sun Yat-sen University will hold the grand re-opening of the Sun Yat-sen America Center on September 18, 2009.
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taichung September 16 for Consular Services (9/1/2009) - PR-0941E | Representatives of the American Citizen Services Unit of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, to provide consular services.
AIT Offices to Close September 7 for Holiday (9/1/2009) - PR-0940E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2009, in observance of Labor Day in the United States.
William A. Stanton Assumes Duties as Director Of The Taipei Office Of The American Institute In Taiwan (8/28/2009) - PR-0939E | Aug 28, 2009 | William A. Stanton assumed duties as the Director of the Taipei office of the American Institute in Taiwan on August 28, 2009.
AIT Sponsors Free Performances by Tony Award-Winning National Theatre of the Deaf (8/26/2009) - 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.
U.S. Assistance for Victims of Typhoon Morakot (8/12/2009) - PR-0937E | The people of the United States of America have been moved by the humanitarian tragedy in Taiwan caused by Typhoon Morakot.
AIT Taipei Office to Close August 7 Due to Typhoon (8/6/2009) - PR-0936E | Due to typhoon Morakot, the Taipei office of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed on Friday, August 7.
New Era of Discovery (7/17/2009) - PR-0935E | In commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, the American Institute in Taiwan and the National Central Library will hold a two-week program entitled "New Era of Discovery" from July 20 to August 2, 2009.
AIT Announces Award Ceremony for Winners of the 2009 English Business Writing Contest Award Ceremony Scheduled for July 17 (7/14/2009) - PR-0934E | The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2009 English Business Writing Contest:
AIT’s New Press and Media Officer Christopher R. Kavanagh (7/9/2009) - PR-0933E | Mr. Christopher R. Kavanagh recently became the new Press and Media Officer for the American Institute in Taiwan.
AIT Invites Taiwan Companies to Visit Print 09 in Chicago (7/9/2009) - PR-0932E | AIT's Commercial Section sincerely invites Taiwan companies and professionals to visit the PRINT 09 Fair, the year's largest, most comprehensive global exhibition for the graphic communications industry that will take place in Chicago, Illinois, September 11-16, 2009.
AIT American Cultural Center to Present Exhibition by Artist Ben Sloat (7/7/2009) - PR-0931E | The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) American Cultural Center is pleased to host a photo exhibition by U.S. artist Ben Sloat.
William A. Stanton Appointed as Director of the Taipei Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (7/2/2009) - PR-0930E | The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce the selection of William A. Stanton as the new Director of its Taipei office, succeeding Mr. Stephen M. Young. Mr. Stanton will assume his new duties in August 2009 after consultations in Washington, D.C.
AIT Offices to Close July 3 for Holiday (6/26/2009) - PR-0929E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Friday, July 3, 2009, in observance of the American holiday Independence Day.
AIT and Dream Mall Collaborate on America Week Event (6/24/2009) - PR-0928E | The American Institute in Taiwan's (AIT) Kaohsiung Branch Office and Agricultural Trade Office are collaborating with Dream Mall to organize an America Week event in celebration of the United States' 233rd Independence Day.
AIT, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Hold America Weeks Retail Promotion for Independence Day Celebrations (6/24/2009) - 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 ...
2009 Taipei Film Festival to Feature six U.S. Documentaries (6/17/2009) - PR-0926E | The American Institute in Taiwan offers its congratulations to the 2009 Taipei Film Festival, with special thanks to the organizers for the inclusion of six U.S. documentary films.
AIT Announces Site Dedication for Future Location (6/17/2009) - PR-0925E | The American Institute in Taiwan takes great pride in announcing the June 22 dedication of the future site of AIT's new office compound on Jinhu Road in Neihu. | June 17, 2009
Get Ready to Experience “Flavors of the American West” (6/17/2009) - 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.
AIT and Miramar Entertainment Park Collaborate on America Month Event (6/17/2009) - PR-0923E | The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Commercial Section and Miramar Entertainment Park have collaborated to organize an America Month event to celebrate the 233rd Independence Day of the United States of America.
U.S. Food Unlimited Creativity 2009 (6/4/2009) - 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.
AIT Cultural Center to Debut New Work by Artist Jane Ingram Allen (6/3/2009) - PR-0921E | The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) American Cultural Center is pleased to host an art exhibition by U.S. artist Jane Ingram Allen entitled Seeing the World - Handmade Paper Artworks from June 5 to June 25.
AIT American Citizen Services Officerto Visit Taichung June 17 for Consular Services (6/2/2009) - PR-0920E | Representatives of the American Citizen Services Unit of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, to provide Consular services.
AIT Speaker Programthe Role of Media in a Democracy: Lessons from Indonesia (5/27/2009) - 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."
AIT to Close for Holidays on May 25 and 28, 2009 (5/21/2009) - PR-0918E | AIT to Close for Holidays on May 25 and 28, 2009
Dr. Chen Tung-Jung Appointed Executive Director of Fulbright Academic Exchange Program Office in Taiwan (5/14/2009) - 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), ...
U.S. Museum Curator Serves on Selection Jury for Taishin Arts Awards (4/24/2009) - PR-0916E | The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the 7th Taishin Arts Award Exhibition, which will be held from April 25 to May 24, 2009 at Taipei's Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).
2009 Urban Nomad Film Fest Opens in Taipei (4/23/2009) - PR-0915E | The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the 2009 Urban Nomad Film Fest, which will be held from April 23 to May 9, 2009 at Taipei Artist Village and Nanhai Gallery.
Speaker Programgeling Yan: Living to Tell the Story (4/22/2009) - PR-0914E | The acclaimed contemporary American writer Geling Yan will speak 3:00-4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at the American Cultural Center.
AIT Announces Taiwan Finalists for Democracy Video Challenge (4/17/2009) - PR-0913E | The American Institute in Taiwan announced the short films chosen as Taiwan's finalists for the Democracy Video Challenge at a press conference on Friday, April 17.
AIT Co-Organizes Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan and Honors “2008 Importer of the Year” (4/10/2009) - 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.
AIT and Formosa Cancer Foundation Join Forces to Promote Better Health for Taiwan’s Youth (3/31/2009) - PR-0911E | AIT's Agricultural Trade Office, the Formosa Cancer Foundation (FCF), and several U.S. fruit and vegetable producer associations will hold a kick-off press conference on Thursday, April 2nd for the 2009 "Vegetable and Fruit Rainbow 5-7-9 Campaign."
U.S. Experts Participate Iniacp Asia Pacific Executive Policing Conference in Taipei (3/30/2009) - 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.
Usda’s National Organic Program Recognized in Taiwan (3/26/2009) - 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.
Renowned Jazz Ensemble Duende Quartet to Perform in Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung (3/17/2009) - PR-0908E | The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to sponsor free public performances by the internationally renowned American jazz ensemble Duende Quartet in Taipei, Kaohsiung and Taichung from March 26-29, 2009.
AIT, Northwest Wine Coalition Launchwine Promotion Tour in Taiwan March 12-17, 2009 (3/10/2009) - PR-0907E | The Agricultural Trade Office (ATO) of the American Institute in Taiwan, in conjunction with The Northwest Wine Coalition (http://www.northwestwine.org), is pleased to announce the launch of the Northwest Wine Promotional Tour in Taiwan.
AIT American Citizen Services Officerto Visit Taichung March 18, 2009 for Consular Services (2/26/2009) - PR-0906E | Representatives of the American Citizen Services Unit of the American Institute in Taiwan will be in Taichung on Wednesday, March 18, 2009, to provide Consular services.
Renowned American Theater Director Robert Wilson’s Production of Orlando Comes to Taipei (2/20/2009) - PR-0905E | The American Institute in Taiwan is pleased to co-sponsor the 2009 Taiwan International Festival, organized by the National Chiang Kai-Shek Cultural Center.
AIT Offices to Close February 16 for Holiday (2/11/2009) - PR-0904E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, February 16, 2009, in observe of Presidents' Day.
AIT Offices to Close January 26-30 for Holiday (1/20/2009) - PR-0903E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, January 26 through Friday, January 30, 2009, in observance of Lunar New Year.
AIT Offices to Close January 19 for Holiday (1/14/2009) - PR-0902E | All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, January 19, 2009, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Stephen Green Begins Work as Commercial Section Chief at AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office (1/12/2009) - PR-0901E | Stephen Green has started work as the new Commercial Section Chief at the American Institute in Taiwan, Kaohsiung Branch Office, replacing Janee Pierre-Louis.

