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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 MOFA Thanks Allies for Supporting Taiwan at WHA

Four diplomatic allies spoke up for he said. Taiwan during the two-on-two debates held during the General Committee Luke Browne, St. Vincent and the and plenary session on Day 1 of the Grenadines minister of health, well- World Health Assembly (WHA) in Ge- ness and the environment, said there neva, according to the Ministry of For- is no principled basis for Taiwan’s ab- eign Affairs (MOFA). sence from the WHA, adding that its previous participation is an open ac- The people and government deeply knowledgement by China of an inabil- appreciate the backing of Honduras, ity to adequately represent the inter- Kingdom of Eswatini, Marshall Islands The strong support for Taiwan’s par- ests of Taiwan at the forum. and St. Vincent and Grenadines, the ticipation in the WHO is deeply ap- MOFA said. The support underscores preciated by the government and the Delegates from countries such as Aus- the importance of Taiwan’s WHA par- tralia, Canada, Guatemala, Japan, Pa- people. (CNA) ticipation and how Taiwan Can Help lau, Paraguay, and the U.S., also contribute to global health security, showed support for Taiwan. Among the ministry added. health matter and issue of basic hu- these, Alex Azar—U.S. secretary of man rights, adding that the mandate health and human services—said his Giampaolo Carmelo Rizzo, Honduras of the World Health Organisation country regrets Taiwan’s non- permanent representative to the U.N. (WHO) to delivering Health For All will invitation, adding that its 23 million Office in Geneva, said many countries never be fulfilled if Taiwan’s 23 million people deserve a voice just as much as can learn from Taiwan’s experience in people are left out. everyone else. ensuring the health and well-being of its people, providing humanitarian Kalani Kaneko, Marshall Islands minis- The WHA is the annual meeting of the assistance and improving global medi- ter of health and human services, governing body of the WHO. Taiwan is cal care coverage. urged the WHO to put political differ- excluded from the 72nd edition run- ences aside and place the world’s in- ning May 20-28 in Geneva at the re- Lizzy Nkosi, Kingdom of Eswatini minis- terests first. Taiwan needs to be in- quest of Beijing. (Source: Taiwan To- ter of health, said the participation of cluded in the WHA if the health secu- day) Taiwan in the WHA as an observer is a rity of all countries is to be maintained,

Left: Competitors strut their stuff during a promotional event for the upcoming World Dance Sport Federation Grand Slam Latin in Taipei City. (CNA). Centre: The 2019 ATTA Taichung Interna- tional Travel Fair will take place at Taichung International Exhibition Centre from May 31 to June 3. (CNA). Right: Liao I-chiu, the 82-year-old prawn farming industry trailblazer from Taiwan, displays his Nikkei Asia Prizes science and technology award May 29 in Tokyo. (CNA) ISSUE 5

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS WHAT’S ON 2 Taiwan Cultural Festival

The annual Taiwan Carnival was held at the Pretoria Chinese School earlier this month. Attended by hundreds of Taiwan- ese nationals, together with South Afri- can locals, the event which is organised each year by the Taiwanese Association in Southern Africa, once again high- lighted the rich tangible and intangible heritage and culture of Taiwan. Representative Chou took time to min- gle with the community. Representative Chou delivering his re- Representative Matthew Chou from the marks at the Taiwan Carnival. Taipei Liaison Office used the opportu- nity to explain the importance of the inclusion of Taiwan into the World Health Organisation (WHO). In his remarks he said, 'I am proud to say that Taiwan has managed to get tuberculosis (TB) under control and I am eager to urge the SA government and all the health organisations in South Africa, and especially the WHO, to allow Taiwan to share its knowledge and expertise. I am sadly aware that TB is the biggest killer in Performers at the Taiwan Carnival. South Africa and I hope that all the peo- Taiwan can help South Africa and the ple of South Africa and the world can join world. hands and hearts to make the world a healthier and better place for all.'

