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I, and the South African Government, have enormous appreciation for the contribution that the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) has made to the commitment of the Govern- ment sector in the economic development in Africa. The ROC (Taiwan) further, made a gener- ous and much appreciated contribution to South Africa's transition to democracy .

Statement by President Nelson Mandela—27 November 1996 Tsai Opens PPSEAWA Conference, Pledges to Keep Empowering Women

President Tsai Ing-wen said that she by Indo-Pacific ally the Marshall Is- will continue promoting policies aimed lands in March. Both countries are at empowering women in Taiwan and collaborating on various gender equal- throughout the Indo-Pacific so as to ity initiatives in tandem with like- enable all members of society share in minded partner the U.S. to great ef- the fruits of prosperity. fect, she added.

As the first female president of Tai- Another is Taiwan’s Long-term Care wan, ensuring women’s empower- Plan 2.0., Tsai said, adding that its ment remains a central plank in the President Tsai Ing-wen delivers her overarching goals echo the theme of government’s policymaking platform is opening address at the 27th the conference: “Life’s Journey to Well a top priority, Tsai said. This has paid PPSEAWA International Conference -being.” dividends as illustrated by a raft of in New Taipei City. (Courtesy of measures enhancing women’s labour Overseen by the Ministry of Health participation rate and encouraging Presidential Office) and Welfare, the 10-year plan seeks to more females to re-enter the work- establish a comprehensive care system force or start their own businesses, promoting aging in place—the ability she added. committed to addressing key issues to live safely and independently in concerned with women and families one’s home or community regardless Tsai made the remarks while opening while promoting peaceful lives for all. of age, ability or income level. the international conference of the This dovetails with PPSEAWA’s Mission Pan-Pacific and Southeast Asia Statement, and demonstrates the po- Tsai said it is hoped participants will Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) in tential for Taiwan to contribute even take full advantage of the conference New Taipei City. Taking place in Tai- more in supporting the Hawaii-based to share insights on this important wan for the first time in the 91-year nongovernmental organisation’s good issue, as well as related topics like history of the triennial event, the six- work, she said. improving access for women to finan- day conference involves representa- cial decision-making and literacy pro- tives from 11 PPSEAWA chapters. One high-profile example, Tsai said, is grams. (Source: Taiwan Today) her participation in the Pacific Women According to Tsai, the government is Leaders’ Coalition Conference hosted

Left: President Tsai Ing-wen waves the Taiwan flag in Taipei City to support local athletes ahead of the upcoming Summer Universiade set for July 3-14 in Naples, Italy. (Courtesy of Presidential Office) Centre: An official from New Taipei City’s Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office scans a dog to see if it has been microchipped, part of a series of random checks for compliance at parks across the city. (Courtesy of New ) Right: Renowned director and playwright Stan Lai shows off his Sibiu Walk of Fame certificate during the Sibiu International Theatre Festival in Romania; Lai is the first Taiwan individual to win the honour. (Courtesy of Performance Workshop) ISSUE 6

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Headline News Page 2 MOFA’s 2019 Mosaic Taiwan Gets Underway in Taipei more about Taiwan’s culture, economy, demic backgrounds and extensive work history and society. or volunteer experience in international affairs. MOFA Vice Minister Tsao Li-jey said dur- ing the opening ceremony that Mosaic This year’s program features seminars Taiwan aims to expand bilateral ex- and workshops, as well as meetings with changes and strengthen the bonds of representatives of the academic, private friendship. It also provides unique and and public sectors. Other highlights in- valuable firsthand experiences helping clude trips to many of Taiwan’s impor- participants assume leadership roles in tant cultural, historic and tourist sites. MOFA Vice Minister Tsao Li-jey (front, the future, he added. (Source: Taiwan Today) fifth left) is joined by officials and participants from Canada and the According to Tsao, the program show- U.S. in giving the thumbs-up to Mo- cases Taiwan’s standing as one of the saic Taiwan in Taipei City. (MOFA) freest democracies in Asia while spot- lighting the government’s commitment to promoting freedom, democracy, hu- The 2019 edition of Mosaic Taiwan, an man rights and rule of law. The passage international leadership program for May 24 of a bill legalising same-sex mar- young opinion shapers organised by the riage offers further proof of the high Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), was standard of human rights enjoyed by the officially launched in Taipei City. people, he said.