Press Releases 2008 (Partially Imported)

AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Director Charles T. Cross (11/7/2008) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) notes the passing of Charles T. Cross, who served as the first Director of AIT, on November 2, 2008 in Washington State. | PR0873E | Date: 2008-11-07
Fact Sheet: AIT New Office Compound (5/14/2008) - The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) is pleased to announce that options are being examined for a new office compound in Taipei. This is in keeping with our worldwide effort to upgrade facilities in view of increased security concerns, and is subject to continued congressional support for funding. | PR0829E | Date: 2008-05-14
AIT Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Fee Price Reduction (2/21/2008) - Due to the recent shifts in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and the New Taiwan Dollar, and in keeping with the worldwide U.S. nonimmigrant visa processing fee, AIT will reduce its visa processing fee. | PR0808E | Date: 2008-02-21
AIT Offices to Close February 28 for Holiday (2/21/2008) - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Thursday, February 28, 2008, in observance of Peace Memorial Day. | PR0807E | Date: 2008-02-21
Business Continuity Management Seminar (2/20/2008) - 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: ...
AIT Offices to Close February 18 for Holiday (2/13/2008) - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, February 18, 2008, in observance of Presidents' Day. | PR0805E | Date: 2008-02-13
AIT Offices to Close February 6-11 for Holiday (1/29/2008) - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Wednesday, February 6 through Monday, February 11, 2008, in observance of Chinese New Year.| PR0804E | Date: 2008-01-29
U.S. Tax Forms and Tax Information (1/22/2008) - The American Institute in Taiwan now has copies of the most frequently used federal income tax forms. Persons who owe federal income taxes for 2007 may pick up the forms at AIT Taipei's American Citizen Services office Monday through Friday, from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. | PR0803E | Date: 2008-01-21
AIT Offices to Close January 21 for Holiday (1/14/2008) - All offices of the American Institute in Taiwan will be closed Monday, January 21, 2008. | PR0802E | Date: 2008-01-14
Two-Parent Consent and Personal Appearance Required For Minors Under Age 16 Applying for U.S. Passports (1/7/2008) - Beginning February 1, 2008, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) will require that, when minors under the age of 16 apply for passports, two parents must consent and make a personal appearance. | PR0801E | Date: 2008-01-07

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