Many countries from the across the globe support Taiwan's bid for participation in the WHO and this support was evident at the Carnival as many atten- dees signed a petition for Taiwan's inclusion in the international organisation. Performers at the Taiwan Carnival. The Carnival also offered an array of

mouth-watering food stalls, original Tai- Taiwan can help South Africa and the wanese produce and products, tradi- world. tional performances and fun activities to keep the little ones busy. (Dominique Spalovsky)

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SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Headline News Page 3 Tsai Breaks Ground on Indigenous Submarine Facility in Kaohsiung weapons systems is a core component of Haihu and Hailung were purchased from this undertaking, she added. the Netherlands and commissioned in the late 1980s, while the Haipao and According to Tsai, promoting Taiwan’s Haishih are former U.S. Navy boats ac- defence industry also pays dividends in quired in the early 1970s. terms of heightened activity in related sectors. No stone will be left unturned in Under an agreement concluded in March protecting the nation and its 23 million 2017 by the Ministry of National De- people, as well as creating new opportu- fence, Taoyuan City-based National nities for local R&D talents, she said. Chung-Shan Institute of Science and President Tsai Ing-wen greets well- Technology and Kaohsiung- wishers before breaking ground on an Given Taiwan is an island country, Tsai headquartered CSBC Corporation, Tai- indigenous submarine production said, the government is working tire- wan, the first domestically built subma- facility in Kaohsiung City, southern lessly to bolster and integrate the mili- rine is expected to enter service within Taiwan. (Courtesy of Presidential Of- tary’s asymmetric combat capabilities. 10 years. fice) Submarines greatly increase Taiwan’s Tsai said as commander in chief, she will President Tsai Ing-wen broke ground on capacity in this regard, Tsai said, adding continue leading by example and ensur- an indigenous submarine production that deployment of the vessels off the ing Taiwan’s armed forces are well- facility in Kaohsiung City, southern Tai- north-eastern and south-western coast- equipped and meet operational stan- wan. lines will deter hostile forces from at- dards at all times (Source: Taiwan To- tempting to blockade or attack the coun- day) The government is beefing up national try. defence capabilities to safeguard cross- strait and regional peace and stability, At present, the ROC (Taiwan) navy oper- Tsai said. Development of home-grown ates four diesel-electric submarines. The TaiwanICDF, World Farmers’ Organisation Ink Cooperation Pact Taipei City-based International Coopera- Conference of the Parties to the U.N. tion and Development Fund Framework Convention on Climate (TaiwanICDF) and Rome-headquartered Change in Poland. World Farmers’ Organisation concluded a cooperative memorandum of under- According to Hsiang, around 60 percent standing in Luxembourg. of the nearly 100 projects under imple- mentation by its technical missions Signed by TaiwanICDF Secretary-General abroad deal with issues covered by the Timothy T. Y. Hsiang and WFO President pact. Outstanding results achieved over Theo De Jager on the sidelines of the many years can be shared with the WFO WFO General Assembly, the pact calls for and its member organisations so as to the two sides to jointly support farmers’ better address the impact and threat of organisations via capacity building activi- TaiwanICDF Secretary-General Timo- climate change, he said. ties. thy T. Y. Hsiang (right) and WFO Presi- dent Theo De Jager are all smiles fol- In response, De Jager praised Taiwan as Under the agreement, which runs until lowing the signing of a cooperative a role model when it comes to the devel- year-end 2021, the two sides will priori- memorandum of understanding in opment of farmers’ organisations, and tise promotional efforts utilising respec- said the WFO looks forward to working Luxembourg. (Courtesy of Tai- tive experience, know-how and skill sets. with TaiwanICDF across a broad spec- Taiwan’s successful track record in ad- wanICDF) trum of agriculture-related areas. vancing smart-climate agriculture and small-plot farming is expected to prove the global dialogue on agriculture and Established in 1996 under the Ministry of extremely beneficial. climate change. This is in line with the Foreign Affairs, TaiwanICDF is the na- goal of the Farmers Driven Climate tion’s foremost foreign assistance and One of the short-term objectives is Change Agenda, an initiative launched by cooperation organisation. (Source: Tai- strengthening farmers’ engagement in the WFO in late 2018 during the 24th wan Today) ISSUE 5