Involving 30 young students and profes- Mosaic Taiwan was launched in 2014 for sionals from Canada and the U.S., the students and professionals from North initiative enables participants to learn America aged 20-35 with proven aca- MAC Urges HK Government to Revoke Extradition Bill The government of Hong Kong must lis- the expectation of its residents and de- ten to the voice of the people and re- mocracy-loving societies around the voke its extradition bill, according to globe, the council said. The government Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council and people of Taiwan stand shoulder to (MAC). shoulder with those taking to the streets of Hong Kong in defence of freedom, Allowing residents to be sent from Hong human rights, free speech and rule of Kong to China infringes on the rights of law, the MAC added. (Source: Taiwan the people in the special administrative Today) region and Taiwan’s sovereignty, the MAC said. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council The legislation is rejected by the people, calls on the government of Hong Kong ethnic Chinese the world over and the to listen to the voice of the people and international community, the council revoke the extradition bill. (Courtesy said, adding that it also demonstrates

the abject failure of Beijing’s “one coun- of MAC) try, two systems” model.

The MAC’s statement follows a series of crime-fighting under the auspices of the large-scale protests against the bill in the “one China policy.” The government and former British colony involving more people of Taiwan absolutely oppose this than a million residents. political manoeuvring under the guise of judicial assistance, the MAC said. According to the council, the legislation attempts to place Taiwan-Hong Kong A stable and prosperous Hong Kong is ISSUE 6

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Business and Economics Page 3 VP Chen Lauds New Applied Materials Facility in Tainan The manufacturing and R&D facility estab- cultivation. lished by U.S.-headquartered Applied Materi- als Inc. in Tainan City, southern Taiwan, is a As international businesses seek to adjust vote of confidence in the country’s continu- global strategies in the wake of trade friction ously improving business environment, ac- between the U.S. and China, such govern- cording to Vice President Chen Chien-jen. ment measures have attracted investment of NT$310 billion by 61 companies this year and Since setting up shop in Taiwan 30 years ago, created more than 30,000 job opportunities, Applied Materials has been a major partner Chen said. of the local high-tech sector, Chen said. As a provider of quality jobs, it is helping trans- These sentiments were echoed by American form the country into a front-runner in the Vice President Chen Chien-jen Institute in Taiwan (AIT) Director Brent Chris- global semiconductor and display industries, (center) is joined by AIT Director tensen, who said the expanded presence of he added. Brent Christensen (third left), Ap- Applied Materials is yet another sign that major U.S. technology outfits view Taiwan as plied Materials Chairman Thomas According to Chen, the newly inaugurated a critical link in the global supply chain. NT$3 billion (US$95.57 million) facility, along Iannotti (fourth left), President and with the presence of Applied Materials Chair- CEO Gary Dickerson (fourth right) Occupying 5.1 hectares in the Southern Tai- man Thomas Iannotti and President and CEO and other officials at the U.S. com- wan Science Park, the facility is dedicated to Gary Dickerson, underscores the commit- pany’s new facility in Tainan City, developing equipment for the production of ment of the firm to deepening ties with local southern Taiwan. (Courtesy of Presi- large-sized liquid crystal displays, organic partners. dential Office) light-emitting diodes and other flexible de- vices, according to Applied Materials. Since President Tsai Ing-wen took office in wan’s economic fundamentals through fast- (Source: Taiwan Today) May 2016, Chen said, the government has tracked infrastructure development, intellec- left no stone unturned in strengthening Tai- tual property rights protection and talent 1st Taiwan-EU Digital Economy Dialogue Wraps up in Brussels The first Taiwan-EU Dialogue on Digital values. The meeting marks a new chap- Economy concluded in Brussels, ter in related cooperation, with the in- strengthening exchanges on topics span- depth discussions expected to lay the ning artificial intelligence, e-governance, foundations for a follow-up event in technological transformation of tradi- Taipei, he added. tional businesses, and related opportuni- ties and challenges. Taiwan’s delegation comprised officials from the Board of Science and Technol- Delegations to the two-day event were ogy under the Executive Yuan, Industrial headed by Chen Mei-ling, minister of the Development Bureau under the Ministry Cabinet-level National Development of Economic Affairs, as well as the Minis- NDC Minister Chen Mei-ling (left) and Council (NDC), and Roberto Viola, head try of Science and Technology. of the Directorate-General for Communi- DG Connect Director-General Roberto cations Networks, Content and Technol- Viola exchange gifts at the opening of In addition to the digital economy meet- ogy (DG Connect) at the European Com- the Taiwan-EU Dialogue on Digital ing, the delegation met with officials mission. Economy in Brussels. (Courtesy of from the Directorate-General for Justice NDC) and Consumers to discuss progress in Speaking at the opening of the event, implementing the EU General Data Pro- Chen said that emerging technologies tection Regulation, according to the such as AI, block chain and big data are By facilitating robust exchanges on these NDC. fundamentally altering global economic programs, the dialogue is set to bolster and social structures. Taiwan and the EU the efforts of both sides to harness inno- DIGI-plus is a comprehensive program to have demonstrated foresight in respond- vative tech solutions in addressing eco- upgrade Taiwan’s internet infrastructure ing to this digital revolution, as evi- nomic and social challenges, Chen said. and foster sectors spanning AI, e- denced by the government’s Digital and governance and fintech. It runs through Innovative Economic Development Plan, According to Viola, the digital economy 2025 with a budget of about NT$170 or DIGI-plus, and the EU’s Digital Single strategies of Taiwan and the EU share billion (US$5.34 billion). (Source: Tai- Market initiative, she added. strong similarities in terms of ideas and wan Today) ISSUE 6

