AIT Offices to Close January 1 for Holiday
PR-1364E | Date: 12/26/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. Read More»
AIT Unveils American Shelf in Tainan
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close December 25 for Holiday
PR-1362E | Date: 12/19/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on December 25 in observance of Christmas Day in the United States. Read More»
Statement by AIT Director Christopher Marut on Taiwan’s Reaction to China’s Announcement of an Air Defense Identification Zone
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. Read More»
AIT Promotes Sustainable Building Materials at the Taipei Building, Construction and Decoration Show
PR-1360E | Date: 12/11/2013 The USA pavilion at the Taipei Building, Construction and Decoration Show features green and eco-friendly wood products. Read More»
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taitung for Consular Services
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. Read More»
AIT’s Kaohsiung Office Provides Pop Culture English Lessons for KMRT Riders
PR-1358E | Date: 12/10/2013 The Kaohsiung Office of the American Institute in Taiwan presents the third series of American Pop Culture Lessons. Read More»
AIT Announces 2013 English Business Writing Contest Winners
PR-1357E | Date: 12/09/2013 AIT Kaohsiung Branch Office is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 English Business Writing Contest Read More»
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan December 8-12
PR-1356E | Date: 12/06/2013 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will visit Taiwan from December 8-12, 2013. Read More»
Great American Foods Spice Up this Christmas
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 28 for Holiday
PR-1354E | Date: 11/22/2013 AIT offices will be closed on November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Read More»
AIT Mourns Death of Former AIT Chairman David Dean
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 Read More»
Taiwan Joins the GLOBE Program
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close November 11 for Holiday
PR-1351E | Date: 11/05/2013 AIT offices will be closed on November 11 in observance of Veterans Day in the United States. Read More»
Spring 2014 Jefferson Fellowships: Challenges of Democratic Transition
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. Read More»
AIT Celebrates 2013 International Education Week – November 12-15
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. Read More»
Statement on the First Anniversary of Taiwan’s Accession to the United States Visa Waiver Program Issued by Christopher J. Marut, AIT Director
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. Read More»
AIT Director Marut Leading Taiwan Delegation to SelectUSA Investment Summit
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. Read More»
Federal Reserve Board Issues Redesigned $100 Note
PR-1346E | Date: 10/23/2013 The Federal Reserve on October 8 began supplying financial institutions with a redesigned $100 note. Read More»
12th Annual Daniel Pearl Day of Music in Taipei Features Golden Melody Awardee Suming Rupi
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.” Read More»
Secretary Kerry’s Meeting with Taiwan Representative at APEC
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close October 10 & 14 for Holiday
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. Read More»
Joint Exhibition of “American College Sports” and “Immigrants Building America”
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. Read More»
U.S. Transfers Radiation Detection System at Port of Kaohsiung to Taiwan
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. Read More»
U.S. Senior Official for APEC to Visit Taiwan September 26-27
PR-1340E | Date: 09/25/2013 Robert S. Wang, U.S. Senior Official for APEC, is scheduled to visit Taiwan September 26-27, 2013. Read More»
U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program for 2015
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. Read More»
Taste American Wine at International Wine Promotion
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. Read More»
Statement by the American Institute in Taiwan Regarding Taiwan’s Participation at the International Civil Aviation Organization Assembly, September 24
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close September 19-20 for Holiday
PR-1336E | Date: 09/12/2013 AIT offices will be closed on September 19 and 20 in observance of Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan Read More»
“2013 Shape the World Youth Forum”
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. Read More»
“American Dream” Exhibit Opens in Taitung
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. Read More»
The Syrian Government’s Use of Chemical Weapons
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. Read More»
AIT to Hold First Youth Leadership Camp
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close September 2 for Holiday
PR-1331E | Date: 08/27/2013 AIT offices will be closed on September 2 in observance of Labor Day in the United States. Read More»
Chairman of U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee to Visit Taiwan August 15-17, 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. Read More»
Joseph Bookbinder Assumes Duties as AIT’s Public Diplomacy Section Chief
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 Read More»
AIT Offices to Close July 4 for Holiday
PR-1328E | Date: 06/27/2013 All AIT offices will be closed on July 4 in observance of Independence Day in the United States. Read More»
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Tainan for Consular Services
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. Read More»
U.S. Flavors Delight at Taipei International Food Show
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close June 12 for Holiday
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. Read More»
AIT Commercial Section and Blackboard Co-organize the “Taiwan Higher Education Executive Symposium”
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close May 27 for Holiday
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. Read More»
Sundance FILM FORWARD: Advancing Cultural Dialogue and Two Filmmakers Travel For the First Time to Taiwan May 22-26, 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. Read More»
AIT Co-organizes the Fifth Annual Taiwan-U.S. Commercial Forum in Southern Taiwan
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. Read More»
My Dream Vacation USA
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. Read More»
AIT American Citizen Services Officer to Visit Taitung for Consular Service
PR-1319E | Date: 04/12/2013 Representatives of AIT’s Kaohsiung Branch will be in Taitung April 26 to provide consular services. Read More»
Chefs Team from Kaohsiung’s “Bite 2 Eat” Takes Top Prize at United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge Taiwan Preliminary Compe
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close April 4-5 for Holiday
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. Read More»
Asian Chefs Gear up for Culinary March Madness
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. Read More»
Acclaimed Heartland Acoustic Trio Kyle Dillingham and Horseshoe Road to Perform in Taipei, Kaohsiung and Tainan
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. Read More»
“American Dream” Exhibit Opens in Tainan
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. Read More»
AIT Presents Importer of the Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala
PR-1313E | Date: 03/12/2013 AIT Presents Importer of the Year Award at American Chamber of Commerce in Kaohsiung’s Annual Gala Read More»
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis Welcomes Hard Work, Productive Outcomes in Revived U.S.-Taiwan Talks
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. Read More»
U.S.-Taiwan Trade and Investment Framework Agreement Council Meeting on March 10
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. Read More»
Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis to Visit Taiwan March 11-12
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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close February 28 for Holiday
PR-1309E | Date: 02/21/2013 AIT offices will be closed Thursday, February 28, in observance of Peace Memorial Day in Taiwan. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close February 11-18 for Holiday
PR-1308E | Date: 02/07/2013 AIT offices will be closed February 11-18 for Lunar New Year holiday and Washington’s Birthday. Read More»
AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt to Visit Taiwan from January 29-February 2, 2013
PR-1307E | Date: 01/29/2013 AIT Chairman Raymond F. Burghardt will visit Taipei from January 29 through February 2, 2013 Read More»
AIT Organizes U.S.A. Pavilion at 2013 Taipei International Book Exhibition January 30 to February 4, 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. Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan January 26-28, 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. Read More»
AIT Offices to Close January 21 for Holiday
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. Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan January 14-16, 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. Read More»
U.S. Congressional Delegation to Visit Taiwan January 8-9, 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. Read More»
United Tastes of America – Asian Chef Challenge Taking Applications Now
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. Read More»
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