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Business and Economics Page 4 CPC, Japan’s JERA Sign Deal to Co-Purchase LNG from Mozambique CPC Corporation, Taiwan, is partnering Collaboration with JERA will also with Japan’s JERA Co. Inc. on a long-term strengthen Taiwan-Japan exchanges in agreement to procure liquefied natural this field, lower costs, and provide gas from Mozambique, the state-run greater flexibility for both sides by facili- energy supplier announced. tating LNG transfers in accordance with their respective supply needs, CPC said. Under the accord inked with Mozam- bique LNG1 Company Pte. Ltd., CPC and The project in Mozambique Offshore JERA will co-purchase 1.6 million tonnes Area 1 is spearheaded by U.S.- per annum (MTPA) for a base term of 17 headquartered Anadarko Petroleum years from the commercial start date of LNG shipments from Mozambique Corp. It comprises the African country’s the LNG project. The development in the are set to be added to Taiwan’s en- first onshore LNG facilities, consisting East African country is scheduled to be- ergy mix under a long-term co- initially of two trains, or processing sites, gin operations in 2024, according to the purchasing agreement sealed by capable of outputting 12.88 MTPA. petrochemical firm based in southern state-run CPC and Japan’s JERA. Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City. (Courtesy of CPC) Established in 1946, CPC is the leading supplier of petroleum products in Tai- This marks the first time that CPC and wan. The company recorded a market JERA have concluded a long-term co- ment to diversifying the nation’s over- share of about 70 percent and revenues purchase deal with an international part- seas energy sources and ensuring the totalling NT$896.6 billion (US$28.8 bil- ner, the Taiwan company said, adding stability of domestic power supplies. lion) in 2017. (Source: Taiwan Today) that the pact underscores its commit-

President Tsai Praises Taiwan’s Improving Business Environment President Tsai Ing-wen said that Taiwan’s being spared in cementing connections business environment is going from with Asia-Pacific partners so as to create strength to strength under a host of pro- a better balanced foreign trade portfolio. gressive policies aimed at bolstering the This will lead to more opportunities for fundamentals of the national economy. home-grown talents in a variety of emerging industries while supporting The time is ripe for businesses to invest further industrial growth, she added. in Taiwan and take advantage of its advanced infrastructure development, Government efforts in this regard over comprehensive intellectual property the past three years have earned global rights protection, high-calibre human President Tsai Ing-wen outlines gov- recognition, Tsai said, citing Taiwan’s resources and world-leading industrial ernment efforts in bolstering the local 13th ranking in the 2018 Global Competi- clusters, Tsai said. tiveness Report by Geneva-based World business climate during the ground- Economic Forum and 2019 Doing Busi- Tsai made the remarks during the breaking ceremony of an R&D facility ness report by Washington- groundbreaking ceremony for an R&D established by U.S.-based Super Micro headquartered World Bank. facility operated by U.S.-based Super Computer Inc. April 29 in Taoyuan Micro Computer Inc. in Taoyuan City, City, northern Taiwan. (Courtesy of Equally impressive is the NT$536.5 bil- northern Taiwan. lion in major investment projects re- Ministry of Economic Affairs) corded last year, representing an annual According to Tsai, the NT$2 billion increase of 31 percent and a new high in (US$64.73 million) centre is a vote of Tsai said the government has Taiwan on recent years, Tsai added. confidence by Supermicro in Taiwan’s the development fast track via a multi- economic outlook. It also augurs well for pronged approach centred on promoting It is hoped more foreign firms will follow the success of the high-tech outfit’s regulatory easing and industrial innova- the example of Supermicro, Tsai said, by plans to invest an additional NT$8 billion tion, as well as transforming key eco- capitalizing on Taiwan’s pivotal position in Taiwan and create 2,000 quality jobs nomic structures. in the Asia-Pacific and robust economic for locals, she said. climate. (Source: Taiwan Today) At the same time, Tsai said, no effort is ISSUE 5

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Science & Technology Page 5

Computex Taipei Draws Record Number of Exhibitors Another major highlight is InnoVEX, a com- from a range of sectors like agriculture and munication and exhibition platform aimed financing have been invited to participate in at deepening exchanges among start-ups this year’s exhibition. This demonstrates from around the world. A total of 467 accel- Taiwan’s commitment to fostering digital erators and new ventures from 25 countries integration and transformation throughout and territories are taking part in the forum. the economy, he added.

