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A glimpse of French life in Taipei

Taiwan is well-known for its dedication to preserving its rich Chinese culture heritage and its fascinating variety of performing arts, as well as its stunning natural scenery and - most importantly - the open-minded generosity of its people. ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  17 Nov 2009

Hurler Chen happy playing baseball in Japan Pro League

Chen Wei-yin, the left-handed Taiwanese pitcher who returned from Japan, yesterday told reporters that he will not make the jump to the Major Leagues any time soon despite his outstanding performance in NPB last year. The 24-year-old ace from the ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  16 Nov 2009

Related Topics: Major League Baseball,  Hanshin Tigers

The Kungshen Wangyeh's Salt for Peace Festival kicks off in South

One of the leading annual festivals in southern Taiwan, the Kungshen Wangyeh's Salt for Peace Festival, kicks off tomorrow in Chiayi County with a group cycling event. The festival runs until Nov. 22 and features a fusion of traditional Taoist ...

From JOSEPH YEH, eTaiwan News,  5 Nov 2009

Nuggets, Pacers square off in Taipei

The players and coaches of the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers jointly expressed their anticipation yesterday over the first-ever NBA game in Taipei, a contest to take place today, while pledging that they will be well-prepared and ready for ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  7 Oct 2009

Related Topics: National Basketball Association,  Denver Nuggets,  Carmelo Anthony,  Indiana Pacers,  George Karl

AIEF the key to study in the USA

The American International Education Foundation, a non-profit organization based in California, has been dedicated to promoting United States-Taiwan educational exchanges for the past 20 years. For years the foundation has worked with numerous ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  1 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Stephen Smith,  American University

Globalization putting a premium on overseas studies

Studying abroad can help you to become an international talent who excels in today's highly-competitive and globalized world, said CJ Liu, Director General of the Ministry of Education's (MOE) Bureau of International Cultural and Educational ...

From JOSEPH YEH, eTaiwan News,  1 Oct 2009

Related Topics: Thomas Friedman

U.S. schools make life easy for the disabled

The friendly and helpful nature of American people and the resources in America have helped to provide a perfect environment for people with physical disabilities to study, says Sun Chia-liang, a physically-challenged Taiwanese student who used to ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  29 Sep 2009

Taiwan's 18-year-old Chang upsets no. 1 seed Safina

Taiwan's 18-year-old tennis player Chang Kai-chen surprisingly knocked out top-ranked Dinara Safina in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open yesterday, making her the first Taiwanese player ever to defeat a No.1 seed. After the match, ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  28 Sep 2009

Related Topics: Petra Kvitova,  Kaia Kanepi,  Gisela Dulko

HOBY Camp offers a new perspective on life

The HOBY World Leadership Camp is a life-changing experience that can bring out one's inner leadership and potential, an experience that every Taiwanese teenager should have, said Christine Chou, a student who participated in the 2008 HOBY World ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  27 Sep 2009

Related Topics: U.S. Congress,  Ma Ying-jeou

AIEF offers more options as job market tightens

The 2009 Fall AIEF's American Education Fair kicks off Oct. 3 in Taipei, showcasing prestigious U.S. educational institutions including American colleges, universities, and even military schools and schools of the arts. The fair offers a unique ...

From JOSEPH YEH, Taiwan News,  25 Sep 2009

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