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International Climate Prediction Workshop Wraps up in Taipei Cooperation Climate Centre (APCC), the floods and heat waves. By strengthening two-day seminar was attended by more international meteorological coopera- than 100 academics and experts from tion, events such as the forum can help nine countries and territories. improve disaster management, eco- nomic resilience and forecasting models Themed Past, Present and Future, the at home and around the world, he event included keynote speeches and added. panel discussions on sub seasonal and seasonal forecasts—methods for predict- According to APCC Executive Director ing weather anomalies in the coming Kwon Won-tae, the workshop is an out- Meteorology experts from home and weeks and months, respectively. standing platform for meteorology pro- abroad are all smiles at the opening fessionals to exchange knowledge and of the International Workshop on Speakers include CWB Deputy Director- best practices on boosting prediction General Cheng Ming-dean; Arun Kumar, accuracy. Climate Prediction in Taipei City. principal scientist at the Climate Predic- (Courtesy of CWB) tion Centre under the U.S. National Established in 2005, APCC aims to en- Weather Service; and Francisco Doblas- hance the socio-economic growth of The International Workshop on Climate Reyes, head of the Department of Earth APEC member economies by utilising up- Prediction wrapped up in Taipei City, Sciences at the Barcelona Supercomput- to-date scientific knowledge and apply- deepening regional collaboration on ad- ing Centre. ing innovative climate forecasting tech- vances in weather forecasting models. niques. The CWB and the centre inked a In his address at the opening of the collaboration agreement in 2016 to bol- Co-organised by the Central Weather workshop, CWB Director-General Yeh ster exchanges in areas spanning climatic Bureau (CWB) under the Ministry of Tien-chiang said that climate change is data application, meteorological re- Transportation and Communications and increasing the severity of environmental search and prediction capacity. (Source: South Korea-based Asia-Pacific Economic challenges such as cold fronts, droughts, Taiwan Today) Taoyuan City Wins Intelligent Community of the Year broadband, digital equality, innovation, ties for young entrepreneurs set up under knowledge workforce and sustainability. the Asian Silicon Valley Development Plan Taoyuan won recognition for achievements (ASVDP). Among these are Andong Youth in such areas as encouraging youth entre- Start-up Hub and Hsinming Youth Hub preneurship, implementing a comprehen- founded in 2017 and 2018, respectively. sive public transportation network and providing widespread wireless internet Launched in 2016 by the central govern- coverage. ment, the ASVDP has two primary objec- tives: promoting innovation and R&D for Taoyuan was the only city in Asia among devices and Internet of Things applications Northern Taiwan’s Taoyuan City is the seven finalists, which included Chicago and upgrading Taiwan’s start-up and entre- in the U.S., Sarnia-Lambton in Canada and preneurship ecosystem. the winner of the Intelligent Commu- the Sunshine Coast in Australia. It marked nity of the Year award announced by the city’s fourth appearance on the short- Other initiatives recognised by the judges New York-headquartered think tank list since it first participated in 2009. included the launch of the Taoyuan Citizen ICF. (Courtesy of TCG) Card. This can be used to purchase fares on Mayor Cheng Wen-tsan said the honour public transport, provides discounts at over Taoyuan, northern Taiwan, was named the underscores Taoyuan’s commitment to 1,000 local stores and sports centres, and Intelligent Community of the Year by New promoting intelligent solutions. The me- tracks usage of exercise facilities. York-headquartered think tank IC Forum tropolis is also vying for the right to host (ICF) , spotlighting the metropolis’s ad- the 2020 ICF Summit as part of its efforts Founded in 1999, ICF works to promote the vanced application of information and to become one of Asia’s leading centres of application of ICT in communities world- communication technology and smart city smart city innovation, he added. wide. Taiwan has performed strongly in its solutions. awards, with Taipei winning the top prize According to Taoyuan City Government, in 2006 and the central city of Taichung According to ICF, participants were as- measures singled out by the ICF judging following suit in 2013. (Source: Taiwan sessed based on six factors: advocacy, panel include six start-up incubation facili- Today) ISSUE 6