Speaking at the opening of the fair, Presi- Also on display at the event are winners of dent Tsai Ing-wen said that since its launch the Computex d&i awards. Drawing 222 in 1981, Computex Taipei has grown into submissions this year, the honours recog- one of the most anticipated annual events nise exceptional creativity and quality in ICT A visitor tries out virtual reality technol- in the ICT industry. The trade show also products and solutions, according to ogy at Computex Taipei. (Staff photo/ spotlights Taiwan’s crucial role in global TAITRA. Chin Hung-hao) tech manufacturing and R&D, she added. The 2019 gold medal winners are an all-in- Computex Taipei is showcasing products According to Tsai, Taiwan is a major draw one gaming chair by Acer Inc., the world’s and solutions by a record 1,685 exhibitors for ICT investment due to its highly devel- first 7-nanometer gaming graphics process- from 30 countries and territories, under- oped infrastructure, robust intellectual ing unit by Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and scoring its status as the largest and most property protections and deep talent pool. a smartphone with flip camera by AsusTek prominent information and communication The nation’s continued strength in the sec- Computer Inc. technology trade show in Asia, according to tor is evidenced by global tech giants like co-organiser Taiwan External Trade Devel- Microsoft Corp., Micron Technology Inc. and Computex Taipei is considered one of the opment Council (TAITRA). Super Micro Computer Inc. opening or ex- world’s big three technology exhibitions panding local operations, as well as the alongside CeBit in Germany and the Con- the five-day event features 5,508 booths record number of overseas Taiwan firms sumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It is displaying innovations and trends in areas relocating production back to the country, widely credited as playing a key role in spanning 5G, or fifth generation, wireless she said. building Taiwan into a strategic destination technology, artificial intelligence, block- for companies and investors around the chain, extended reality, gaming and Internet TAITRA Chairman James C. F. Huang said world seeking partners in the global ICT of Things. that business representatives and experts sector. (Source: Taiwan Today) Microsoft DevDays Asia Software Development Event Kicks off in Taipei Bureau under the Ministry of Economic opportunities for local tech professionals, Affairs (MOEA), the three-day event is he added. aimed at deepening Taiwan’s talent pool in such fields as artificial intelligence, cloud According to Shen, the ministry is also computing, data analytics and online secu- working with Microsoft to foster digital rity. transformation through such projects as AI 100. Launched April 9, the initiative aims to Keynote speakers include Mark Liao, direc- assist Taiwan companies in developing 100 tor of the Institute of Information Science cutting-edge AI solutions through providing at Academia Sinica, and Daniel Canning, expert advice and technical resources. senior product marketing manager for the MOEA Minister Shen Jong-chin (fourth Microsoft Office ecosystem. More than 30 In his remarks, Microsoft Taiwan General left) is joined by business representa- local and foreign professionals, including Manager Ken Sun described Taiwan as a tives and officials at the opening of staffers from Microsoft’s U.S. headquar- technological powerhouse with great po- ters, are also sharing their expertise at over tential in emerging sectors. Microsoft is DevDays Asia in Taipei City. (Courtesy 50 workshops. committed to helping transform Taiwan of MOEA) into a regional AI talent hub, he said. Speaking at the opening of the seminar, MOEA Minister Shen Jong-chin said that Launched in 2016, DevDays Asia spotlights The DevDays Asia forum organised by Mi- promoting AI-led industrial transformation cutting-edge solutions shown at Microsoft crosoft Taiwan kicked off in Taipei City, requires a deep talent pool of skilled soft- Build, the company’s leading developer bringing together local and foreign experts ware developers. To ensure Taiwan re- conference held May 6-8 in Seattle. Micro- to discuss the latest software development mains at the forefront of key emerging soft Taiwan is also helping organise a trends and technologies. sectors, the government is leaving no stone hackathon for local tech talents June 14. unturned in providing top-level training (Source: Taiwan Today) Sponsored by the Industrial Development ISSUE 5

