2013 Official Texts Archives

Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Brent Christensen at U.S.-Taiwan Natural Gas Development Summit -Supply/Demand, Price and Prospect

Natural gas has become an increasingly important energy source around the world, with what many are calling an “energy revolution” in the United States and elsewhere. OT-1313E | Date: 11/14/2013

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 14 November, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts

Remarks by AIT Deputy Director Brent Christensen Launching the Chen-Fu and Cecilia Yen Koo Chair in Taiwan Studies

Over the years, the foundation of our relationship has been our common values, which includes a shared commitment to freedom and democracy. | OT-1312E | Date: 09/12/2013

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 12 September, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts

Remarks by AIT Acting Director W. Brent Christensen at ECPAT International Conference

Along with Taiwan’s success in combating trafficking in persons, Taiwan can make another contribution to human rights through its efforts to combat online child exploitation. | OT-1311E | Date: 09/03/2013

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 3 September, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts

Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Globalized Context

OT-1310E | Date: 08/02/2013 We have also seen tremendous growth in accelerators and incubators around the world. In fact, I have visited Appsworks right here in Taipei. These programs provide a breeding ground for learning, mentorship, networking, and funding.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 2 August, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts

Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut AIT Independence Day Reception

OT-1309E | Date: 07/03/2013 On the Fourth of July, we celebrate the founding of our nation, and reflect on the values upon which it was founded – values such as freedom and democracy.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 13 July, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, American Holidays, Former AIT Director Christopher J. Marut, Independence Day

Remarks by AIT Director Christopher Marut at the Opening of Historical Exhibit Celebrating 20 Years of U.S.-Taiwan Environmental Cooperation June 21,

OT-1308E | Date: 06/26/2013 The relationship formalized by our environmental cooperation agreement 20 years ago has become one of the centerpieces of the close relationship between the people of the United States and the people on Taiwan.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 23 June, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, Former AIT Director Christopher J. Marut

Remarks by Senior Advisor Mark Kasman, Office of International Affairs Asia-Pacific, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at the Opening Ceremony of H

OT-1307E | Date: 06/21/2013 Through our regional partnership, USEPA works with EPAT to address what we call global “meat and potato” issues: Clean air, water, soil, waste management, toxics reduction and sustainable communities.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 21 June, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts

2013 Trafficking in Persons Report – Taiwan (Tier 1)

(Released on June 19, 2013) Taiwan receives Tier One status on annual Trafficking in Persons report for the 4th consecutive year. | OT-1306E | Date: 6/20/2013

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 20 June, 2013 | Topics: Reports | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, Trafficking in Persons Report

Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut at Launch of Art Alliance Website Entrepreneurship in the Cyber Age for Disadvantaged Women and Youth Pro

OT-1305E | Date: 6/5/2013 The United States believes that when their partners have strong, stable economies, it is good for them and good for us.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 5 June, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, Former AIT Director Christopher J. Marut

International Religious Freedom Report for 2012: Taiwan Part

The constitution and other laws and policies protect religious freedom and, in practice, the authorities generally respected religious freedom. The trend in the authorities’ respect for religious freedom did not change significantly during the year.There were no reports of societal abuses or discrimination based on religious affiliation, belief, or practice. | OT-1304E | Date: 05/21/2013

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 21 May, 2013 | Topics: Human Rights, Reports | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, International Religious Freedom Report

Remarks by AIT Director Christopher J. Marut at Opening Ceremony for the Mobile American Corner and the “AIT in the Community” Exhibit

OT-1303E | Date: 04/30/2013 AIT Director Christopher J. Marut: I am so excited to be here today for the opening of the Mobile American Corner, the first digital mobile American Corner in the global American Corner family.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 30 April, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, Former AIT Director Christopher J. Marut

2012 Human Rights Report (Taiwan Part)

Principal human rights problems reported during the year were corruption and violence against women and children. During the first seven months of the year, authorities indicted 576 officials, including 40 high-ranking officials, on corruption charges. There were no reports of impunity. | OT-1302E | Date: 04/22/2013

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 22 April, 2013 | Topics: Human Rights, Official Reports, Reports | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, Human Rights Report

Remarks by AIT Director Marut at American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei “Hsieh Nien Fan”

OT-1301E | Date: 03/25/2013 The Asia-Pacific region, which currently accounts for more than one quarter of global GDP, is likely to remain the powerhouse of the global economy.

By AIT - Taipei Main Office | 25 March, 2013 | Topics: Speeches | Tags: 2013 Official Texts, AmCham Taipei Hsieh Nien Fan Banquet Remarks, Former AIT Director Christopher J. Marut

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