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Art and Culture Page 5 Golden Pin Salon Events Set for Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Macao Organised by Taiwan Design Centre un- seeking to enter the field. In addition, der the Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Huat Lim—managing director of ZLG Industrial Development Bureau, the De- Design headquartered in the Southeast sign Perspectives x Golden Pin Salon Asian country—is set to discuss cultural opens at Songshan Cultural and Creative aspirations and attitudes. Park in Taipei. The final event takes place at Macao The event features local architect and Tower Convention and Entertainment interior designer Johnny Chiu and indus- Centre. Hsu and Liu will revisit their trial designer Gina Hsu, as well as Taipei- Taipei and Kuala Lumpur presentations, Top talents from Taiwan, Malaysia based graphic designer Andrew Wong while Macao’s award-winning graphic and Macao are participating in the from Hong Kong. The trio will share per- designer Au Chon Hin—renowned for upcoming Design Perspectives x spectives on such topics as design trends bold and eye-catching visuals employed Golden Pin Salon. (Courtesy of GPDA) in Asia, new avenues for industry events at cultural festivals—is expected to draw and narrative expression via creations. the curtain back on the intricacies of The Golden Pin Design Award’s salon social design. series gets underway this month in During the session at the Malaysian Insti- Taipei City, Kuala Lumpur and Macao as tute of Architects in Kuala Lumpur, pio- Established in 1981, the Golden Pin De- part of government efforts promoting neering motion designer Liu Keng-ming sign Award is generally considered one cooperation and exchanges between top and curator Wang Yao-pang, both from of the most influential and prestigious Taiwan and regional talents. Taiwan, are set to elaborate on career honours in the Chinese-speaking world. highlights and offer advice for those (Source: Taiwan Today)

Formosa Circus Art to Spotlight Taiwan Culture in India, Indonesia Premiered in 2016, the 75-minute pro- A key plank in the government’s na- duction merges circus skills with tradi- tional development strategy, the NSP is tional dance and music from diverse eth- enhancing Taiwan’s agriculture, business, nic groups in Taiwan including Hakka and culture, education, tourism and trade indigenous peoples. ties with the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states, six South Speaking at a news conference in Taipei Asian countries, Australia and New Zea- City, MOFA Deputy Minister Kelly Wu- land. (Source: Taiwan Today) chiao Hsieh said that FOCA’s perform- ance will offer audiences an insight into the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan, MOFA Deputy Minister Kelly Wu- while spotlighting the creativity and vital- chiao Hsieh (front, left) applauds ity of the nation’s young artists. FOCA’s upcoming New Southbound Policy cultural tour in Taipei City. The tour is expected to deepen the (Staff photo/Chin Hung-hao) friendship and mutual understanding between Taiwan and the two countries, Formosa Circus Art (FOCA) is set to em- and pave the way for expanded ex- bark on a tour of Indonesia and India as changes in other fields, Hsieh added. part of government efforts to deepen FOCA members perform a scene from cultural exchanges with the New Founded in 2011, FOCA is committed to “The Heart of Asia” in Taipei City. Southbound Policy target countries. developing genre-spanning circus per- formances incorporating acrobatics, jug- (Staff photo/Chin Hung-hao) Organised by the Ministry of Foreign gling, martial arts, street dance and thea- Affairs (MOFA), the tour will see the Tai- tre arts. It has staged shows in around 20 wan performing arts troupe stage its countries and territories and performed show “The Heart of Asia” in Jakarta, Su- at such renowned arts events as the Ed- rabaya, Chennai, and New Delhi. inburgh Festival Fringe in the U.K. and . Festival Off d’Avignon in France. ISSUE 6