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Art and Culture Page 6 Taiwan Pavilion Opens at Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition monitored by six cameras and comprises appearances than the historical people multimedia creations by Cheang, the first they are based on. This is aimed at chal- female artist selected as a solo exhibitor in lenging stereotypes, according to TFAM. the nation’s pavilion. Photos of visitors—taken with their con- Speaking at the opening of the event, Dep- sent or uploaded via an app—are also uty Minister of Culture Ting Hsiao-ching featuring as part of the exhibition. A com- said that Cheang’s works offer sharp in- puter program alters the gender or race of sights into often-neglected issues impact- the subjects before projecting the images ing modern society. Through prompting onto screens, TFAM said. A performer (right) watches a film reflection on timely topics like technologi- with an exhibition goer during the cal surveillance, the show demonstrates The pavilion aside, five Taiwan artists are opening of the Taiwan pavilion the vibrancy and openness of Taiwan’s art included in another show staged on the “3x3x6” at the 58th International Art scene, she added. sidelines of the biennale. Works by paint- Exhibition of the Venice Biennale. ers Julie Hsieh, Kuo Yen-fu and Lien Chien- (Courtesy of Ministry of Culture) Created by Cheang in collaboration with hsing, interior designer Sharon Tsai and Spanish curator Paul B. Preciado, the cen- sculptor Liang Ping-cheng feature in the The Taiwan pavilion at the 58th Interna- trepiece of the pavilion is a multi-screen exhibition “Personal Structures— tional Art Exhibition of the Venice Bien- video installation displaying footage of 10 Identities” by the European Cultural Cen- nale opened, showcasing works by local characters based on people who were tre in Italy. talent Cheang Shu-lea that explore such imprisoned or ostracised for their gender, themes as gender, sexuality and surveil- race or sexuality. Among the real-life fig- Launched in 1895, the Venice Biennale is lance. ures used as inspiration for the piece are one of the world’s most prestigious cul- French philosopher Michel Foucault and tural events. Taiwan has participated since Organised by Taipei Fine Arts Museum writer Marquis de Sade. 1995, while the nation’s pavilion has com- (TFAM), the Taiwan event is running at the prised solo exhibitions since 17th-century Palazzo delle Prigioni prison The work also includes 10 short films on 2015. (Source: Taiwan Today) through Nov. 24. It is titled “3x3x6” in ref- the characters, in which they are played by erence to a 9-square-meter prison cell actors with different genders or physical MOC Crafts Exhibition Deepens Cultural Exchanges with Southeast Asia

(MOC), the Southeast Asia Aesthetics Liv- duction centres on the relationship being Exhibition spotlights bamboo weaving, tween a Vietnamese caregiver and the fabric dyeing and traditional musical in- family employing her in Taiwan. struments from nations including Indone- sia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. NTLAC is also organising concerts by jazz outfit The Lights Band from Indonesia and Running through July 31, the show is or- folk rock band Young Man and the Sea ganised under a NTLAC program aimed at from Thailand. The groups will perform in fostering awareness of history and heri- western Taiwan’s Yunlin County and cen- tage from the native countries of Taiwan’s tral Taiwan’s Taichung City. Indonesian singer-songwriter Leshia new immigrant residents. Launched in 2016, the initiative is helping boost under- Established in 1955 as a facility promoting (right) performs at the opening of the standing and promote a friendlier society cultural and educational development in Southeast Asia Aesthetics Living Exhi- for people from diverse ethnic and cultural southern Taiwan’s Tainan City, NTLAC was bition at NTLAC in southern Taiwan’s backgrounds, according to the MOC. reconstituted as an arts centre in 2008 and Tainan City. (Courtesy of MOC) came under Taichung-based National Tai- Several activities are set to be held on the wan Museum of Fine Arts in 2012. NTMFA An exhibition highlighting Southeast Asian sidelines of the exhibition, including work- also administers living arts centres in crafts kicked off at the National Tainan shops in fabric weaving techniques from Hsinchu City, Changhua County and Tai- Living Art Centre (NTLAC) in southern Tai- Thailand and wax-resistant dyeing meth- tung County in northern, central and south wan, underscoring government efforts to ods from Indonesia. -eastern Taiwan, respectively. (Source: deepen cultural and people-to-people Taiwan Today) exchanges with the region. Taiwan troupe Puppet and Its Double will stage complimentary performances of its Sponsored by the Ministry of Culture show “Homecoming” at NTLAC. The pro- ISSUE 5

SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Medical & health care Page 7 Taiwan Stages TB Prevention Workshop for Vietnam Officials on topics such as clinical treatment, dis- one of the countries identified by the ease screening, and public health man- WHO as having a high TB incidence rate, agement and promotion. the CDC added.