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Medical & health care Page 6 International Conference on Disaster Mitigation, Earth Sciences Concludes in Taipei sessment. wan has considerable expertise in miti- gating the impacts of events such as Sponsored by the Ministry of Science earthquakes and typhoons and is com- and Technology (MOST), the one-day mitted to sharing its knowledge with seminar was co-organised by Academia neighbouring countries, she added. Sinica, Taiwan’s foremost research insti- tution. It drew 37 officials and scholars According to Academia Sinica, the con- from nine Asia-Pacific countries including ference was held under a four-year pro- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New gram launched by the MOST last year to Zealand and Thailand. facilitate collaboration among New Southbound Policy target nations on MOST Vice Minister Tsou Yu-han Among the keynote speakers were Chen intelligent solutions for natural disaster (first row, fifth left) is joined by ex- Yue-gau, geosciences professor at Na- prevention and earth sciences R&D. To perts and officials from home and tional Taiwan University in Taipei; Re- date, a total of 11 international meetings abroad at the opening of an interna- nato Solidum Jr., undersecretary for Dis- and workshops have been staged tional conference on disaster mitiga- aster Risk Reduction and Climate Change through the initiative. tion and earth sciences in Taipei City. at the Philippines’ Department of Sci- ence and Technology; and Mark Stirling, A key plank in the government’s national (Courtesy of Academia Sinica) geology professor at the University of development policy, the NSP is enhanc- Otago in New Zealand. ing Taiwan’s agricultural, business, cul- The Promoting International Collabora- tural, education, tourism and trade rela- tion of Earth Sciences and Smart Disaster Speaking at the opening of the forum, tions with the 10 Association of South- Reduction in Southeast Asia conference MOST Vice Minister Tsou Yu-han said east Asian Nations member states, six wrapped up in Taipei City, strengthening that robust international cooperation on South Asian countries, Australia and New regional cooperation across such areas disaster reduction is essential for nations Zealand. (Source: Taiwan Today) as environmental adaption and risk as- situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Tai-

Taiwan Concerned About Expansion of Japanese Encephalitis Concern was growing about the ex- The new cases brought the total for pansion of Japanese encephalitis as Taiwan this year up to 10, with June three new cases were reported in and July being the usual peak period. three different areas of the north- The CDC advised the public to avoid west and south. animal farms and humid areas such as ponds and rice fields as much as The viral infection is transmitted possible, especially during dawn and mostly by three types of mosquitoes, dusk, when the mosquitoes were with children especially at risk. Symp- most active.(Source: Taiwan News) toms are vague but include head- aches, fever, disorientation and pa- CDC records three new cases of Japa- ralysis among others. nese encephalitis. (By Wikimedia Commons) Taiwan registered its first death from Japanese encephalitis just weeks ago, None of them had travelled overseas when a 50-year-old woman suc- recently, and all of them were still cumbed in Kaohsiung. undergoing treatment in hospital, while their relatives did not show any symptoms, the CDC said. The new cases Tuesday involved a woman in her fifties in Hsinchu

County, a man in his fifties in Chiayi However, the three latest patients

City and a woman in her thirties in lived close to risk areas such as pi-

Pingtung , the Liberty Times geon and hog farms, as well as a quoted the Centres for Disease Con- drainage canal, according to the Lib- trol (CDC) as saying. erty Times. ISSUE 6

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Entertainment Page 7 Taiwan Takes Centre Stage at NewImages VR Film Festival in Paris Four of the Taiwan movies are included on among the Kaohsiung Film Festival, the the 12-strong shortlist for the festival’s VR NewImages Festival organiser and French competition. Works vying for the top prize Office in Taipei. It will provide a French of 10,000 euros (US$11,236) are creator with a three-month stay in the “Abandoned Temple” by Cheng Wei-hao, southern Taiwan port city and a grant of “Mr. Buddha” by Lee Chung, “Pneumo 30,000 euros (US$33,710) to produce a VR Hacker” by Lai Kuan-yuan and a Taiwan- work, with the movie expected to be French co-production “Mechanical Souls” screened at future editions of the KFF and by Gaelle Mourre. NewImages.

The other Taiwan movies set to be According to Michael Swierczynski, director VR film “The Missing Body (Pt. 1)” by screened at the event consist of “The Miss- of NewImages, the residency program of- Taiwan director Huang Hsin-chien is set ing Body (Pt. 1)” by Huang Hsin-chien, fers a great opportunity for French artists to screen at the NewImages Festival in “Afterimage for Tomorrow” by Singing to connect with Taiwan’s vibrant XR eco- Paris. (Courtesy of Ministry of Culture) Chen, “Live Stream from Yuki” by Tsai system. The initiative also highlights the Tsung-han and “Way to Heaven” by Yang two festivals’ determination to bolster links Ya-che. between leading industry professionals in Taiwan is the featured country at the both nations, he said. NewImages Festival, one of France’s lead- The industry talks will explore topics like ing platforms for digital arts and cinema, the establishment of VR cinema platforms, Organised by the Forum des Images, NewI- running in Paris. filmmaking techniques and related re- mages explores the new realm of digital sources in Taiwan. Featured speakers in- arts by uniting the most influential VR and Organised in collaboration with Taiwan clude Chang Chia-wen, head of the techni- XR figures from around the world. The Cultural Centre in Paris, the Taiwan pro- cal team at HTC Vive Originals; Cheng Pu- inaugural edition of the annual event was gram comprises screenings of eight locally yuan, CEO of Funique VR Studio; and Lee held in June last year. (Source: Taiwan produced extended and virtual reality Huai-chin, project leader at the VR Film Lab Today) films, three forums with industry experts, of the Kaohsiung Film Archive in southern and the launch of the nation’s first-ever VR Taiwan. art residency. The residency program is a joint initiative Green Island Human Rights Art Festival Organised by the National Human Rights hoped that the topics explored at the event Museum (NHRM), the three-month festival will help bolster government efforts to is themed Visiting No. 15 Liumagou, the advance transitional justice, he said. former address of the jail. A total of 12 artists and groups have been invited to David Fleming, founding president of the create new works exploring the history of U.K.-based Federation of International the site through mediums spanning anima- Human Rights Museums, is set to visit the tion, film installation and modern dance. festival in August, before officially inaugu- rating FIHRM’s Asia-Pacific chapter at the Also featured is a screening of the docu- NHRM. Chen said that the office is ex- mentary “Spring: The Story of Hsu Chin-yu” pected to highlight Taiwan’s role in pro- Filmmaker Wu De-chuen (left) and pa- by local director Tseng Wen-chen, as well moting human rights throughout the re- per-cutting artist Johan Cheng at the as 14 seminars and workshops. gion. Green Island Human Rights Art Festival running until Sept. 15 in southeastern Speaking at a news conference, Deputy Administered by the Ministry of Culture, Culture Minister Hsiao Tsung-huang said the NHRM is the nation’s primary facility Taiwan’s Taitung County. (CNA) the festival aims to deepen awareness and for collecting and preserving historical promote reflection on human rights viola- documents and materials relating to hu- The Green Island Human Rights Art Festival tions during the period of authoritarian man rights from the end of 50 years of is set to kick off at the Green Island White rule. Japanese colonial rule Aug. 15, 1945, to the Terror Memorial Park in south-eastern lifting of martial law five years after Taiwan Taiwan’s Taitung County, shedding light on According to NHRM Director Chen Chun- proper in outlying Kinmen and Matsu is- the lives and sacrifices of those detained at hung, this is the longest edition of the festi- lands Nov. 7, 1992. (Source: Taiwan Today) the former political prison. val since its establishment in 2005. It is ISSUE 6

E EWS SA-TAIWAN N Tourism Page 8 Old Copper Refinery to Reopen as Tourist Attraction in New Taipei

Known locally as 13 Levels, the 86-year- outdoor show by performing arts group old facility has remained off-limits due to U-Theatre. The former involves four concerns over contamination. Following works taking visitors on a walk down extensive cleanup and refurbishment memory lane when the area was an im- efforts, the refinery will welcome visitors portant mining centre, while the latter Sept. 13. celebrates the rebirth of the refinery.