Other activities include visits to key facili- According to the CDC, Taiwan boasts ties like Taipei-based CDC Centre for extensive experience in combating the Research, Diagnostics and Vaccine Devel- disease via a raft of successful long-term opment, Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hos- projects. The country’s TB incidence rate pital and MOHW Chest Hospital in dropped from 73 cases per 100,000 indi- Tainan City, southern Taiwan. viduals in 2005 to 39 cases in 2018.

Medical professionals and public The workshop underscores the govern- Another valuable initiative co-organised health officials from Taiwan and ment’s commitment to assisting Vietnam by the CDC is the Taiwan-U.S. Global Vietnam take part in the TB control enhance disease management capabili- Cooperation and Training Framework and prevention workshop in Taipei ties. It also builds upon progress workshop on drug-resistant TB. The four- City. (Courtesy of CDC) achieved at the same event last year and day event was attended by officials and two visits to the Southeast Asian nation experts from nine countries in the re- A workshop on the control and preven- for Taiwan TB control professionals in gion. tion of tuberculosis (TB) for health care March and September 2018. professionals from Vietnam kicked off in The CDC said in addition to sharing best Taipei City. Based on the latest World Health Organi- practices and leading-edge management sation (WHO) statistics, the CDC said strategies, the workshops demonstrate Organised by the Centres for Disease more than 10 million people around the how Taiwan Can Help realise the WHO’s Control (CDC) under the Ministry of world contracted TB in 2017. A total of goal of ending the TB epidemic by 2035 Health and Welfare (MOHW), the 12-day 60 percent reside in the Southeast Asia and primary objective of Health For event features discussions and seminars and West Pacific regions, with Vietnam All. (Source: Taiwan Today)

Heart-warming Short Shows How Taiwan Can Help Advance Global Health A heart-warming short showing how According to the MOFA, in addition to Taiwan Can Help change lives for the showcasing Taiwan's advanced know- better was jointly released by Taipei City- how, the film demonstrates the country based Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation is ready, willing and able to take part in and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs the activities, mechanisms and meetings (MOFA). of the World Health Organisation while helping realise its primary objective of Titled “Plant Love,” the 13-minute film Health for All. documents how three medical professionals from the Vietnam National Chil- Founded in 1990 by the late Dr. Samuel dren’s Hospital are working wonders for "Plant Love” highlights Taiwan’s ability Noordhoff from the U.S., the foundation cleft lip and palate patients by utilising to advance global health and partici- has organised medical missions and per- the advanced training they received at pate in the activities, mechanisms and formed surgeries on more than 1,900 the Craniofacial Centre of Chang Gung meetings of the WHO. (Courtesy of individuals with craniofacial anomalies, Memorial Hospital in Taoyuan City, Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation) as well as trained nearly 170 craniofacial northern Taiwan. specialists in 20 countries. (Source: Tai- wan Today) There is one case of cleft lip and palate in To address this situation, the Vietnamese every 600 to 800 newborns in Vietnam. professionals underwent training in sur- “Plant Land” can be viewed here— While many foreign medical missions gery, orthodontics and speech therapy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- visit the Southeast Asian country to per- They have since become "seed doctors,” d3mys2lBBw&feature=youtu.be form corrective procedures, results are and the holistic medical services they not optimal given minimal follow-up offer are making a big difference to many care, according to the foundation. families, the foundation said.