The project, implemented as per an According to Taipower, another exciting agreement between the state-run utility project in the pipeline is an augmented and three local artists and cultural and reality app for the ruined Jinguashi The old copper refinery in New creative groups, is part of a four-year Shinto Shrine. Scheduled for release next initiative aimed at revitalising idle Tai- year, the AR app is part of a promotional Taipei City's Ruifang District is tak- power properties in northern Taiwan's campaign for the Crown Prince Chalet ing on a new lease of life under a historic Jinguashi area. centennial in 2022. public art project implemented by Taiwan Power Co. (Courtesy of Tai- One of the highlights of the undertaking The traditional Japanese building situ- power) is a special night-time lighting thematic ated in Jinguashi was built in 1922 for a accentuating the facility’s Japanese colo- planned visit by the then crown prince, nial era (1895-1945) architecture. The who later became Emperor Hirohito. A disused copper refinery in New Taipei work is overseen by world-renowned (Source: Taiwan Today) City’s Ruifang District is set to become a illumination designer Chou Lien and his tourist attraction under a public art pro- team of home-grown experts. ject arranged by Taipei City-based Tai- wan Power Co. Other showcase features include an in- stallation by visual artist Joyce Ho and Sun Moon Lake Swim Registration to Top 20,000 on First Day

On its first day of online registration, who registered will be able to take the popular Sun Moon Lake Interna- part in a post-event cleanup of the tional Swimming Carnival was likely water and the surrounding land, ac- to enlist 20,000 participants, leaving cording to the association.(Source: only 5,000 spots open for other can- Taiwan News) didates in one of the world’s largest non-competitive swimming events.

The 37th edition will take place on Sunday September 1 and take swim- mers from the Chaowu Pier on the north side to the Ita Thao Wharf Pier in the south, according to the organ- A previous edition of the Sun Moon iser, the Puli Four-season Swimming Lake Swimming Carnival Association. (Courteously CNA)

A major change from previous swims is that each team now has to consist the association said, predicting fewer of at least five members, instead of traffic jams before and after the three previously. Some participants event on the narrow and already busy wanted four as the ideal figure, but roads around the scenic lake, one of the organisers refused, the United Taiwan’s top travel destinations on Daily News reported. any weekend.

The new measure would be able to The morning of the following day, cut down traffic by up to one third, September 2, at 10 a.m., swimmers ISSUE 6

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Taiwan Star Hsieh Su-wei Wins Women's Doubles Title in UK Hsieh and Strycova won the first five The event is seen as a warm up tourna- games of the match, and despite Gro- ment for Wimbledon, the oldest tennis enefeld and Schuurs winning the next tournament in the world. (Source: Tai- four games, rallied to take the first set. wan News)

The Taiwan-Czech duo fell behind 2-3 at the beginning of the second set which they went on to lose 6-7, but dug deep to win the third set 10-8. Photo from Hsieh’s Instagram. It is the third title of the season for the Taiwan tennis ace Hsieh Su-wei and Bar- pairing following the 2019 Dubai Tennis bora Strycova of the Czech Republic won Championships in February and the Mu- the women's doubles title at the Nature tua in May. Valley Classic in Birmingham, the United Kingdom. Sponsored by Nature Valley, a brand of granola bars made by U.S.-based food The duo defeated Anna-Lena Groenefeld company General Mills, the Birmingham of Germany and of the Classic is a premier level women's tennis Netherlands 6-4, 6-7, 10-8 in the 109- tournament on the WTA Tour held at the minute final, to take home the title and Priory Club in Edgbaston, Birmingham, prize money of US$50,080 each. United Kingdom.

Taiwan's Chan, Dodig Defend Title in Mixed Doubles ning the mixed doubles with Dodig at the French Open last year, she partnered with of Switzerland to capture the women's doubles title at the US Open in 2017.

The tournament is the premier tennis championship event in the world and the second of four annual tournaments, the other three being Photos from Latisha Chan’s Facebook the , Wimbledon and the account. US Open. (Source: Taiwan News)

Taiwanese tennis veteran Latisha Chan and her doubles partner of Croatia defended their mixed doubles title at French Open on Friday, giving Chan her third career Grand Slam title.

Chan and Dodig, unseeded in this year's event, topped second seeds and Mate Pavic 6-1, 7-6 (5) in a battle that lasted nearly 80 minutes on the Simonne-Mathieu court.

It was Chan's third Grand Slam title since she turned pro in 2004. Aside from win-