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SA-TAIWAN ENEWS Entertainment Page 8 MOC, AIT Co-Organise Documentary Screening Tour About Women Pioneers Are Changing the World,” a short docu- powerment, youth participation and the mentary series by Taiwan-American film- transformative power of documentaries. maker Diane Tsai and released by U.S.- She will be joined by prominent Taiwan based Time magazine. gender equality advocates such as Pecha Lo, director of the Women Make Waves Figures profiled in the 24 works featured Film Festival Taiwan, and Lin Fu-li, chair- in the compilation include former U.S. person of Kaohsiung Women Awakening Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, LGBTQ Association. rights advocate and TV show host Ellen DeGeneres, architect Maya Lin, astro- A graduate of North-western University, naut Kathryn Sullivan and tennis player Tsai is an in-house video producer at A compilation of short documenta- Serena Williams. Time. Her other works include “Time ries from the series “Time Firsts: Person of the Year 2017: The Silence Women Who Are Changing the Following the Taipei event, the film is Breakers” about the people who came World.” (Courtesy of MOC) scheduled to be shown in southern Tai- forward to report sexual misconduct and wan’s Tainan and Kaohsiung cities, re- launched the #MeToo movement. spectively, and the south-eastern county A screening tour for a documentary on of Taitung. The TRA was signed into law April 10, groundbreaking women is set to kick off 1979, following the switch of recognition in Taipei City as part of Taiwan-U.S. ef- In addition to marking TRA40 and high- from Taipei to Beijing by the U.S. It forts to strengthen cultural exchanges lighting the strong cultural and people-to authorises the continuation of substan- and celebrate the 40th anniversary of -people links between Taiwan and the tive relations between the two sides in the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA40). U.S., it is hoped that the documentary the absence of diplomatic ties, and is an can help spur discussion on women’s important factor in preserving Indo- Co-organised by the Ministry of Culture roles in society, the MOC said. Pacific peace, stability and security. (MOC) and the American Institute in Tai- (Source: Taiwan Today) wan (AIT), the tour is showcasing a 58- Following each of the screenings, Tsai minute movie comprised of selected will host a talk on topics spanning immi- episodes from “Time Firsts: Women Who gration, indigenous rights, women’s em-

Kaohsiung Poet Set to Star at Night of Literature in Paris

Chen is one of 17 talents selected for the Wild Iris” by Louise Gluck. seventh edition of the annual literary showcase by organiser Forum of Foreign According to the MOC, interest in Taiwan Cultural Institutes in Paris. She will be poetry is on the rise in France due to accompanied by France-based Taiwan promotional efforts by its Taiwan Cul- artist Yilin Yang and respected art, cultural Centre in Paris. One of the most ture and history academic Marie Laureil- successful involves securing a commit- lard. ment by Circe to publish three local works per year. (Source: Taiwan Today) Born in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung City, Chen started writing poems in her Taiwan talent Chen Yu-hong is taking 50s. She has seven volumes of original part in the world-renowned Night of works to her name, with 80 translated Literature in Paris. (Courtesy of MOC) into French by Laureillard for an anthol- ogy released in 2018 by France- Taiwan writer-translator Chen Yu-hong headquartered publisher Circe. will present 10 of her emotive and thought-provoking poems at the world- Chen is also widely credited with helping renowned Night of Literature in Paris, raise awareness of American poetry in according to the Ministry of Culture Taiwan. Some of her most successful (MOC). translations into Chinese include “The Great Fires” by Jack Gilbert and “The ISSUE 5

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Taipei Wins Best Asian Leisure Destination at US Travel Awards for 2nd Year in a Row

Taipei City was named Best Leisure Desti- nich Airport in fifth. nation in Asia at the Leisure Lifestyle Awards in the U.S., marking the second Brad Shih, an official in the Travel Section consecutive year it has claimed the hon- of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in our at the event organised by Los Ange- Los Angeles, said that Taipei’s success at les-based magazine Global Traveller. the event demonstrates the city is gar- nering growing international recognition In the reader survey, Taipei topped Seoul as a top-class visitor destination. and Singapore in second and third, respectively. The top five was rounded out According to Global Traveller, a maga- Brad Shih (left), an official in the by Tokyo in fourth and Phuket, Thailand, zine geared toward business travellers, in fifth. the winners were chosen via qualified Travel Section of Taipei Economic ballots cast by readers from Oct. 1, 2018, and Cultural Office in Los Angeles, Taiwan also registered success in the to Jan. 31. (Source: Taiwan Today) gives the thumbs-up to recognition Best International Adventure Destination for Taipei City as Best Leisure Desti- category, ranking second overall behind nation in Asia alongside Global Thailand and ahead of India, South Africa Magazine publisher and CEO Francis and New Zealand, in that order.

Gallagher at the Leisure Lifestyle The nation’s main gateway similarly gar- Awards in the U.S. (Courtesy of nered recognition, placing fourth globally Tourism Bureau) in Best Airport for Layovers. Zurich Air- port claimed the No. 1 spot ahead of Singapore’s Changi Airport and Qatar’s Hamad International Airport, with Mu- Taiwan Improves 2 Spots to 3rd in Mastercard’s Muslim-Friendly Travel Destination

Taiwan moved up two spots to third reau said, is to provide Indonesian air- among non-Organisation of Islamic Co- lines, tourism operators and media out- operation (OIC) destinations in the re- lets with the support required to deliver cently released Mastercard-Crescent high-quality travel products and timely Rating Global Muslim Travel Index 2019. information to consumers.

Sitting equal with Japan and the U.K. in As the centre grows in size and stature, it the top 10, Taiwan is seen as one of the is expected to play a bigger role in ad- region’s Muslim-friendly stars largely due vancing Taiwan-Indonesia relations and to government efforts aimed at raising deepening friendship between the coun- the country’s tourism profile. The result tries, the bureau added. (Source: Tai- is Taiwan's best to date in the non-OIC wan Today) segment of the annual survey comprising a total 130 destinations. Landmark Taipei 101 is a magnet for According to the Tourism Bureau under tourists from leading Muslim travel the Ministry of Transportation and Com- market countries in the Asia-Pacific. munications, an important reason for the (MOFA) country’s improvement is the launch in March of the Taiwan Tourism Informa- tion Centre in the Indonesian capital that greater effort and resources will be Jakarta. dedicated to cementing regional connections and cultivating opportunities in the The centre is successfully promoting Tai- lucrative Muslim travel market. wan as a world-class tourism destination in Indonesia, the bureau said, adding Another function of the centre, the bu- ISSUE 5

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Badminton Star Tai Tzu-ying Sets Record for Most Total Weeks as World No. 1

previously shared with China’s Li Xuerui. In March, the Taiwan star bagged her The Taiwan athlete has headed the first championship of 2019 at the Malay- women’s singles rankings for all but one sia Open, marking her third consecutive week since first capturing the crown Dec. triumph at the event. She followed this 1, 2016. up by winning the Singapore Open in early April. According to the BWF, Tai’s points total stands at 95,667, almost 6,900 ahead of Born in southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung second-placed Nozomi Okuhara of Japan City, Tai became the country’s youngest Taiwan’s Tai Tzu-ying sets a record and about 7,700 in front of China’s Chen ever top-ranked player at age 16. She is for most weeks atop the women’s Yufei in third. the first Taiwanese to win the women’s singles titles at prestigious competitions singles rankings, according to the Given this healthy lead in the rankings, like the All England Open, Badminton BWF. (Staff photo/Chuang Kung-ju) Tai is expected to remain in first position Asia Championships and French Open. for the near future. Next up for the 24- (Source: Taiwan Today) Taiwan star Tai Tzu-ying set a new record year-old is the BWF Sudirman Cup May for most accumulated weeks as women’s 19-26 in China. singles world No. 1, according to the latest Badminton World Federation Tai enjoyed a stellar 2018 season, claim- (BWF) rankings released. ing eight tournament victories including the All England Open, Indonesian Open Tai has held the top spot for a total of and Taiwan’s first-ever badminton gold 125 weeks, besting by one the mark she at the Asian Games. Taiwan Recurve Women's Team Win Gold at Archery World Cup The Taiwanese women scored 9, 8 and 7 Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai earlier this year, with their first shots, which put them on while the men's team finished among the brink of losing, but they recovered to the top eight in both Shanghai and Anta- shoot three 10's in the next round and lya. earn 2 points in the first set. The third stage of the 2019 Archery In the second set, both teams got 1 point World Cup is being held May 20-26 in the and were tied at a score of 56, which coastal city of Antalya. (Source: Focus gave Taiwan a 3-1 advantage going into Taiwan) the third set, and the team went on to Tan Ya-ting, (right), Lei Chien-ying win 5-1. (left) and Peng Chia-mao (centre). The tournament is considered the last Image taken from Archery World Cup warm-up for the Taiwan team going into in Turkey Live Stream the World Championships in the Nether- lands in June, which is a qualifying event Taiwan's recurve women's team won for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. their first gold medal at the Archery World Cup in Turkey, defeating Mexico 5 Taiwan's recurve men and women's -1, in the third stage of the international teams can secure a place in Tokyo if they circuit. finish among the top eight in Den Bosch, Netherlands. In the championship round Sunday morning, Tan Ya-ting, Lei Chien-ying and Both teams appear in good shape based Peng Chia-mao faced off against Alejan- on the results of recent competitions. dra Valencia, Aida Roman and Mariana Avitia of Mexico. Taiwan's recurve women team won a bronze medal at the 2019 Archery World